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Above the Fold in Website Design: Why It Matters, What to Include, and Design Tips
In the world of website design, 'above the fold' is a term borrowed from the newspaper industry. In the context of a physical newspaper, it refers to the top half of the front page, which is immediately visible when the newspaper is folded in half.
Getting Started With SEO For Your Website
If you're a website owner looking to improve your website’s results via the different search engines, then you need to start implementing different Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques. In this post we will discuss several basic items you should start with.
Is Managing Your Own Website a Profitable Decision To Make?
In many ways, we Americans consider ourselves to be a "do-it-yourself" (DIY) culture, where individuals value self-sufficiency and take pride in doing, fixing, and / or creating things on our own, rather than relying solely on professionals or experts. While this might be ok in our personal lives, it may not be the most “profitable” decision to make professionally.
7 Ways Excel Can Help Automate Your Business
Microsoft Excel is one of the most widely used software products by businesses. There are many reasons why you should consider using Microsoft Excel in your business. Most people think of Excel as just an automated calculator. With the right knowledge on how to use Excel efficiently, you'll be able to automate many of your business processes and make better decisions about marketing campaigns to hiring new employees and everything in between.
Excel is more than just a calculator, it can help your business in many different ways
What is Local SEO and Why is It Important in 2022
The number one place people search for local business is Google Search. Optimizing your website so you rank higher in Local Google search results is crucial if you want to get found by potential customers or clients. According to a Search Engine Journal article, Over 55% of people click on the first 3 organic Google Search Results and the majority of people never go past the first page of search results.
Why Your Food Truck Needs Professional Web Design
There are 26,228 food truck businesses in the US in 2021 and this number keeps growing. This means both healthy competition and a strong food truck market.
To stand out in the crowd and attract your ideal customers, you need to promote your food truck both online and offline. One of the best ways to do that is through a business website that represents your food truck in the best light.
Website Design Terminology - Technical Terms You Need to Know
Do you get a headache with all the website terms? Your business needs a good website if you want to compete in today’s online world. However, most small business owners don’t have the time to try to keep up with all the technical terms. We break down the Basic Website Terminology for you so you can talk “tech” and understand your website developer.
The Benefits of Hiring Professional Website Design Services
In the era of digital marketing, never underestimate the importance of excellent website design. Increasingly, the business world continues to migrate to the Internet. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 13.6% of all total sales in the first quarter of 2021 happened online.
The Benefits of Social Media Marketing For Realtors
Do you want better leads that convert to buyers and sellers? If you're not using social media marketing as a real estate agent, you're missing out.
Web Design Tampa: How to Find Your Local Website Designer
It should come as no surprise that leveraging the Internet is one of the most useful ways you can promote your business. However, this method will not be as effective as it could be if your site is not professionally designed.
Five Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Website
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated something very important for businesses in America, to stay relevant and competitive, you need to have an online presence. The foundation of this online presence is having your own website.
3 Things Every Business Needs for Online Presence
Online presence is critical in today's digital world. These three things will give a solid online foundation for a business.
Top 10 Blogging Mistakes
There are common blogging mistakes that new and seasoned bloggers make. These mistakes can easily be avoided, if you know about them. This top-10 list of blogging mistakes will help you improve your blogging skills exponentially.
Best Times to Post on Social Media
Do you wonder if Posting times matter with Social Media Accounts like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram? It absolutely makes a big difference so you can try to get the most exposure for your posts. However, there are differences in the optimal times for each Social Media Site.
The Social Media Jungle: A Guide for Small Businesses
In today’s business world, all businesses, including Small Businesses, need to be on Social Media to effectively compete and connect with their customers. However, the challenge is deciding which ones to be on.
Does Your Website Look Like It's 1999?
“You never have a second chance to make a good first impression”
Many times your website is the first impression a potential client has about your business. If your website is outdated, it makes a strong statement about your company. An outdated website isn't just a minor hitch. It can make your company look unprofessional, unreliable, possibly lose potential clients, and hurt your google search results.
Top 10 Content Marketing Mistakes
Content marketing is a very effective form of marketing that has been around for ages, well before the Internet. It involves getting to know your audience’s problems or difficulties and then providing the solution via content and products. If you are having trouble meeting your business goals, take a look at these top 10 content marketing mistakes to learn how to fix things or avoid the making the mistakes all together.