WordPress is the most popular CMS (content management system) on the Web. Something like a quarter of all websites use it. It’s popular because it’s simple enough to set up your own site, but you’re better off putting it into the hands of professionals. Its very popularity creates two reasons for doing this. First, it has lots of options. Thousands of themes compete to give you the best look for your site. Finding the right one for your needs can be a daunting task. An even larger number of plugins allow all kinds of extra functionality. You might not even … Continue reading The Benefits of WordPress Website Maintenance→
Powering roughly 24% of the entire Internet, WordPress has become the world’s leading content management system (CMS). But if you’re thinking of using this platform to build a website, you should invest in a custom WordPress web design. Professional and Memorable Using a custom WordPress theme allows for a more memorable and professional-looking website. You have to realize that thousands of other websites are probably using the same “free” themes, making it difficult for visitors to distinguish between them. Investing in a custom theme will make your site stand out from its competitors while reinforcing your brand elements in the process. … Continue reading Why You Should Use a Custom WordPress Web Design→
Google advertising is a fairly popular option when it comes to online marketing. Not only is it easy to use, but it is rather quick to set up. Plus, your reach is vast when it comes to the number of people who will actually see the advertisement. But, the question remains, is Google advertising really that effective? The intent behind Google advertising is that certain ads will display when a person searches a particular keyword. These ads are displayed on Google itself, as well as any partner websites the searcher happens across. In order for your ad to be displayed, … Continue reading Google Advertising: Is it Effective→
You may think all your hard work is over once your WordPress website is up and running, but the work has just begun! WordPress website maintenance is necessary to keep your website running smoothly. Without maintenance, your web platform can become slow and prone to errors. Security flaws can open your site up to attackers and can wreak havoc on your reputation. A beautiful website will only stay flawless for so long before it requires maintenance. WordPress Website Maintenance In addition to the technical maintenance that needs to be performed on your website, you will need new posts, pages, and … Continue reading WordPress Website Maintenance – Why it is so Critical→
Social media has exploded in popularity over the past decade. Businesses should take advantage of these online social platforms for a variety of purposes. Sure, Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets are excellent platforms to advertise products yet savvy business owners/managers are using them for customer service purposes as well. The Rise of Social…
Drawing visitors into your website and keeping them isn’t just about keywords and backlinks. Sure, these can help initial boost search engine optimization, but once someone stumbles upon your website, what keeps them interested? When checking your site analytics, you’ll see something called a “Bounce Rate.” This is a very helpful indicator as to whether…
Top end website designers spend years in training schools and universities, learning the ins and outs of website design. This allows individuals to learn coding, how to place content, manipulate graphics and do just about anything else with the functionality and display of the website. While every company owner and boss has specific dreams of…
Thank you for attending the “Never Sell another Website without Maintenance Plan” presentation at Wordcamp Dayton 2016. I hope that my presentation brought to light some ideas on how you can grow your business and build trust between you and your clients. A safe web is a fun (and profitable) web, and in the end,…
This is an oft asked question that goes round and round the agency circles, among consultants when they are chatting at Panera over lunch, or in boardrooms before “the big guy” gets there. “Why is <insert company name> not willing to commit to achieve X amount of sales through the use of a full press…
Google has gone back to the drawing board yet again and has officially scrapped the horizontal carousel used to display local search results in favor of a new service called Pigeon. The Local Carousel was released in June 2013 to optimize local business searches. For instance, if you were searching for “San Francisco…
Social media marketing is a critical part of the strategic approach of any successful marketing plan. While there are many social platforms out there all competing for that balance between market-share and profitability (sound familiar?), Facebook is still well in the lead with 58% of the global market engaging with their site. So, when team…
New technology is emerging all the time. In this age of constant digital advancements there is a lot of trial and error involved. A hot new device is developed and then companies are frantically trying to see how it fits in with their brand. Some things work out and others not so much.…