Posts Tagged ‘Design’
Infographics as Advertising: Grab ‘Em with a Story
Infographics are an extremely effective way of advertising for a business, product, or service. Since their emergence on the scene in 2008, they’ve flourished into one of the most popular forms of content on the web. Research shows that people are 30 times more likely to read an infographic than standard text. What’s more, publishers…
Read MoreAutomation as Design Partner = The Power to Make a Better Future
As a member of the next generation, are you worried about the future? Are you worried about robots and increasing levels of automation impacting your life and livelihood? Given the headlines these days, this is understandable. I, however, am more optimistic than ever about the future—one with 10 billion people on Earth, most living in…
Read More9 Analytics Considerations for Redesigning Your Website
The inevitable is happening—you’re planning a relaunch or a website redesign. While “ugh” might be your first thought, your hopes are still high. A new design and new experience will increase your bottom line …right? Redesigning your website can absolutely facilitate those expectations – but we’ve seen many more mishandled with aspects forgotten, ignored, or…
Read MoreThis One Marketing Tool That Could Be Just Right for You
One-page websites are on the rise, and might be just what you’re looking for when considering multiple types of website builders. The one-page website has a long history, but in the last few years has really come of age. What was once the cost-effective microsite or budget holding page has now become a de-facto work…
Read MoreHow to Build a Professional-Looking Website in an Hour or Less
Building a website, no matter the purpose, might seem a bit overwhelming. I can tell you first-hand that building a website has actually never been easier. Today, we have access to countless website building tools. One of the most important and the central enabler is website builders. These platforms have given business owners more flexibility/freedom…
Read More5 Things to Do When Marketing to Baby Boomers
I’m a Baby Boomer, part of the generation born between 1946 – 1964. At 75.4 million strong, we make up 40% of the U.S. consumer population and half of consumer spending, according to AARP. Although this generation has taken a hit by the Great Recession, it’s still considered wealthy and expected to inherit $8.4 trillion by 2030! We…
Read MoreSurviving in the Multi-Device Era: How to Make Your Website Responsive
It’s 2018, and websites are more affordable than ever; in fact, 28% of small businesses spend less than $500 to build one! According to a recent Clutch.co survey, however, only 64% of SMBs do have websites—and 81% of those are mobile-friendly. It’s a huge leap from 2016 when just a small fraction of corporate websites…
Read MoreTemplate Websites vs. Custom Web Design: An Unbiased Comparison
When your company is on the market for a new website, one of the first things you’ll have to decide is whether or not to build a custom site, or use a premade template. Both choices rely on a CMS (Content Management System) to get the job done. Companies like WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and Joomla…
Read More4 Small Expenses That Remove Stress and Help Your Business Grow
One of my biggest challenges when opening my business was deciding how and when to spend money. At first, we tried to go for the home run. A $5,000 radio ad buy? Yeah, we did that. We sold practically nothing. A $2,500 contract with a no-name marketing company? Yup, tried that too. These days? I do a lot more myself…
Read MoreNew Year New Website
There will be many local website designers ready to create and build your new website. But how do you choose? The price you will be quoted can vary greatly and so will what they offer. A website can range from a simple 3 page site with some text and a few images to a full e-commerce site. The…
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