5 Steps for Building a Great Website Without an Agency

Believe it or not, research has found that less than two-thirds of small businesses have websites. That’s an incredible statistic given the prevalence of using Google, Yelp, Facebook and similar sites to find the products and services we need. Thankfully, the same research found that over half of these businesses do plan on building a website in…

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How to Design Your Own Top-Notch SMB Website on a Budget

You know you need to be online, and you’ve probably tried your own hand at social media marketing. If you’ve had any success, you’re now considering whether to hire a web developer or pocket the money and design your small business website yourself. Well, if you’re leaning toward the latter, this is what you need…

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What You Should Know Before Using a Website Builder

If you want your business to be successful and have customers choose you over a competitor, you’ll need a solid online presence. Going it “old school” just doesn’t cut it anymore since more and more consumers search for businesses online before handing over their cash. Consider this: 88% of consumers research products and businesses online…

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What is Uptime and How Do You Track It?

One of the most appealing aspects of online businesses is that they are always on, always are connected and are always ready to serve the needs of their customers. Or at least that is the expectation that users have, but the reality is that a lot of websites don’t always have infinite uptime. Websites can…

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When Did You Last Check Your Website for Glitches?

Do you regularly check your website and test all the processes? Otherwise, how will you know how many visitors are leaving without following through on your calls to action? If you want visitors to “convert,” i.e. purchase, complete a form, upgrade products or services, sign up for emails, donate, etc., you must be vigilant and…

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5 Reasons Guest Posting is Integral to Your Online Reputation

What comes to mind when somebody says “guest posting?” Guest means you are not a regular staff member, and posting means you are going to add something new. But this is not enough to explain the full depth of this unstoppable online marketing term. Here are five reasons why guest posting is important for online…

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Google Discover: 3 Implications for Organic Search

Google Discover is not only changing the way users find information, but it’s changing the organic search landscape as well. The re-branded Google Feed is essentially a query-less search, providing users with results before a search query is entered. However, before diving into the implications of Google Discover’s roll out, it’s important to understand how…

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Optimizing Websites for Mobile: What You Need to Know

At first glance, it appears like anyone can create a website nowadays. With WordPress, Wix and all of the other user-friendly site-building tools, it’s never been easier to get set up on the web. However, the fundamental goal of any business remains to reach its target audience—and to do so in a way that it…

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