Long before designing websites was an industry and a required component of any business marketing plan–way back in the early 90s–I took a 500-level marketing class. That class offered one enormous 20th century marketing takeaway that I still use daily … Continue reading
Correcting the ‘Not Secure’ Warning in Chrome We’ve been suggesting that you make the leap to https for your websites now for a couple of years. It started with a warning from Google about site security having an impact on … Continue reading
As a small business owner like me, you probably receive several calls per week that start something like this, “Hi, this is Kimsey. I am calling to inform you that your Google business listing …” While these spam calls do … Continue reading
As we close out the year for 2018 and look forward to 2019, is your business ready? More specifically, is your website ready to tackle the year in style (and with the appropriate functionality)? If your website was built more … Continue reading
Understanding the Various Ways to Build with WordPress It may not always be clear what kind of site you are getting when you call a web design company and request an estimate. I talk to people all the time that … Continue reading
Website Image Rights & Why You Should Care To some, this topic may seem obvious, but we’ve had the issue arise often enough over the years, including just this last week, that I think it bears addressing in clear terms. … Continue reading
Making the Most of the Disconnected First Impression There was a time when the first impression you made on a potential customer was direct – that is, a phone call or an in-person meeting. You were able to control your … Continue reading
As DIY web technology and tools (services like Squarespace, Wix, and GoDaddy’s Website Builder) continue to expand and improve, why would a small business spend thousands of dollars on a website when they could create a mobile-friendly website themselves in … Continue reading
For site owners that have been putting off the conversion to having a mobile-friendly site, it is now time (ok, the right time was a year and a half ago, but now it is really time). Google announced today that … Continue reading
As you make to-do lists and set goals for your business for 2016, don’t forget your website. It is your frontline ambassador. It is often the first touch point that a potential customer has with your business. As such, it … Continue reading
