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Tips for Managing Your Business Website
If you are looking for an affordable website for your business, it’s easy to cut corners. Throughout our years of experience in website design for small businesses around Richmond and Chesterfield, we’ve talked with hundreds of clients struggling to conquer the steep learning curve of internet marketing.
Below, you can find helpful website tips for creating an online presence that looks professional and attracts customers. As always, feel free to get in touch if you have any additional questions.
How to Choose a Domain for Your Business
Starting out as a small business owner, a domain is one of the most important things for your brand identity. Now, what is a domain? Let’s put it this way. You have a physical address for your business. It’s on the corner of the town’s intersection, right...
Is Wix Better Than WordPress?
Choose your fighter! Only one can win the fight of best website builder for your business. Read on to find out which one comes out victorious, and which one gets KO’d.
Eight Ways You Can Update Your Site Right Now
Finding time to update your business’s website can be daunting. You know it’s important, you know it costs money, and you know that it can drive in more clients and ultimately increase your sales and profits. But there’s a lot that you, as a small business...
How to Improve Your Site’s Content in 3 Steps
No matter what your business’s services or products might be, the content on your site is crucial for its success. After all, you want current and potential customers to come to your site for more information about your company. So you want that information useful,...
3 Signs Your Web Designer is the Real Deal
With the rise of “Do-it-yourself” website builders, anyone can claim they’re a “web designer.” Nowadays, people are in such a rush to have someone design their website, they don’t consider checking credentials. It’s important to do some background research, first,...
How to Rank Well on Google
So, your website is excellent, but it’s still having trouble in its search ranks? A client of ours called with the same concern, and after a deep explanation, paired with several solutions, he noticed an immediate change. “How do I show up better on Google?” We’re...
Consultations: Where Ideas Thrive
Even on social media, notice how you engage with minds of different backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles.
4 Signs That You Need a Website Redesign
Here are four signs that it’s time for a website redesign:
The Truth About Low-budget Web Designs
While it’s wise to stick within your budget, placing your decision solely on how much a firm charges is not.
The Perks of Website Optimization
The creation of search engines, primarily Google, has seriously been a game-changer.
The Name Game: Tips on Choosing the Best Domain Name
Choosing the perfect domain name takes some serious brainstorming.
How Blogging Benefits your Business
Blogging bridges that gap between technicality and creativity.
The Necessity of Quality Website Content: SEO Benefits
“I want to show up first on Google!” If I had a penny for how many times a client has said this to us…
Outdated Website Designs (And Why You Should Avoid Them)
If a website looks old and unappealing, it loses credibility.
Why You Should Trust Your Website Designer
When offered alternatives, sometimes clients don’t trust our designers’ judgment.
Top 4 FAQs from New Web Design Clients
Clients who are new to having or revamping a website, however, are usually unsure of what to ask during our initial meeting.
The ABCs of a Successful Website
When creating or revamping your website, the “ABCs” are a practical method in remembering key/essential factors.
Creating a Website: Theme vs. Custom Design (Pt. II)
A custom designed website is constructed completely from scratch, according to your direction.
Creating a Website: Theme vs. Custom Design (Pt. I)
Let’s break down the fundamental terminology used when describing website design options.
Out With the Old: New SEO Trends of 2017
While many of us are looking forward to spring cleaning, Google is already one step ahead.
Why Responsive Design is Essential
While websites are important in maintaining an online presence, there are more things to consider than just “having” one.
What Free Website Builders Don’t Tell You
We admit that those DIY site builders have advanced as well, but they still often don’t provide or assist with many of the most vital aspects of an effective website:
Use Your Words: The Necessity of Website Content
There needs to be clear, descriptive, and persuasive content throughout the website that appeals to your customers, site visitors, and search engines.
Beware of Scam Web Design Companies
Here are 5 common indicators to help you identify those scam web design companies:
5 Most Common Mistakes on Small Business Websites
Is your website similarly disorganized and confusing to visitors? This is one of the most common mistakes small business owners tend to make.
Web Hosting 101
Creating a website can be pretty confusing for first-timers, especially for those who aren’t millennials. For many of you business owners, however, the concept is a lot easier to grasp once explained. If you have or plan to start your own business, you understand the...
Managing your Website
Your new website has finally been launched—congrats! Now, with a strong online presence, your company has the potential to increase its recognition and revenue. As time progresses, however, and business increases, you may experience a hectic work schedule and rarely...
Follow the Rhythm of Google Algorithm
They say that the world changes every 4 years: fashion trends, presidents, and especially technology. Google (every millennial's go-to) is fully aware of these changes, especially those that take place on the internet. In fact, it’s actually one step ahead. Google’s...
What Free Website Builders Don’t Tell You
Squarespace, Wix and Weebly are popular, but there’s a catch (or three).
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