Rank Website on GoogleIt can seem like some form of mysterious black magic. How on earth do some websites get on the first page of Google while other sites don’t rank at all? It just doesn’t seem to make sense.Obviously, a lot goes into SEO (Search Engine...
If you own a service-based business and want to increase the number of businesses you generate online, then you need to read this article on How to Sell Your Services Online. As the owner of a service business myself, I understand exactly what you need to do to...
The key to success for your business lies with your marketing tools. An up-to-date, mobile-friendly website can provide you with more leads than almost any other channel. Since your website is so important, you want to hire a good web designer. With that in...
Think of your website as an investment rather than an expense. Building a website is the same as opening a new storefront. Like a physical building, your website is an investment that is supposed to produce a return, not be a liability. For those whose websites...
Website RevampTechnology is like fashion, trends come and go. What has appeal today might be out tomorrow. The question, for now, is: “Do you need a website revamp?” Check out the following items to see if you need a website redesign: 1. Nonresponsive Site or...
Website Lead GenerationNot getting any leads from your website? Wondering why that is? In this article, we will go over in checklist fashion some key things that might be holding your website back from turning website visitors into leads.People are not finding...
Increase Website ConversionsI’m about to share with you a secret trick I use to help my clients increase website conversions by up to 100% or more.A lot of people think that Website Design relates mainly to fonts, colors, spacing and imagery.Design elements are...
The word ‘web design’ is a lot like the word ‘snow’ to an Eskimo Inuit. They say that the Unuit have over 50 words to describe the word snow, which makes sense given their relationship with the environment. They need to describe what type of snow is good for...
In this article, we cover five things all successful website design has in common and how you can implement these design elements into your website.As Leo Tolstoy said in the book Anna Karenina:“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in...
Alec Issigonis, the developer of the European mini, often commented that “a camel is a horse designed by a committee.” Of course, Alec was referring to cars, but the same applies to website design. Having too many people involved in the decision-making process...
You build a brand identity with more than just a name and a logo. Rather, branding is the whole STORY of who you are. Branding includes the LOOK, PURPOSE, and PERSONALITY of your business and it’s important that your branding stays consistent both online and...
There is a business concept I recently encountered, called ‘phantom deliverables.’ The idea behind this term is that a business can deliver a product or service that the client never asked for and did not even know they needed. For instance, many of our clients...
There are a number of steps involved in building your business online. Find out where web design falls in that timeline and what you must do beforehand and what happens afterward. This can help you develop realistic expectations for your web design project. It...
We’ve all heard urban legends of people whose long-forgotten Star Wars figurines are worth thousands of dollars or the lucky guy who bought a $5 picture at a sale that ended up being a long-lost Renoir. Your mom may have thrown out your toys but don’t despair....
Having a website is no longer optional — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a small business owner, individual, or a freelancer, your website is often the first impression you make on potential customers, clients, or visitors. For some, the thought of building a...
“Please don’t notice us! We are just like our competitors,” said NO business ever! The truth is, that companies now compete in a global market and competition is stiff. To gain market share, a business needs to stand out from the rest of the crowd and for most,...
Back in the day, Seinfeld aired one of its most memorable episodes, titled “Master of Your Domain.”We won’t go into the specifics but the gist was that there was a bet to see who could stick to a plan without succumbing to impulse or temptation. The person who...
Every year or two, “experts” come out of hiding and spout off about the death of web design. Then, after stirring things up, they slink back to their corners and business continues as usual. Web designers continue to develop proposals, accept new clients, and...