Wednesday, January 13, 2016

4 Inventive Ways to Rack Up Sales in 2016 - SiteProNews

 I see the value in this after meeting with two clients who could benefit from the options given here.

A great article. Save the cost of implementing high cost shopping carts and just integrate on of these great options. Why reinvent the wheel I always say.



Read the entire article on SiteProNews below.



4 Inventive Ways to Rack Up Sales in 2016 - SiteProNews: Competing in the online marketplace is a dog eat dog business; there are constantly new companies and platforms emerging to edge out rival products, servic

The Value of a SEO-Dominant Domain Name - SiteProNews

 Before you purchase your domain name here are a few points to consider. I see clients making these mistakes every day and then wonder why they do not do well in a search. It costs nothing to ask a few questions.



 To ensure that you do not end up will a regrettable name that will
prevent you from making it big, here are several vital elements to a
domain name with serious SEO value.



 Be on the lookout for domains that have plural, misspelled, or hyphenated versions and avoid those at all costs.



Click link below for complete article.

The Value of a SEO-Dominant Domain Name - SiteProNews: When starting a new business, no matter what niche you reside in, one of the most crucial decisions you will make is choosing the right domain name. The na

Monday, December 21, 2015

7 Common Lies About SEO - SiteProNews

 Okay, so it isn't Rocket Science. But then SEO is a science! And it's all about the Algorithm.

...Google does not want you to rank your website. They want you to use
Google Adwords and pay them a fortune in pay per click charges.



 The rest of the story.

7 Common Lies About SEO - SiteProNews

Saturday, December 12, 2015

The 11 Best E-Mail Marketing Tools for Small Businesses - SiteProNews

 E-Mail Marketing Tools are an essential part of running a small business.

Personally, I use MailChimp. E-blasts could enhance your reach to clients old and new with new products and services.





 Read the entire article below.

The 11 Best E-Mail Marketing Tools for Small Businesses - SiteProNews

Friday, December 4, 2015

SEO for 2016

 ...And I repeat!

What SEO Tips are Crucial in 2016

With 2016 just around the corner, it is time to begin refining your strategy for what comes next. Certain consistent aspects such as top-notch content, proper back linking, high-end UX, and optimum page speed will still apply, but a few newer elements will see an increase in importance.

The first big one is mobile; it is critical to implement a strong mobile design that seamlessly integrates all desktop features. Desktop has officially begun its demise and without a blueprint for mobile SEO, your site will increasingly drop in rank.

Next up are social signals. Social signals currently play a minimal role in SEO, but with Google now embedding Twitter tweets into search results, you had better expect social media to grow in importance as it relates to search visibility.

Lastly, video content will officially begin its takeover as the preferred content medium. With platforms like Vine, Periscope, Snapchat, and Blab surging in popularity, user priority is now shifting to favor visual content above all else. Google’s algorithms are becoming more sophisticated in ranking visual content, but it’s still crucial to include text descriptions with keywords for all of these related posts.

It’s no secret that SEO is constantly changing. To remain relevant in the coming year, you must embrace both the consistent and dynamic tricks. As 2016 approaches, prepare your blueprint with what you know will remain as a staple, what you can see coming down the pipeline, and as always, be ready to bend and flex because things will unforeseeably shift throughout the year.


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http://www.sitepronews.com/2015/12/04/learning-from-2015s-seo-successes-failures/

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

SEO Changing Again: The New Rules for Dominance - SiteProNews

 This article pretty much sums everything up for you on SEO. Just a few more reasons why you hire a professional to design your web site.



Here is what I find so important....and so does Google.



.......

Much of a site’s success has to do with its appearance and usability.
Sites that seem outdated, cluttered, or not intuitive simply aren’t trusted by most and will not get the amount of traffic desired.


In order for your site to be not only appealing (but more importantly
trusted) by consumers, there are certain elements that must be present.
But it isn’t just consumers that are concerned with your site’s
appearance; Google is too.


Google is continually trying to provide users with the best possible
listings in SERPs. This means that Google also analyzes a site’s bounce
rate and how much time users spend on a site. If your site looks like it
hasn’t been updated since 1999, they will move on quickly and Google
will recognize this and factor it in to your ranking results. Make sure
your site is as modern and user-friendly as possible if you want to rank
well.



 Read the entire article here.

SEO Changing Again: The New Rules for Dominance - SiteProNews

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wordpress may not be your best solution!

Every company or person deciding to start branding themselves with a web site has to know all their options. After 26 years in the graphic and web design biz, I can guide you to the best solution for your specific needs.

You don't need to buy a yacht if you are just going across the river.

1. It Can be Very Vulnerable
2. It Can be Very Expensive
3. You Have to Constantly Update Your Website
4. WordPress Uses a Lot of Resources
5. You Can Easily Run into SEO Issues

Read more in article below.

http://inspirationfeed.com/wordpress/tips/5-reasons-you-might-not-want-to-use-wordpress/