At the start of this decade, no one considered the ‘mobile user experience’- it wasn’t remotely part of the popular lexicon. Yet today, as the decade closes, attention to the quality of the online experience for those accessing the internet via mobile devices is paramount. Their need is simple, the solution, however, is ever evolving.... Read More
How To Get More Positive Reviews
January 29th, 2019
The internet has changed the way people shop. Today’s consumers have an arsenal of online resources like search engines, forums and review sites that help them minimize risks and avoid buyer’s remorse. It’s called online research. Reviews are often the first thing people search for and you know what they say about first impressions. Your... Read More
Top 2019 Web Design Trends and What to Avoid
January 23rd, 2019
In web design as in other digital disciplines, optimal user experience is the holy grail. That is especially true this year as significant numbers of web developers are using video, i.e. movement as a means to capture users’ attention. This also ensures that they will pause and remain on the page and/or seek other visually... Read More
Why Woo? eCommerce Sites That Sell
January 10th, 2019
For any eCommerce business the easier site visitors can be converted to customers, the better. This is especially true for smaller online enterprises. But upgrading to a shopping cart has posed problems for some online firms. The main issue is that fluid, more sophisticated eCommerce platforms such as Magento or a custom cart are financially... Read More
8 Methods For Reducing Bounce Rate
December 28th, 2018
How To Reduce Bounce Rate Your website traffic is only valuable if it furthers your business objectives. Learn how to filter out the fluff and get the most from your website traffic by reducing your bounce rates! Let’s start by identifying what a bounce actually is. According to Google, “A bounce is a single-page session... Read More
How to Improve Your Brand’s Online Reputation
December 18th, 2018
Your Guide To Brand Reputation Management Your brand’s reputation matters. A lot. Your reputation can either make or break your brand. No matter your industry, the online shopping process is about the same. People try to find the best deals and avoid regretful decisions. To limit risks they research their options online to find a... Read More
What’s Next for Mobile Users?
December 7th, 2018
Ericsson, a global telecommunications giant has stated that today’s 2.6 billion smartphones will grow substantially to 6.1 billion smartphone users by 2020. This metric is no idle boast, instead the statistic was harvested using data from 100 carriers across the globe. Another way of looking at it is that 6.1 billion users equates some 70%... Read More
5 Ways To Tell If Your Digital Marketing Is Working
November 21st, 2018
It may be difficult to gauge whether or not your existing digital marketing efforts are working. Campaigns can usually be considered successful if a website receives a constant and ever-increasing stream of visitors who are specifically seeking your goods and/or services. Other ways to know that your online marketing is working is via an increase... Read More
Why Automation is Essential for Email Marketing
November 8th, 2018
On a daily basis, new competitors step into the online arena. Over time the tried and true methods for finding, attracting and converting new prospects (such as routine email blasts) have been losing ground and for some, no longer yield the same results. Businesses that want to maintain and grow their market share are seeking... Read More
What Happened to Sears? A Lesson in Branding
November 2nd, 2018
What Happened to Sears? There are a lot of people asking the question: “What caused the fall of Sears?” What was once known as America’s Department Store endured a major identity crisis. The next thing you know, poof! Or was it that simple? The truth is there were many factors to blame for the fall... Read More
