When discussing websites, the phrase “ADA Compliant” is used as an umbrella term for determining if a website is accessible to people with disabilities. There are actually several different standards used when reviewing websites for accessibility. The two most widely used standards are ADA and WCAG. They both have the same goal – to make... Read More
Website Design
Theme or Custom WordPress Websites: Which is Best for Your Business?
February 7th, 2020
Every business owner strives for maximum ‘bang for the buck’ yet needs to keep their bottom line down. When investing in your website it is easy to be attracted to free/low-cost website builders. These sites are well-advertised and name-recognition can be a powerful influencer in decision making. Instead, consider what features your online business requires... Read More
Web Design Trends That Will Dominate 2020
January 20th, 2020
A strong website design will not only help you attract site visitors but will help convert them to customers. While Search Engine Optimization is the digital marketing tool used to ensure a solid site user experience leading to a sale, phone call, or sign-up, this discipline works within the site’s web design framework. Everyone knows... Read More
Google to Stop Indexing Content Within Flash
November 8th, 2019
News ‘Flash’: Are SWF Files Costing You Business? Recently Google announced that it will stop indexing Adobe Flash, or SWF files. After this ‘warning shot’, many online business owners were left thinking, “Flash?! What year is this?” meaning that Flash went the way of the dinosaur many years ago. It is not just that some... Read More
What a CMS Can and Cannot Do
August 8th, 2019
My agency is often approached by eCommerce owners who have sites with extensive inventory and no in-house IT staff. They are seeking a solution whenever product updates are required, which may be frequently. The cost and inconvenience of hiring a third-party vendor to update their online catalog quickly becomes prohibitive, however. We offer a simple... Read More
What is a Scalable Web Design?
March 8th, 2019
Most online business owners will be familiar with the term, “scalable web design”. Or are they? The Digital Marketing field keeps evolving and our terminology soon follows. Having a scalable website used to mean it could be adjusted to handle more traffic. Said traffic would be sourced from search engines, ride in on inbound links,... Read More
Understanding The User Experience
February 6th, 2019
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
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
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 Your Website Should Be Your Best Salesperson
October 30th, 2018
Sales are the lifeblood of any business – yours included. You need a strong sales team to represent your brand and your products or services. Uncovering your best salesperson should be based on their commitment to selling, the concentration of their time, and the effort put forth to get sales. When companies are looking to... Read More
