Quick question: What do you think the most important step in the small business web design process is? A lot of clients would probably point to their launch date, the moment they get their first sketches and layouts to look at, or maybe even the day of their first online sale. But in reality, each [...]
An Important Web Design Consideration that Few People See & Everyone Notices
June 24, 2011 By
While the title of this article might seem like a real obvious one, we promised that it’s not. It’s just that there are certain things in web design that aren’t always apparent to the naked eye, but can have a significant long-term impact on the way people feel about your pages, and the amount of [...]
3 SEO-Related Reasons To Add Contact Info To Every Page
June 23, 2011 By
What to Read Into a Web Designer’s Testimonials
June 14, 2011 By
Looking over different web designers’ sites and testimonials, it would be easy to come away thinking that every single one of us is the best creative person and business mind in the world. After all, it’s right there in print, and dozens of other clients like you have already said so! Obviously, the high number [...]
In SEO, It’s Good To Diagnose Before You Fix
June 14, 2011 By
Much of search engine optimization comes down to a few simple concepts, which is probably why so many business owners (once they decide they want to begin an SEO campaign) get into a mad rush to have us write new content, optimize their pages, and generate all kinds of incoming links. Those are great ideas [...]
Putnam Lofts »
June 12, 2011 By
“Debbie Arthur is a pro. She was able to work within our time constraints and budget to create a website that far exceeded our expectations. I found her responsive, collaborative nature invaluable and her design sense and technical ability impressive. I look forward to working with Debbie again in the near future.” Angela QualeDevelopment Associate [...]
Sitemap submission to major search engines »
May 16, 2011 By
Learn How to Submit A Sitemap to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and AskIf you missed my earlier post about how to creating a sitemap you will want to start there for best results. Google has the nicest sitemap submission method around: it’s called Google Webmaster, and it’s a fully functional administration panel that you can use [...]
WordPress 3 – What’s new?
May 16, 2011 By
My suggestion – give it a few weeks for the next revision. Why, you ask? With every new release of software there are always a few bugs. Let the pros send in their feedback and wait for the next revised release. Secondarily – waiting a few weeks will give widget and theme providers time to [...]
How do I know when it’s time to redesign my website?
May 16, 2011 By
Do I need to redesign my website? One of the worst things a company can do with their website is get complacent about it. Consider your website as a direct extension of your business. For many people, your website will serve as the first point of contact. If your website’s news feed hasn’t been updated [...]
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