Tips & Tricks
How to Choose a Domain Name
Helpful tips for choosing your domain name: Shorter is better. Its easier to remember a short domain name versus along one. Use keywords in your domain name. It’s best to use the name of your company, combined with keywords. Keywords are words that someone might type in to search for your product or services. For…
Read MoreMonthly WordPress Website Maintenance
Keep your website up-to-date and block hacking attempts with our two monthly WordPress website maintenance packages, a $50/month Basic plan and a $250/month Pro plan: Basic Plan – $50/month Up to ½ hour of website updates per month Installation & maintenance of a WordPress backup system Installation, configuration & monitoring of the Premium WordFence security…
Read More4 ways to “unsend” an email
Have you ever wished there was an “undo” button for an email you just sent? You are not alone! Fortunately, there are now several methods of doing just that. Even though you can’t undo any of those long-regretted emails you may have sent in the past, here are 4 ways to help you to “unsend”…
Read MoreStripe – online payments made easy
If you would like to accept payments online, there are a lot of processors to choose from. However, finding the right one takes an enormous amount of time, energy and research. Recently, we switched from our merchant account to “Stripe”. Stripe has no monthly fees, no setup fees and no validation fees. Best of all,…
Read MoreHow to Build a Website – 14 Essential Steps for Success
The key to building a successful web site is planning. In the words of author Stephen Covey, you should “begin with the end in mind.” 1. Define the Purpose What is the site’s purpose? Is it to provide a professional presence? Prompt the user to call? Sell products or services online? A tool to save…
Read More5 Essential Ingredients for Good Branding
First of all, what is branding? Branding is your company’s name and how it is visually expressed. Essentially, it is your company’s face to the world. What’s the difference between a logo and branding? A logo typically consists of your company’s name and an icon or symbol. Branding is the consistent utilization of your logo,…
Read MoreWhy Go Mobile?
“Mobile Responsive” websites are a great way to attract new customers. Mobile responsive sites automatically change shape to fit your viewing device, whether it’s a smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. If you are building a using WordPress, you can purchase a mobile responsive theme from StudioPress for a one-time $80 fee. Why is…
Read MoreiOS6
Love the new iOS6. The camera’s new panorama feature is just plain fun! Among the other great new features, being able to use Facetime without wi-fi is a huge plus. The enhanced “Find my iPhone” feature also makes it easier to find it, whether you lose it in your house or out on the town.…
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