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Top 5 Strategies for Smart Cyber Security
1. Use Strong Passwords Enable 2-Step verification whenever offered by your online subscription or service. This will help protect you against fraud, identity theft and hackers.2. Keep your Software and Operating Systems Updated Yes, those annoying software updates...
What your website and social media pages need to say during the Covid-19 crisis
Does your website and social media pages have a Coronavirus COVID-19 advisory notice and what should it contain? Here are our top suggestions: 1. Update your website to communicate with future customers & clients. Make it clear that you are, or are not, open for...
Avoid eCommerce Launching Mistakes
Creating your own eCommerce website might seem easy at first; but there’s more to it than one might think.
2020 Marketing Planning Calendar
One of my favorite tools we have created over the last few years is this handy planning calendar. The calendar includes all those special days of the year plus special themes for each month. 2020 will be an exciting year! We have the Olympics and a big election...
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RANK IN GOOGLE?
It’s well known that Google rankings are important. We want to be at the top of the first page
25 Ways To Promote Your Online Cattle Auction on Facebook
As the popularity of online livestock auctions continues to build, their is still a world of opportunity to take advantage of all social media has to offer! By using Facebook to promote your event, you will also be building brand awareness, developing a communication channel, and adding to your e-mail list. We have developed this list of 25 ways to promote your online cattle auction on Facebook.
How To Respond to Online Reviews
The perception of the same experience can be very different from person to person.
Digital Marketing Trends of 2019
The Digital Marketing Industry is growing at a rapid pace. Having a digital marketing plan is essential.
7 Trends You Must Know For a Successful Digital Marketing Campaign
It’s hard to know where exactly to focus your digital marketing efforts these days. There are so many different avenues.
2019 Marketing Planning Calendar
Once again we are providing a FREE download to help you with your marketing efforts in 2019. We have expanded our calendar to include more of those special days of the year. We have still included monthly worksheets to help you plan out your website content, blog...
Top 3 Website Security Tips
October is Cyber-Security Month – Here are our top 3 tips for website security.
How to make the most of your free Google Business Listing
Get more online attention for your business, improve your SEO ranking, and make the best first impression online when someone “Googles” your business.
106 Quick and Fascinating Voice Search Facts & Stats
Voice search could be described as an up and coming technology. Although it is already around and used by many people today,
72 Stats To Understand SEO In 2018
Probably the most important thing for everyone owning a website is that it gets the desired amount of traffic.
21 Ways to Build Trust in Your Website
Want to make sure your customers know they can trust you and what your business has to offer?
10 Marketing Lessons from Apple
When you are working on your marking strategies, it may seem rather complicated. There are so many
2018 Marketing Planning Calendar
Looking for the 2019 Calendar? Find it here: 2019 Marketing Planning Calendar --- Get a quick list of all the holidays, important events and special days in 2018 to help you plan your marketing strategies - all in one easy printable. Our 2018 Marketing Planning...
Business Mentors
I was lucky enough to grow up with several business mentors in the family. Many of us have learned certain skills from special mentors or bosses over the years and I happen to be related to mine. My mom gave me hard work and passion, my dad taught me how to properly...
The 40 Worst SEO Nightmares
Is your SEO good enough? Have you crossed all the t’s and dotted your i’s?
Which Factors Contribute to your SEO Rankings
There are several factors that contribute to your SEO rankings. Way too many for most of us to even keep track!
How To Find Great (FREE) Photos & Graphics Online
There are a ton of great (free) resources around the web where you can find amazing photos and video clips for free online! Here are my go-to sources for images and video when I can take my own.
The Most Important B2B Digital Marketing Statistics 2017
Many of the same or similar marking strategies can be used across the board. However, there are some slight differences in
40 Technical SEO Mistakes — A 2017 SEMrush Study
While configuring your SEO settings might seem a tad bit tedious and take more time than you’d care to give it, it really deserves some attention.
Do Different Age Groups Prefer Different Content Online?
One thing to consider when planning and setting goals for your business’s website is figuring out who your target audience is.
The Different Types Of Hosting For Your WordPress Website
Where you host your WordPress website plays a key part in how well your website performs. Yet a good question many website
10 Reasons Visitors Hate Your Website
When you’re developing a new website or working on a redesign, it’s important to know what attracts visitors
3 Ways to Avoid Making Your Website Look Cheap
In today’s more competitive business world, having a site that looks professional is essential, though it’s worth remembering an expensive design could still look cheap.
14 Tools Every Entrepreneur Needs for Managing Social Media
Feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to social media for your business?
How to Handle Every Type of Comment on Social Media
If your business is connected with social media, one big thing that might make or break
Basic Elements of Design
Building a website for your business or working on a redesign?
Digital Marketing Trends for 2017
When it comes to digital marketing for your business, are you right at
Why Your Business Needs to Use Instagram
If you’re not using Instagram to help market your business, you might be missing out on
Social Calls to Action Work
If you want more people to engage with your blog posts and social media
Essential Digital Marketing Tools
The number of tools and resources available to marketers grows each day.
Which is the Right Social Media Platform for Your Business?
There are many social media platforms available today. However,
10 Musts of Using Instagram for Businesses
If you have an Instagram page for your business or are considering one
Facebook Basics: 9 terms You Need to Know as a Facebook Page Owner
If you have a Facebook page for your business, consider using Facebook Insights.
Why Good Website Design is so Important
Within seconds a connection is made between users and your website.
How to Build a Website That Drives Engagement
A call to action is something that invites people to respond. When people respond, they start
9 Steps to Better Conversions
While it’s great to have a lot of website traffic, it’s even better when
30 User Experience Statistics You Should Not Ignore
When it comes to website design, user experience is a very important aspect.
6 Excuses Small Businesses Make for Not Having a Wesbite
Don’t have a website? No matter how small, every business should have a one.
38 Website Design Terms You Need to Know
When creating or redesigning your website you’ll soon learn that Website design comes with a language all its own.
Top 10 Search Marketing Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know
How does your website rank when it comes to SEO? With a Google search, are you right there on the first page;
Top 10 Digital Branding & Marketing Trends for 2017
When it comes to branding and marketing for your company, are you ready for the new year?
How to Make Websites and Influence People
When it comes to website design, every last detail matters.
The Cost of Poor Performance
As a business owner, you want visitors who turn into customers.
Do I Need a Website Redesign?
Websites and how they are designed are constantly changing.
Good to Great: 7 Must Have Elements of a Great Blog Post
Anyone can write a blog post. But we all know it’s the great posts that attract readers.
How Typography Affects Conversions
Typography is how the printed material you use looks.
8 Ways to Keep Visitors on Your Website for Longer
Does your website have a high bounce rate? Do people visit your website only to leave a few minutes later?
7 Reasons People Don’t Trust Your Website (And How to Fix It)
When someone enters a website, one of the first things they want to know is if they can trust this company.
50 Features Every Small Business Website Must Have
Make sure your website has everything it needs to promote your small business.
The Non-Desinger’s Guide to Creating Better Blog Graphics
It’s important to have great looking graphics when it comes to creating blog posts. Why? Well one main reason is that it engages the reader.
Ultimate 2017 Marketing Planning Calendar
Download this handy reference for your 2017 marketing planning. Includes all the significant dates for 2016 including holidays, special sport events and special monthly designations.
5 Technical Tips for Shooting Video with your Smartphone
We have collected 5 tips to help you shoot better videos using your smartphone.
10 Pages To Include On Your Website
So you are building a website or updating your outdated site. What should you include on your new site? The guys at Red Website Design created this cool infographic highlighting 10 pages you should include and we couldn't agree more. In fact just today as I was...
Essentials for a Perfect Small Business Website
Building a website for your small business does not need to be overwhelming. Here are 6 essential elements to create an effective small business website. Get your information out there in a professionally packaged website. If you can't do it yourself, hire an expert...
Does Your Website Have Enough White Space?
While some businesses are tempted to cram as much information into a web page as they possibly can, sometimes less is more. Creating a layout with enough white space or negative space can impact the appeal of your site. Having a visually appealing website creates trust with the visitors and conveys you really have it together and present your information professionally.
Content Marketing is a Balancing Act
Are you looking to create content that is reliable and shareworthy? It is a balancing act to have a successful content marketing strategy. You need and want that strategy to generate leads and improve your SEO and also be trustworthy so people can share it with...
Infographics – the Bomb.com for Content Marketing
Looking to boost your marketing strategy? Using infographics can help! More and more people are jumping on the infographic bandwagon and if you're not yet using them then so should you! This infographic from Digital Marketing Philippines will show you the 10 huge...
5 Reasons a Video is Must on your Website
Are you aware that adding a video to your website can increase your chances of a first page google result up to 53 times? Did you know that using video in emails can double your open rates? This infographic created by Explainify demonstrates why a video should be part...
7 Ways Wearable Technology Will Affect Your Web Design
If you haven't heard of types of wearable technology such as "Google Glass", then you should probably look into them and learn how they will affect expectations of your website. This infographic from Who Is Hosting This shows what different things wearable technology...
Keyword Research – Gaining the Right Traffic to your Website
Are you looking to find out what your target client searches for on Google to create better content? An essential piece of the SEO strategy puzzle is keyword research. By imagining yourself in your client's shoes, you can better understand what they are thinking and...
The 411 on Eye Tracking – How Your Eyes Move On a Website
When creating a website, it is important to be able to understand how your readers read and track information on a page, which can help provide better user experience to generate effective results. Website creation isn't just about the visuals and effect, it is about...
5 Reasons Why Email Marketing is a MUST
To communicate with current and potential customers, Email marketing is a great way to go. There are different sources you can use to tackle Email marketing such as MailChimp or Constant Contact and they're relatively cheap or free to use. If you are sceptical about...
200 Ranking Factors of Google
"SEO is the process of improving a websites ranking on the natural (unpaid) listings on Google", according to Red Website Design. There are numerous things that are taken into account when Google considers where to rank a site both on your website and externally....
SOS! UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE!
According to a recent survey done by Visible Logic, 80% of consumers choose a product, service or company over a competitor because it had a better website. Your business could be severely missing out if your website is below par compared to your competitors. Visible...
The Power of Word-Of-Mouth Marketing
Word of mouth has been known as the most reliable form of marketing. Are you aware that consumers are 50 times more likely to buy something if it is recommended to them through friends or family? "Consumers are more likely to believe people they know over adverts and...
Crucial Web Design Stats of 2016
"My website was created only a couple years ago, I don't need to redesign it!" WRONG. Website design is fastly evolving amongst everything else in the digital marketing world. To stay on top of your game and continue to grow your website traffic, an update is...
Colour Psychology of Logo Design
What does your business logo look like? How and why did you choose the colors that you did? What impressions do you think those colors give? Having the right color scheme can say a lot about your business and have make a huge difference on the first impressions it...
Increase Website Traffic With Google Analytics
Are you unsure how Google Analytics works? Are you looking for an increase in traffic for your website? Well, here's your quick guide to Google Analytics. According to Neil Patel of QuickSprout, looking at reports simply isn't enough. "You have to take the data from...
How Fast Is Your Website? How a Slow Website can Affect Your Google Ranking
Does your website load fast? Did you know that a slow loading website can affect how Google ranks it? "When Google ranks slow sites people use Google less so If your site takes longer than 3 seconds to load you need to be taking a look at the info below and figuring...
The Impact of Color on Your Website Design
It is common knowledge that certain colors affect the moods of individuals. This idea can play a big role in effective website design. Having the right color scheme and placing certain colors in the different areas of your website could make a huge impact. According...