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Featured Post: Make a Winning First Impression Online

First impressions matter. Here are five tips for how to impress people with your online presence from the start.

Mar
29

DIY Website Platforms: Money savers or time wasters?

By Kathleen Montecillo

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Lots of people turn to DIY website platforms like Squarespace, Wix, or Weebly to build their own sites. Because of their low price points, these platforms make going DIY look shiny. If you’re a tech-savvy entrepreneur with lots of time on your hands, this might be the option for you. And if you’re not, you could end up wasting a lot of time, aka money. Check out these pros and cons.

PROS

It’s affordable

The biggest plus to going DIY is the price — you’re looking at anywhere between $10–50 per month. But before you sign up, make sure you know exactly what you’re getting for the price. If you want features such as forms, live chat, booking, etc., you&...


Mar
22

Pros & Cons of Hiring a Freelance Website Designer

By Welgen Tahil

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So you need a website … You’re probably face-deep in research, trying to find out what the best option is for your business. And we bet one of the options you’re considering is hiring a freelancer to do the work for you. Going the freelance route may seem like the easiest, and it just might be the right choice. But before you hire a freelancer, there are a few details you shouldn’t ignore. Follow along as we weigh the pros and cons.

PROS

No heavy lifting for you

The best pro of going freelance? You don’t have to do any of the work. Share your vision and your freelancer can take it from there. No coding required. Cool, right?

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Hiring a freela...


Feb
21

A Successful Website Starts With A Strong Foundation

By Kathleen Montecillo

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Many business owners react with apprehension at the thought of building a website. This apprehension often stems from not knowing where to get started. To help you make the process as easy as possible, we've put together this post to help set the right foundation for success.


Aug
30

6 Things Customers Want on Your Website

By Kathleen Montecillo

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It’s where you show off your brand’s personality, tell your story, and prove you’re worth people’s attention. We’re talking about your website. Your site should reflect the high quality of your brand, and that starts by giving customers what they’re looking for. Whether you’re a finance guru, construction giant, or hustling entrepreneur, here are six things customers need to see on your site for you to make the right impression.

Explain why you’re unique.

Answer this question: Who are you? Your answer should be different than anyone else’s out there. Explain how you stand out from your competitors and why you’re the right choice. Give...


Jun
13

Is your website up to speed? Why you need a super fast site.

By Kathleen Montecillo

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We’ve all abandoned slow sites that couldn’t keep up with us. That’s because when it comes to getting information, we want it fast. Super fast. Like, we-have-attention-spans-shorter-than-goldfish-so-if-this-site-doesn’t-load-right-away-I’m-finding-one-that-does kind of fast. Load speed matters a lot, and a fast site does more than just make our fish brains happy. Here are some reasons why site speed should be on your radar.

It’s the very first thing people notice about your site.

Before they see a single photo or read a word, visitors notice how long it takes for your site to load. So as far as first impressions go, load speed is square one. A fast site is c...


Sep
20

5 Reasons Why You Need a Mobile-Optimized Site

By Kathleen Montecillo

If your website isn't mobile-optimized, you're missing out on opportunities to connect with customers online. Here are 5 reasons why it's time to get serious about being mobile-friendly.


Sep
06

5 Ways Your Website Might be Sabotaging Your Business

By Kathleen Montecillo

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There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to having your dream website — Is it aesthetically pleasing? Easy to navigate? Reaching the right people? These are just a few basic questions you should be able to answer. But you need to look a little harder, because when it comes to your site, there are details you shouldn’t ignore. Here are five ways your website might be sabotaging your business (without you even knowing it).

1. Your site isn’t mobile-optimized.

It isn’t news that we’re all addicted to our mobile devices, and that’s why it’s more important than ever for your site to be mobile-friendly. Mobile-optimized sites include text users ca...


Aug
29

TYPOGRAPHY 101: How to Use Type to Make Your Site Stand Out

By Kathleen Montecillo

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Typography is often overlooked, but using type the right way on your site is a huge deal. That’s because type is a major player in branding, readability, and user experience — even if most of the time we don’t notice it. There isn’t one correct way to use type, but following the right techniques can make a site pop. Here are a few tips to help you use type in a way that makes your site (and your business) look awesome.

Find the right typefaces.

Typefaces dictate the personality of your site and your brand. And with thousands to choose from, finding the perfect ones can be a challenge. So take a step back and evaluate what you value most about your brand’s persona...


Jul
25

5 Reasons why Mobile-Optimized Sites are More Important Than Ever

By Kathleen Montecillo

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Mobile optimization has become a critical factor for success online. Smartphones, tablets, and other Internet-capable devices are circulating more than ever, which has led to a massive rise in mobile Internet browsing. If your site isn’t mobile friendly, you could be losing significant sales and missing out on connecting with a wider audience. In today’s mobile-addicted society, it’s more important than ever for your website to be mobile friendly, and here’s why:

1. Everyone Uses Mobile Devices

People use their mobile devices to browse the Internet all the time — while watching TV, in movie theaters, and even while they’re in front of a computer! Your poten...


Apr
04

Your Website Checklist: Are you doing your business justice online?

By Kathleen Montecillo

Are you doing your business justice online? See if you can check these ten requirements off your list and find out how your site measures up.