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Tips for E-Commerce Website Holiday Images that Convert

by Ruth Hawk
Thursday, November 15th, 2018

Consumers are poised to spend more than a hundred billion dollars on holiday shopping between November and December. It is time to get your e-commerce website dressed for the season. Consider adding holiday images to your site. The right images will improve your conversion rates, search engine optimization appeal, and overall effectiveness when trying to

A Website Redevelopment Checklist

by Jacqueline Sinex
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

So, you’re developing a new website? Congratulations! But also – brace yourself! Maintaining and upgrading your website is important for all businesses and organizations, but it is also a process. When your project involves changing platforms or moving to a new provider, there are some delicate aspects to consider. This is a checklist of some

How Texas is Surviving the Web

by Jacqueline Sinex
Friday, June 22nd, 2018

Texas is a big state, with a lot of businesses and organizations big and small. A 2016 report by the U.S. Small Business Administration counts 2.4 million small businesses registered in Texas alone. That means it has a lot of websites, too. Between data compliance scares, industry shifts, and technology innovations, how does Texas survive […]

Font Tips for More Appealing Web Development

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, May 21st, 2018

The devil may be in the details, but so is effective web development. You may naturally want to focus on the low hanging fruit of graphics and content, but there are many other design elements that, while smaller or more detailed, are equally important. One of these elements is the font you choose for your site. While you can select a standard Times New

Outdated Web Design Trends

by Ruth Hawk
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018

When it comes to web design, best practices tend to come and go. Keeping up with these trends is important, because a fresh and modern website reflects positively on your business. Unfortunately, there are some trends that seem to persist despite being outdated or even counterproductive. The following are a few such practices that have outlived their use

5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Web Development Firm

by Ruth Hawk
Wednesday, January 31st, 2018

DIY website design and development is, on the surface, an appealing option, especially for small business owners operating with lean budgets. The thought of quickly creating and implementing a website for less than what you would spend on a professional web development firm might seem like an obvious solution. The truth, however, is that professional

How to Work Best with a Web Developer and Ensure the Success of Your Project

by Jacqueline Sinex
Wednesday, December 13th, 2017

If you really want to have a successful web design project, it is essential to build a good relationship with your web developer. Here are some tips that can help you when you are in the process of finding the right developer for your website needs.

5 Alternatives to AIM for Chat

by Ruth Hawk
Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

On December 15, an era in instant messaging will come to an end with the shutdown of AIM. One of the first popular instant messaging services, AIM offered people a free tool for communicating digitally. If AIM is no longer needed, what alternatives are there to AIM for chat? There are actually quite a few means of communicating that can (and have already

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