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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

Linkless Mentions and Search Engine Optimization: An Overview

by Ruth Hawk
Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

Links have been an important element of SEO almost since websites began ranking web pages. However, search engines have increasingly grown sophisticated in their ability to understand the content of a web page and the context surrounding words and phrases. As a result, linkless mentions are also becoming valuable and are beginning to contribute to the SE

4 Search Engine Optimization Benefits of Featured Snippets

by Ruth Hawk
Tuesday, January 16th, 2018

Appearing above all of the organic search results, and therefore labeled "position zero" for search engine optimization purposes, the featured snippet pulls concise and organized information from one of the search results (usually one of the top 5 results) and displays it in a box just underneath the sponsored ads. As a result, capturing the featured sni

4 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2018

by Phillip Smith
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018

If you are looking to stay ahead of your competitors, it is important to prepare for and anticipate any upcoming trends that may change the digital marketing landscape. Luckily for you, we have done some research that might help you in your quest for better digital marketing in the year 2018.

Search Engine Optimization Trends for 2018

by Ruth Hawk
Friday, January 5th, 2018

If there is one constant in the world of search engine optimization, it is the fact that trends and best practices are always changing. Fueled by adjustments to Google's algorithms, by user behavior, and by technological advancement, these changes mean that any business trying to improve its visibility in the search results needs to constantly be reevalu

Post-Holiday Web Design Tips that Can Help You Boost Sales

by Ruth Hawk
Thursday, December 28th, 2017

The post-holiday sales lull is infamous among retailers. The profitable buying frenzy of November and December turns into a very quiet few months as consumers recover from their holiday spending and stay indoors thanks to colder weather. Addressing the holiday lull across all of your marketing efforts is often the best approach to boosting sales between

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5 Web Development Trends to Look Out For in 2018

by Meredith Schraeder
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

Companies know that having an intuitive web design and proper programming will generate more user-friendly websites; however, it can be difficult for businesses to keep up with rapidly changing technology. It is important to be aware of trends in web development so that your company can stay competitive. In a world where almost every business […]

Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2017: What It Looked Like and What It Means for E-Commerce Websites

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, December 18th, 2017

By any measure, Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2017 (Also known as BFCM, or simply Cyber Week), was a success. More items were purchased, more total sales were accrued, and profits grew more significantly than at any other point in the history of the week. Here is a look at some of the most important statistics and insights to be gained by e-commerce websites