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Your Website Should Work for you

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Since we work with a lot of small businesses and nonprofits, we see a lot of websites that are not set up for success. People know that they need a website and they know that…

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Published February 16, 2023
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Website speed basics

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The speed of your website is important because it can lead to a better user experience (UX),  increase your conversion rate on your website, and lead to better search engine optimization (SEO). If you do…

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Published January 5, 2023
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Should I use an accessibility overlay?

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The simple answer to this question is, no, you shouldn’t use an accessibility overlay or widget. The main reason not to use an overlay is because they don’t make your site accessible. The only true…

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Published December 26, 2022
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Stop the Comment Spam on your WordPress website

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A common complaint on WordPress websites are the excessive amount of spam comments on blog posts. Lets go through some ways we can reduce or eliminate the spam. Disable WordPress comments  Of course, the simplest…

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Published December 19, 2022
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The Newest Things in Web Development

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I was recently at a networking event where someone asked me, “what are the newest things in the web development industry?”. While these are not necessarily “new” developments, these are the things you need to…

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Published August 19, 2022
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What are WordPress page-builders and should I use them?

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In WordPress, page builders are a type of plugin that add a visual editing process to the website with the ability to drag and drop items into place. You can picture putting together a website…

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Published August 13, 2022
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Common Problems we find on websites

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Often, at a meeting, I am asked by small business owners to review their website and give them my thoughts. These are a few common issues with websites, especially DIY websites. These are good tips…

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Published August 4, 2022
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Digital Resources for Nonprofits

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In our line of work, we often help non-profit organizations to develop and expand their online exposure. We love to help organizations that have a mission to make the world a better place. These are…

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Published August 2, 2022
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Our Favorite WordPress Website Hosting Companies

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If you are building a website using WordPress, one of the most important decisions you make is choosing the right website hosting provider. The hosting you choose can affect your website speed, uptime, and security.…

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Published July 12, 2022
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Creating an Online Presence – Getting Started

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Have you ever wanted to create or expand your online exposure but don’t know much about the digital world and don’t have a lot of money to spend?  I attend a lot of networking events…

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Published June 21, 2022
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