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Get on First Base

We often get calls from prospective customers who have big dreams. They are starting out and want a website the size of Facebook.

How long does it take to build a website?

On average, it takes about 4-8 weeks for a complete custom website build. There are many variables that can change the answer to this question.

Can I Use Images from Google on My Website?

When you're viewing images on Google, that's not a treasure trove of free images. These are images owned by others. Google obtains these images from other websites and shows them to you.

(Video) Great Example of Why You Need a Professional Managing Your Website

In this video, I uncover why a website is slow. Why you need to have a professional manage your website. Not your brothers cousin.

It’s 2019 – Is Your Website Healthy?

I'm sorry. People don't care about you or your business. They care about themselves and how their needs can be met.

My Web Designer Won’t Return My Phone Calls

Unfortunately, this happens often. You started a project with a website designer and things started off on the right foot. Eventually things turned.

Landing Page Best Practices

It may be tempting to talk about all of your services. Keep it simple, only speak about one specific service. Keep the prospect focused. They can learn more later if you end up doing business with them.

Why Should You Backup Your Website Graticle

Why Should I Backup My Website?

Business owners spend thousands of dollars and countless hours into their website, and give no time at all to a backup solution, until it's too late.

What is a Landing Page?

Instead of directing a prospective customer to your homepage who is only interested in your roofing services, you'd direct them to a landing page that's focused exclusively on your roofing services.

WordPress Websites Are Just Template Websites, Right?

I'm often asked when someone is slightly familiar with WordPress if all we do is pick out a WordPress template, make a few changes and call it day.

Web Design Tips for Plumbers (Video)

In this video review, we look at six plumbing websites, going over the good and the bad. If you're in the plumbing business, you'll want to see this.

Website or it Didn’t Happen.

Businesses that do great work always have a strong word-of-mouth component that brings in a lot of business. Often, it’s the only form of marketing that people do.

Free Stock Photos

I see it all the time. People making decisions about how something looks or functions to appeal to themselves.

Web Design Review – Jeweler (Video)

In this video, we review a local jeweler's website and how it can be improved.

Most Common Website Mistakes

As you can guess, there are countless numbers of mistakes people make with their websites. I want to focus on the most common we notice every day.

It’s Not About You, It’s About Your Customers

I see it all the time. People making decisions about how something looks or functions to appeal to themselves.

Why Your Hosting is Hurting Your Business

You'll receive updates that allow extra functionality in WordPress, but most importantly, is to close known security loopholes.

Website Design Top Tips

Does Your Website Include These Must-Have Features?

You'll receive updates that allow extra functionality in WordPress, but most importantly, is to close known security loopholes.

Why You Should Stop Ignoring WordPress Updates.

You'll receive updates that allow extra functionality in WordPress, but most importantly, is to close known security loopholes.

Why a Blog is a Good Idea

Is a blog beneficial for your business? Discover why maintaining an updated blog can transform your online presence and reach.

Is Your Website 10 Years Old?

Is your website stuck in the past? Discover the evolution of top websites over the last decade and why it's time for an update.

Importance of Online Reviews

Online reviews can be found very easily, because of search engines and mobile apps. Reviews are what people see before they see your store in real life. I think of reviews as an online storefront.

Real Estate Advertisement Design Problem

Every week in the newspaper, there is a magazine that includes local real estate companies. This time a quarter-page ad stood out to me.

Jewelry Postcard Improvement Ideas

Over the holidays this postcard came in the mail: As a marketer and designer, I was not surprised. We all chuck these types of advertisements in the trash.

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