How to Capitalize on Your Down Website Traffic from COVID

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Iโ€™ve talked to many businesses during this unprecedented time. Thereโ€™s one common thread for all of them. Theyโ€™ve seen a tremendous decrease in business in the past few months. Thereโ€™s varying degrees of optimism or sense of being overwhelmed that accompanies these conversations.ย  With limited interactions, that means limited business. It has meant less overall…

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Do I Want More Website Leads or More Traffic?

Leads versus traffic. Itโ€™s an eternal battle to improve your digital numbers. Both have their pros and cons. More traffic means more exposure for your website and your business. More leads mean more business through the door. But which one is better? Letโ€™s go through the list and talk about how to maximize reach in…

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Why is a Link Portfolio Important?

In the world of SEO, thereโ€™s a term that regularly floats in and out of conversations. Itโ€™s all about links, or backlinks, or external links, or link portfolios. That word shows up a lot. And all those terms can mean essentially the same thing. You might be asking yourself why itโ€™s important. Why do links…

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How to Choose the Right Images for Your Site

In our social media world, millions of people spend hours trying to get the perfect picture to post online to share with their followers and friends. Or during the quarantine, how many of us have taken a million photos of our pets or our kids. Believe it or not, but thatโ€™s the kind of effort…

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A COVID-19 Case Study: Majestic Meat Business Shift Success

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During these uncertain times with COVID-19, many businesses find themselves being negatively affected. Owners face the unwanted situation to send employees home, then must change their priorities and find ways to stay afloat. One small business in Utah found a way to actually thrive in the current environment. Theyโ€™re giving us a great example of…

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Key Metrics To Track To Determine If Your Website Is Successful

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The internet revolutionized how consumers make their purchases, which means your website is more important than ever. Itโ€™s not just online shopping, either. Studies show that when buying in-store, 82% of smartphone owners research on their devices. With so much riding on your online presence, you need to optimize your site. How can you tell…

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Common Website Header Requests and Why You Should Avoid Them

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As a website designer and strategist, I see many requests come through from our small-business clients asking to make changes or add an element or more to the website header. Several of these requests donโ€™t help achieve the companyโ€™s goals and could hamper a websiteโ€™s conversion potential. Here are several of the common requests our…

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11 Things Every Web Designer Needs to Know About People

I recently finished the book 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan Weinschenk, Ph.D and decided to write a TL:DR version of it, highlighting the information that stood out to me and that can be easily applied to web design. With no further introduction, here are my takeaways.   #4 –…

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