You’ve budgeted money for a brand new website for your business and now you’re ready to select a website design company. But which one do you choose? There are several factors to consider before choosing a website design firm that will end up saving you time, money and energy in the long run. You want [...]
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Google Invites You to Be Their +1
Thursday, March 31st, 2011Today, Google officially launched their new “+1” feature to select users. Google’s first attempt at a social product is designed to rival Facebook’s “like” and Twitter’s “retweet.” Think of it as a “like” button for the web. Once you’re signed into your Google account, you will see the +1 feature next to each search result. [...]
Read MoreGoogle Introduces Program for Nonprofits
Sunday, March 20th, 2011Google has good news for nonprofit organizations. On March 16, the company launched their Google for Nonprofits program aimed at enhancing product offerings and online resources so U.S.-based nonprofits can reach more supporters, improve their operations and raise awareness for their cause. The Google for Nonprofits program offers a one-stop application process in which qualified [...]
Read MoreBefore Launching Your Website, Add These to Your Checklist, Pt.3
Friday, March 18th, 2011Today we’re bringing you the final installment of the detailed checks you should complete before launching a website, a helpful list based on an article by Smashing Magazine. The last part in the series includes add-on suggestions, a smart way to honor the 404 page, tips on how to create optimal performance, backing up your [...]
Read MoreBefore Launching Your Website, Add These to Your Checklist, Pt.2
Friday, March 11th, 2011Last week, we brought you an extended list of necessary checks before going live with a website based on Smashing Magazine’s 15 Essential Checks Before Launching Your Website. Today, we continue with Part II, a more detailed to-do list designed to test proper functionality, script language compatibility and accurate and effective analytics. 6. Functionality Check [...]
Read MoreGoogle Gives “The Death Penalty” for Black Hat SEO
Friday, February 25th, 2011The New York Times recently published an article on a search scandal involving mall staple store giant J.C. Penney. Penney had contracted search engine consulting firm SearchDex to handle its SEO responsibilities, and The Times uncovered evidence that they were using a black-hat strategy to bolster their Google search ranking for a variety of keywords. [...]
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