Features of a Modern Website and How It can Help Your Business

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Modern Website DesignEvery company needs a modern website that results in a sensible online presence. Online reputation building and brand establishment can popularize a company and its services, ultimately resulting in higher sales.

Getting started with a website can be a challenging task, especially if you lack experience but Simple2Web can make the process easy and painfree. We will advise you about the best way to setup your website and how to fully optimize its functionality.

One of the easiest ways to make your website function better is to use WordPress plugins. While the list of available plugins is very long, there are some important factors to consider before adding them to your website.

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The Importance Of Getting Your Business Site Ranked Highly

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

How to Achieve High Search Engine ResultsIf you are new to the wonderful world of e-commerce and internet marketing, then you might be puzzled about all of the talk you might have heard about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and site ranking.

What is it about SEO and site ranking that seems to have everyone anxious and excited? The fact is, unless you understand website ranking and SEO, you’ll find that your e-commerce site could prove to be a waste of time and energy.

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How To Pick The Right Domain Name For My Website

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

How to Choose a Domain NameOne of the first things you’ll need to do when you’re establishing yourself online is create a domain name (also known as the URL or your web address). It could be said that choosing a domain name is one of the most important branding steps you’ll take online.

While website visitors might forget what you’ve said on the pages of your website, they’ll certainly remember your domain name, if you give them a reason to.

Tips for Choosing the Right Domain Name

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HELP! I Can’t Update My Website

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

How to Update Your WebsiteHave you become frustrated with the lack of traffic to your website?

Do you rarely get calls from potential leads?

Do you need more visits to your site?

Wordpress websites are a simple tool to enhance website design and direct more traffic to your site.

Whether a new or existing business, no one can deny the power of the website. It is an expected element for every business, and now acts as the “new” business card. Having a site that never changes doesn’t draw more business in; it simply takes up web space and uses money. WordPress websites are a new format that anyone can use to keep content current so that it continues to draw new traffic.

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Why Doesn’t My Free Website Get Found or Do What I Want?

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Free Websites Pose Problems for Business OwnersFree websites and blogs that use platforms like WordPress and Blogger have gained a lot of popularity. Setting up such a website is simple and there are no expenses connected to its functioning. It may sound like an opportunity that is too good to be true and it actually is.

Free websites and blogs come with numerous limitations. Owning your own website will give you the freedom to have all kinds of content, to earn income in any manner you deem appropriate and to work on better search engine optimization. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind, when thinking about launching a free website for your business.

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How To Get Consistent Results When Resizing Multiple Portrait Pictures

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

cropping an image correctlyOne of the rules of great design when it comes to your business website is that people love order. This means putting the navigation menu in the same spot on each page or using headings that have the same type size and look so people know they are headings.

Be it a resume, a website or a printed advertisement, having a structure – an order to things – aids the reader in finding the information they want and understanding the message you’re trying to communicate.

When it comes to images, this call for order is no less important. Is the image a background image? Should it stand out? What size should it be? Where should it be placed? All these details crave order.

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Redesigned Website Generates Leads for Dog Breeders

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

Puppies - websites for dog breeder“Finally, I feel in control of my website.” Becky Olson and her husband, Dan, breed dogs. They, like all top breeders, are really passionate about their dogs.

Typical Website Problem

For years they had a website for their dog breeding business but they couldn’t update the site because their web designer was holding their site hostage.

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How a Simple Local Website can Increase Your Revenue and Company Value

Monday, December 3rd, 2012

revenue increase with websiteTimes have changed since the 90’s where we used to use phone books to look up local businesses. In today’s world, many people use the internet to find local businesses and services.

If you have a business but still do not have a website, you are robbing yourself of great opportunities. Over time, websites help you increase revenue and company valuation.

Increase Your Revenue and Additional Benefits

There are a few ways a website increases your revenue to your local business. Not only can you sell products, parts, offer your services and give people an opportunity to pay you directly online but a website also:

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How to Increase Your Website Traffic and Exposure

Sunday, October 28th, 2012

Advertising and Marketing

  • Ever wonder what it takes to be found by customers?
  • How easy is it to find your website?
  • What gives you an edge over your competitors on the web?

Before the internet came along, if a company wanted to get the word out about themselves, billboard advertisingthey would put an ad in the newspaper or buy a spot in the yellow pages or even put up a big sign by the road. Those methods worked fine because when people wanted to find a barber or seamstress, they looked in the yellow pages or remembered the big sign. That was then…

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Why Have a Website?

Sunday, October 21st, 2012

Telephone customer callsIt might seem obvious that everyone in business should have a website, but that isn’t always true.  Like any expenditure in business, it is best to first examine what the expected benefit is from laying out your hard earned dollars.  Let’s look at what a website can do for your business.

Goal #1 – Ring the Phone

Simple as this goal is, it is imperative.  All marketing is about connecting with our customers.  A one page website can provide people with your vital contact information as well as your product or service offerings.

Which phone number to put?  If you have both a local and a toll free 800 number, be sure to include your local phone number on your website.  Google and other search engines look for location information to help determine where the site fits so having your local number listed carries a lot of weight when it comes to being found by search engines.

Goal #2 – Display Your Wares

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