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October 6, 2021
The 2021 holiday season is fast approaching and with it, good tidings after a year and a half of unprecedented challenges and economic uncertainty. Among all the other new normals we’ve adopted this year is the love of online shopping, and the trend is only expected to grow. If the vast number of online shoppers […]
September 12, 2021
Topical authority takes a narrow approach to SEO. This revolutionary approach distances itself from the broad and sweeping SEO strategies of the past. Instead, as the name implies, a website strives to be the true ‘authority’ on a specific, niche topic. And we all know that Google loves authority. Topical authority seems deceptively simple on […]
August 11, 2021
In the 40 years since email marketing began, it continues to be one of the strongest and most crucial aspects of any company’s marketing plans, and here’s the proof in numbers: 50.7% of customers’ buying decisions are influenced by emails Email has 40% better conversions than social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook Email marketing […]
July 22, 2021
Whether your website niche is providing easy weeknight meal plans for busy parents or you’re building your own e-commerce giant, there are many easy and impactful ways to increase your conversion rate — that is, get visitors to stay on your site and take some desired action. If you want to experiment with ways to […]
June 23, 2021
Life moves pretty fast, and one could argue that trends move even faster. Just like technology, what once was the latest and most attractive style in web design eventually becomes dated and out of touch. We’ve compiled a list of trends we’re watching in 2021 to ensure your website is optimized to create the best […]
May 26, 2021
Today’s post is brought to you by Natalie Swan, Founder of the Client Attraction Plan of Action. Natalie is one of PixelPeople’s regular partners, and we stand behind her proven methods. We are providing this information purely as a resource for our clients; there are no affiliate fees involved. One of the biggest complaints small […]
May 12, 2021
Every day, websites are exposed to hackers, malware, and other security threats. It’s up to website and business owners to ensure their websites are secure in order to assure customers that their information is safe while visiting a website. If it’s been a minute since you did a website security health check, use this checklist […]
April 14, 2021
Times, they are a-changin’. After a whirlwind year, it seems like we’re finally starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Businesses are getting back to business, and here at PixelPeople we’re staying busy with requests for one of our core offerings: custom WordPress themes. If your business has changed in the […]
March 10, 2021
Social media is a powerful tool for engaging your customers and prospects. But as any company that has taken the plunge and grown their followers knows, managing multiple social media accounts can quickly get unwieldy. While countless tools exist to help you automate and maintain your social media presence, there’s still a learning curve, a […]
February 15, 2021
Website maintenance is often an overlooked part of website ownership — especially for small businesses with a tight IT budget. But failing to maintain your site on a regular basis can lead to potentially serious problems for your business. If you’ve been lax about website maintenance, resolve to make 2021 the year you start keeping […]
January 13, 2021
While we’re all ready to slam the door on 2020, we know that everything didn’t magically go back to normal at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Many businesses are still keeping employees remote, and many others have decided that virtual is the wave of the future, with no plans to return to […]
December 10, 2020
Back in 2016, Gartner predicted that by 2020 people would be having more conversations with bots than with their spouses (yikes!). Whether that’s come to pass or not, the fact is that we are engaging with conversational artificial intelligence (AI) on a daily basis with our virtual assistants like Google, Siri, and Alexa. We ask them […]
November 11, 2020
As digital marketing guru Neil Patel says, “Pageviews don’t pay the bills. Purchases do.” If your website has a healthy amount of monthly traffic, but conversions are low, retargeting may be a viable strategy to reel back in some of that lost traffic. Here’s how it works. How Does Retargeting Work? Retargeting tracks visitors […]
October 14, 2020
We can all agree that 2020 has been quite a ride. As we turn the last corner of the year and head into the holiday shopping season, it’s logical to assume that we will see an uptick in online shopping with many stores remaining closed and people remaining home. In fact, Salesforce has been accurately […]
September 9, 2020
2015 was the first time that mobile search exceeded desktop searches. Since then, we’ve watched the continued rise in smartphone ownership and mobile search. Whereas previously it might have been enough to have a website that’s simply accessible across all devices; now it’s a priority to create a website that’s truly mobile-first, performing well and […]
August 11, 2020
In the first half of 2019 alone, data breaches exposed 4.1 billion records. Website owners know that SSL certificates for online security are critical to protecting business and customer data from attackers, but knowing what exactly you need can be confusing. Let’s take a look at SSL certificates, why you need them, and an overview […]
July 9, 2020
Send us your questions and ideas for a chance to win one of 3 Google Home Minis Giveaway time! It’s no secret that we love All-Things-Google here at PixelPeople. And we happen to have 3 Google Home Minis that we want to give away to our loyal customers and readers! So we want to know: […]
June 15, 2020
Finding cost-effective ways to market always makes good business sense. And especially in today’s environment, many companies have had to change the ways they operate, tightening budgets, and finding more creative ways to stay in front of customers. If this sounds familiar, here are 8 ways you can continue marketing without a budget. #1 […]
June 5, 2020
LaSalle St. Securities provides a suite of financial planning, investment advisory, and insurance services to a network of more than 200 independent reps and advisors throughout the country. They have been a well-respected name in their industry since 1974. LaSalle St.’s business had grown significantly since their last website update, more than six years prior. […]
May 6, 2020
With much of the country still under shelter-in-place orders and brick and mortar businesses shuttered, it can be challenging for business owners to figure out how to support customers during this unprecedented time. Many in-person aspects of business have changed, and we’ve had to quickly shift to the virtual world. For businesses still operating, value-added […]
April 15, 2020
In our last post, we took a look at how analytics can provide information about site performance. However, knowing what is happening becomes even more valuable when you gain insight as to why it is happening. For example, analytics may show a high bounce rate, and an audit may reveal the problem is due to […]
March 11, 2020
There seems to be a misconception among businesses when it comes to websites – something along the lines of “if you build it, they will come.” While it’s true that online presence is a necessary way to generate exposure and inbound traffic, some businesses are shocked and disappointed when a new website doesn’t produce immediate […]
February 12, 2020
Expensive, unreliable desktop apps are officially a thing of the past. Modern businesses have fully embraced cloud-based solutions for email, data storage, analytics, and everyday productivity apps. And one company consistently stands apart by offering all of these technologies – and more – in one place: Google. We are enthusiastic believers in the power of […]
January 21, 2020
Utopia Solutions specializes in software test automation, performance testing, and software test outsourcing for companies across North America and Europe. Utopia had an existing website that performed well for them, but which no longer reflected their growth and their current branding. PixelPeople helped bring their site up-to-date with a front-end redesign that left their back-end […]
January 8, 2020
When you’re busy with the daily grind, it can be difficult to notice the signs that it’s time to rebrand. The New Year is a great time to take a step back and evaluate whether your branding still reflects your business’s identity, vision, and values. Here are 5 signs that could indicate it’s time for […]
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