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Google search algorithm

Everything You Need To Know About Google’s August 2023 Core Updates

Anytime Google makes changes to its algorithm, website owners feel anxiety as they wait to see how it will affect their website rankings. In the dynamic world of digital marketing, it’s critical to stay in step with Google’s algorithmic shifts – and the recent August 2023 Core Update was no different.   What is a […]

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WooCommerce

WooCommerce Can Do That!

Created in 2011, WooCommerce is an open-source eCommerce plugin that directly integrates with WordPress. It was created to give businesses of any size flexibility and advanced features for online sales and has become one of the most well-known (and used) products in eCommerce. Benefits of WooCommerce WooCommerce is known for being exceptionally powerful and customizable, […]

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Cross Channel Marketing

Reaching Your Audience: How to Leverage Email and Social Media
in Cross-Channel Content Marketing

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, consumers are constantly bombarded with marketing messages. That’s why it’s so important to evaluate not only what you’re saying, but also what platforms you’re using. A well-executed cross-channel content marketing strategy is essential to engage your target audience and cut through the noise effectively.   What is Cross-Channel Content Marketing? […]

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Google My Business

Critical Local SEO Updates To Ensure Your Website Isn’t Lost In The Crowd

Local SEO helps businesses improve their visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs) for relevant local searches, which can lead to more website traffic, more leads, and more sales. It’s a need-to-have in the digital landscape. When your website is well-optimized, you’re able to achieve higher visibility in search results when someone is looking for […]

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Customer Journey Map

How to Create an Effective Customer Journey Map for Your Website

In the world of ecommerce, customers have greater power now than ever before. Consumers have an incredible amount of information at their fingertips and are able to compare products and services easily. But it can be hard for brands to know exactly what their customers are thinking or why they’re doing what they’re doing online […]

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Google Analytics

GA4 – The Future of Analytics & How to Migrate

The future of analytics lies in Google Analytics 4 (GA4), which is a novel platform that adopts a distinct approach to data collection compared to Universal Analytics (UA). GA4 offers numerous advantages over UA, and it’s essential to migrate to the new platform because UA is sunsetting very soon (June 2023!). Here’s all that you […]

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NueMeta Website

Website Launch: NueMeta

NueMeta is an internet-scale, B2B digital process automation (DPA) services company, allowing content providers to distribute music, video and other digital media to online streaming services quickly and easily. Their business has been growing by leaps and bounds, and they decided it was time for a website refresh that reflected their growth and their newest […]

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Website Redesign

5 Indicators It’s Time To Rebuild Your Website

A well-maintained, up-to-date website can be a valuable tool for many years to come. But every website will eventually reach a point when it needs to be rethought, redesigned, and rebuilt. Here are five indicators that it may be time for an overhaul.   Your Branding Has Changed Have you gone through a rebrand or […]

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WordPress Page Editor

The Benefits of a Custom WordPress Theme
Over an Off-the-Shelf Theme or Visual Builder

When building a WordPress website, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is what kind of theme to use. With WordPress, there is a wide variety of options available that offer varying benefits based on your budget and your website needs. In this post, we’ll explain the differences between pre-made themes, visual builders, and […]

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Neumorphic Web Design

Web Design Trends To Watch In 2023

We talk a lot about the behind-the-scenes parts of your website: the importance of website maintenance and security updates, how a custom-built site improves performance, and the risks of skimping on website development. But let’s get real. Most business owners and marketers focus on the looks of their website first. First impressions ARE everything. A […]

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Wordpress Website Performance

How A Custom-Built WordPress Site Improves Your Core Web Vitals

A poor experience on your website can leave a bad taste in a visitor’s mouth. In fact, an in-depth report from Baynard and eMarketer found that 88% of online users wouldn’t return to a website after having a bad user experience. That same report concluded that 35% of sales are left on the table due […]

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PHP Update

The Problem With Ignoring Website Maintenance (What We Are Learning From The PHP 8.0 Update)

PHP is a widely-used open-source scripting language known for its flexibility and simplicity, powering nearly 80% of all websites worldwide. If you’re using WordPress, you’re almost certainly using PHP. On November 28th, security support for PHP 7.4 will end. This means WordPress websites running themes and plugins dependent on 7.4 will no longer receive security […]

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