You have most likely heard the buzz about Cloud Storage, how it is fated as the future of Web technology and is a must have for many businesses, especially enterprise companies. Of course, there are those with opinions on the subject, both in favor of cloud adoption and against it. To my mind, what Cloud…
You have likely seen ads for buying vanity domain extensions, those .xxx commercials, and have asked yourself, is this something I need? My answer in short is “NO”. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) used 2011 to encourage customized (and very expensive) extensions for top-level domains (i.e. Volkswagon buying .vw or Wells Fargo…
Some time back I wrote about the benefit of using Facebook’s “notes” feature to add your blog posts automatically to your Facebook wall. Well, if you haven’t heard Facebook discontinued the ability to import a blog feed into your Facebook a couple of months back. If you are like me and blog a lot, yet…
Question: “Could you assist our business in achieving top rankings on Google, both in the general and local search results? We’re seeking SEO optimization, link building, and directory management for platforms like Google, Bing, and YellowPages. Additionally, can you detail any other promotional services you offer online, along with their pricing?” Answer: I understand your…
Update Note: After posting, my client informed me that upon following my advice to send a polite email to the site owner about the theft, the owner claimed ignorance, blaming and firing his web developer before updating his site. Moreover, my client discovered a comprehensive guide on handling content theft, which I recommend reading here:…
Question: I serve as my company’s Social Media Marketing Director, and we’re currently paying a web optimization firm $300 monthly for SEO maintenance. However, our lack of visibility in search results suggests their efforts are ineffective. Despite proposing several external strategies to boost our search ranking, I’ve seen no improvement. What is your stance on…
Question: “I am interested in having a website built or doing it myself possibly (I have some experience with Dreamweaver), and would like to be able to make changes to it myself. I have been told that I need a CMS website (WordPress and Joomla were mentioned), but I am not quite clear on what…
Question: “I’m considering building my own website but have limited design experience. I need a platform that’s either free or very affordable. I’ve started with GoDaddy’s WebsiteTonight but am considering their WordPress option. What do you recommend?” Answer: GoDaddy’s WebsiteTonight is user-friendly but quite restrictive. It limits the ability to customize your site’s visual appearance…
Question: “I recently read advice cautioning against creating a new website for improving SEO unless absolutely necessary. Does this advice not apply to websites that are difficult to optimize, like the Oaktrees site?” Reply: The advice you encountered likely refers to the advantage that established websites have in SEO rankings compared to new ones. It’s…
Top Social Media Platforms for Businesses in 2023: Where to Focus Your Marketing Efforts In the ever-evolving digital landscape, social media platforms continue to be crucial tools for businesses aiming to broaden their reach, engage their target demographics, and boost their sales. Each platform comes with its unique features, audience, and potential for growth. Knowing…