It can be a challenging task to keep up with both your small business and your online presence when often the terminology can leave you confused. Here are some useful definitions to help you as you work on your website so you understand what is important. Browser – A browser is the software application you […]
Why You Need Responsive Design
What is responsive design? Responsive web design is an approach that addresses a user’s needs based on the environment they are in when viewing your website. Whatever screen size, platform or orientation they are using – as they switch from their phone to their desktop to their ipad, the website adjusts to accommodate for resolution […]
Promoting Your Website Part II: Branding
Last week in our series about promoting your website, we discussed the importance of SEO. Part of SEO is knowing your brand and niche well enough to use the right keywords so that ultimately, your website is being promoted to its maximum potential. You can’t do this until you have your branding complete. Branding involves […]
Why You Shouldn’t Have a Website that Uses Flash
Websites using Adobe Flash often are visually appealing and artistically elegant, yet they end up causing many issues both for the website owner and for the website viewer. With the many options now available for building attractive websites today, Flash has proven to be outdated and a headache for all parties involved. Websites that have […]
Tips for Creating a Compelling Website Landing Page
When you are getting started on designing your website, there are things you need to keep in mind about the first impression that a viewer will have when they arrive at your site. From the moment a visitor clicks on your website, you want them to be drawn in. Many businesses make the mistake of […]
The Importance of Good Photography for Online Marketing
Your business has a web presence. You have a website, a Facebook page, Twitter, and even Instagram. The best way to maximize your exposure and increase your reach on these platforms is to use really good photography. Your website has a great design, but there aren’t enough photographs, or they are small and not the […]
5 Best Practices in Web Design
Good web design brings a website to life, engages the user, and can be the catalyst your small business needs to attract more customers. A visually appealing website makes visitors want to stay and return. There is a lot to consider when building a website: brand, ease of use, appearance, color scheme, navigation, photography, and […]
Holiday Marketing Tip Challenge
FACT: St. Augustine attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each holiday season. Whether a visitor stays for one night or all month, it is widely known that during the holidays, tourism in the nation’s oldest city is thriving. If you own a B&B, restaurant or tour company, you’re probably busy answering the phone and responding […]
Influence with design
Determine your goal, make a plan & persuade your audience What is design and how does it relate to my website? Let’s start with a definition: Web design encompasses many different skills and disciplines in the production and maintenance of websites. The different areas of web design include web graphic design; interface design; user experience […]
Need help updating your site
Nobody likes to see outdated / false information on a company or organization’s website. If your site currently has inaccurate information, such as dates, prices or ancient photos, it’s time to think about an easier way to maintain this valuable investment of yours. Setting aside time to update your site is often difficult for small […]
