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3 Key Steps to Starting an A/B Test

Posted by Robert Brady in Design/Development,SEM | June 23, 2010 | Comments (1)

Ever wondered if your site would generate more sales/leads with a larger call to action (CTA)? Perhaps reducing the amount of text and using bullet lists instead? Even the experts will tell you “It depends…”, but with 3 easy steps…
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Appropriate Web Design to Maximize Conversions

Posted by Wynne Pirini in Design/Development | June 4, 2010 | Comments (16)

I frequently design websites for small and local businesses and they normally want something really nice to represent them and their business. That’s cool, I get it – having a nice looking site promotes you and your business in…
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Technical Aspects That SEOs Should Know

Posted by Mark Thompson in Design/Development,SEO | May 10, 2010 | Comments (2)

SEOs do not necessarily have a technical background, so for the marketer it is important to at least have some basic HTML and programming knowledge.  This will allow you to do your job without having to get a programmer involved…
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Why Are Infographics Such Great Link Bait?

Posted by Mark Thompson in Design/Development,SEM | April 23, 2010 | Comments (1)

Infographics tend to be extremely viral content that spread rapidly throughout various social networks and the blogosphere.  Some recent examples of viral Infographics are By the Numbers: Facebook vs The United States, The Current State of Twitter, and…
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Are Custom Web Designs Being Replaced By WordPress?

Posted by Mark Thompson in Design/Development | March 30, 2010 | Comments (7)

Typically, a fully custom website can cost anywhere from $10,000 – $50,000, depending on a number of factors including functionality and the size of the site.  Of course if you are building a site from scratch, it is going to…
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How To Make My Website Attractive, Without Overhauling The Design Frequently

Posted by guest in Design/Development | March 11, 2010 | Comments (0)

Businesses offering an online storefront, know very well about the importance that this medium holds for their overall business sales. This becomes all the more true for those businesses whose only storefront is their online avatar, with no other brick…
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Optimal Screen Resolution for Web Design (2010 Update)

Posted by Mark Thompson in Design/Development | January 7, 2010 | Comments (7)

Back in the May 2008, I wrote a post that analyzed what the best screen resolution size was for designing a website.  I thought it would be a good idea to see how screen resolutions have changed in a…
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Google, How Important Will Page Speed Be in 2010?

Posted by Mark Thompson in Design/Development,News,SEO,Tools | December 16, 2009 | Comments (0)

In April 2008, Google announced that page load time would effect your ad quality score for Pay Per Click ads.  They stated the main reason for implementing this factor was to give the user a better experience and to…
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Tips From the Usability Meetup in Raleigh, North Carolina

Posted by Mark Thompson in Design/Development | December 1, 2009 | Comments (2)

There was a great meetup I attended a few weeks ago to discuss web usabilityAshley Berman Hale and Phil Buckley were the organizers who presented some helpful usability tips.

Here are the notes of the Meetup:…
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Website & Landing Page Design Elements for Usability and SEO

Posted by Mark Thompson in Design/Development,SEO | February 19, 2009 | Comments (3)

Driving people to your website is only half the battle. Once you get them there, how do you lead them to where you want them to go on your site? Having a well designed website will help give your users
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