December 23, 2014 09:32

3 Local SEO Strategies For HVAC Contractors

Are you still relying on Internet Yellow Pages for your air conditioning business local SEO strategy? A recent study shows that Internet Yellow Pages are used only 7% of the time to search for local businesses. Search engines, like Google, are used to find local business information 74% of the time. Are you ready to... Read More »

December 19, 2014 14:28

6 Ways WordPress Custom Designs Keep You Out of Trouble

The decision to go online is a big moment for people and businesses. A website is a representation of who you are and what you want to communicate. A poorly-designed or generic template doesn’t do your personality or business brand justice, and can even harm your image and investment. Below are several reasons why it’s... Read More »

December 15, 2014 11:59

This Week’s Finds: Mobile Friendly Sites, Google Maps, & More

Ever wonder why website marketing companies choose the strategies they implement, or where they go to keep up with the ever-changing scape of SEO? Well, as we’re a website marketing company ourself, we can answer those questions for you! Here’s our latest update on the articles, resources, and tips that have helped us do our... Read More »

December 8, 2014 14:54

In Need Of Drupal To WordPress Migration?

Is your Drupal website too complex and looking to migrate from Drupal to WordPress? As WordPress developers we have been assisting new customers in moving their website from Drupal to WordPress. This is not a DIY project for a business owner and Thrive provides affordable solutions and support for a no-hassle migration. Drupal is a... Read More »

December 3, 2014 17:12

11 Facts That Will Convince You To Use Email Marketing For Small Busin...

Email has been around for a while, much longer than the social media behemoths Facebook and Twitter, and the countless blogs and sites that have popped up in the last 15 years. In fact, most of us can probably remember the first time we used the Internet and the experience probably involved setting up that... Read More »

November 20, 2014 12:52

Meeting Google’s new Robots.txt guidelines

On October 27th 2014, Google released an announcement regarding changes to their technical webmaster guidelines. The announcement included the following paragraph that really caught the eye of search engine marketers, web designers and online professionals: “For optimal rendering and indexing, our new guideline specifies that you should allow Googlebot access to the JavaScript, CSS, and image files... Read More »

November 19, 2014 17:36

Is Your Site Mobile-Friendly? Google Wants To Give It A Boost

Google continues to push businesses to create mobile-friendly versions of their sites built for a great user experience. Google wants mobile-friendly sites that are readable (no need to pinch or zoom) and immediately usable. 61% of users are unlikely to return to a mobile site that they had trouble accessing from their phone – Google... Read More »

November 11, 2014 08:53

What Is A/B Testing & How It Helps Small Business

We live in an exciting times for the small business owner. There are many challenges, but there is also an unprecedented environment where advancements in web design and technology make it possible for a small business website to compete on a nearly level footing with much larger, more wealthy brands’ sites. Search engines and search... Read More »

November 7, 2014 14:29

Links We Love: IFTTT, Logo Design, & The Perfect Length For Every...

Check out the latest tools, resources, and links that we found this week. We love them, and so will you! 5 Great Links From This Week There are plenty of ways to share your brand’s message (or your personal thoughts) online, but there’s no guarantee people will take the time to hear you out. Here’s a... Read More »

November 4, 2014 14:01

5 Must-Have Trust Signals For Small Business Websites

Websites are like storefronts for your business. They tell your potential customers who you are, what you do and how you can help them with their desires or problems. You want your website to appear attractive and reputable, because no matter how much traffic comes to you through a search engine if your website isn’t... Read More »

October 30, 2014 09:15

Apple Maps Connect, More Control Over Your Local Business Listing

Innovative Apple has finally launched Apple Maps Connect their new self-service portal for local business listings. Now small business owners or their approved representatives (that’s us!) can add content into Apple Maps in a snap. Benefits of Apple Maps Connect Free local business listing This free service is similar to Google Maps but in Apple’s... Read More »

October 29, 2014 12:13

6 Awesome Link Building Tips For Increasing Website Visibility

Link building has changed significantly over the years. With frequent algorithm updates and rules set by Google (and other search engines), it’s important to be well aware of the latest do’s and don’ts of link building. Avoiding “blackhat” link building strategies is a must. Numerous websites throughout the years have seen a tragic decrease in... Read More »

October 16, 2014 15:39

Why You Should Be Using Facebook Open Graph Meta Tags

Facebook’s Open Graph Meta Tags have been quite helpful for small and medium sized businesses that are looking for a way to better index themselves in Facebook search engines as well as with human site visitors. The Benefits Of Facebook’s Open Graph Meta Tags Why go through the trouble of learning this Facebook feature? There are... Read More »

October 7, 2014 15:07

Website Design For Small Business: 4 Sites That Hold Their Own

There are many websites on the internet, spanning businesses and brands from large to small. When you visit Nike’s or Pepsi’s website, you expect the their sites to be polished, an impressive experience worthy of the popular brands they represent. Typically, Internet users expect much less when it comes to website design for small businesses, often... Read More »

September 26, 2014 10:53

Is Your Fort Worth Web Design Company Making These SEO Mistakes?

As small businesses in Fort Worth grow, they are thinking carefully about how they are represented online. Often, this means choosing a Fort Worth web design company to assist them in redesigning their website. However, small business owners seeking web design services may not know about the critical importance of SEO, or search engine optimization.... Read More »

September 5, 2014 14:58

Using CloudFlare to Maximize and Improve Your Website’s Speed

Small business owners work every day to maximize the positive impact of their services, products, and customer relationships. They make sure that they have an effective and attractive website to draw in potential customers. Yet there is one often-overlooked but critical factor when it comes to delivering a great website: site speed. Site speed, simply... Read More »

August 25, 2014 16:48

Part 2: What are the benefits of SSL

And how do you get your site SSL certified? In our previous post we discussed what SSL certification is, how it works, and how it appears to a visitor to your site. Feel free to take a look! For a quick summary, though, SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a protocol that encrypts any data traveling... Read More »

August 19, 2014 16:51

Part 1: What is SSL Certification?

SSL or Secure Sockets Layer is the technology used to create a secure or encrypted link between your browser and the server hosting the site you’re visiting. Without SSL certification it is technically possible for an unscrupulous 3rd party to intercept any data passing between the browser and the server, including sensitive information that can... Read More »

July 25, 2014 11:15

Using Google Analytics Site Search To Listen In On Your Customers

The Google Analytics Site Search report is one of more valuable reports in your dashboard that allows you to listen in on your customers. The report provides insight on how site users interact with your internal search feature. It offers you the ability to see how many people used internal search, the search terms they... Read More »

July 16, 2014 14:42

7 Amusing (And Useful!) Content Writing Resources

There are plenty of tips and tricks for writing web content, so much so that it can get overwhelming. We’ve decided to give you a bit of a break and compile some fun resources that will help you with your content writing while putting a smile on your face. Content Writing Resources From the humorous... Read More »

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