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 »

July 11, 2014 13:13

The Right Way to Design A Mobile Site (According to Google)

The rise in mobile phone and tablet usage in the last few years has led to a revolution in the way people view websites, and the answer that initially came from the web development community was to set up a mobile website optimized specifically for the handheld and tablet devices of their target users. However,... Read More »

July 1, 2014 14:46

15 Traits Of A Well-Designed Business Website: Design That Aids Succes...

The goal of a business’ website is to be more than a pretty design, but also to help visitors reach the site and then convert from mere visitors to paying customers. This type of design is known as “design for conversion” and if a business wants to succeed online they should incorporate these 15 elements... Read More »

June 25, 2014 17:19

Forming Your Business Identity: 6 Important Questions To Ask Yourself

Before you make your business known, you have to know what it is. Knowing your business identity is one of the most important factors for development, customer identification, and ultimate success. But what if you’re not quite sure what your business is, it’s key purpose, or the goals you have for it’s progress? We don’t want... Read More »

June 24, 2014 11:22

Why Thrive Is The Top Internet Marketing Company: Our Secret Sauce

What makes Thrive the top Internet marketing company? The answer is Thrive’s secret sauce. What are the ingredients in this secret sauce, you ask? Tomatoes, salt & pepper, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper? No that’s not it at all, although that would make for a great B-B-Q sauce. Thrive’s Secret Sauce Ingredients So what exactly are... Read More »

June 20, 2014 18:06

Creativity In Social Media Strategy: Incorporate Coupons!

Encouraging your target market to follow and interact with your brand’s social media pages is extremely important, considering the growing relevance of social signals for Internet rankings and customer loyalty. A creative social media marketing approach to increasing your brand’s following and customer interaction is by enticing your target market with coupons! Use Coupons As... Read More »

June 11, 2014 17:36

5 Internet Marketing Tips For Small Business Websites

Small business online marketing is a fierce market and an entrepreneur must make sure all their ducks are in a row to beat the competition. As the efficacy of Internet advertising grows (becoming the second most trusted format in 2013), many small business owners have found that a website which incorporates effective web marketing strategies gives their brand... Read More »

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