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Future-Proofing Your Website
It’s no secret that when it comes to technology and business, things are always changing. Companies that don’t embrace this fact often find themselves left behind their competition. Future-proofing your website is a great tactic. It should not only be optimized for success and beautifully designed, but built to last. The challenge most businesses face…
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Anatomy of an XSS Attack
Malicious computer attacks can happen to any business at any time. If you think that your business is safe from hackers, viruses, or corrupt code, you’re wrong. In fact, that type of thinking gives you a false sense of security. You must be vigilant in monitoring your essential systems, whether it’s your email server, your…
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An Intranet with Big Waves
We’ve recently completed development on a revised intranet site for The Innovation Institute. This site specifically delivers human resources features to the Institute’s network of almost twenty companies. Each company has slightly different guidelines and many of them operate autonomously. The project was challenging and it was really rewarding to see the final build. Repeat…
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WordPress for Business Websites
Are you intimidated by creating your website? If so, you’re not alone. Most new business owners who are tasked with setting up a website are overwhelmed by the world of web design. It’s easy to become paralyzed by the endless options available. With so many choices to pick from, it can seem impossible to narrow…
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Creating Contextual Ad Groups
We are exposed to contextual advertising all over the web. If you’re watching a YouTube video about playing guitar, you might see an ad for guitar pedals before the video. Maybe you’re reading a blog post about knitting on a hobby blog. You’ll likely see ads for yarn and knitting tools. If you’re using an…
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What is Google Analytics?
Managing your own website isn’t an easy business. From content creation, to hosting concerns, you have to keep a lot in mind for your website to be successful. But all of that work is just the start of the equation. Why? Because it’s imperative that you track how your message, products, and services are resonating…
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Why Last Year’s Site Audit May Be Obsolete
Most businesses that take their digital strategy seriously understand the importance of regular site audits. Much like running diagnostics on a vehicle or having an annual checkup with the doctor, a website audit gives perspective on which parts of the website are in good health and what parts could stand a little work. Just as…
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So What’s the Deal With Gutenberg?
Whether you are in charge of maintaining your business’s website, an aspiring WordPress developer, or just like to keep up with what’s happening in the WordPress space, you likely have heard the term “Gutenberg” in the past year or so. As a major part of the WordPress 5.0 Bebo update that rolled out on December…
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The Best Plugins for Working with Google Analytics
Regardless of the kind of website you own, traffic analysis is – or should be – an important part of your operations. It may be at the top of the list when measuring your site’s performance. Knowing more about the visitors you’re getting and which ones you’re missing out on helps you get the most…
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