Website plugins are small software programs that add a specific feature and functionality to your website. There are thousands of website plugins available, from simple to complex. What you use depends on the customization and functionality your website needs. They are essential tools that can transition your website from a very basic platform into one […]
SEO – What Is It?
SEO – What is it? SEO is an acronym and stands for Search Engine Optimization. Search Engine Optimization is having correct content on website pages. Google and the other search engines require certain attributes on each website page so they can compare them to other website pages with similar content. This similar content is the […]
Start-Up Business Websites
Start-up business websites are the most effective way to promote any new business. When was the last time you looked in the yellow pages to find a plumber, a lawn care service, or a doctor? It was so long ago that you can’t remember. Half of The United States population doesn’t even understand what function […]
Small Business Websites Are Important
Small business websites are the single most important thing a new or existing small business can do to market their business successfully. Many folks on a shoestring budget can barely afford to start their business and a small business website is just not reality for them. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Under […]
Information is Your Key to Success
Information is your key to success when it comes to your website. Websites have many functions; however, none is more important than dispensing information. People come to websites for answers to their questions. Examples, such as the following are simple but relevant. “Can I make a reservation at your restaurant?” “Do you clean windows inside, […]
Are Mobile Friendly Websites Really Necessary?
Mobile Friendly Websites or Mobile Responsive Websites are REQUIRED within the Google Algorithm. Their algorithm is relevant and should to be respected. Some of the major changes in Googles’ Algorithm effect how people search and how websites rank. In 2015 Google’s mobile-first indexing was introduced, utilizing the mobile version of the website for indexing and ranking. […]
Functional Website Tasks
A functional website is a must if you expect it to be of value. When Select Marketing meets with a client to discuss a website the first question we ask is, “What do you want your new website to do for you”? The answer to that question is very important. We listen to the answer because it tells […]
What is The Difference Between Blogs and Websites?
A Blog can be a website, but not all websites are blogs. A website has timeless content. In a blog, the user sees regular posts, and it is updated frequently. Blogs are interactive. The user can add comments sharing their thoughts and views on the blog post. This content can be about any topic. Blogs […]
Is Your Website Working For You?
You know the saying, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” It is no different for your Website. One shot is all you get. Let’s make it a good one! Businesses are no different. If you are looking for a plumber or a pediatrician, you usually form an opinion with that first […]
Your Website Is More Important Because Of COVID-19
Your website is more important than ever. The reason is that Coronavirus or COVID-19 have caused Federal, State, and Local Governments to require the public to stay at home and help prevent the spread of this fatal disease. Much of the business community has also closed their doors at the direction of the government. “Essential” […]
