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 […]
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 […]
Google My Business Boosts Website Traffic
“Google My Business” is owned and operated by Google. It is an internet service developed by Google to allow business website owners to have additional control over what is seen on an internet search results page. This Free service functions as an advertisement for your business website. It can be seen and featured in the […]
I Launched My Website Now What?
I launched my website, either for a new business, or an upgrade or redesign for an existing business. So what’s next? Okay, you just paid a company to design and develop a website for your business. Or, I’ve had a website for years and it doesn’t seem to be helping to grow my business. Why isn’t […]
Who is Google, and Why Should I Care?
This blog will attempt to answer the question “Who is Google?” Most businesses within the civilized world have a website. These websites are located on the Internet. We as internet users elected Google as our search engine of choice. They are currently responsible for 92% of all Internet Searches. Bing and Yahoo make up the […]
Website Security Has Many Forms
Website Security has many forms. Website and computer security are different, however, they are related. Everyone has heard of Norton and McAfee. They have both helped with malware for decades. “Malware” is a acronym for Malicious Software, and this software is designed to harm your computers and other internet devices. Depending on the complexity of […]
Choose Important Keywords Carefully
Important Keywords define what your page or blog is about. They tell Google, Bing, and Yahoo that you understand their algorithms and the process of organizing for Search Engine Optimization (SEO). When considering a new page or a blog for your website, choose important keywords. And choose them carefully! Do a little research. Then determine […]
Is Web Management for you?
Web management is something everyone needs to do if they have a website. So, now that you have a new website or updated your existing website, what is next? Should you manage your own website? Should you pay someone else to manage it? These are weighted and important questions. These are questions you shouldn’t decide without […]
A Successful Website Doesn’t Come Easy!
What in the World is a successful website? A successful website is one that produces the results that a website owner desires. What ever those desires are! Some people want their phone to ring more. Some folks want to gather the email address of specific types of people. Does your business want to schedule more […]
Marketing Your Website
Marketing your website is essential for it to be successful. There are many things you can do or have done, when considering the process of marketing your website. Selecting a domain name is the first step in marketing your website. Choose a domain name that somewhat describes your type of business. If you are a […]
