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Google Removes Right-Side Ads from Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs)
Google recently rolled out a drastic change in search results by removing ads from the right side of its desktop search results (SERPs) and putting them only at the top or bottom of the pages. Google confirmed that they will continue to show Google shopping results...
New WordPress Core Updates Needed and Plugin Vulnerabilities Found
January 2016 has brought some needed WordPress updates. If you are still running an older version of WordPress, please update it to the current 4.4.1 core update, to make sure all your security vulnerabilities are patched. Of course, as always, make sure you have done...
5 Signs That Your Website Needs A Redesign
Is your website the same one you put online five, over even ten years ago? If so, it might be time for you to consider a website redesign. Many times people think they are fine with their website just the way it is, however chances are a website that hasn't had a...
Website Sliders Are Out and Hero Images Are In
Sliders, also called carousels or rotating banners, are those rotating text and images seen at the top of a website's homepage have been all the rage for several years now. Almost every client who has wanted a website built in the past several years feels like they...
Why Is My Website Suddenly Losing Search Rankings?
Have you noticed a change in your search engine placements (SERPs) over the past few weeks? Perhaps your website has slipped in search, or risen in search, rather unexpectedly. Many websites are reporting such a change and getting concerned that Google is dropping...
Why Knowing Your Website Audience Is Important
Often times I am approached by a client who has an idea in their mind of exactly what they want their website to look like. And, I am not saying that's a bad thing at all. Believe me, it's so much easier to work with a client who knows what they do want, than to work...
Would You Like a Free Website?
It's crazy how often people working in the creative fields get asked to build a free website or do free graphic design work. Sometimes I will even be told by people what a "great opportunity" someone's particular project would be to "help me build my portfolio." This...
WordPress Sites Being Flooded by the Aethra Botnet
Last week a large botnet targeting WordPress sites was discovered by an Italian security researcher. This botnet is targeting WordPress websites with a password guessing attack. It is being called the Aethra Botnet because it is powered by a router/modem, made by...
Stop! Do You Really Need That WordPress Plugin?
Anyone who has used WordPress for more than 5 minutes knows how great it is to have the ability to add plugins to their website with the click of a button. But, sometimes, because it is so easy, it is overused and could even be letting in unnecessary security risks to...
Nora Kramer Designs Is Now on Bloglovin!
I am happy to announce that Nora Kramer Designs' blog is now being picked up by Bloglovin, a great platform used by bloggers and blog lovers to help make it easy to follow and discover all of your favorite blogs and bloggers. Follow My Blog With Bloglovin Bloglovin...
Attention To Detail On Your Website – It Matters!
As I continually browse the web, I find more and more websites where attention to detail was obviously not a motivating factor for the website developer or owner. This is a shame because they are not doing themselves any favor by skipping over "the little things."...
10 Reasons People Exit Your Website Quickly
If you watch your analytics you may see a term called "bounce rate" and wonder what exactly that means. Your bounce rate is the percentage of visitors who navigate away (bounce away) from your site after only viewing one page. And, while there can be a variety of...
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