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Optimizing Your Website Content for Mobile
With the new mobile search algorithm introduced by Google, not so affectionately known by those that have been hit with it as "Mobilegeddon," it is not more important than ever that your website is optimized for mobile devices. Google's official statement on the new...
Happy 4th of July
Here's wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day this year! I thought I would put some links to some fun facts about the history of the 4th of July for anyone who is interested: The Story of the 4th of July The History of Independence Day Independence Day...
How To Write A Blog Post For Beginners (And Even Experienced Bloggers)
Let's face it, for some, sitting down to write a blog post on a regular basis seems like a daunting task. What do you say? How do you get your point across? How many words should you use? Where do you start? Don't worry, I have the same questions when I sit down to...
SEO Tactics That Don’t Work Anymore…Are You Still Doing Them?
Search engine optimization (SEO) has long been the bane in the existence of online businesses, digital marketers and website owners. With all of Google's algorithm changes over the past few years, it makes it difficult for those that aren't on top of the industry to...
Is Your Web Professional Providing You a Commodity or a Valuable Service?
It happens all too often. I get a call from a small business looking to have a website developed. And, 9 times out of 10, they are wanting it on the WordPress platform. So, after having them fill out our new client questionnaire, so I can get an idea of what they are...
Microsoft’s WordPress Site Is Hacked! Could Your Site Be Next?
If Microsoft can get hacked, so can your WordPress website! No one is safe. Whether you are a small business, with just a couple of people working for you, or a huge business, with thousands of employees, everyone is prone if they don't take site security seriously....
Annual Report Design: Online, Print or Both?
A lot of people find reading a company's annual report about the most boring thing they could do in the world. But, an annual report doesn't have to be boring and bland. With the right design and delivery, it can be engaging for your readers. And, a lot of graphic...
Why Owning Your Own Domain Name Is Important To Your Business
I previously wrote an article about the importance of renewing and maintaining your own domain name. But, I realized, after a phone call from an upset business owner today, regarding a predicament he is in right now, that I didn't point out the importance of making...
Do You Need a Web Designer or a Web Developer?
Something that I am often asked by people is am I a website designer or a website developer? This is always an interesting question, because it sort of opens up the door to a conversation with the questioner, about whether they even know the difference between the...
New Brochures Hot Off The Press!
My new brochures are hot off the press! And, oh my, what lovely paper this 100# gloss text is. Don't forget that not only do I do website design, but I am also a print designer for things like brochures, business cards, annual reports, newsletters, and other branded...
Domain Name Scams and How to Avoid Falling Victim
I recently received an email in my inbox that I knew was someone trying to either (1) get me to spend a lot of money on a product I did not need, (2) trying to steal my credit card information for their own nefarious use, or (3) a combination of them both. You can...
Domain Name Registration Scam Alert
Watch the video above for more information. Anyone who has a website or blog generally has a domain name registered to it. For instance, my domain name is norakramerdesigns.com. When you register your domain name it is good for a certain period of time, depending on...
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