In this world where it seems we are expected to upgrade every technological piece of equipment that we own at least once a year, deciding the lifespan of a website can be tricky. There really is no magic number, but recently, a request from a client brought up some relevant points that I think most companies may not think about when deciding when to upgrade their website.
Most clients have a hard time deciding exactly what they want from their new site. There are so many options out there, it’s hard to know what your potential users need and want from your site. Sometimes, we have to guide clients in these decisions through a series of questions. Below are some questions that may help you decide the direction you take for your website.
Just wanted to write a quick update to let you know that D3 Solutions has a new website. When D3 moved to Charlotte, we were uncertain what the needs of the community would be. After establishing our brand here, we’ve fine-tuned our website to meet the needs around us better. We hope you enjoy our new look and the functionality of our new site.
Please let us know how we can help you build a WordPress site for your business or non-profit!
I recently installed a Facebook plugin on a blog site I’ve been working on that allows users to log in via Facebook in order to leave comments. It also allows someone to share the post via Facebook and has a little dialog box that tells people how many others have shared that same post. Here’s a link to the plugin, if you’re interested: http://ottopress.com/wordpress-plugins/simple-facebook-connect/ [+]
Even though I’m a web person, I’ve never been crazy about reading books or magazines online. In fact, I don’t. When magazines come to my house, it’s not unlikely that I will sit down for about an hour and thumb through it. I know I can get these same magazine articles online for free, but I don’t. Honestly, I sit at my computer so many hours of the day already, that I need a break from the screen. There is also something about holding the magazine and flipping back and forth. I have a sense of knowing where I am and where I’m going that I don’t get online. [+]
In case you’re wondering why you should use WordPress to power your small business website, here is a great article on the subject.
http://www.expand2web.com/blog/why-use-wordpress-to-power-your-small-business-website/
I thought this information might be useful especially since there is no “Add Business” link on Citysearch’s website. It’s annoying. To add a business listing for free, search for your business name and the page that says “we found no results” will also display a link that says “Add business”.
If you want to increase your page ranking in your favorite search engine, here is a list of things you can do. Please note that research into keywords for your website is the single most important thing you can do. SO if you don’t invest the time in keyword research, you may not see amazing results. [+]
Don’t overlook the importance of sitemaps. They are indispensable for ranking in search engines. [+]
Google Trends is an easy to use tool that helps you understand what your potential clients might be searching for when they use Google. [+]
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