In today's digital era, a well-designed and seamlessly functioning website is crucial for businesses to establish an impactful online presence. It is essential to follow best practices in website development to achieve a website that not only captivates visitors but also drives results.
You know your web presence is crucial to building your brand and attracting more customers. What if it's time your website did more than act as a billboard for your business? Custom web apps can help your company solve challenges and streamline systems for your employees and clients.
We've previously posted about custom web apps and what exactly they are—wondering what type of web app is right for your business? Let's take a look at some popular types of web applications.
Our favorite open source content management platform is getting better - Drupal version 9 is coming June 3, 2020.
Drupal 9 is unique. Unlike previous new major versions, it is not a reinvention of Drupal. What does that actually mean? Think of your website like a train. Previously, moving to new major versions of Drupal meant moving the train to a different track entirely. Beginning with Drupal 9, new versions will just be stations on the same track.
Stories are important. They motivate users to act, drive results, and deliver outcomes. To get from discovery to launch, you need to understand your site’s users, their behavior, and their needs. User stories are very beneficial and useful tools for building software. When used correctly, they help build impactful end-user experiences.
Why do users visit your website? What do they expect to do while they are there? Do you make it easy for them to do their business, or do you hide your best online assets? Identify why your visitors have come to your site and what they want to do while they are there. Then make it easy for them to do it!
You’re ready to start selling your products overseas, or maybe you already are. But the idea of violating the European Union’s internet privacy law is intimidating. Can your small business meet the EU’s demands? What do you need to do to make your company website GDPR compliant so you can do business internationally?
Do individuals have a right to control their online profiles? Should big internet businesses be allowed to secretly collect data on their users? The new California Consumer Privacy Act says “yes” and “they shouldn’t”. Here’s how the law could affect the way you do business by creating a new frontier for internet privacy.
These days, it seems like any time you click to a new website you face a pop-up warning about the company’s privacy policies. Where did all these warnings come from? Does your business need to change its website too?
Chances are, if you have ever tried to add a plugin on your website or had trouble with a social media site, you’ve gotten a message telling you needed an API. But what are APIs anyway? And why does it seem like every app and website needs them?
Every business needs a website these days. Whether you are doing online retail sales, offering personal services, or connecting members across the country, the web is where business is happening. For many small start-up companies, their first web marketing effort is a stand-alone website built on a WordPress template or other DIY platform. But as your organization grows, you may need something more: an integrated web solution that does more of your work for you.
There are countless companies out there who will sell you a prebuilt website that look pretty. But will a template-based website do everything you want, or do you really need a custom website to make your business thrive?
Many business owners see their website as a marketing investment. But a custom-developed web solution is far more than just an online billboard. Here are 5 ways your website could go beyond marketing.
When you spend the money to have a custom website professionally developed, you may hope that the investment will end when the website is pushed live. But to make the most of your effort, you need to commit to regular, well-written content.
What does your website tell potential customers? Every company, from the smallest online shop to large international corporations have a story to tell: something that makes their business unique and attracts clients. But unless you make good use of your online web content, that story could go untold.
Most companies aren’t looking to update their website every year. High-quality web development comes with a price tag, so you want to be sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Here are 5 must-have features for a strong modern website.
PCI compliance is crucial for anyone accepting online orders and payments on their company website. Many small business owners assume their online payment system is secure and protected, but cybersecurity is hardly a "set it up and forget about it" proposition.
When it comes to online security regarding customer information many small business owners either:
Are you considering accepting online orders and payments on your company's website? As e-commerce becomes an increasingly common way to sell products and services, many small businesses are interested in creating an online store. However, taking your customers' credit card information online carries inherent risk for your company. If credit card fraud occurs and it is determined that your website is not PCI compliant, the cost could put your company out of business.
As a small business owner, you may be thinking about a mobile app. But mobile web development can do many of the same things. Now the question is, “Do you really need an app for that?”
Mobile usage now accounts for 60% of all time spent on digital media. A mobile-optimized website, can create a phone-friendly web experience that will lead users to the information they need smoothly and easily by:
Squarespace and Wix make their money off of small business owners looking to trim their marketing budget by doing a little DIY. There may be a place for user-created websites, but when you’re ready to do business, you’ll need a web developer.
If you are running a business, it can be tempting to DIY your web marketing and put your money somewhere else. But even the most popular user-created website programs could leave you scratching your head.
You may think only big corporations need full databases on their websites. But even small businesses can benefit from the added functionality a database can provide. Before writing it off as extravagant, consider how much work your website could be doing for you.
Websites sometimes get a bad wrap. Some business owners seem to think that a website is nothing but an online business card or advertisement. These same people often complain that they don’t see a return on the investment they put into keeping their website looking sharp.