Reading Time: 2 minutes “How long will it take to build my website?” is probably the most common question new clients ask us, and it’s easy to understand why. Getting a website launched in a timely fashion can mean the difference between losing money or making money. While there is no hard-and-fast answer to how long the process will […]
Web Development
Five tips for protecting your website from hackers
Reading Time: 2 minutes You may not think your website is worth a hacker’s attention, but small business websites are hacked all the time. Hackers aren’t always out to prank you or block your site, but rather hijack your server. What would they use your server for? A few things…it could be a spam relay, a temporary server that’s […]
How to pick the right domain name
Reading Time: 3 minutes Since a solid website is the cornerstone of any successful business, we are often contacted by potential business owners before a business plan is even started. Being brought on as early-stage business consultants is an honor we’ve grown to appreciate, and it’s a responsibility we take very seriously. One of the most frequent questions we […]
One key element is missing from most small business websites
Reading Time: 2 minutes I came across an interesting study this morning. Like many small businesses, we’re always focused on finding new customers and clients. Because of this, I’ve been reviewing ThirdSide’s marketing plan for 2014. It’s actually a fun process for me since I have a background in marketing. Hearing a radio commercial or seeing a print ad […]
The Never-Ending Cocktail Party
Reading Time: 3 minutes I’ve spent a lot of time this week getting some of my clients up to speed regarding social media—how to use it, how not to use it, what you’re supposed to get out of it, etc. Years ago, the prevailing (if naive) opinion was that if you just built a great website, people would find […]
Case Study: BrownWoods & Associates
Reading Time: 2 minutes One of the first things we do when we’re contacted by a new client is get to know their business. We want to understand every aspect of what they have to offer. The first step in that process is to take a look at their current website, if one exists. With BrownWoods & Associates, we […]