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Own Your Own Domain Name
Last week we talked about the necessity of trust between clients and their Web firms. While it’s essential that you be able to trust your Web provider, there is still one area where we always recommend that the client retain complete control and ownership. That is in the registration of your domain name. (example: www.mwdwebdenver.com)… Read more
A Blog Post is Not a Novel
Last week we covered the immense benefits of building traction with your blog posts. However, one concern we hear frequently from clients is the amount of time and effort it takes to run a blog. This can be especially trying for small companies with minimal staff. In most every instance, these companies are approaching their… Read more
Save It!
We hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. As a little holiday treat, here’s a quick WordPress tip that may be new to you. Did you know that it’s possible to save your edits to a page or post with a keyboard shortcut? Rather than moving your mouse all the way over to the Update button… Read more
As You SEO, So Shall You Reap
The topic of SEO is flying around everywhere these days, it seems. Everyone wants to be #1 on Google. Everyone wants to be there as soon as possible. There are two things, though, to keep in mind. 1. SEO, done correctly, takes time. Thanks to recent updates to the algorithm, Google is now on the… Read more
Your Web Site’s Immune System
Flu season is nearly upon us, and with that come the ubiquitous GET YOUR FLU SHOTS HERE TODAY! signs at your local grocery store and pharmacy. And let’s not forget the age-old “wash your hands” advice, or the more recent suggestion to sneeze into your elbow or down your shirt, to prevent getting your hands… Read more
Thou Shalt Not Steal (a Parable)
Tis easier to ask forgiveness than permission. That is, unless you’re facing a lawsuit from a particularly vindictive stock photo company. Then it’s much, much more expensive to ask forgiveness, and they probably won’t give it to you anyway. The following is an unfortunately true story that we’ve encountered far too often here at MWD… Read more
My, What a Big Footprint You Have!
Last week we mentioned that creating a nice, big digital footprint can help you get found more easily online. This week, we follow up with an in-depth look at what that means. The art of SEO has shifted from identifying keywords and stuffing your site with them, to being the most relevant in your world.… Read more
Tip of the Week: Don’t Cheat on Facebook
For those of you who were thinking about defrauding Facebook with fake accounts, fake fans on your page, etc., here’s a word of advice: don’t bother. Facebook that they are taking measures to cut down on junk accounts and invalid ‘likes’ on fan pages. This is just the latest in a series of recent moves… Read more
The Mobiles Are Coming! The Mobiles Are Coming!
More accurately, “The mobiles are here!” Last week’s news that Apple sold more than 2 million pre-orders of the iPhone 5 in one day has brought this topic front of mind again. According to a , the majority of iPhone buyers are buying a smartphone for the very first time, accounting for approximately 67% of… Read more
Hackers Happen – Minimize Your Risk
Internet giant GoDaddy experienced a massive outage on Monday this week. The site itself, as well as several million sites who use their hosting, were down for a period of hours. GD maintains that the problems were purely internal and not caused by an outside attack. A Twitter user purporting to be the leader of… Read more