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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
Count On It
There is trust involved in any kind of transaction. When you buy something online, you trust that the vendor will fulfill your order promptly and accurately. Say you ordered a purple, XL size shirt: you trust that the shirt you receive will be both purple and size XL. You also trust that your credit card… 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
Investment Or Expense?
Is your Web site an investment, or an expense? Here’s the distinction: an expense is something you pay for, and then you own it – but it doesn’t provide any real value once you’ve bought it, and in fact it may easily lose value as time goes on. A good example of this is a… 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
What is Responsive Design?
Last week we looked at the clear and present need to make your site mobile-friendly. And, we teasingly suggested that this week we’ll look at the most elegant way to accomplish that. Fear not, the wait is at an end! You have a variety of options for making your site mobile-friendly: Create a completely separate… 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