Stripe vs Paypal
Stripe and PayPal both offer a variety of features and benefits, but they also have some key differences that can make one a better fit than the other depending on your business model. … Read more »
About Me Page Template
Here’s a ready-to-use “About Page” template with fill-in-the-blank prompts so you can just plugin your details. It’s structured with the 5 Ws + 1 H but flows naturally like a real About page. Use it as a jumping off point to get started on writing a great “About Page” for your business. … Read more
What to put on your “About Me” page
Why Every Small Business Needs a Strong “About” Page Every small business website should include an “About” page—and not just as an afterthought. It’s one of the most visited pages on any site. Visitors naturally want to know: Who are you? What do you do? Are you the right person to help … Read more
How to report a problem to your web developer
When something goes wrong with your website, you want it fixed as soon as possible. Instead of firing off an email simply saying “My website isn’t working. Can you fix it?” include enough information so that your developer can locate and replicate the error. Here’s what to include. … Read more »
What does an SSL certificate actually do?
You may have been hearing that Google has taking a stricter stance regarding website security. When a website does not have a SSL certificate, it will rank lower search engine results pages. Chrome browser users now see an error/warning “NOT SECURE” when entering a site does not have an SSL Certificate. This can certainly be off-putting to site visitors. Do you want that? … Read more »
How to attract visitors to your web site
Great SEO starts with your customers. To attract visitors offer answers to the questions they are asking, a solution to their problem. Write about topics your customers are searching for. … Read more »
Slider stops working when switching to HTTPS
If slider stops working when you switch the site to HTTPs, the fix is fairly simple. The problem is the link to the google ajax api jquery library got broken. … Read more »
Domain Name and Web Hosting – Why you need both
Domain names and web hosting are two different services. In order to have a website that people can visit, you need to have both. … Read more »
Does a Google Business Profile Help Search Rankings?
Improve your local ranking on Google In a word, yes! Every business that wants to appear prominently on Google—especially in local searches—should claim and optimize a Google Business Profile (GBP) (formerly called Google My Business). Bonus: It’s Free! Why Does a Google Business Profile Matter? Local search is one of the most … Read more
A Privacy Policy for Your Website
Do I really need a Privacy Policy? In short, if you have a business website, you need a privacy policy. It’s the law. A privacy policy is a page on your website that details what information you collect from your users, how you use it, and how you keep it private. The … Read more
Email Account has been hacked, change your password ASAP
I’ve been getting these emails warning that my email account or computer has been compromised or hacked. My clients have been asking about them too. This blackmail scam seems to be profitable which explains the increase in the number being sent. The email subject is something like “Account compromised – Password change … Read more
Online Sellers Sales Tax for Out of State Buyers
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to US Interstate Ecommerce Sales Tax The US Supreme Court ruled in June 2018 that each state can now require sales tax to be collected on internet sales. Ecommerce store owners may now have to collect sales tax from out of state buyers and remit them to … Read more