Excellent Hosting for WordPress Websites

Excellent Hosting for WordPress Websites

I can speak from experience and I have worked with many of the recommended industry “top ranked” WordPress web hosts.  I must admit my favorite is still SiteGround.

I have had some websites infiltrated by malicious code in the past, I have had some websites not be ‘live’ due to various reasons by the Host having issues.

Hands down, SiteGround has been the best Host for my clients. It has had the best security against website attacks. It has also had the best ‘website up’ time. It has also had the best customer service if I’ve had any questions or issues. Thank you SiteGround; you are highly recommended in my book!

Web Hosting

The True Cost of WordPress Maintenance

The True Cost of WordPress Maintenance

When working with WordPress Website clients, I always try to include a Maintenance package in our signed contract. Many of the clients are all for it and see how it can help. Some clients don’t see any need for it. And sometimes, clients feel they can do it themselves (which is a great option in my opinion if they are willing to take the time and gain the knowledge to do so!).

Here is a decent article by EfficientWP explaining these 3 types of support you can have on a website:
None
Hire Someone
Do it Yourself

The True Cost of WordPress Maintenance

Does your small business really need a website?

Does your small business really need a website?

Many small businesses ask this question.  While there are many reasons that can fit each business, here is an excellent article that gives some very good reasons that yes, you do need a website!

Let Collective IT Solutions build a website for you within your budget.  Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

www.thebalance.com/

1) People use the internet like they used to use the phone book.

2) A business website gives your business legitimacy.

3) A business website gives you another marketing channel.

4) A business website gives you another opportunity for data collection/lead generation.

5) Ecommerce spending is increasing every year.

6) Webrooming can lead customers into your store.

Website up and running, now what?

Website up and running, now what?

Top marketing trends and means for success are constantly changing in today’s Internet, social media, and mobile worlds. It is therefore important to keep up to date and continue to make modifications as necessary to remain current and successful with marketing for small businesses.  Here are some good tips to follow for your website. (more…)

WordPress

WordPress

WordPressWordPress is currently my favorite Web software.  You can learn all about it at WordPress.org.  Here is a simple way to find a HOST, download and install WordPress software and read some documentation. With some simple programming knowledge, you can find a theme to use and modify it to fit your needs!  Or you can hire someone like Collective IT Solutions to do some more detailed design and programming for you. (more…)