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...
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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...
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Check out these interesting statistics showing how the internet continues to be accessed more and more on a mobile basis. In 2019, the internet will be accessed on a mobile basis over 63% of the time. Wow! Be sure your website is up to date and mobile compliant!! https://www.statista.com/statistics/284202/mobile-phone-internet-user-penetration-worldwide/
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If you are using WordPress, there are many easy and decent plugins to help aid you with social media posts. Some of them are free if you are willing to do a bit more work to “share socially” and some of them cost a little to a lot of money to add easy social sharing to your website. There are many reasons to use social media – but the top 2 reasons CITS can think of are: You will have links back to your website from various...
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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...
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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. For good website marketing, the following should be kept in consideration: Content Marketing – This is...
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