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3 Crucial Business Website Services, Part 1: An Overview

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Business Tools & Services, Web Design For Business.

When running a business website, there are three critical components that you'll want complete control over: Your website's domain name, your web hosting, and your website's email. The longer you're involved in running your own business's website, and with web design in general, the more you realize just how important it is to keep these three services separated and isolated from one another. Experience has taught me that by keeping these three components separate, if a problem ever arises with one of them, the other two won't be affected at all. (more…)

Where You Can Find Royalty Free Images For Your Business Website

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Business Tools & Services, Web Design For Business.

Having trouble finding great photography for your business website? Stick around and I'll show you some great, free resources that you can use. As a business owner who's getting their business online, have you ever struggled with where to find free images and photography that you can use on your website? Well in this tutorial, I’ll show you where you can go to find great images that you can use, royalty free. (more…)

3 Key Essentials For Your Small Business Website

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Web Design For Business.

When you're setting up a small business website, there's a lot to keep track of. But missing these three key website elements may result poor customer experience and even lost sales. So, by the time we reach the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a clear understanding of three key, critical elements that your online business website has gotta have. (more…)

4 Features To Include In Your Small Business Website

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Web Design For Business.

If you're a small business owner who’s serious about selling online, then you're in the right spot! When you're getting your business online and up and running, there's so much to keep in mind and try to keep track of. In this video, we'll cover some specific website features that are key to helping your customers and taking your business further. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a solid grasp of four essential online business features that you can include on your website that'll ensure your customers are getting what they need, and that'll help you grow your business. (more…)

5 Reasons To Drop Dreamweaver And Use WordPress For Small Business

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Web Design For Business, WordPress.

If you're a Dreamweaver user, then this could be just the post for you. No doubt you've heard of WordPress, but maybe the idea of learning a new piece of web design software isn't appealing to you at all -- and I totally understand that! After all, everything's working just fine in Dreamweaver, right? Maybe for now, but truthfully, at some point you'll hit it's limitations. And for online business owners and ecommerce website owners, that limit hits hard 'n fast! So in this post, I'll lay out my five reasons (plus a bonus reason) for ditching Dreamweaver and going with WordPress to build your online business. This one's a dozy, so let's get started! (more…)

Web Hosting Hub Review: My Hosting Has Never Been Cheaper!

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Business Tools & Services, Web Design For Business, WordPress.

In this Web Hosting Hub review, you'll learn about this low-cost, feature-rich web host -- and discover if they're a good fit for you. While Web Hosting Hub offers loads of features, add-ons, and great customer service, there are some downsides and drawbacks you need to be aware of. In this highly detailed and deeply researched article, you'll discover all the ins and outs of this quality web hosting company. Let's dig in! (more…)

How To Set Up A Website-Branded (Professional Business) Email In Gmail

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Business Tools & Services, Web Design For Business.

Getting your email set up is, of course, a very important step in building and running your business online. I always advocate for separating your business's essential web services, and using dedicated vendors for each. And the same holds true for email. There are significant drawbacks to simply using free email that comes with your web hosting—issues like spam, unreliability, and security. (more…)

How To Set Up Google G Suite Email For Your Small Business

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Business Tools & Services, Web Design For Business.

In a previous tutorial, we discussed why using the free email service that's bundled with your web hosting is no good for business, and how it can lead to a whole range of problems. Or, you may find yourself in a situation where your web hosting provider doesn't offer email service at all (as is the case with hosts like WP Engine). Either way, we want to ensure that our business's primary web services are handled by separate vendors. To achieve this, and get you set you up in the best possible way, we'll take a look at how to set up Google G Suite for your website. (more…)

Which One, Dreamweaver Or WordPress?

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020. Posted in Web Design For Business, WordPress.

Often, I get asked which approach people should take, Dreamweaver or WordPress. That's a really good question, especially for someone just starting out, who's not sure which way to go. (more…)