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5 Alternatives to AIM for Chat

by Ruth Hawk
Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

On December 15, an era in instant messaging will come to an end with the shutdown of AIM. One of the first popular instant messaging services, AIM offered people a free tool for communicating digitally. If AIM is no longer needed, what alternatives are there to AIM for chat? There are actually quite a few means of communicating that can (and have already

8 Tips for Building User-Friendly Custom Web Applications

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, September 11th, 2017

Custom web applications can add functionality and interactivity to your website. For example, shopping carts can make checking out easier on your e-commerce website, while online courses allow people to learn and grow right on your website. However, if web applications are going to make certain tasks easier for your website visitors, they need to be desi

10 Tips for Creating a Useful FAQ Page

by Ruth Hawk
Tuesday, September 5th, 2017

When it comes to answering potential customers’ questions about your e-commerce website’s products and services, an FAQ page can be a valuable asset. This list of commonly asked questions can alleviate people’s concerns about purchasing from you, tell them more about your brand, and support your other marketing and search engine optimization effort

Outsourcing Website Content: 3 Questions Answered

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, July 31st, 2017

If you feel ill equipped to produce consistent, high quality content for your website, you are not alone. In fact, 58 percent of marketers feel uncertain about their ability to produce high quality content.It is this lack of time and ability that has led to the popularity of outsourcing website content. Today, only about one-quarter of marketers keep all

Avoid These 6 Web Design Mistakes to Keep Your Website Beautiful

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, July 24th, 2017

In order to improve the appeal of your web pages, there are a few common mistakes you should avoid. If you can reduce excessive clutter, eliminate multiple fonts and colors, avoid low quality images, eliminate large blocks of text, update your design, and add mobile responsiveness, you can create a truly beautiful website.

Why Outsourcing Website Maintenance Can Help Your Website Thrive

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, July 17th, 2017

A custom web design can set your website up for online success. However, in order to keep that custom web design both beautiful and functional, you will need to regularly maintain it. However, website maintenance can be time consuming. While you can complete many website maintenance tasks yourself, you may benefit from outsourcing those jobs to a profess

Tips for Creating a Compelling About Us Page for Your E-Commerce Website

by Ruth Hawk
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017

Next to the home page, the About Us page is one of the most visited web pages on any website. At the same time, businesses sometimes feel intimidated by the prospect of putting together an About Us page. However, the potential benefits of a well-crafted About Us page make the effort worth it. To help you get started, and to remove some of the mystique su

The Importance of Mobile Web Design: An Overview

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, June 26th, 2017

The use of mobile devices continues to rise rapidly. As a result, custom web design and development needs to prioritize, not just accommodate, the needs of people using their mobile devices. Mobile web design is the solution. Here are just a few reasons that a mobile web design is essential for most websites today, and a few tools to help you identify th

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