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The Best Is Yet to Come: How to Top the Best-Of Lists

by Brian Disbot
Friday, December 21st, 2012

Every year, the holiday season ushers in a time of reflection and adoration. We reflect with friends and family at Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s celebrations, connecting with those whom we cherish most in our lives. The holiday season also means an outpouring of best-of lists. Best-of lists are a holiday staple; they will be […]

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5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Web Designer

by Jacqueline Sinex
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012

With a new year comes business planning, and marketing yourself online should be part of that plan.  Make part of your plan to hire a professional web designer to help you execute your vision. Here are 5 reasons to hire a web design professional rather than try to tackle building a website yourself. 1. Brand […]

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4 More Ways to Build Trust in an E-Commerce Website

by Jacqueline Sinex
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012

In my blog 4 Ways to Convince People to Buy From Your Online Store, I touched on good web design, clear pricing, payment gateway seals, and testimonials.  In this blog, I will share 4 more ways to strengthen your online store conversion. 1. Video. I briefly mentioned this in my earlier article. Video is a […]

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Austin City (un)Limited: ACL and Effective Web Design

by Brian Disbot
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012

This is one of the most exciting times of the year in Austin. The seasons are changing, the weather is becoming (subtly) “cooler”, and all the zealous college students are back in town performing the delicate balancing act between work and play. From October 12 to October 14, the Austin City Limits Music Festival will […]

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What are the Best Keywords For My Website?

by Jacqueline Sinex
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

It all starts with words – keywords. People often hear about these “keywords”, and they ask their web designer if their new site will have keywords in it. But do they really understand what that means? What is a keyword and what does it have to do with anything? What is a Keyword? A keyword […]

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SEO Trends Even More Toward Content

by Jacqueline Sinex
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Let’s be honest, it is really Google that has always set the bar for relevant content.  But lately, especially with their Penguin version update, everyone keeps buzzing about (who knew we would be buzzing about Penguins), Internet marketing trends even more toward good, quality content. Why? Partly the same reason as before – sending a [&hel

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Beach Bums: Reaching Your Clients Outside of the Office

by Brian Disbot
Thursday, July 19th, 2012

With summer in full swing and Independence Day in our rearview mirror, we tend to lose focus on business due to the heat and wealth distractions that come with this lackadaisical season. If we could, we’d spend our days lounging by the pool, grilling with the family, or out on the lake. The fact remains, […]

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Your Internet Stamp: Domain Names

by Brian Disbot
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Domain names are a key component of every website. Establishing a domain name is one of the first tasks completed when setting up a new site. Making a memorable, effective domain name is easier than you may think. Because this is such an important gateway to your business, here are a few suggestions for picking […]

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