Small Business Category

Dominating SEO

by Brian Disbot
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

A strong web presence can do wonders for any business. From attracting new customers to keeping loyal ones up-to-date on new or improved products and services, and online marketing plan can serve as a major expediter to delivering quality information and customer service. However, business owners do not always have the time to maintain a […]

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Relaunching a Website with a New Domain Name

by Jacqueline Sinex
Friday, March 1st, 2013

It seems like lately, many companies and non-profit organizations are rebranding.  The rebranding effort often includes a completely new domain name. When you say it out loud, changing a name seems simple.  But when it comes to websites, a domain name change could have a major impact on your website’s accessibility and search engine marketing [&h

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17 Years in Review

by Jacqueline Sinex
Monday, January 7th, 2013

On the heels of our 17th birthday, I reflected on more than just our accomplishments; it’s amazing what we have seen with the changes in the Internet and in business. In 1996, WebXess, Inc. was a contender in the web hosting world, which was a very different place with some interesting competition.  In just a […]

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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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4 Ways to Convince People to Buy From Your Online Store

by Jacqueline Sinex
Monday, November 26th, 2012

By now, we all know the Internet is not just a fad.  The number of e-commerce websites grows every day.  This means that even in a niche market, there is a chance that your competitors are also selling online.  With this saturation, consumers are also often overwhelmed and concerned about issues like fraud or security. […]

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WordPress: Why It’s The Most Popular Platform

by Lizzy Cederberg
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012

It has been downloaded over 56 million times and 22% of all new websites use it. We’re talking, of course, about WordPress, the free, open-source blog and content management system (CMS) that has taken the Internet by storm. What’s so great about it? It’s easy to use, it’s free, and developers and users alike love […]

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