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    What is the homepage?

    September 6, 2019

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    Small Business, Web Design

    What is the website homepage anyway? Well, it’s likely the first page prospective customers see and it’s your chance to make a good first impression. So yeah, it’s pretty important.

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  • Footer for JacobMartell.com on a laptop screen

    What is the site footer?

    September 4, 2019

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    Small Business, Web Design

    So what exactly is a website footer? What does it do and why is important? Well, it can be one of the most versatile parts of your website.

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  • header of jacobmartella.com

    What is a website header anyway?

    September 2, 2019

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    Small Business, Web Design

    What is a website anyway? Let’s break down the different elements that make a website a website, starting with the site header.

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    Understanding where a website fits in digital marketing

    August 30, 2019

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    Digital Marketing, Small Business

    Whether you realize it or not, your business’ website is the rock of your digital marketing efforts. So if you want to utilize it to its full potential, you need to understand where it fits in your marketing efforts.

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  • Being careful with your blocks

    August 29, 2019

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    Gutenberg, Small Business, WordPress

    It’s almost been a year since the new Gutenberg editor was rolled into WordPress core. It’s led to an explosion of cool blocks. But you need to be careful when installing them.

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    Always stay up to date with WordPress Core

    August 26, 2019

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    Security, WordPress

    I’m always baffled when I run across a website that has a really old version of WordPress running. I know some people still aren’t on version 5.0 because of Gutenberg, but you still should stay updated for security and the newest features.

    Continue Reading: Always stay up to date with WordPress Core
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    Requirements for a solid ecommerce store

    August 23, 2019

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    Ecommerce, Small Business, Web Development

    So you want to build an ecommerce store for your small business, but you don’t quite know where to begin. That’s perfectly fine. Here are some requirements for online selling that will set you down the right path.

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    Why cheap web hosting isn’t going to help your online store

    August 21, 2019

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    Ecommerce, Small Business, Web Hosting

    It can be very tempting to want to sign up for that cheap, $5 a month web hosting service. But you get what you pay for. And if you’re running an online store or a website where you receive the majority of you leads, you really should consider paying for premium hosting.

    Continue Reading: Why cheap web hosting isn’t going to help your online store
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    Make sure to document your website

    August 19, 2019

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    Small Business, Website Maintenance

    Do you know why you installed that plugin or how to set up your website from scratch? If not, it’s time to start documenting your website today. It will help save you and any developer you hire time and headaches.

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  • three people looking over a laptop and notes to decide if an online store is good for business

    Deciding if an online store is good for your business

    August 16, 2019

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    Ecommerce, Small Business

    An online store might look attractive for your business. But there are potential pitfalls that can sink your business. So think through whether or not selling online is right for your business.

    Continue Reading: Deciding if an online store is good for your business
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