Squarespace vs. WordPress Podcast
If you’ve landed on this post because you’re deciding whether…
June 12, 2018/by Stephen ProffittSocial Media Marketing Tips for Businesses on a Budget
You have an excellent range of products and services but it…
February 12, 2018/by Stephen ProffittLocal Businesses are Failing at Using Social Media to Drive New Business
In the our everyday life, it’s very apparent that we live…
February 11, 2018/by Stephen ProffittWhy you should ‘Like’ your own Facebook posts
If you’ve been using Facebook for a while you have probably…
December 28, 2017/by Stephen ProffittThe Rise of Voice Assistants
Web data has long existed in a virtual world, accessed by a virtual…
December 7, 2017/by Stephen ProffittKeep IT Local
Making the decision to choose a web designer is an especially…
October 15, 2017/by Stephen Proffitt44 Questions You Should Ask Your Potential Web Developer
1. What services do you offer?
In addition to all facets of website…
October 15, 2017/by Stephen ProffittIn addition to all facets of website…
Why WordPress Crushes Squarespace Every Time
If you’ve landed on this post because you’re deciding whether…
September 1, 2017/by Stephen ProffittBOGUS DIGITAL MARKETING: Impressions Do Not Equal Sales
One of the most over-hyped metrics in the digital marketing world…
August 9, 2017/by Stephen ProffittThe 800 Pound Gorilla: The Internet eTailer
Amazon is just revolutionizing retail, any other adjective or…
August 3, 2017/by Stephen ProffittBattle of the Brands (Infographic)
August 3, 2017/by Stephen ProffittHow to Compete with the Big Box? Think Locally
When Retail Giants Come To Town
What do you do as a small, independent…
August 3, 2017/by Stephen ProffittWhat do you do as a small, independent…
Is Your Business Trapped In A Time Warp? 12 Signs that You Are Stuck & Will Lose Business To The Competition
Once upon a time we all lived in small towns, or at least tight…
July 16, 2017/by Stephen Proffitt6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Web Design Agency
Why Should You Hire a Professional Web Design Agency?
In recent…
July 14, 2017/by Stephen ProffittIn recent…
6 Reasons to Avoid DIY Website Builders
If you clicked on this link, it’s very likely you are…
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Video is Not Enough: 6 Ways to Drive In-Person Visits with Digital Marketing
Many designers are hopping on the SEO Video trend in 2017 and…
June 9, 2017/by Stephen ProffittMarketing Your Small Town Business
Marketing is not a one-size fits all process – small town business…
May 17, 2017/by Stephen ProffittSupport The Organization That Supports Your Community
We are 5 months into a new year with new opportunities to…
May 16, 2017/by Stephen ProffittWhy Every Small Business Needs a Social Media Presence in 2016
Any opportunity you have to increase your company’s visibility is valuable. Social media takes this basic marketing concept and expands it, increasing visibility exponentially in an era when the internet has become a primary source for information.
December 30, 2015/by Stephen ProffittMoney Talks, But Saving Money Screams
Many marketers consider coupons to be an unnecessary drain on…
December 28, 2015/by Stephen ProffittCloudFlare: To Serve & Protect
We get asked often how we protect your website from Hackers, I.D. Thieves, Viruses, Malware and other types of attacks on your website, email and servers. The simple answer, we use CloudFlare.
December 16, 2015/by Stephen ProffittSocial Media Marketing Tips
1. Do join a conversation by using the native hashtag.
As a…
December 15, 2015/by Stephen ProffittAs a…
Facebook’s Stealth Local Search Project
Facebook appears to be taking direct aim at local search companies like Yelp and Google by offering listings of local businesses and services, complete with user reviews.
December 15, 2015/by Stephen ProffittNeed An Estimate?
Most Web Developers (including us) have a questionnaire we have you fill out so we can get a better idea of what your needs are before quoting you a price on designing your website.
November 24, 2015/by Stephen ProffittWhy Shopping Local Is Worth Every Cent
Why Shopping Local Is Worth Every Cent.
November 23, 2015/by Stephen ProffittPromote Black Friday & Cyber Monday Offers With AdWords Structured Snippet Headers
The extensions can start showing starting November 20
This post…
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50 Reasons Why Having A “Free Website” Is A Bad Idea
Do a Google search for “free website” and you’ll get back…
November 10, 2015/by Stephen ProffittWhy Small Business Owners Shouldn’t Design Their Own Websites
You’re a small business owner who has invested years–decades–into…
October 21, 2015/by Stephen ProffittWhy your Brick-and-Mortor Store needs a website
In the mid-1990s, smart, forward-thinking businesses were asking…
October 21, 2015/by Stephen ProffittWhy Real Followers Are A Must To Use Social Media For Local Business
80% of all Facebook, Instagram & Twitter accounts and followers…
October 19, 2015/by Stephen ProffittThe New Google Local Search Display
Looks like if you were relying on organic Local Search results…
September 22, 2015/by Stephen ProffittBrand-Building Ways to Use Periscope
In just a few months, live streaming has become the hottest new…
September 15, 2015/by Stephen ProffittTechniques For Effective Digital Marketing
It is an ideal solution for any business which is looking out…
September 14, 2015/by Stephen ProffittScam Alert: Best of Business Awards for Local Businesses
Yet another wave of scammers are taking advantage of local businesses…
September 9, 2015/by Stephen ProffittGorge Design Studio Launches New Project Management Tool
We've launched our new Project Management Tool. Now you can manage…
September 7, 2015/by Stephen Proffitt10% Discount on Website Designs
Your would be customers are using the Internet and their favorite…
August 31, 2015/by Stephen ProffittBad Web Designers
Hiring a web design / development professional is often like…
August 30, 2015/by Stephen Proffitt50 Business Directories For Local Marketing
As a local business, attracting new customers can be a major…
August 28, 2015/by Stephen ProffittThings To Know Before Designing A Website
The website is an important part in today's generation. In the…
August 21, 2015/by Stephen ProffittWhy Digital Marketing Makes Sense in Small Town America
This consists of a well-constructed web site that displays well…
August 7, 2015/by Stephen ProffittSocial Media Marketing is a Key to Success in a Mobile World
It is just not another notion that social media is getting far…
August 7, 2015/by Stephen Proffitt6 Local Marketing Lessons
If your business will be present at a local event and marketing…
July 21, 2015/by Stephen Proffitt8 Social Media Marketing Tips for your Businesses
Facebook
Facebook is one of the most commonly used platforms…
July 12, 2015/by Stephen ProffittFacebook is one of the most commonly used platforms…
Utilizing Facebook as an Online Marketing Tool
One person to person communication site that is extremely prevalent…
July 3, 2015/by Stephen ProffittThe Benefits of Joining Your Local Chamber of Commerce
Not to be confused with the Better Business Bureau, which represents…
June 19, 2015/by Stephen ProffittEffective Social Media Marketing Techniques
What is SMM?
Social Media Marketing (SMM) is all about getting…
June 17, 2015/by Stephen ProffittSocial Media Marketing (SMM) is all about getting…
Online Marketing Techniques For 2015
Internet marketing is becoming more and more popular. A clean…
June 9, 2015/by Stephen ProffittWhy Cheap Websites Don’t Work
I hate the word ‘Cheap’, to me it is a dirty word. I feel…
June 7, 2015/by Stephen ProffittThe New Small Business Marketing Landscape
Digital marketing has become VAST:
Marketing techniques constantly…
May 8, 2015/by Stephen ProffittMarketing techniques constantly…
How to Bring Business to Small Towns
Small towns offer high quality of life and a strong sense of…
May 7, 2015/by Stephen ProffittWhat You Get From Social Networking
You may wonder how social networking sites, such as Twitter and…
May 5, 2015/by Stephen ProffittAdvantages of social media marketing for your business
What is SMO?
Social Media refers to using one or more of the…
May 4, 2015/by Stephen ProffittSocial Media refers to using one or more of the…
Strength of Keyword Search
The Internet is a vast marketplace—but it's still a marketplace…
May 2, 2015/by Stephen ProffittWhat is Social Media Marketing
If you fall into any one of the following categories, like:
the…
May 2, 2015/by Stephen Proffittthe…