Launching a new website is a big step for your business. Whether you’re replacing an old website or you’re breaking new ground, you stand to gain a lot from this new digital marketing tool. Avoid the common trap that many businesses fall victim to – designing sites for visual appeal …
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CMS vs. Website Builder
If you’re looking to create your own website, there are two routes you can take. The first option is to use what’s known as a Content Management System (CMS), such as WordPress or Drupal. The second option is to use a website builder, such as Squarespace or Wix. Though the two …
Wix vs. WordPress – Which One Is Better For Your Small Business
If you’ve got a small business and need a website, there are two top-notch website builders to go with: WordPress and Wix. Some experts strongly recommend WordPress because of its popularity and widespread use while others rally behind Wix due to its drag-and-drop functionality that reduces the barrier to entry. …
WordPress Editing Tips! Part I
For the past several years MARION has built many custom-themed WordPress websites for our customers. WordPress began as a tool for blogging and quickly became extremely popular. Soon the ability to publish “pages” which exist independently outside of blog hierarchy was added, which made WordPress a full-fledged content management system, …
Automotive Digital Marketing That Brings In Buyers
Is your company an automotive dealership that sells cars, trucks, vans and SUVs? Perhaps your dealership sells tractors, mowers and farm equipment. Even if you sell jet skis, 4 wheelers, ATVs and other off road vehicles, these automotive dealer marketing strategies can be used by your marketing staff to improve …
How to Tell if a Website Is Secure – Why & How to Change HTTP to HTTPS
If you have a business website, you probably worry about security. This concern is especially likely if you collect sensitive information such as credit cards and social security numbers. In an age where hackers are constantly on the hunt for easy targets, website security should be one of your top …
What is Growth Driven Design? – How to Begin Data Driven Website Design
Redesigning a website can be a huge struggle for any business. It takes a lot of resources to redesign a website, and with the amount of work involved your marketing team will likely be pushed to their limits. Typically, a website redesign will require around three months of concentrated effort. …
3 Ways Graphic Design Affects Your Business’s Bottom Line
You work hard to provide quality products and services to the marketplace, but in our visually busy culture, it’s not easy to capture the attention of potential clients. We’re relentlessly surrounded by promotions contending for our recognition on a daily basis. The marketplace is overcrowded with products, and this results …
Advantages of Custom Web Design vs. Website Templates for Your Business
If you’ve been paying attention for the past decade or so you’ve likely noticed that it’s easier than ever to build a website for your business. With website builders like Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress simplifying the website building process, many businesses might be wondering why they should bother with custom …