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An odd mixture of developer notes, project writings, and general observations
SEO

Search engines are amazing tools. Within seconds, anything you can think of can be at your fingertips with the click of a button. Whether you want to watch a video about car repair, learn a new recipe, or view your company's ranking in the results, Google and other search engines will always have what you're looking for. 

Print on Demand, Lady sewing clothing, ecommerce shop

This is part two of the series of common print on demand (POD) store mistakes you should avoid at all cost. In the first blog we discuss the first 4 mistakes to avoid; avoid too many varieties in product colors, check your print provider options before selling internationally, make sure you have a credit card or money set aside before you start, and check if your written phrases are trademarked first and avoid copyrights. Print on demand is not easy money and it can take hours to create your website, your designs, your mockups, and run ads.

T Shirts for print on demand services

Print on demand is becoming one of the most profitable ecommerce business models right now! With low startup costs, high returns, and low production time, it is one of the most ideal business concepts to try out. If you have an existing store, it is very simple to start selling additional products like merchandise by integrating 3rd party print providers like Printify or Printful. However before you get started, it is important to learn some of the biggest mistakes to avoid to make sure your print on demand (POD) store is successful! 

graphic of person looking at large computer

When someone asks our team to look at a website, there is almost always a disclaimer.  Usually, a “don’t be too harsh” or “don’t spend too much time, just give me some quick thoughts.”  For the most part, we assume this means they do not want detailed review of their site - just some top line things noticed, without an explanation.  While this seems simple, it is something that our team is constantly trying to get better at doing.  

rocket launching

Launch day is a big milestone and can be stressful. In our work, we launch websites all the time and have a defined process that takes the stress away. We work closely together as we make your website live. Here are some of the planning and preparation steps that can make your launch day as uneventful and smooth as possible.

Spam Magnification Glass

Incoming spam is no joke. At a minimum email spam can be annoying, but in extremes it can contain malicious phishing attempts or catastrophic malware. With huge quantities of spam, your inbox can be overflowing to the point where you can barely engage with real customers. Instead you may be bombarded with spam emails proclaiming ridiculous things like, “You have won a lifetime supply of velvet armchairs!” Sound familiar? 

speed limit sign

Seems like an innocuous question, but often people are surprised when they learn the truth.  While the United States may lag behind quite a few when it comes to average internet speed, most of us still have a good enough connection to visit just about any site. So does how fast your website loads really matter? The truth is, it matters a great deal. Here are a few reasons...

King penguin
Working with websites, there is always a debate over what makes a good website.  What attracts visitors?  How can I get people to come back to my site? What will improve my rank? How do I create a community?
Drupal and wordpress logos

With so many choices for creating a professional website, it can be difficult to decide what method is right for you and your business goals. It can seem like there are endless software platforms available for anyone who wants to easily build a website.

clock and calendar
In the web world of Drupal, the plan for code updates shifted in 2020. Release and end of life dates for Drupal versions were shuffled and kicked further out.