by Ford Saeks | Jun 11, 2015 | Technology
That’s like asking – Do you need to change the oil in your car?
The answer is, your car will run for a while, dirt will accumulate, the filter will clog and the oil will no longer lubricate the pistons as they move up and down. You may notice smoke, clanking sounds, poor gas mileage and lower than desirable performance. Eventually the engine will overheat and fail. A similar occurrence will happen if you do not keep your website up to date.
There are many security threats, malware and malicious software floating around the web. Most of these threats are not visible and can be overlooked for a while until things start failing. Fixing something that is broken requires much more time, energy and money than some simple steps of preventative maintenance. (more…)
by Ford Saeks | Jun 10, 2015 | Internet Marketing, Search Engine Optimization
Did you know that your website will actually work for you and your business? Your website can bring in traffic and help make conversions as long as you keep it up to date and taken care of.
Search engines love fresh content, fast load speeds and secure sites. Fresh content will drive daily impressions and assure that your visitors are getting what they need from your website. So, how do you keep your content current and working hard for you? (more…)
by Ford Saeks | Jun 1, 2015 | Mobile Marketing, Professional Speaking
If you’re a professional speaker, you can’t afford NOT to have a mobile website– and not just because your site’s rankings depend on it. Even if you’re not seeing a lot of mobile traffic to your site, having a mobile presence is still a tremendous asset for speakers. Here are 5 reasons why it’s time to get mobile.
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by Ford Saeks | Mar 3, 2015 | Web Design
Gone are the days when we front end developers can create one site, one set of rules, and be done. When we talk about the definition of a responsive site – and why you need it – we’re not just talking about serving your mobile device. No, the need for a responsive site goes well beyond catering to the mobile masses. While that’s certainly where the philosophy started (as well it should – mobile internet use increases exponentially every day), responsive web development is about maximizing a site’s performance across any internet-connected device. (more…)
by Ford Saeks | Feb 27, 2015 | Web Design
So how do people perceive your website?
The stir of recent controversy about an ugly dress over social media makes it very clear that people see colors differently and colors invoke psychological responses. (more…)