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Efficiently Generating Keyword-Rich Pages for Local SEO
Yes, even local businesses need to think about search engine optimization and employ it properly with the best keywords.
Why Freebie Email Accounts Are Not A Good Thing – Especially if They’re Associated With Your Website
Back in the old days, when the internet took off, one of the first revelations was the use of email. I remember a friend telling
A Privacy Policy for Your Website: Do You Really Need One?
I’ve written a lot of Websmithian blogs over the past few years and apologize at the outset for coming up with such a boring title
Protecting Your Website’s Intellectual Property
Leonardo da Vinci died over 500 years ago. He was not only one of the greatest painters of all time, he also had a mind
The Humble Contact Form: What It Is, Why You Should Have One, and How It Can Be so Much More
Most every modern website has at least one built-in online form that visitors can complete and submit, and I highly recommend these for several reasons.
What Exactly is a High-Performance Website?
I use the term “high-performance” several times on my website and may often use this phrase when talking to clients. We all know what a
So, You Want to Build Your Own Website!
Building a website is something that most any computer-literate person with a bit of an eye to graphic layout and design can do these days.
Some Google Ranking Factors You Actually Have Control Over
Getting high on SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages) should be the aim of every website owner. Because, if you’re not getting excellent results organically, you’ll
The Heart of Your Website: The Blog
Your website’s foundation consists of the home page, contact page, and about us pages (along with some others). However, as I might have repeatedly mentioned
Your Company’s New Website – and it’s Logo and Slogan
There are some obvious advantages to having a company logo and slogan — and a couple of other good reasons to have them when considering
Why Most Businesses Are Crazy Not To Be Part of Google My Business
Although it’s not actually part of your website, a Google My Business page can definitely drive high-quality traffic to your website and any locally based
Explainer Videos Now Available from Websmithian
Video is a fantastic informing and educating tool. Because it involves both sight and sound, it provides a lot more impact than just words –
Best website designer in the Halifax/Dartmouth/Bedford/HRM vicinity?
Some of my clients say that I’m the best website designer in the Halifax/Dartmouth/HRM area! That’s very nice of them to say. I’m not sure
Testimonials On Your Website
You see them on many websites. They’re typically down near the bottom of the home page. Short snippets or parts of positive critical reviews. They
Branding and Your Email Address
Think those two things have little in common? Well, they most certainly don’t! Read on to learn how your potential website visitors — and clients
Chatbots Are Here!
Have you been to a website where something popped up, usually in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and offered to provide some help and
Contractor or Consultant? So, which hat am I wearing today?
When you contract with somebody like me to do work on your website, are you hiring a contractor or a consultant? While the differentiation might
Website Fonts
Almost as important as the colours you choose for your new website are the fonts. Also known as typestyles (which fall under the general heading
The Colours of Your New Website
Countless articles and psychological studies explore the subject of colors and their impact on people. The colours used on your website — as well as
SEO and the SEO Plugin Installed On Your Website
SEO stands for “Search Engine Optimization.” Fundamentally, SEO is the art and science of having your website be easily found by prospects and information-seekers who
New and Important Website Security Issues
Google has once again flexed its mighty muscle and is forcing the online world into totally adopting secure websites. Previously only considered for sites that
Photos and Graphics for Your Website
While the words of your website copy are ultimately responsible for most of the content that gets indexed by Google and sought by seekers, the
Domains, Websites, and Mobile Homes — An Analogy
Many of my clients use the internet daily but lack a fundamental understanding of how it works. Similarly, most of us turn a key in
A Website Renovation
No matter what your reason, it might be easier – and less costly – than you think to give your website a renewal! You may