There are days when I feel like search engine optimization is moving faster than I can digest and I’ll never be able to stay up with modern SEO techniques and the constant changes brought forth by Google. We’ve experienced so many shifts in search that I know I’m not alone and many people feel overwhelmed as website owners and marketers. I’ve been working in internet marketing for over fifteen years. When I started with SEO it was common practice for webmasters to hide keywords in white text ... Read More
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What is a Website Builder?
Whether you're just starting a business or want to move your existing brick and mortar business online, you'll need to locate a website builder to get you and your brand online. Website builders come with a variety of options, so it is important to find one that fits you and your website. So what is a website builder exactly? A website builder is software that allows you to create a website online. The software will reside on a web server at a hosting company or be part of a hosted SaaS ... Read More
StudioPress Sites: The Who, What, and Why
This month the Rainmaker Digital team is rolling out a brand new offering called "StudioPress Sites and holy cow they might just have something special here. I've long been a fan of StudioPress and the Genesis Framework and was even a beta user for Genesis back in the day. When the Rainmaker Platform arrived I dug into that as well and was highly impressed with the beautiful admin panel and ease of use. Let's hit the hottest questions on StudioPress Sites so you can get the rundown on what ... Read More
Website Hosting and SEO: Is Your Provider Helping or Hurting You?
Marketers and bloggers need to be aware of the interconnection of website hosting and SEO. The correlation of strong website hosting and SEO is many times overlooked and even I'm at fault of this oversight. Or I was at fault. I was reminded of it this month when I moved a website from one hosting company to another. My Recent Experience With Website Hosting and SEO In late 2015 Liquid Web announced the release of their managed WordPress hosting offering. I've been following Liquid Web and ... Read More
Have You Heard of Liquid Web WordPress Hosting? I’d Like to Introduce You
I recently had the pleasure of learning more about Liquid Web WordPress hosting and I have to say, I’m so impressed with the company, that I felt compelled to share it with our readers. I don’t get excited about hosting very often, but the folks at Liquid Web have peaked my interest and I do believe they should be on your radar too. Let Me Introduce You to My New Friends and Give You the Backstory on How We Met Liquid Web has a data center in Lansing, Michigan, which is only about an hour ... Read More
Get Four Months Free WordPress Hosting With WP Engine
I am not one to openly push a hosting company’s sale, but I think the recent offer from WP Engine is worth sharing with our readers. It's their anniversary and they are currently offering four months of free WordPress hosting. Over that last year we’ve referred a large number of our clients over to WP Engine. We’ve done so because we trust them and their ability to manage the needs of our valued customers. You may be asking why we don’t host websites ourselves for clients. We actually do, ... Read More
Seven WordPress Performance Tips for the Everyday User
I enjoy reading through our contact inquiries because I get to read what every day people find painful about their websites. Some of these comments come in without solicitation while others are given when I specifically ask what they don’t like about their current situation. When the topic of poor website performance comes up, people already know their website is slow. Some people suspect the issue is theme related, some suspect their existing host is a dinosaur, and others simply know their ... Read More
Selecting the Right WordPress Hosting Provider
With each new web design client I am asked the same question – what WordPress hosting provider should I use for my new website? As with most things in life, I have pretty strong opinions on this subject. Contrary to what many people may believe, WordPress hosting providers are not all the same. There are hidden gems waiting for discovery and hidden nightmares that should be avoided at all costs. Cheap Hosting Companies Deliver Cheap Performance When I founded the company years ago, I assumed ... Read More
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