Whenever I receive an email stating that one of my accounts was hacked and to ‘click here’ to reset the password, my first thought is that it’s a phishing scam. In this case, however, Godaddy appears to have been hacked. Godaddy Notifies Customers of Security Breach According to the email they sent out: Is the […]
One of the main pitfalls of being a freelance web developer is the fact that when you aren’t working, you aren’t getting paid. Of course, many web developers try to set up recurring income, but most of those services are typically dependent on work too. So when unexpected issues arise, such as an illness or […]
Choose a Content Management System that Works for Your Small Business When creating a small business website for your company, it’s important to choose a user-friendly content management system that works for you and your team. Choosing the right system for your budget, digital needs, and business type will get you on the right track. […]
Make a good first impression with a stand-out name. Your domain name is important to your small business for many reasons. Your business domain name should reflect your business’ brand and identity.
The shockingly low price of Yahoo Small Business Hosting is attractive to many small business owners. It’s only after they’ve made a significant investment in website design and development that they discover how poor hosting service impacts their website, and their business reputation online. Outdated PHP Leaves WordPress Open for Malware Infection A business owner […]
Your WordPress plugins tend to multiply over time. If you have more than 14, it’s out of hand and needs a clean out! Here why and how to clean them up without breaking your website.
Wondering what happened to your shopify site? Shopify discontinued the use of .scss which your theme probably utilized. Here’s what to do in the short & long term.
Over the years Godaddy’s customer service has slowly degraded. I tested out it’s current status when I called them for a client. I already knew the issues, I just wanted to see if they could effectively help.
Elementor, WP bakery page builder, and Beaver Builder are all popular drag and drop layout page builder plugins for self-hosted WordPress websites. There are 2 problems with these plugins: They are obsolete They bulk up the html code exponentially Let me explain. Drag & Drop Plugins are Obsolete Since the release of WordPress 5.0 in […]
The best home service industry business websites are both easy for customers to find and have a high conversion rate – meaning traffic turns into leads. 1. Customers need to be able to find your business HOW do customers find your business website? There are 3 main methods a customer will find your home service […]
We know, it’s awful. waiting on hold forever, finally speaking to a representative, and then not knowing how to explain the problem. Even worse, you are sold products you don’t know if you actually need, to solve a problem you don’t know how to fix. It can be a complete waste of time and money. […]
The other day I was debugging a client’s slow website load time. It becomes immediately clear that the server was experiencing an excessive initial response time (1.4 seconds according to GT Metrix, Pingdom & google page speed insights). I don’t claim to be a server administrator, but 1.4 seconds seems excessive. The server response time, […]
This creative directed needed a responsive website that would showcase his portfolio of videos. Contento Interactive Group advised him on the best technology to use to meet his goals and showcase his work.
The last 36 months have been extremely difficult for most small to medium businesses. Those that were able to survive the economic slump did so in part because they adapted their businesses to meet customers’ needs. During a pandemic and societal shutdown, that meant creating ways to do business without in-person contact. The lessons learned […]
WordPress Website Takeover Did you hire a distant family member or overseas developer to build your website? Unhappy with the results? We often takeover sites that are mid-construction and get them over the finish line, adjusting them to better meet your goals and vision. Common signs you need a Website Takeover: Your current designer/developer ghosted […]
If your website uses Woocommerce, you need to make sure you have the latest version installed. On July 13, 2021 they announced a security patch – and it’s essential you apply it immediatly.
The biggest reason you need to have an SSL certificate installed on your business WordPress website as soon as possible is that without one many of your customers are seeing one of the following security warnings when visiting your URL: Have you ever seen a message like this? If you have, I guarantee you did […]
Perhaps you’re thinking, what do I need a blog for? My business isn’t a “blogging” business. A Blog Will Help Drive Traffic To Your Business! The main reason every business needs a blog is to increase their visibility on search engines. The more relevant, keyword rich, unique content you have on your website, the more […]
Ever wonder how a company can manage a website that has thousands of highly customized landing pages? Do they employ an army of web developers that launch into action when something like a phone number, coupon, or service feature is changed? I mean, if the site has THOUSANDS of pages, then, it’s likely many, if […]
A digital advocate is someone who contacts your digital service providers on your behalf to solve existing problems or adjust subscription/product purchases. A digital advocate might cancel duplicate products, negotiate lower product rates or request refunds / credits when a company has over-charged or charged you for duplicate/unused products. WHEN do you need a digital […]