Uncategorized blog posts about website design and development.
At Contento Interactives’ new partner – TransparentSEO.co, we don’t just build websites—we build performance engines for search. That’s exactly what we set out to do for A-1 Door Company, and we’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at this powerful, scalable WordPress site designed for long-term SEO success. Built with Purpose: A Custom Theme for […]
We’re thrilled to announce a new collaboration that aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering results with integrity: we’ve created TransparentSEO.co—a no-contract SEO agency that’s transforming how businesses approach organic marketing. Why We Chose TransparentSEO.co SEO is too important to leave in the dark. For years, business owners have been left guessing what their SEO […]
Many rumors are floating around the internet regarding unique backlink sources. One of those rumors is with an ISSUU publication. We decided to test out an ISSUU brochure for Skylift Garage Doors. What is Issuu? Issuu.com is a digital publishing platform that allows individuals and organizations to create, publish, and share digital content such as […]
In the labyrinth of digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) stands as a pillar, often shrouded in mystery and complexity. For too long, businesses have found themselves at the mercy of SEO agencies, drowning in jargon, and grappling with opaque reports. Worse yet, some agencies hold their clients hostage, wielding control over online profiles, backlinks, […]
On First Pass… For our new client https://callchisholm.com, we are approaching their SEO roadmap a little differently. Where we normally focus on the technical side of the website, followed by the layout & conversion elements, we have prioritized optimizing a few of their pages with SEO-ranking content. Specifically, we optimized their Electrical Services in Greenville, […]
Originally published on Medium.com 12/24/22 The client had what I call a ‘brochure-style’ website. What I mean by this term is that the website was essentially an online brochure and not providing any advantage over handing out paper flyers. The goal was to optimize the website for Search Engine Bots like Google and Bing so that […]
If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably wondered if your business really needs to have social media accounts. The answer is not cut and dry. When done correctly, business social media accounts can be a huge benefit and significantly boost your business. When those accounts are ignored, they can become an anchor that slows […]
Making a mobile-friendly business website is really important these days. Many people tend to pull up websites from their phone rather than their desktops/laptops out of the pure ease of it. Your desired customers may be walking down the street, commuting, away from the office, or would just rather reach in their pocket over walking […]
When Building a Small Business Website, Send a Clear Message When creating a website for your business, you need to consider how the information describes your services and/or products. Is it clear? Is it confusing? What should a potential customer do once on your website? How do you turn the website visitor into a customer? […]
Choose a Great Domain Name The first step to creating an effective business website is to choose a domain name. Your domain name is the site’s brand and identity. Your name will be used across the board whether that is for your URL, social media platforms, signage, logos, emails, or marking tools. It’s important that […]
Once you have your business website up and running, you’ll want to focus on making sure website traffic turns into customers. Here are 3 quick tips to help engage your customers. 1. Make Your Business Website Accessible You’ll want a business website that’s easy to navigate for a diverse audience. Pages and information should be […]
An important WordPress update was released on January 6, 2022 – version 3.8.3. This update includes a number of patches for security vulnerabilities. What does that mean exactly? Simply put, your site could is open to a malware infection. That’s why it’s important to update the core software as soon as possible. What are the […]
In order to have a successful business website, there are a few things every business owner should know. It’s important for the visitor to have a seamless experience and transaction while clicking through your website, submitting a request, or making a purchase. Before the site is live, assure that your customers are able to see […]
An often overlooked aspect of WordPress website security is user account management. Website Security: Review Your WordPress User Accounts Over time, your WordPress website user accounts will grow. Account growth includes Subscribers, Editors, Administrators, and any other role you may have enabled on your site. Users are added for a number of different reasons. Administrator […]
When designing a website for your own business, a new client, or an existing business there is always the question, “how much will this cost?” It’s important to go into the web development process knowing what you will need to budget for. There is a wide range of options these days depending on what your […]
It’s important that your small business website sends a clear message to your customer base with a description of the kind of business you are operating and the services you provided. If there is any ambiguity around your business model, customers may not return to your website. There should be also a visual representation of your […]
One of the biggest reasons I endorse (and am an affiliate of) Kinsta for WordPress hosting is its ‘problem prevention’ philosophy. Advance Notice of Potential Website Issues This morning I received a notice from Kinsta saying that one of the WordPress plugins I use has a security vulnerability and needs to be updated immediately. The […]
It is an endless pursuit to add new content to your website so that Google and other search engines don’t penalize your site for being ‘stale’. One quick and easy update is to add a holiday greeting, and now is the perfect time to add one! E-commerce Websites Can Announce Holiday Deals & Specials Monopolize […]
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 […]