We are happy to announce the re-launch of the Twin Construction website. Twin Construction is a Birmingham-based residential contractor serving the Over-the-Mountain communities of Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and […]
Google’s Hummingbird Update
In conjunction with Google’s 15th anniversary celebrations (September 27, 2013), the search giant announced an all new search algorithm, Hummingbird. The goal of Hummingbird is to provide search results that focus on the searchers meaning or intent and not just on the search terms used in the query.
The Importance of Online Reviews
Review Signals account for a 10.3% influence in determining your site’s local ranking performance. Let’s take a look at this ranking factor in action.
Vestavia Eye Care Launches New Website
Birmingham optometrists, Dr. John Essinger, Dr. James Fisk, and Dr. Calah Ray, of Vestavia Eye Care went live on Wednesday, September 11th with their new website. In addition to providing […]
LAH Launches New Website
LAH Real Estate goes live with their new website.
WordPress for Small Business
15 years ago, if a client wanted to add a content management tool, it involved a lot of expensive, custom programming. Now, with WordPress, small businesses can create gorgeous, high-end sites for a fraction of the cost.
Mobile SEO: A Case Study
Best practices for Mobile SEO are not unlike the basics of SEO for a website: provide high quality content and a good user experience. With mobile, you just need to apply those practices across a wider range of platforms and services. Marketing doesn’t end with your website; you need to claim, optimize, contribute, and engage with users across a wider range of locally-oriented sites like Facebook, Yelp, Google+Local, local directories, and market-specific sites in your area.
Content is Still King
I wrote, Content Keeps Them Coming Back: Content is King, in 2001. I recently re-read the article and was struck by how little has changed in the 12 years since I published it. Aside from some dated phrases like “stickiest site in cyber-town,” the basic idea that content is the heart of your website remains true today.
Creating the Perfect Facebook Cover Image
So you’ve got a Facebook business page, now what? You’ve got to make it pretty, of course. Facebook limits your options in customizing your business profile, but one area of opportunity to brand your page is the cover image.
SEO Friendly Website Re-Launch Checklist
In the excitement and hurry to get a newly designed site live, many site owners and development companies neglect to address some important behind-the-scenes issues. Here are a few, basic items that can make the transition to the newly designed site less painful.
