Marketing automation enables businesses to deliver timely, relevant, and personalized content to their audience — Increasing efficiency, improving customer relationships, and driving revenue growth. Table of contents What is marketing automation? Marketing automation refers to the use of technology platforms to automate and streamline various marketing tasks and processes. The goal is to enhance efficiency, […]
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How to choose a website host
The choice of a website host directly impacts performance, reliability, scalability, and security. Other than design, it’s the single most important decision you’ll make regarding your website. Why is website hosting such a big deal? We know it’s not glamorous, but it is critical. Choosing the right website host is essential because it enables reliable […]
The bus factor
If you don’t know what a “bus factor” is, that’s okay — most people don’t. It’s an arcane term used mostly in the software development industry. But if you own a business with a website, the concept is worth exploring. Read on to find out why. What is the bus factor? Historically, the “bus factor” […]
Fundamentals of SEO
Search engine optimization is typically broken down into four distinct disciplines, often referred to as the “four pillars of SEO.” Here we add brand awareness as the fifth pillar. SEO and Google Search engine optimization (SEO) is a controversial topic and every “expert” has their own opinions and theories about it. We’re not experts, so […]
SEO myths
For the uninitiated, SEO is short for search engine optimization. It’s a mostly overhyped collection of methodologies (many questionable) for improving the search engine rankings of websites. In other words, trying to game Google. 19 common SEO myths In short, search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of maximizing the number of visitors to a […]
Vague But Exciting
The dawn of the World Wide Web Have you ever wondered about the origin of the World Wide Web? The passages below are from an online book (see below) by Jeremy Keith. He can explain it far more eloquently — and with much more authority — than I could. Enjoy. Complex machinery Right now humanity’s […]
Email is hard
Email can be hard, but it’s also essential to modern business. So if you don’t fully understand how it works (or don’t care to), you should find a professional who does. And pay them well. Almost indispensable If you run a business there are few things worse than a broken email system. And here’s the […]
