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Is Your Website Getting Found

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A Good Website Gets Found Easily

Search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo love websites that we design because smart SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is built into everything we do.  We keep up with the latest rules and recommendations from Google to make sure that your website will not be at risk of losing traction in search results.

We Are Here to Help

We go a step further than most and actually show you simple ways you can tune your online marketing materials for better search results.  At Market Street we give you as much education as possible to help you do what you want without having to come back to us for help.

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WordPress 4.7 Just Released! Don’t Click The Update Button Just Yet…

WordPress 4.7 just released! But, wait, don’t go pressing that “Update” button just yet.

First – Make sure you’ve got access to a full backup of your entire system. Database, plugins, uploads, core software, themes, child themes, CSS customizations, etc…

Second – Make sure you know how to actually restore from your backup. Otherwise, its like you have a backup generator in the garage, with no idea of how to use it when the power goes out.

Third – Wait a few days. Seriously. As always, this update has been tested extensively with hundreds of volunteers running it on their sites and reporting back with any errors.

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Digital Analytics Intro

Let this really sink in for a moment: Mobile devices have given people instant access to information that includes who and where your competition is, real-time pricing comparisons for products and services, and even feedback on customer satisfaction.

All of this allows potential customers to develop a perception of what your organization is like without them leaving their home, stepping foot inside your building, or even calling you on the phone.

With the proper data you can learn how to best apply your limited resources of time, money, and talent to make strategic improvements that will stimulate growth and improve their perception of you online.

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Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly?

Google has a simple test via a webpage they host to let you see how mobile friendly your website is…

Given that a majority of web searches are now done from a mobile device, you really must be sure you have a mobile-friendly website.

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Never Miss a “Contact Us” E-mail Again

Most websites have a “Contact Us” feature that allows a person viewing your website to enter a message and send it to you via e-mail. Unfortunately, sometimes this doesn’t work properly and you never actually get the message.

This usually isn’t your website’s fault, it’s often due to problems with your e-mail servers. No matter how it happens, if an e-mail fails to reach you it can be a serious problem…

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Facebook for Business

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You may not know this, but, Facebook actually wants your business to succeed and grow.

How does Facebook want to help? Facebook has articles on their site targeted at any business person that uses Facebook….

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