If your website has a link to content on another website, this is called an external link. External links are links on your website that point to pages on another website. While these links provide useful information and resources for your visitors, if they are out of date or are broken (the page no longer […]
How to Choose A Domain Name for Your Website
What is a Domain Name? When you open a web browser, such as Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, you often type in a URL to reach a specific website (ex.:http://www.kathyjacobs.com). This is the domain name for the website. Your Domain Name Represents Your Business Choosing a domain name for your website is an important step […]
What Are Keywords?
Keywords are the words and phrases that online users will put into a search engine (like Google.com) to find goods, services, or information. For example, if I am looking for a place to stay while on vacation in Starkville, MS, I might enter the keyword “bed and breakfast Starkville, Mississippi.” If a website does not […]
Things to Consider with your Website Design
Questions to Review for an Existing Website There are a number of important factors to consider when reviewing a design for your business web site including Is it easy to navigate? Is the design too busy? Is there too much information or are there too many photos? Is the important information easy to find? Does the layout […]
Tips for Increasing Your Security Online
Just like the batteries in your smoke detectors, it’s a good idea to set a date on the calendar on which you reset your passwords each year. Here are a few tips and tricks as well as some recommended products to help you increase your online security and help you create and use strong online […]