If you manage a website powered by Shopify’s e-commerce platform, you are likely looking for any affordable ways to boost your visibility within search engines like Google. Thankfully, Shopify and Google have made a unique integration available that can boost your...

As web designers who build custom websites for our clients, we encounter tons of different web design preferences, requests, and examples. One of the trends we are seeing more commonly is clients’ willingness to consider dark theme websites. In this post,...

Do you need a website for your business? Are you thinking of using a website builder (i.e. Wix, GoDaddy Website Builder, Squarespace, etc.)? Before you start, do you know the disadvantages and limitations of most website builders? Website builders can certainly help...

Undeniably, consumers have moved to an online world. The internet is where they shop, search for information, engage with their friends, and interact with businesses. There are countless places where a brand can have a presence online (and offline!). It’s critically...

If you check out our other business tips posts, you’ll find out quite quickly that I am a tremendous fan of Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. This comes from our experience of successfully using Synology NAS devices at Igniting Business...

Most small businesses recognize that having a website is important since the website serves as both a credibility check for potential customers and a way to share information regarding the company’s products and services offerings. However, a distinct difference exists between...

Sometimes, it is the small things that change the way search engines see and understand our websites. Structured Data has been used more over the years by search engines to help categorize and understand websites and their associated content. You may...

You have probably heard of Google's E-E-A-T (or “Double-E-A-T”). The concept has been around since 2014, though it used to be just E-A-T until Google added a second “E” on December 15, 2022. E-E-A-T has become a vital SEO concept that...

The digital advertising world can sometimes feel like a vast ocean of possibilities. Especially for small business owners and marketers wearing numerous hats, the number of choices can be downright overwhelming. Two major marketing channels that frequently come under consideration are...

Google is known for continually innovating and optimizing its search capabilities to give its users the highest quality results. The latest update ramps their spam fighting efforts up several notches. In June 2023, Google rolled out a new and improved Search...

Taking a glance at the price jump from Shopify's Advanced plan to Shopify Plus might give you a serious case of sticker shock. But when you dive into all the added features and customizations inside Shopify Plus, you'll realize there's a...

Small businesses require effective ways to save, retrieve, co-author, backup, and share data among employees to boost their competitive advantage. However, maintaining and improving this technological infrastructure could be difficult for small businesses as they commonly have limited resources and small...

The e-commerce world has absolutely exploded over the past few years, and there's no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. According to Forbes, e-commerce sales are projected to top $8 trillion globally by 2026, with nearly a quarter of all...

In the vast online world of news and endless information, standing out from the crowd can be a challenge, even if you consistently produce high-quality content. Whether it's deliberately, or due to lack of in-depth research, there is a lot of...

Thanks to today’s digital economy and the widespread uses of the internet for both e-commerce and product/service research, small businesses can compete with larger corporations on a broader scale. However, success online does not come easily. One of the critical factors...

Building a resources page on your website can be an important content marketing project that enhances user experience and builds trust in your brand. If you do not already have a resources page or section on your website, you could be...

Creating a well-designed e-commerce website assists in engaging your intended customer base at all hours of the day to ensure the success of your organization. Regardless of which e-commerce platform you choose, having an effective online presence is critical to a...

Crafting a compelling blog post is no small feat. Every cog in the metaphorical machine must fit together, and one loose bolt could ruin the entire contraption. Fortunately, there are some practically failproof ways to write a stellar blog article —...

Animated explainer videos can be valuable tools for quickly sharing some of the most important information about your brand’s services and products with your target audience in a way that is interesting and engaging. Avoiding certain mistakes can make explainer videos...

Investing in content marketing is crucial to building brand awareness, showcasing your authenticity, and educating your customers. While long-form content establishes your brand and provides valuable in-depth information to your target audience, short-form content keeps them satisfied when a quick answer...

Answer engine optimization (AEO) is a subtype of SEO where a company obtains prominence in search engine results by answering a common consumer query in a manner that is likely to show the answer directly within a search engine result page...