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Explore our web design blog posts covering topics on web design, web hosting, web security, and website development best practices.

Why YouTube Influencers Should Use Shopify to Sell Products

In today's digital age, the opportunities for entrepreneurs and content creators to make money online have grown exponentially. By partnering with the robust e-commerce platform, Shopify, YouTube has enabled creators to take their channels to the next level by making it...

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Top 5 Web Design Trends of 2023

Popular, upcoming website design trends often reflect new and emerging technology as well as societal trends. Sometimes those trends are cyclical, meaning we’ve likely seen them before, especially when you’ve been doing web design as long as we have! Implementing new...

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Watch Out for These 4 Signs of a Website Cyber Attack

Contrary to widespread belief, small businesses typically make ideal targets for website cyber-attacks as they often lack the proper web security measures to protect themselves. To protect your small business’ website, prevent future cyber-attacks, and shutdown attacks before irreparable damage is...

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5 Holiday Planning Tips for E-commerce Websites

The holiday season is the most profitable time of the year for many e-commerce businesses. This 2022 holiday season, Deloitte economists predict that e-commerce sales will climb by 13.5%, reaching $262 billion in sales. Increased traffic comes concurrently with increased pressure...

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4 Website Image Optimization Mistakes to Avoid

Your website images can significantly impact how your website looks and performs, making proper website image optimization vital. Images cater to more than just how your website looks. Improper website image optimization can lead to poor user experience and limit search...

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Top 4 Best Practices for E-Commerce Security

The frequency and sophistication of cyber-crimes increased dramatically in recent years, with small businesses making up a loss of around $2.2 million annually. Due to frequent attacks, e-commerce security is essential for the success of your e-commerce business. E-commerce security refers...

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5 Common Security Threats to Your E-Commerce Website

Did you know that e-commerce websites experience up to 32.4% of all successful cyber security threats each year? Hackers frequently utilize various nefarious methods to target online stores' administrators, customers, and staff. Keep reading as we outline some of the industry’s...

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6 Advantages of Custom Web Design Over Template-Based Website Design

When designing a website for your small business, there are numerous options and factors to consider. One aspect is that of deciding between custom web design or buying a pre-packaged website template. Many people mistakenly think that website templates with complete...

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5 Essential Features People Expect to See on Your Website

Today, your website often serves as consumers’ first impression of your business. Therefore, when creating or updating your small business website, it is essential to anticipate what your visitors and potential customers will want to see. If your website is lacking...

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Ways That Small Businesses Can Adopt E-Commerce

While product-based companies have been taking advantage of e-commerce tools for years, if you own a service-based company, you may not be aware of how e-commerce can benefit your business as well. In fact, taking advantage of e-commerce tools can give...

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What is the Difference Between Managed and Unmanaged Web Hosting Servers?

Reliable and powerful web hosting is essential for your small business website as it keeps your website active and operational, provides support, and sustains it during heavy traffic. Businesses can typically choose between a myriad of options when it comes to...

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4 Small Business Website Security Myths Debunked

Proper website security is crucial for your small business. However, due to the vast amount of misinformation found online, many small business owners are dissuaded from investing in quality website security solutions. To keep your small business website fully protected, check...

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The Importance of Web Application Firewall (WAF) for Small Businesses

A web application firewall (WAF) protects websites and other web applications by monitoring and filtering traffic between the website and visitors accessing the site. Considering that website and web application vulnerabilities are a major cause of security breaches, it is essential...

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7 Features that Make Shopify the Perfect E-Commerce Platform Choice for Small Businesses

In order to ensure the success of your e-commerce website, it is essential to design your website on an e-commerce platform that works best for your small business. As one of the premier leading e-commerce platforms with numerous features and benefits,...

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WooCommerce Vs Shopify: Choosing the Best E-Commerce Platform for Your Small Business

When it comes to e-commerce websites, there are many different e-commerce solutions available, each offering their own unique set of functionalities. To ensure the success of your e-commerce store, it is important to choose an e-commerce platform that works best for...

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6 Innovative Web Design Trends for 2022

As technology continues to evolve, new web design trends emerge. Throughout the last couple of years, ongoing events like the pandemic, the increased use of mobile devices, surging online purchasing behavior, sustainability issues, and the increased pressure on privacy and safety...

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5 Website Security Mistakes to Avoid

Technological development goes hand in hand with security risks. Big companies like Adobe, Home Depot, and Sony have fallen prey to hacking attempts. While you may assume your small business is safe due to your relative obscurity, small businesses undeniably make...

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5 Best Practices for Responsive Web Design

Since 2015, Google and other search engines have continually placed more emphasis on mobile-friendly websites and today, mobile-friendliness is a direct ranking factor for displaying in search results. In order to improve your search engine rankings, boost traffic, and deliver a...

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5 E-Commerce Product Image Tips to Boost Online Sales

As of 2021, online shopping is more popular than ever. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, online consumer spending went up by 32.4% in 2020 alone, making it the highest annual e-commerce growth in the country in over 20 years....

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4 Common Website Design Myths Your Small Business Should Know

When it comes to web design, there are numerous factors to consider and implement to ensure a quality, effective website for your small business. However, with an ever-evolving digital world and countless web design tips and tricks circulating the internet, deciphering...

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3 Benefits of Small Business Website Security

In today’s online environment, web security is absolutely essential for your small business. While you may think larger corporations are more at risk of cyber-attacks, your small business website acts as low-hanging fruit and is actually a prime target for hackers...

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