Web Design, SEO, and Marketing Tips and Trends

In short, an HTML Meta Tag is a form of data tag that is placed between the open and closing head tags in an HTML web page. This information, though not visible on your web page itself, communicates to browsers and...

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is constantly changing. It was only a matter of a few years ago that investing time on having the best META tags and optimizing your META keywords would have a great impact with regards to on page...

  Did you recently get a new computer, or upgrade your hard drive for larger capacity/better performance? If you did, chances are that you have a well-functioning old hard drive that is no longer being used. At Igniting Business, we do...

This event is free and open to the public. Columbia Chamber of Commerce's eighth annual Small Business Exhibition, formerly the Micro Business Fair, will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 2-6pm at the Parkade Center in Columbia, MO. Grab...

Whether you are an entrepreneur, business professional, or just a student, LinkedIn can be a powerful social networking tool. Unlike many other social media platforms, LinkedIn primarily focuses on furthering your personal brand as a business professional. Don't get me wrong,...

You may have heard some buzz recently about the new Google Glass. Well Igniting Business had the opportunity to test it out, courtesy of our new friend David Drum, Research Manager at MOREnet. As a Glass Explorer, David had the chance...

Have you been handed a business card lately, read the front, and then flipped it over and found more writing on the back? Double-sided business cards are becoming more popular, as business people try to communicate more information to potential or...

Typically, the home page of a website serves as the most significant landing page for both new and returning visitors. Essentially, this single page creates an overall impression of your company in a matter of seconds. If your home page does...

As promised in our last blog about our newsletter system, we have more exciting changes at Igniting Business! We are implementing a new ticket system for all support requests regarding technology services, web solutions, and ordering of products. You can see...

Imagine that you are using your computer to finalize a document or send out an agenda with critical last minute details, and the power goes out due to a storm (especially if you live in the Midwest like us). Your computer...

Do you want a better way to stay up-to-date on Igniting Business, as well as technology and marketing trends? At Igniting Business, we are constantly trying to implement new technologies that better serve our clients and site users. Now you can...

It is with great anticipation and excitement that we announce the opening of Igniting Business' new office here in Columbia, MO. Thanks to our loyal and growing customer base, we have been able to open our office and are excited to...

  What an exciting year it has been! Igniting Business would like to thank all of our loyal clients for a successful first year. Throughout the past year, we have expanded our service offerings, including new technology consulting projects. We are...

Introducing Critter Guard In 2000, Douglas Wulff became inspired by the need to prevent pesky squirrels from entering residential attics via overhead power lines. After seeing many homeowners' insurance policies not cover damage from squirrels, Doug and his father, Joe, created...

  As you may know, Apple announced the iPhone 5 earlier this afternoon. For the sake of those interested, we have compiled a list of basic specifications for the new iPhone 5 below: Size: The iPhone 5 has been upgraded to...

Introducing Seidel Research and Development Company Founded in 1991, Seidel Research and Development Company started out in the engineering software production industry. However, SRADCO has grown over time to provide energy and environmental consulting and engineering services to its clientele, both...

Introducing AKUA Marine Products In 1994, Alan Kinkead bought a new boat and couldn't find a fender that worked just the way he wanted it. With the purpose of improving the boat fender market, Alan ended up designing a completely new...

Ben Seidel of Igniting Business has been chosen to serve on the Member Council for the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). He was the recipient of the NASE's Future Entrepreneurship Scholarship in 2011. With his background in marketing, technology and...

  Google, as well as other search engines, have already greatly impacted the way that we search for information. I would argue that very few people in the United States do not use a search engine at least once a day....

On April 10th, Facebook announced that it acquired the newly emerging Instagram. If you don't know what Instagram actually is, you're not alone. Instagram is a social media platform completely focused on sharing individual photos. You can snap a picture, apply...

David Steward, Founder and Chairman of Worldwide Technology, will be speaking at the University of Missouri's campus on Thursday, March 8th at 4pm in Bush Auditorium located within Cornell Hall. The event is being hosted by a student organization called PROclaim,...