Having a great web experience for your visitors not only benefits them, it positions your site to be purpose-driven and better help you achieve your goals. Rahul Das (@rdas121) wrote an article/checklist on creating an exceptional web experience for your purpose-driven website. At high level, Das’ article covers: Define Your Site’s Purpose Your website homepage is your … Read more
Local citations, or sometimes referred to as business directory listings, are critical to your complete online presence and online marketing strategy. What are Local Citations? Loosely defined, a local citation is anytime your business is referenced on another website. They are a structured listing of your business in online directories, mapping services, blogs and search … Read more
A Mobile Responsive Website is Essential When we chat with clients we emphasize that a mobile-friendly website is essential to having a successful online presence. In fact, for the last couple years, we’ve just made mobile responsiveness a mandatory feature of each new website we design and develop. We’ve done this for some time knowing that 94% … Read more
Now that 2015 is fully underway, it’s time to focus on making this the year your online presence delivers you more business, and there is no better place to start than with your online reputation – the reviews customers and clients leave about you on Yelp, Google, the Yellow Pages, and similar review sites. A … Read more
Finding new and interesting blog topics isn’t easy. If you’re one of the lucky ones, great blog ideas have been pouring out of your fingertips from day one. If not, you’re probably already familiar with the struggle. Either way, you’ll eventually find yourself staring at a blank white screen with a lonely blinking cursor. In … Read more
Structure, Images, Keywords, and SEO What makes a great blog post? Of course, you need a thoughtful topic – but never underestimate the power of presentation. If you’re new to blogging, you might feel a bit lost when it comes to structuring your blog posts. Don’t worry! This post will teach you how to create … Read more
How to Start and Maintain a Blog Your Customers Will Want to Read If you’re running a small business, you might be wondering if you should start a company blog. The answer is a definite yes! Starting a company blog is one of the most important steps a new business can take. In a busy … Read more
With at least 2.2 billion pages on the Internet, it’s safe to say that there’s a lot of competition in the online world. If you create a website and just hope that people will show up, you’re likely to be disappointed with the results. But, don’t fret! Here at Ella J Designs, we can show … Read more
Does Your Website Need a Makeover? You know your business needs a website – but have you ever stopped to consider why? These days, any old website isn’t going to cut it. Customers have options, which means they’re going to visit websites that deliver maximum value with minimal hassle. As a business owner, you already … Read more
When you hear “four letter word”, I’m pretty sure I can imagine what comes to mind. But, I’m not talking about bad words, I’m talking about the word ‘blog’. Maybe to some that word is a curse but it doesn’t have to be. With a little bit of organization and persistence you can blog for … Read more