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Online, your business must stay relevant to stay competitive. A whopping 94% of visitors reported they closed out of a website or didn’t trust it simply because of an outdated design. (Source) Growth-Driven Web Design (GDD) is a new approach to web design that stops this issue in its tracks. In a Growth-Driven Web Design approach, websites are … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why Growth-Driven Web Design is Better Than Traditional Web Design
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How to Make Your Digital Content More Accessible [Star Tribune Feature]
Recently, Dave sat down with Mike Porter of The Star Tribune to discuss accessibility in digital content. (Read the full article on Star Tribune's website). Q: What pitfalls can our business avoid when trying to make our digital content accessible for people with disabilities? A: Serious consideration of user accessibility for people with … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Digital Content More Accessible [Star Tribune Feature]
5 Signs Your Website Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)
Your website is the most important online sales tool you have - unfortunately, it's often also the most neglected. If you aren't seeing online leads like you'd hoped, it's time to re-evaluate. Why Your Website Isn't Working 1. It's Not Mobile Responsive If your site can’t be read easily on smart phones and tablets, that’s a huge red flag. … [Read more...] about 5 Signs Your Website Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)
Top 11 Design Trends for 2018 [Infographic]
2018 is already shaping up to be the year of fantasy and punchy colors, according to design trends. Shutterstock's 2018 Creative Trends report is here to shed some light on how all things digital will look in 2018. The report forecasts future design trends by collecting the most searched design trends on Shutterstock. Click the image below to see … [Read more...] about Top 11 Design Trends for 2018 [Infographic]
SEO Myths to Leave in 2017
Bye, Felicia! There are some SEO strategies that once were useful but now are...well...pretty useless. Kick these out-of-date SEO tactics to the curb once and for all in 2018. Multiple Keywords in a Page Title Many business owners know that having your keyword in the title of your page is important for SEO. If one is good, more must be … [Read more...] about SEO Myths to Leave in 2017
How to Know When It’s Time to Redesign Your Website
If your website was last updated in '97 and features a flashing rainbow background...you probably already know it's time for an upgrade. But often it's not easy to tell when a site needs a simple refresh or a full-scale redesign. Does a website made in 2010 need to be redesigned? What about one made in 2015? The truth is there is no set … [Read more...] about How to Know When It’s Time to Redesign Your Website
Why Your Website Host Matters [Infographic]
Think of the web as one big chain of storage units. Before your website can live online, you have to buy a storage unit to have somewhere to hold it. That's where a website host comes in. A website host is the link that connects your website to the rest of the internet so everyone can see it. Not all hosts offer the exact same services. Use this … [Read more...] about Why Your Website Host Matters [Infographic]
How to Get the Most Out of Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a fantastic tool that provides real-time data on your website traffic. But as anyone who's looked at it knows, the interface is overwhelming and confusing. It can be hard to find the information you need. Kristin Hicks of Constant Contact highlights the must-have metrics from Google Analytics: 1. Website Traffic The first … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most Out of Google Analytics
6 Do’s and Don’ts of Web Design
We talk a lot about what you should do when it comes to your website and digital marketing, but it's just as important to talk about what you shouldn't do. Avoid these common website pitfalls. DON'T Use Social Media in Place of a Website Social media is fantastic, but don't make the mistake of thinking it can do the work of a website. … [Read more...] about 6 Do’s and Don’ts of Web Design
The Anatomy of a Successful Website
Did you bring your scalpel? We're continuing our dissection of successful marketing tools to narrow in on what makes them work. Today we're slicing open some successful websites to see how they're built. It's Mobile Responsive 80% of people use a smartphone daily, according to Google. If your website isn't ready for them, they won't stick around. … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of a Successful Website
Staying in Control of Your Website: Why Your Host Matters
One of the first questions we hear from new customers is: what the heck is web hosting, and why do I have to pay for it? Think of a website as an apartment. You own anything that goes inside your apartment, but you still have to pay rent to live there. In order for your website to appear online, you have to rent out the space. That's where a web … [Read more...] about Staying in Control of Your Website: Why Your Host Matters
Why Your Website is Scaring People
Gather round, I have a terrifying tale. And every last word is true. There was once a website...a seemingly normal website. But underneath the surface, dark forces were at work. Visitors would come, but they wouldn't stay. The contact form was so unused it gathered dust. No one could find it on Google. Business began to die. Sound familiar? If … [Read more...] about Why Your Website is Scaring People
8 Online Tools Every Business Needs
We spend so much time chasing after the shiniest new toy that it's easy to get sidetracked from the basics. Today we're tacking it back, slowing it down and giving you a play-by-play of the 8 tools your business needs online and how we can help you get there. Every business is different, but when it comes to online marketing there are 8 tools every … [Read more...] about 8 Online Tools Every Business Needs
Same BizzyWeb, New Look
It’s official: we’ve got a new look. If you’ve been following us on Facebook and Twitter, you probably noticed we were up to something. Well, the honey-brick road has led us here.We’ve been working our butts off behind the scenes to get this new site live, and we couldn’t be happier! We talk the talk, but it’s time for us to walk the walk. Our new … [Read more...] about Same BizzyWeb, New Look
BizzyWeb launches new site: Ramsay Properties
The StingRamsay Properties creates communities to call home. They needed to craft an online presence. With three current development sites and more down the pipeline, a multi-site solution would give them the functionality and flexibility they were seeking.The BuzzWe created a core template that could be rolled over into websites moving forward. … [Read more...] about BizzyWeb launches new site: Ramsay Properties
Brandtjen & Kluge
The StingBrandjten & Kluge has been a manufacturer of print finishing equipment since 1919. They had a website, but it was several years old and very cumbersome to edit. One of the biggest issues Kluge faced was the sheer amount of information needed on their site. They sell a host of printing products and parts. Many of their customers … [Read more...] about Brandtjen & Kluge
Women’s UN Report Network
The Women's UN Report Network (WUNRN) is a non-profit that empowers women and girls all over the globe by addressing issues of human rights and oppression. The primary function of their website is to house over 22,000 articles for gender advocacy and action, and the WUNRN Archives are said to be the most in-depth resource for tracking women’s … [Read more...] about Women’s UN Report Network
QCTV
QCTV provides video programs for the cites of Andover, Anoka, Champlin and Ramsey on city government, local sports and community activities. With 4 channels and on-demand video, they needed a website that could seamlessly stream vast amounts of data. QCTV also offers programs for sale on DVD but their current site did not have an online store … [Read more...] about QCTV
10 SEO Mistakes You Can Avoid [Infographic]
Rank Better in Search - Avoid These 10 SEO Mistakes Did you know the top three search results 61% of all clicks? Or that 75% of search engine users never look past page one search results? Search ranking continues to be a vital component of any online marketing strategy. To improve your ranking through organic search, avoid making any of these … [Read more...] about 10 SEO Mistakes You Can Avoid [Infographic]
The Facial Pain Center
The Facial Pain Center treats a variety of facial pain issues, ranging from TMJ disorders to sleep apnea. Since their visitors are coming to the site in a time of stress and confusion, the site needed to be both comforting and knowledgable. BizzyWeb created a soothing design that points visitors to the service they need. Online forms let patients … [Read more...] about The Facial Pain Center
Making Sense of Google Analytics: 10 Tips for Small Businesses
by Jeremy Taylor, Constant ContactGoogle Analytics offers a truly extensive range of actionable data. It will show you who’s browsing your website, how they’re using it and how they found you. Without analytics, you rely on guesswork (and guesswork is a terrible business model).The problem is that it can be tricky to identify the metrics that … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Google Analytics: 10 Tips for Small Businesses
Metrosupply.us
Metrosupply.us sells a wide assortment of Office, Janitorial, Food Service and Safety supplies. With such an extensive product list, they needed a powerful eCommerce website. BizzyWeb integrated their new site with their catalogue to cleanly pull information for each of their products. We then organized each item within the new site. The … [Read more...] about Metrosupply.us
Short and Miller Marketing, LLC
Short and Miller Marketing, LLC is a full-service agricultural commodity marketing and brokerage firm. They work across the continental United States with over 30 different ingredients. Short and Miller built up an impressive customer base, but they needed to have a website to broaden their exposure. The website needed to inform visitors about the … [Read more...] about Short and Miller Marketing, LLC
Can Your Customers Trust Your Website?
We're hearing more and more frequently about hackers breaking into a company's back end systems and stealing customer information. As a business owner, it is your responsibility to protect and secure customer information and keep hackers at bay. How confident are you that your business's website is protecting your most important asset - your … [Read more...] about Can Your Customers Trust Your Website?
The Fiber Optic Store
The Fiber Optic Store sells fiber optic cables, filaments and illuminators for hobbyists. Customers create star-studded ceilings, twinkling models and illuminated dioramas that they can then showcase on the site. The Fiber Optic Store needed a way to organize these projects more effectively. They also needed more specificity in the store, so that … [Read more...] about The Fiber Optic Store
What’s The Big Deal About a Little Mobile ‘Buy’ Button?
Google recently debuted a new mobile feature called "Purchases on Google," which makes buying products directly from mobile search advertisements easier for consumers. Consumers turning to Google for search on their mobile devices now see a "buy" button in select promoted results. When consumers click on the button, it takes them to a page where … [Read more...] about What’s The Big Deal About a Little Mobile ‘Buy’ Button?
Top Four SEO Trends for 2015
Google is now better able to reward high-quality Web content that is relevant to a search query, and less dependent on traditional signals, such as keywords, according to a recent report from Searchmetrics and detailed in this article by MarketingProf's Ayaz Nanji.Below are four key search engine optimization (SEO) lessons from the report, as … [Read more...] about Top Four SEO Trends for 2015
Venture Chiropractic
Venture Chiropractic provides chiropractic care and treatment plans for their patients to lead fuller, healthier lives. Their current website was clunky and not as user-friendly as it needed to be. BizzyWeb redesigned their website with the user in mind. The home page provides several areas for engagement and a digestible overview of the … [Read more...] about Venture Chiropractic
Brenda Elsagher: Living and Laughing
Living and Laughing, the website of professional speaker and comedian Brenda Elsagher, needed a revamp. Her old site wasn't fully mobile-responsive and hadn't grown with Brenda as her business grew. Her website had to make it simple for visitors to see what events she offered and to book her online. Brenda also wanted to showcase her books and … [Read more...] about Brenda Elsagher: Living and Laughing
Quick Keys, LLC
Quick Keys, LLC unlocks cars and repairs keys for any make or model. With a service area spanning from Monticello to Hastings and a 24 hour emergency service, Quick Keys responds faster than a dealership. They needed a website that would allow customers multiple ways to communicate with Quick Keys, depending on their problem. BizzyWeb added … [Read more...] about Quick Keys, LLC
A Beginner’s Guide to Google Analytics
Natalie Denyse, Constant ContactYou invested time, money, and other resources into setting up a website for your business.It looks great and you’re excited about having a place for people to learn more about your business.But now that it’s setup, are you able to answer these important questions?How many people are visiting your website?What pages … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Google Analytics
Northstar Retail Group
Northstar Retail Group of Marcus & Millichap is an alliance of commercial real estate investment advisors, specializing in the midwest. NRG had a slight presence on Marcus & Millichap's website, but they needed their own site, social media and online marketing. They came to BizzyWeb for a design from the ground up. We started by giving them … [Read more...] about Northstar Retail Group
Softech Solutions
Softech Solutions LLC tailors your systems and applications to fit your business needs. Their team of professional business consultants shows clients how to optimize their businesses while slashing their IT bills in half. They needed a customized website that was simple to update, so that they could keep their products and services relevant. … [Read more...] about Softech Solutions
North Metro TV
North Metro TV is the public access television production studio that serves the northern suburbs of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Ham Lake, Lexington, Lino Lakes and Spring Lake Park. As a studio, North Metro TV had some unique needs for their website. All of their programs had to have a spot on the website, without cluttering the … [Read more...] about North Metro TV
91 Degrees F
91 Degrees F offers law enforcement apparel designed to keep the body's temperature at 91 degrees even in extreme heat or cold. To promote their product, they needed an interactive landing page. BizzyWeb designed a landing page that subtly flows through information in an organic, user-intuitive way. … [Read more...] about 91 Degrees F
VirtualOffiCenters
VirtualOffiCenters provides innovative office solutions that modern companies desire. They have five locations across the metro and clients spanning almost every industry. Their current website was feeling a bit dated. They needed a refreshing, dynamic new design. BizzyWeb revitalized their site with a responsive design featuring parallax scrolling … [Read more...] about VirtualOffiCenters
