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How to Get More Traffic to Your Website

1 year ago

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If a button sits on a website but no one is there to click on it, does it even exist? Having a great website doesn't amount to much if no one is visiting it. Getting website traffic is a common goal for our clients, and there are a few simple steps you can take today to drastically increase your monthly traffic. 1. Use On-Page SEO Ranking when … [Read more...] about How to Get More Traffic to Your Website

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Google, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, SEO Tagged: GDD, google search, Search Engine Optimization, SEO, web design

How to Convince Your Boss to Choose GDD Over Traditional Web Design

1 year ago

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For those of us in the trenches of marketing and web design every day, it's easy to see the benefit of new technologies. But it's sometimes difficult to communicate those benefits to the boss writing the check. If you know that your website strategy needs to change but aren't sure how to convince your boss to try a new system, this guide will give … [Read more...] about How to Convince Your Boss to Choose GDD Over Traditional Web Design

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design Tagged: GDD, Growth-Driven Design, Growth-Driven Web Design, web design

Growth-Driven Design for the Manufacturing Industry

1 year ago

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In the manufacturing industry, having a functional, beautiful website has historically been an afterthought. It was a "nice thing to have" but not a priority. However, with the rise of smaller shops and more tech-savvy customers, a functional manufacturing website is now a necessity. But why does it have to be such a headache to redesign a … [Read more...] about Growth-Driven Design for the Manufacturing Industry

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design Tagged: GDD, Growth-Driven Design, Growth-Driven Web Design, manufacturing, marketing to trades, web design

Why Growth-Driven Web Design Can Improve Your Sales Process

1 year ago

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Your website should be your best salesperson. Is that true for your current website? If your website isn't bringing you consistent quality leads, it's time to try a new approach. What is Growth-Driven Web Design (GDD)? A whopping 94% of visitors reported they closed out of a website or didn’t trust it simply because of an outdated design. … [Read more...] about Why Growth-Driven Web Design Can Improve Your Sales Process

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design Tagged: GDD, Growth-Driven Design, Growth-Driven Web Design, sales, sales management, sales process, web design

10 Reasons Why Growth-Driven Web Design is Better Than Traditional Web Design

2 years ago

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

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design, WordPress Tagged: Growth-Driven Web Design, Minneapolis Web Design, ROI, user experience, web design

What Is Growth-Driven Web Design? (And Why You Should Care)

2 years ago

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  Traditional web design is broken. The struggle with traditional design is that almost immediately after a site is launched, the design and content begins to grow stale. The internet is an ever-evolving beast, and when your site doesn't evolve along with it, it ages quickly. A whopping 94% of visitors reported they closed out of a website … [Read more...] about What Is Growth-Driven Web Design? (And Why You Should Care)

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Growth-Driven Web Design, Marketing, News, Web Design Tagged: digital marketing, Growth-Driven Design, Growth-Driven Web Design, inbound marketing, online marketing, web design

An Introduction to Growth-Driven Design in Minneapolis

2 years ago

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  Your website is your biggest marketing asset, and the centerpiece of all of your marketing activities. It’s where people go to learn about your company, your products & services, where you’re located in Minneapolis, and more. It’s also your best “salesperson” - or should be. Research by HubSpot indicates that a prospect has already moved … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Growth-Driven Design in Minneapolis

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Communication, Growth-Driven Web Design, Hubspot, News Tagged: GDD, Growth-Driven Design, Growth-Driven Web Design, HubSpot, web design

WordPress 5.0: What You Need to Know

2 years ago

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  The times they are a-changing. In the beginning of December, WordPress began rolling out the new version of their editor, which drastically changes how the interface looks. If your website was built in WordPress you may not have seen the change just yet, but it's expected to roll out on every website within the next few … [Read more...] about WordPress 5.0: What You Need to Know

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Blogging, Buzz Tips, News, Web Design, WordPress Tagged: content marketing, web design, WordPress, WordPress 5.0, WordPress web design

How to Make Your Digital Content More Accessible [Star Tribune Feature]

2 years ago

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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]

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Marketing, News, Web Design Tagged: accessable web design, accessibility, Minneapolis Web Design, web design

How to Build a User-Optimized Website

2 years ago

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It's not about you. It's about them. One of the fatal mistakes business owners make on their websites is focusing on what they want to see, and not what their potential customers want to see. Often, we fall back on phrases like "since 1975, we have...." or "we lead the industry in..." which, while impressive, don't really matter to your … [Read more...] about How to Build a User-Optimized Website

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design Tagged: Growth-Driven Web Design, minneapolis web desgin, user experience, web design

Why You Need Growth-Driven Web Design

3 years ago

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  2012 was a great year. The world didn't end. Marvel's The Avengers was released. We saw the transit of Venus for the last time until 2117. But if your website was last redesigned in 2012, that's anything but great. Traditional web design is broken. The struggle with traditional design is that almost immediately after a site is launched, … [Read more...] about Why You Need Growth-Driven Web Design

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Growth-Driven Web Design, Marketing, News, Web Design Tagged: Growth-Driven Web Design, user experience, user-centered web design, user-friendly website, web design

5 Signs Your Website Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)

3 years ago

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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)

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design Tagged: Growth-Driven Web Design, Minneapolis Web Design, web design

Do You Know What Your Clients Really Think of You? [Quiz]

3 years ago

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Do you know what your clients think about you? Do you really know? Client feedback can literally make or break a business.  There's no point to digital marketing at all if your clients don't like what you're laying down. Take the quiz below to see how in touch you are with your clients, and what you can do to get on the same wavelength.   How … [Read more...] about Do You Know What Your Clients Really Think of You? [Quiz]

Author: Jena Felsheim Filed Under: News Tagged: customer retention, Customers, digital marketing, online marketing, web design

Top 11 Design Trends for 2018 [Infographic]

3 years ago

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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]

Author: Jena Felsheim Filed Under: News Tagged: Minneapolis Web Design, web design, web design trends

5 Pre-Made Personas to Kickstart Your Digital Marketing

3 years ago

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Do you pour hours into your marketing, only for it to fall flat? Does your content get a lot of views, but very few conversions (if any)? Final question: are you using marketing personas? If you aren't using personas (or are using inaccurate personas) there's a good chance that's the reason behind your lackluster marketing results. Marketing … [Read more...] about 5 Pre-Made Personas to Kickstart Your Digital Marketing

Author: Jena Felsheim Filed Under: Buzz Tips, Communication, Marketing, News, Web Design Tagged: digital marketing, marketing personas, online marketing, persona, traditional marketing, web design

Why Your Website Host Matters [Infographic]

3 years ago

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]

Author: Jena Felsheim Filed Under: Buzz Tips, News, Web Design Tagged: Minneapolis Web Design, web design, website hosting

6 Do’s and Don’ts of Web Design

4 years ago

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

Author: Jena Felsheim Filed Under: Buzz Tips, News, Web Design Tagged: Minneapolis Web Design, web design, wordpress website

The Anatomy of a Successful Website

4 years ago

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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

Author: Jena Felsheim Filed Under: Buzz Tips, News, SEO, Web Design, WordPress Tagged: Content, Minneapolis Web Design, SEO, web design

How to Find Your Perfect Customer

4 years ago

I'm going to be blunt: if you're still thinking of your potential customer pool as "anyone who needs my product/service," you need to stop. If pure need was all the drove purchasing decisions, we wouldn't have the variety of products we do on the market. Think about the divide between Coke and Pepsi, and how passionately customers advocate for … [Read more...] about How to Find Your Perfect Customer

Author: Jena Felsheim Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Blogging, Buzz Tips, Marketing, News, Social Media, Web Design Tagged: digital marketing, marketing personas, online marketing, persona, web design

Staying in Control of Your Website: Why Your Host Matters

4 years ago

Why your web 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

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Blogging, Buzz Tips, News, Web Design, WordPress Tagged: Minneapolis Web Design, web design, website hosting

Why Your Website is Scaring People

4 years ago

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

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, News, Web Design, WordPress Tagged: Minneapolis Web Design, security, web design, web development, website design, website speed

8 Online Tools Every Business Needs

4 years ago

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

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: Advertising, BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, News, SEO, Social Media, Web Design Tagged: calls-to-action, Minneapolis Web Design, online advertising, Search Engine Optimization, SEO, Social Media, social media management, web design, yelp

10 Commandments for Millennial Marketing

4 years ago

10 commandments for millennial marketing

A few weeks ago, we told you how to appeal to Gen Xers. Continuing on our generational journey, here's a bit of insight into millennials. This list from Rustin Nethercott of Constant Contact shows the 10 commandments of millennial marketing. Read the full article and nab an infographic here.1. Mobilize Your EffortsIt’s safe to say that mobile … [Read more...] about 10 Commandments for Millennial Marketing

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Marketing, News, Social Media Tagged: digital marketing, marketing to millennials, millennials, online marketing, Social Media, target market, web design

Schrödinger’s SEO: Search Engine Optimization is Both Dead and Alive

4 years ago

Search Engine Optimization is Both Dead and Alive

Schrödinger's cat is a quantum mechanics paradox in which a cat trapped in a box with a bottle of poison may be simultaneously both dead and alive. Schrödinger's SEO is a paradox in which Search Engine Optimization is dead or alive, depending on whichever headline makes more waves. Everyone has an opinion on SEO: it's dead and over, it's alive and … [Read more...] about Schrödinger’s SEO: Search Engine Optimization is Both Dead and Alive

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, News, SEO, Web Design Tagged: google, marketing trends, Search Engine Optimization, SEO, web design, website content

6 Dos and Don’ts of Marketing to Generation X

4 years ago

6 Dos and Don'ts of Marketing to Generation X

Poor Generation X. Wedged between the Baby Boomers and Millennials, Generation X frequently gets swept to the side. Which is a shame, because Gen Xers are the managers and entrepreneurs. In other words? They're the decision-makers.These folks, aged 35-51, have a monumental influence on the market that isn't being tapped into. Millennials are the … [Read more...] about 6 Dos and Don’ts of Marketing to Generation X

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Facebook, Marketing, News, Social Media, Web Design Tagged: digital marketing, gen x, generation x, marketing, online marketing, target market, web design

How To Secure Your Website Like a Fortress [Checklist]

5 years ago

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Let's imagine for a second that your website is a real, physical object. You're holding it in your hands, doing whatever it is you'd do with a tangible website, when in the distance you see an attacker running at you full speed with a mace. Now, which would you rather having standing between you, your website and the incoming, mace-wielding … [Read more...] about How To Secure Your Website Like a Fortress [Checklist]

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: News Tagged: online security, security, SSL, web design

Same BizzyWeb, New Look

5 years ago

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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

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, News Tagged: BizzyWeb, Minneapolis Web Design, web design

Why You’re Losing Website Traffic (Without Even Realizing It)

5 years ago

Why You’re Losing Website Traffic

When it comes to web browsing, Tom Cruise said it best: "I feel the need...the need for speed." Visitors don't like to be kept waiting. It takes as little as a second of delay for users to navigate away. If your website doesn't load quickly, you could be losing visitors. So how do you know if your website is loading slowly and driving visitors … [Read more...] about Why You’re Losing Website Traffic (Without Even Realizing It)

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: News Tagged: loading time, Search Engine Optimization, web design, web optimization, website speed

What Type of Website Does Your Business Need?

5 years ago

From Facebook to Forbes, the web allows for seemingly endless complexity. When it comes to building your business's website, however, it's best to start simple. Almost every business will fall into one or two of only three major categories: B2C, B2B and/or eCommerce. Those acronyms probably look familiar to anyone exposed to online marketing, but … [Read more...] about What Type of Website Does Your Business Need?

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Web Design, WordPress Tagged: B2B, b2c, Business to Business, business-to-consumer, eCommerce, How To, video, video roundup, web design, Webinar

12 Warning Signs Your Website Redesign Could End In Catastrophe

5 years ago

It's a story we hear too often from our clients: they spent thousands of dollars on a brand-new website only to find out that they can't edit it, or it's not mobile-responsive or Google has flagged it as malware. That money is gone, and now they're left with an unusable website and the prospect of wasting even more money trying to make it … [Read more...] about 12 Warning Signs Your Website Redesign Could End In Catastrophe

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: News, Web Design Tagged: BizzyWeb, online marketing, Search Engine Optimization, web design

Back to Basics: 4 Videos to Watch Before You Build Your Site

5 years ago

The internet is awash with tips and tricks on how to build the "best" website. Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to what makes a website truly fantastic, but nearly ever expert will say that a successful website is:Easy to useEngaging Accessible to as many users as possible Current and regularly updatedEven if you already have a … [Read more...] about Back to Basics: 4 Videos to Watch Before You Build Your Site

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, BizzyWebinars, Blogging, Marketing, Web Design, WordPress Tagged: How To, online marketing, optimized website, video, video roundup, web design, Webinar, website content, website optimization, website redesign

10 SEO Mistakes You Can Avoid [Infographic]

5 years ago

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]

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Blogging, News, SEO, Social Media, Web Design, WordPress Tagged: analytics, Blogging, calls-to-action, client sites, custom website design, digital marketing, Google Analytics, How To, Minneapolis online marketing, Minneapolis Web Design, online marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engines, SEO, Strategy, web design, website, WordPress

Making Sense of Google Analytics: 10 Tips for Small Businesses

5 years ago

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

Author: Dave Meyer Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Google+, News, SEO, Social Media, Web Design Tagged: analytics, BizzyWeb, calls-to-action, client sites, company pages, custom website design, google, Google Analytics, Google Plus, How To, marketing, Minneapolis online marketing, Minneapolis Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engines, SEO, Social Media, Strategy, web design, website

Can Your Customers Trust Your Website?

5 years ago

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?

Author: Michelle Hanson Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Google+, News, Social Media, Web Design Tagged: BizzyWeb, Business Page, client sites, custom website design, google, Google Analytics, How To, Minneapolis Web Design, Social Media, Strategy, web design, web development, website

What’s The Big Deal About a Little Mobile ‘Buy’ Button?

5 years ago

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?

Author: Michelle Hanson Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Google+, News, Social Media, Web Design Tagged: Business Page, calls-to-action, client sites, custom website design, google, Google Plus, How To, Minneapolis online marketing, Minneapolis Web Design, web design, web development, website

A Beginner’s Guide to Google Analytics

5 years ago

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

Author: Michelle Hanson Filed Under: BizzyWeb, Google+, News, SEO, Social Media, Web Design Tagged: analytics, client sites, custom website design, Google Analytics, Google Plus, How To, Minneapolis Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engines, SEO, Strategy, web design, web development, website

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