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Why WordPress Is A Great Choice

A while ago I read a post titled “Why I Hate WordPress.” The article hit me hard enough to weigh heavily on my mind for quite a while. It talked about how the core code had grown into a large lump of disorganized code that did not follow any of the accepted methodologies and that the core was antiquated. Perhaps that’s partly true.

In spite of the possible truth of that, here are some very recognizable names that are using WordPress today.

  • Techcrunch
  • The New Yorker
  • BBC America
  • Variety
  • Sony Music
  • MTV News
  • Beyonce
  • Ebay Inc

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You need a website. Why not do it yourself?

So you thought you’d find out more and googled do it yourself websites. From a commercial for WIX.com – “You need a website. Why not do it yourself?” and their home page says “Wix unites beauty and advanced technology to create your stunning website. It’s easy and free.” First I want to say that WIX, among others, does full a useful and needed niche on the internet. But I want to help business owners become informed about how services like theirs fit the small business owner.

So let’s answer the question “Why not DIY?”

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Reputation Management vs. Credibility Monitoring — What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably heard of reputation management or monitoring. Many online companies offer these somewhat questionable services to help individuals and brands repair their good name online. From bad reviews to social media trolls, keeping your brand’s credibility clean can become time consuming.

Wikipedia breaks down the practice like this:

“Reputation management refers to influencing and controlling an individual’s or business’s reputation. Originally a public relations term, the expansion of the internet and social media, along with reputation management companies, have made it primarily an issue of search results.”

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Are Website Builders Killing Your Business?

Almost every web hosting company out there (Godaddy, Breezi, Weebly, Jimdo, InMotion, Hibu*, Web.com, Wix, Square, and more) offers some sort of website builder. A word to the wise! There are some serious problems ahead if you decide to invest in these ‘proprietary builders’ for your business website.

Obstacles that can cost you in the long run, don’t just cost your marketing budget, but your time and energy. Before addressing the obstacles, let’s look at trying to use a builder yourself. If you have a small budget and you’re thinking that doing it yourself is the way, awesome! Please set aside at least 3 months worth of learning time to get truly proficient before you publish your site for the world to see. Don’t waste time asking one of your employees to try it out. They cannot communicate the details of the effort enough to help you see how much (or how little) effort really goes into producing a decent result.

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The Nuts and Bolts of a Successful Business Website

There are a few essentials every organization or business should do to keep a positive web presence, but not every business owner knows them. Some of these ‘do’s’ are important to improving the confidence and comfort level of your visitors. Others increase the visibility or popularity of your company’s website and brand. All of these factors together create “Web Presence” and are essential to a successful business website.

What is Web Presence?

Webopedia defines Web Presence like this:

“The term Web presence refers to an individual or business having an established existence on the World Wide Web, through a Web site, e-mail, Internet advertising, blog, or a collection of Web files. Web presence is also called Internet presence.”  – Webopedia, Web Presence

In simple terms, your web presence is the living and breathing essence of your business online.

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