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BRINGING YOUR WEB AMBITIONS TO LIFE
Research shows that sitting for extended periods of time can be as dangerous as smoking a cigarette. The following article gives an overview of the health benefits of standing desks in your workplace and the easiest way to achieve these benefits/more activity in your workplace, without affecting your work.
Read on to find out how https://bit.ly/2QM4oTZ
Article by Yuying Deng in Business Miscellaneous Technology for SiteProNews
Summer may be winding down but there is still time to get that summer feeling and make more memories. All you need is flip flops, sunnies & ice cream : )
Enjoy, be safe, stay healthy …
In WordPress 5.5, your site gets new power in three major areas: speed, search, and security.
Taking good care of the back end of your site can have a big impact on site performance and is critical to keeping your site secure.
If you’d rather spend your time running your business and attracting new clients than spending your time on site maintenance, we can help!
Give us a shout at 403-257-7047 or email design@simplyeffective.ca.
Keep in mind…first impressions are critical! You only have a very short amount of time to grab your site visitors’ attention, and to gain confidence and trust in your company. Here are some top tips from Ana (Grasic) Karic in Marketing Web Design/Web Development SiteProNews:
1. Optimize for mobile FIRST
2. A template or a custom design?
3. Use more engaging fonts
4. Add more video and dynamic content
5. Have a memorable homepage
6. Simplicity vs excitement
Read on for more detail https://bit.ly/33PD6UJ
“It may take some time to search for the image your target audience instantly relates to – but in the end, the extra effort you put in will be worthwhile.” — Amos Struck, in Featured Marketing Writing/Content
Sometimes it’s tempting to use any image, or the first one you find on a stock site just to have one, but it’s critical to choose your images with purpose. Human beings are visual creatures and high resolution images — meaning crisp, clear, and relevant — can bring your products and services to life and boost your website visitor’s overall user experience. Beautiful images enhance web copy and will resonate and stick with visitors much longer.
Read How to Use Stock Photos in Marketing (Dos & Don’ts) for some great insight about choosing and using stock images.
“For many, starting their own business has been a childhood dream. One where they develop their own product, market and sell it, and make a profit over it. But starting and operating a business can be taxing and overwhelming. However, with the age of digital commerce upon us, running an online business is a highly viable option and one that you should not ignore. It still has the stressors and risks that come with being a business owner but digital functions can make the operations a lot easier.” – Meryl D’Sa for SiteProNews
If you’re ready to go online, read on to discover more: https://bit.ly/2VebK5x
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Starting an e-commerce business can be incredibly exciting, but with the unlimited number of tasks to address and the sense of urgency to get up and running, there can be many pitfalls along the way. Below are 5 common mistakes new e-commerce business owners can make:
1. Low-quality website design
2. Bad customer service
3. Not having a social media presence
4. Lack of payment and delivery options
5. Undefined target audience
It’s so important to pay attention to details. Learn more about these 5 typical mistakes https://bit.ly/3i8pNmV
By Steven Ridzyowski in Branding Ecommerce Marketing for SiteProNews
Click the link for some interesting Internet stats: https://www.cira.ca/resources/corporate/factbook/canadas-internet-factbook-2019
What are we celebrating anyway?
Canada Day celebrates the birthday of Canada. On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act – formerly known as the British North America Act.
This year we should take a moment to appreciate our country and the unity and strength we have shown during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there have been serious social and economic costs, our adherence to the restrictions put in place have made a difference. Let’s keep it going…
Happy Birthday Canada!