No Web Design is Complete without Good SEO

Quad City Web Design and SEO

Every now and then we get an SEO related call from an existing web design or hosting client. Sometimes they want to improve their search rankings in key areas while other times they’re looking to change focus a bit with regard to SEO. Some clients seem a bit nervous about such requests as if we might feel they’re complaining. In truth, […]

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Can I Do the SEO for My Business Website?

Do It Yourself (DIY) Business-Class Website SEO

The Importance of SEO One of the most efficient ways you can spend resources to grow awareness of your small business is to invest in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). We manage SEO for a number of our clients but also have the occasional client that wants to invest the money elsewhere or simply doesn’t have […]

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Is a Website or Facebook Page Better for Business?

Facebook for Quad City Businesses

With approximately 250 million US consumers on the internet, it’s an absolute requirement for a business to have an online presence. Amidst this growth, some companies make the decision to forego a dedicated website in favor of a Facebook Page. While having any online presence is better than not having one, relying on Facebook to […]

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A Quick Reference Guide for On-Site SEO

Quad City On-Site Website SEO

Good On-Site SEO is Still Important Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, has been around for quite a while and the tactics continue to evolve for both On-Site and Off-Site SEO. A lot of the basics of On-Site SEO, though, have remained relatively unchanged and continue to be very important if you want to garner your […]

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10 Ways to Tell You Probably Need a New Website

Quad Cities Website Design

If you’ve been thinking about whether or not it’s time to invest in a new website for your business then you probably already know the answer is yes. If you’re still not sure, though, here are ten easy ways to tell that you probably need a new website. 10 Things That Say a New Website is Needed […]

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Link Building Tips for a Post Panda and Penguin World

Quad City Business Website Link Building

Revenge of the Black and White SEO Critters If you spend any time in the internet world and have even the most basic understanding of SEO, you’ve probably been affected by recent Google Panda and Penguin algorithm updates. A number of Chicken Littles are even running around and clucking about SEO being dead and link […]

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Using Google Places for Local SEO

Quad Cities and Google Local Website SEO

If you’re a local business, the importance of local search referrals should not be underestimated. As potential customers try to find you they are increasingly turning to online search methods as opposed to the traditional offline options such as Yellow Pages. When it comes to online search, local or otherwise, Google is the one resource […]

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How WordPress Provides Instant Traffic Growth

WordPress Website Design Bettendorf Iowa

Two of the largest components of our business are website development and search engine optimization (SEO). Optimally, these two pieces of business work together and sites are developed with a keen eye on generating high traffic. Consequently, about 75% of the websites we develop are built using WordPress. Following is a summary of one of […]

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Five SEO Misconceptions and the Truths Behind Them

Eastern Iowa Business Website SEO

There are a lot of misconceptions about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and what it can realistically do to drive your website’s traffic. If you are going to invest your time, energy and money into SEO, it probably makes sense for you to understand some of the basics and avoid the scams. Following are five of […]

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