I Do Social Media Posting, Do I Need a Website?
Many people that have their own website are also active on Twitter or Facebook.
(If you don’t have a website, you know who to call ;)) […]
Category: Internet
Spoof Email Incident
Hi, If you landed on this page, but were expecting a different page, you are being redirected away from a page that may be trying to trick you into providing personal information. Forward the email you received to whoever you thought sent you the email, they will want to see it. Have a good day! Read more about Spoof Email Incident[…]
I Don’t Want a YouTube Logo on my Video
Tom Stier
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We have had requests from time to time from clients who want video embedded on their site pages, but they do not want a YouTube logo or a link away from their site appearing on it.
To include a self-hosted video on your home page, without any branding on it is, unfortunately, not an easy thing to do. […]
What Should I Do With My Old Record Albums?
Recently, a friend wrote to ask me what she should do with her old record collection. Since it’s OK with the management if this blog is used to discuss topics that might only be tangentially related to web design, promotion or hosting, I have decided to share. Here is my slightly abridged answer: […]
Driving through domains and hosting
I have recently been helping some clients manage their domain names and the question has come up once again:
“Tom, what is the difference between domain hosting and web hosting?” […]
Privacy on the Web
We were recently contacted by someone who wanted to know how much it would cost to remove mention of himself from Google and another website. The references were not really derogatory, but still this caller wanted to know how he could control what he saw as an intrusion into his privacy. […]
Get your ‘place’ on Google Places
Next time you do a search in Google, notice that cluster of listings at the top of the page with the A, B, C, etc. markers?
That’s Google Places, and it’s a FREE method for you to get your business placed on the first page of search results for your business keyphrases!
All you need to do is sign in or sign up for your free Google account (Is there anybody left that doesn’t have one?).
Then go to Google Places and just fill out as much information as you can. Google is going to verify your address, for your own protection and to make sure you really are where you say you are. Go right ahead now, you can trust Google!
One neat feature is that you don’t have to exactly show where you are on the map, just the general area your business serves. This is great if you work out of your home or want privacy.
This is something that you have to take advantage of sooner rather than later, because your competitors can also sign up and get their little marker on the map, too.
What is SEO and how do I get more visitors to my website?
Two questions we web developers are asked most frequently (after the initial “What will it cost“) are: […]
Search engine success story Part 1
Above is the Google Analytics Dashboard for one of my WordPress makeover web site design clients. It shows daily visits hitting peaks of about 9,000 visitors a day. You may wonder “How is this done, and can you do this for me?” […]