Design & Development, SEO, Web Hosting, WordPress

DIY, How to Design Your Website — Part 2

August 27, 2022

If you read Part 1 of this article, you have probably thought through the logistics of establishing a domain and building the scaffolding for your site. Here we will share more about how you can actually design your website to achieve your personal or business goals. Step 1: Who is Your Website For? Think about WHO is going to read your content and how you want them to behave once there. You’re building the site for this person, so keep them in mind as you design. Don’t worry about catering to everyone. Instead, keep your target audience in mind…

SEO

5 Smart Business Reasons to Create a Blog

April 26, 2022

Sure, you enjoy writing for writing’s sake, but did you know that when you create a blog, it can benefit your business? Put your “way with words” to good use — making money for you! Learn how you can use content creation to drive and deliver exceptional results. Reason #1: DIRECT TRAFFIC TO YOUR SITE Since publishing new blog posts creates new indexed pages on your site, you create more pages that can show up in Google’s search results. More pages in the search results mean more potential leads for you. Reason #2: CREATE SWEET, SWEET LEADS So, you’ve got a new…

SEO, Web Hosting

Why Does SEO Matter for Your Website?

April 19, 2022

Why Does SEO Matter for Your Website? You’ve probably heard the term “SEO” a billion times. But what does it really mean for you and your site? Read on to learn how embracing SEO can impact and improve your website and your business. WHY IT’S TIME TO TAKE SEO SERIOUSLY Now, more than ever, people are shopping online. Factors like the Pandemic and work-from-home make shopping online not only convenient, but preferable. Given the prevalence of online shoppers, SEO is a must for your site. Why is SEO so important to your business? Here are a few…

SEO, WordPress

WordPress and SEO

October 15, 2020

What is SEO? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and it’s what determines where your site ranks in search results. If you want your website to excel and attract more visitors, then SEO is a must. SEO isn’t just one thing, though. There are many aspects of SEO that can help (or hinder) your site in the search rankings. Optimizing Your WordPress for SEO We’ll be going over some things you can do to boost your SEO. Some of our recommendations can be applied to all sites, while others are specifically designed for WordPress. Some of these tips will have…

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Security, SEO

FAQ: SSL Certificates

June 24, 2019

What is an SSL certificate? How does it work? Do you really need one? Learn everything you need to know about SSL certificates with this FAQ post!

SEO

How Social Media Influencers Can Benefit from Having a Website

March 25, 2019

A website can help micro- and macro-influencers expand their brand and monetize their reach more effectively. With a website, influencers have a one-stop shop to showcase their brand and share it with potential collaborators. Websites allow for more flexibility with the messaging and format while also establishing credibility for you as an influencer. Are you a social media influencer? Influencer marketing means businesses focus on influential people on social media instead of trying to reach their target market as a whole on a particular platform. Instead of investing money in sponsored tweets or boosted Facebook posts, businesses will have an…

SEO, Web Hosting

More Lanes, More Traffic: 5 Ways to Grow Your Website Audience

March 22, 2019

In the real world, adding more lanes for cars always equals more traffic. You can apply the same idea to your website. Adding more lanes or more ways people can find your site, the more traffic you’ll see. You can create lanes using a variety of different tools and methods. Here are five quick strategies to help you get started: 1. Paid Acquisition As with most things, money talks. The quickest way to get more web traffic is through paid acquisition or online advertising. If you have the budget for it, start with pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns on Google. Google processes…

SEO

Landing Page vs. Website: What’s the Difference?

March 12, 2019

Many businesses use a combination of landing pages in addition to their website to generate awareness and attract new customers. Other businesses rely solely on their website to reach and satisfy the needs of their audience online. What’s the difference between a landing page and a website? Which one should you use for your business?

Design & Development, Security, SEO

How Dedicated, Shared, and Parked Domains Relate to IP Addresses

February 6, 2019

What are IP Addresses? IP (Internet Protocol) Addresses are used to identify different computers and devices on the internet. It’s like an home address – the internet uses IP addresses to locate and transfer data to and from places. IP addresses are usually a bunch of letters and periods, like 216.83.241.113. While this is easy for a computer to understand and compute, we humans have a much harder time remembering a jumble of numbers. That’s why we’ve tied domain names to IP addresses. It’s much easier to remember website.com than it is to remember 216.83.241.113. That’s one of the reasons…

Design & Development, SEO, WordPress

SEO for WordPress

January 30, 2019

Your new WordPress blog looks dazzling. The content is intriguing. It’s lights, camera, action! Now all you need is an audience. But where to find them? How do you draw visitors in? SEO for WordPress SEO, which stands for Search Engine Optimization, is an important strategy used to connect your site with the right audience. A first-page result for the right search on Google will direct much more traffic to your site. The higher the ranking, the more competitive it is, with the top three search results for popular searches being the ultimate prize. So how do you start edging…

Design & Development, SEO

Why You Need a Small Business Website

October 29, 2018

Every business needs a website even your small business. Whether you’re starting a new business or you’ve had a storefront for years, there is value in joining the global community online with your very own website. The internet is a powerful tool that you can use to your advantage and reach millions of people. A small business website acts as a storefront, a marketing platform, and more all in one accessible place.

SEO

How to Measure Your Web Traffic and Performance

October 25, 2018

Understanding your web traffic and performance metrics will help you better evaluate your site’s value. Your website is an asset to your business. You can use it to increase your online revenue as well as the overall value of your business.

SEO, WordPress

SEO for WordPress: How to Get Started

September 18, 2018

Using WordPress to build your website has never been easier. You don’t need to take a class or learn how to code to use WordPress. While building a website is easy, getting people to visit your site is where it gets tricky. Simply having a website doesn’t mean people will find it and use it. You have to let people know your website exists first. And the key to attracting humans to your website is cooperation. Getting started with WordPress requires a little cooperation with search engines like Google and Bing. This cooperation is called search engine optimization (SEO).

Design & Development, SEO

Understanding Local SEO

December 13, 2017

Supporting local businesses is essential for community growth and development. As a local business, you can’t expect all the locals to know your independent store exists or its exact location. That’s where local search engine optimization (local SEO) comes into play.

Design & Development, SEO, WordPress

What To Do After You Build Your Website

October 25, 2017

So, you built your website. Now what? A site that simply exists on the internet isn’t enough. Hitting “publish” won’t be your last step. How will your audience find your site? Do they even know it exists? You have to let people know your site is live and make it easy for them to find. If you want your site to be successful, you have more work to do. Here’s what to do after creating a website:

Design & Development, How To, SEO, Tutorials

8 Tips for Building Your Nonprofit Website

August 16, 2017

You don’t need a huge budget to have an engaging website for your nonprofit organization. Having an online presence will help your organization achieve success whether you define success as awareness, donations, or something else entirely. With a well-designed and thoughtfully-created website, you can accomplish more than you thought possible.

SEO, Web Hosting

Is Your Web Host Hurting Your Search Ranking?

July 20, 2017

Search engine optimization or SEO plays a huge role in how search engines like Google and Bing rank your website. Adding elements like page titles, meta descriptions, alt text, and keywords helps search engines find your site and display it to people who search relevant terms. Search engines also grant higher ranking to high-performing websites with fast page load times and little or no downtime.

Security, SEO, Web Hosting

All About SSL Certificates

February 15, 2016

What is An SSL Certificate? At pair Networks, we are often asked, “what is an SSL Certificate and why do I need one?” An SSL, or Secure Socket Layer, Certificate encrypts information moving between your web server and internet browser. You can think of it like this –