Having a website has become essential. The internet has changed the way people interact with different organizations, and now the first place they look for more information is your website. People are doing their research before taking action and they are looking at things like price, location, and reviews during their search.

To be successful your website doesn’t have to be complex, but it does have cater to your visitor’s needs and allow them to find information easily. Before you get caught up in the bells and whistles of web design, go back to the basics and make sure your site has these essentials >

With the New Year in full swing, you’re probably starting to put together your marketing plan for 2019. If you’re looking for a fresh idea, an emerging trend is video marketing. When you first think of video marketing, it may sound intimidating, unattainable, and time-consuming, but now it’s easier than ever before and video has become a staple in any good marketing strategy.

There are several different ways you can effectively use video for your business, here are a few to get you started ><

These days, online security is on everyone’s mind as the web is increasingly integrated into our daily lives. Users want to be reassured their private information is safe and secure—and that prying eyes cannot get ahold of sensitive data. One essential way to lay the groundwork for website security is to have an SSL certificate installed on your server, which ensures your site is secure and trustworthy for customers and gives you a boost with search engines.

What are SSL certificates and why do you need one?

When is it time to invest in a website redesign? How do you know if it’s necessary and if it will truly help in reaching your business goals?

We all know that technology is evolving at a remarkable clip – and that means it’s critical to ensure your site stays up-to-date with these changes. You might be surprised to learn about new and improved features and functions that are now readily available to make your site better suited for your audience and for the future of your business.

Wondering if your site is due for an upgrade? We’ve rounded up our top signs that it’s time to invest in a website redesign >

How we consume information has changed. Quickly need an answer to a burning question? We grab our phones or tablets to consult Google. Making a first-time purchase? We seek out online experts or trustworthy peer reviews for their recommendations. With such a huge amount of online content out there it’s easier than ever to find exactly the answers we need. With a content marketing strategy, your business can give your specific audience what they’re looking for.

Get started with content marketing 

What does your website look like on a mobile phone? If you haven’t taken the steps to optimize your site for mobile phones and tablets, you need to bite the bullet and get started. Investing in responsive design will lift up your business in a number of key ways.

Three reasons to make your site responsive >

Believe it or not, email campaigns are here to stay. It may be hard to imagine in the constantly-changing world of digital marketing, but we hear it time and again. Your email list is a highly valuable component of your company’s digital  puzzle and continues to be a key way to communicate with your customers.

This year, be sure you are getting the most of your email campaign efforts with these 5 key steps >

We’re excited to open up our annual nonprofit grant program for 2021. As a way to thank area nonprofits for their important work in our community, we offer assistance to cover funding gaps in marketing, web, and outreach objectives. We generally focus on Wisconsin-based non-profits and community organizations.

Find out more about our grant program >

Can a person with a disability use your website? This question has become a critical one to ask as we move forward with new standards for web design. Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. report having a disability, and experts estimate that currently over 85% of websites are not fully accessible to disabled users. 

Discover more about web accessibility standards >

As digital marketing strategy constantly evolves through new and improved practices, it’s important to stay current in order to help your business grow and succeed. Retargeting, or delivering ads to an audience based on prior engagement with your site, is now a crucial piece of the digital marketing puzzle. 

Learn how retargeting works and best practices >