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How-to: 10-minute DIY Website Audit

The beginning of the year is a great time to perform a 10-minute audit of your website. And you can do it yourself! Here’s a checklist: Does it load quickly? Your website should load completely in under a few seconds. Can the spam. One of the most annoying things about managing a website is dealing with the […]

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North Carolina Taxpayers Receive Gift on New Year’s Day

Thanks to the 2017 state budget approved by the North Carolina General Assembly which took effect on January 1, the personal income tax has dropped from 5.499% to 5.25%. In addition, the corporate tax rate has been lowered from 3% to 2.5% in our state. Just five years ago, North Carolina had the highest personal […]

5 Tips for Entrepreneurs This Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is just around the corner, and for shoppers across the country, it means supporting local businesses and taking a day to let them know how much they are appreciated. It’s a day of shopping, sales and an overall emphasis on community as we reflect upon the importance of our local entrepreneurs, who […]

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Open for Business but Also Open for Hackers?

Protection against cyber attacks is crucial for any small business. A surprising report says that the average small business website is attacked by bots 44 times a day; however, many small businesses can’t picture themselves as a target. It’s easy to think that only large companies are subject to cyber threats, and therefore, overlook developing […]

Four Signs That Your Website Needs a Redesign

In this digital age, your website is a key communication tool for your business and in most cases it should help drive sales. However, a poor design, slow experience or a website that doesn’t function properly can lead to visitors leaving before buying any products, or worse, browsing and selecting products to purchase only to […]

Three Must Have Features for Small Business Websites

It is essential that your small business website clearly communicates your message and drives growth for your company. Whether your goal is to inform visitors about your brand, promote upcoming events or encourage them to make a purchase, your website should meet your visitor’s needs. By incorporating the features we’ve covered here, you can ensure […]

Three Simple Website Hacks to Convert Traffic into Sales

So it’s 2018 and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be well aware that it’s possible to make a very comfortable living online. Let’s assume that you’ve optimized all of your content to rank well on Google and you’re getting a fair amount of organic traffic. You might be fooled into thinking you’ve […]

Website Design Trends for Small Businesses in 2018

Everything in the tech and digital marketing space moves at lightning speed and website design trends for small businesses are no exception! It can sometimes seem like a full time job keeping your website’s design up to date. Some trends come and go, but others are definitely here to stay. We’ve covered three key website […]