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  1. 3 Tips for Video Blogging

     

     

    Hi – I’m Alex with Your Local Studio. I read Page Progressive’s blog posts, just like you do ‘cause Daniel Trimpey is one of my trusted resources for staying current with WordPress, SEO and internet marketing.

    Have you read his post about bullet-proofing your wordpress site?  I recommend taking a look at that one…  In another blog post Daniel wrote in May, he listed 6 basic terms in web design.  One of them was blogging.  He said to “Keep in mind that a blog needs to have new content added at least once a month.”

    Do you have a blog on your website? Are you adding new content every month?

    What about adding a video post?

  2. 40 Social Media Faux Pas You Need to Know About

    Recently seen on a T-shirt, “You read my T-shirt. That is enough social interaction for the day.” If that is your approach to social media, then chances are you are not fully utilizing the various social media sites, especially the big 3: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Perhaps you are using the top three, but not in a strategic way  that is advantageous to your company. Just having an account and making the occasional social media post does not yield very good results! However, there are some pitfalls you can avoid to make your social media interactions better. Make note of these social media faux pas that can make sure your social media pages produce results for your business.

  3. 4 Ways to Bulletproof Your WordPress Site

    Malicious hackers-many might say they are the bane of the Internet! After all, there are few things more frustrating than dealing with spam, objectionable content and in some extreme cases, complete overhauls of websites due to your website getting hacked. Hackers can cost time and money-neither of which most of us want to spend on fixing a hacked website! But thankfully, we don’t have to be easy prey to those eager to inflict our sites with malware. There a variety of actions we can take to protect our websites and other online accounts from hackers.

    However, before we delve into how to be protected, first, let’s look at the types of malware there are to be cognizant of. After all, it is hard to fight something you don’t know anything about.

  4. The New LinkedIn Follow Button for Your Company

    Social media is one of today’s top buzzwords – especially in the world of the Web. Consequently, the savvy business owner will use the assorted social media sites – Facebook, Twitter, Meetup, Google Plus and others to keep their name in forefront for consumers. Now, one of the most recognized, LinkedIn, has introduced a feature that makes it even easier for any consumer on the Web to keep up with companies of interest—the LinkedIn Follow button.

    LinkedIn has over 2 million companies in its network and generates the highest visitor lead conversion rate, 2.74%, which is nearly 3 times more than Twitter (.69%) and Facebook (.77%). With numbers like this, it is no wonder that smart companies are adding the LinkedIn Company Follow button to their page! Not sure how to add the LinkedIn button? Here are the steps. (Of course, you can always contact Page Progressive if you have any additional questions.)

  5. Managed Optimized Wordpress Hosting in Raleigh NC

    WordPress 3.4 “Green”

    WordPress 3.4 has been released! We recommend that everyone running WordPress to upgrade as it will ensure a more secure and faster running site, plus some other neat additions. According to The WordPress website, “This release includes significant improvements to theme customization, custom headers, Twitter embeds (see example of one below), and image captions.” Click here for more details!

  6. Construction Company Websites

    Hammers, nails, sub-flooring, insulation, shutters and shingles—these are all elements of a well-built home. And, while they may not seem all that spectacular taken individually, they can all be used together to build an impressive, usable structure. A website is the same way. It has pages, titles, links, graphics, search engine optimized content and other components that when used together will result in a usable, productive space on the Web. And just as a builder should not use an inferior product or skip steps in building a home or office,  a website for a construction company (or any other type of business)  must contain the right elements and features in addition to not leaving anything out.

  7. What Traits Do You Look for in a Web Designer?

    On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being highly important) how would you rank the following attributes in regards to hiring a web developer?

    • Communicative
    • Conscientious
    • Ethical
    • Knowledgeable
    • Professional
    • Progressive
    • Punctual
    • Trustworthy

    Chances are you ranked these traits relatively high. Why? Because when choosing a web designer you are entrusting someone with your business and you want someone with whom you feel comfortable. Moreover, you want to know the web designer you hire is not only a great web designer, but also someone who will listen to your needs and then complete the job as requested.

  8. Using the New Facebook Timeline to Promote Your Business

    It is nearly impossible to go through at day without seeing a reference to Facebook. That’s because social media users have realized that with just a few minutes invested, they can get their message out to people all around the globe. Of course, businesses and e-marketers are well aware of the potential of Facebook.

    In addition, if you have been paying attention, you know that Facebook has recently made some changes, which when utilized, can significantly improve your Facebook presence. If you are aware of the latest changes, but have not had a chance to explore them, here is a brief description of each.

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