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  1. Google Ads | The Best Bang For Your Buck

    Hey everyone, I’m Matthew Slyman, Strategic Web Marketer and Consultant at Page Progressive.  In today’s blog post, I explain how, out of all the mainstream forms of advertising, Google Ads can get you the best bang for your buck.

    Before I get started:  In the last post, I explained why Google Ads is hands-down the most powerful form of advertising on the planet.  If you missed that entry, consider visiting our clicking here and checking it out. But in that last blog post, I made a direct comparison to some of the most mainstream forms of advertising including TV, Radio and Billboard. And I also told you how advertising with Google can be done at 1/5th the cost…and in some cases, even less than that.

  2. Google Ads Is the THE MOST POWERFUL Form of Advertising

    In this video, Matthew Slyman, certified Google Ads, Youtube Ads, and Analytics expert at Page Progressive, explains why Google Ads are the most powerful way to advertise your business. When compared to other traditional methods of advertising Google Ads offers a much more robust way to track and monitor your advertising to make sure you are getting a return on your investment.

  3. Live in Raleigh and Have a New Business Idea? Now Is the Time to Start!

    Do you find yourself with an unexpected and exorbitant amount of free time? If so, then perhaps you are thinking about new ways to make money. Maybe you have had an idea in mind for a while but weren’t sure to get started? If so, now is the time to start your new venture. But where should you begin?

  4. Empty Restaurants in Raleigh, Due to Coronavirus

    How to Make Money as a Small Business Amid the Coronavirus Lockdown

    In the current state of lockdown due to the Novel Coronavirus, there is a lot to think about. First of all, there are a lot of people who are without work or need extra help. That may include picking up groceries for the elderly, healthily handling all the extra family or alone time, making tough decisions about social distancing and more. It’s key that we work together to get through these challenges we face. If you find more time on your hands, consider reaching out to local ministries or humanitarian organizations to see how you can help.

  5. Mobile First Developer Raleigh NC

    What is the Big Deal about “Mobile First?”

    Although mobile first is not a new concept, it has become much more important than perhaps anticipated. In fact, since July 1, 2019, Google has been using mobile first as its default for all new web domains. Based on its name, one can easily surmise that search engines will shift towards a website designed for a mobile device first, and standard website design next.

  6. Do You Have A Content Strategy? Develop One that Meets Your Needs!

    By now, we have all heard the phrase “content strategy.” You may even have an idea of what it is and how it affects your business. But if you have not given content strategy any real thought then 2020 is a great time to do so.

  7. Hoe to Know if You Need a New Website

    17 Signs Your Website Needs an Update

    While there are some aspects to having a business that might be a ‘one and done’ element, your website is not one of them. Would you get tired of hearing the same commercial jingle for a product? Of course, you would! Conversely, if you never do anything to change the look and or functionality of your website you will likely fall behind your competitors in that space. But how do you know it is time for a website redesign?

  8. How to Prevent Your Website from Being Hacked

    According to the 2019 Cybercrime Magazine study, website hacking will cost the world $5 trillion by 2021 -this is up by $3 trillion since 2015. Furthermore, cybercrime attacks are the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. Worse, the hackers are becoming more skilled and sophisticated than ever before. To put this in perspective, consider this: There are 111 billion lines of new software code written each year – meaning a significant amount of coding that can be exploited by hackers and more risks to your website’s security.