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Benefits of Hiring Local

A lot of the clients we get tend to be from the local area. Whether that’s right here in Delafield or other nearby Lake Country communities like Brookfield, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee and Hartland, or further away in Waukesha or Milwaukee, we love working with and helping other Wisconsin businesses grow and

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What Makes a Good Contractor Website

As local search soars it’s never been more important for construction companies and other contractors to be online. But simply having a website isn’t going to do you much good. Your website should be one of your most important sales and marketing tools, but to do that it needs to

Why WP Engine is the Best WordPress Hosting Platform Available

WP Engine is the VIP of managed WordPress Hosting. They offer fully managed WordPress hosting with speed, security and support for companies of all sizes. Leading the market, they boast an impressive list of customers that includes Yelp, Pandora, Thomson Reuters, National Geographic and PBS, to name a few. It’s

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How Testimonials, Reviews & Case Studies Improve Your Website

Consumer reviews, testimonials and case studies have always been one of the most effective forms of advertising. They back up the claims you yourself are making about your products or services. They give potential clients real world examples of your products and services in action. They increase credibility and trust.

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What Makes a Good Life & Business Coaching Website?

A website for your life coaching or business consulting service can help you stand out, build your personal brand, establish your credibility, and attract the clients you want. But just getting your business online isn’t typically enough. For a website to be a truly successful marketing tool that will help build

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Why Your New Website Should Include Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Websites are powerful marketing tools. They provide valuable 24/7 online advertising, allow for customer interaction, establish credibility, help...

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Bigger isn’t Always Better: Who to Hire to Build your Small to Medium Business Website

When it comes to building a new website for your company, you’ll be faced with lots of decisions...

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8 Telltale Signs your Website is in Need of a Redesign

Times change. Technology advances. Fashion trends come and go and (despite our best judgements) sometimes come again. The world, and everything in it, is constantly moving forward...

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Pitfalls of Do-It-Your-Self Web Design

Not too long ago, DIY web design for a business would have been a crazy concept. But thanks to new online tools like website builders, easy to use content management systems and ready-made web design templates, you no longer have to be tech savvy to get a website online. So

Custom Website Design vs Template-Based Design

Not all websites are created equal. There’s a fair amount of web designers who will start with a theme or template and work backwards to shoehorn a company into it. Maybe it fits some of the company’s needs or maybe it’s just pretty. Either way, it’s not the best approach

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