by Erik KrassSeptember 22, 2016 If you’re a regular reader of Stream Companies’ blog, I’m sure by now you’re highly aware of what Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is. However if you’re new here, SEO is the process of getting your site to appear at the top of a search engine via organic search. What’s organic … Continue reading 5 Quick Steps to Improve Your Website’s SEO
by Shelby ClarkeSeptember 16, 2016 Have you ever landed on a webpage that failed to load the images – or all styling whatsoever? You’d probably assume that something went wrong, and you need to refresh the page. But can you imagine what the web would be like without pictures? I am a very visual person, … Continue reading 15 Great Resources and Websites for A+ Product Mockups
by Liam CavanaghSeptember 8, 2016 So you’re an online entrepreneur? You’ve developed a great business, established a well-oiled supply chain and your website is receiving great traffic. What more could you do? We Need to Talk About Cart Abandonment… Marketers need to change how we think about cart abandonment. Rather than thinking of an abandoned … Continue reading 7 Successful Ways To Reduce Your Website’s Cart Abandonment Rate
by Matthew Royse Follow @mattroyseAugust 31, 2016 Becoming a guest contributor on a popular website is a great way to build your personal brand. Publications are always looking for new contributors and guest bloggers. However, pitching proposals and becoming a guest contributor at popular websites can be time-consuming. Each website has different requirements and instructions. … Continue reading How to be a Guest Blogger on 10 Popular Websites
by Karen TaylorAugust 27, 2016 Did you know that today’s ever-expanding popularity of apps, games and the Internet of Things is changing consumers’ opinions of your website? In fact, these digital experiences are becoming so sophisticated that consumers are expecting great customer experiences everywhere they go online—including your site. Defining a great customer experience refers … Continue reading 3 Data-Backed Insights for High Performing Business Websites
by Cody Ward Follow @codymwardAugust 26, 2016 Sometimes web designers, entrepreneurs, and digital marketers just need some basic stock photography to elevate their website or landing page. Even if you’re bootstrapping or on a tight budget, you still need to find quality eye catching graphics and photos. Well look no further than the following free … Continue reading 10+ Free (Yes, Even for Commercial Use) Stock Photo Websites
by Amanda Murray Follow @amanda1murrayAugust 23, 2016 When you first start your business, there is a laundry list of things to do…and most of these cost money. A lot of money, in some cases. Register your business name with the local government = money. Business cards = money. More minutes on your phone = money. … Continue reading DIY Websites for Small Businesses: Are They Worth it?
by Callie HinmanAugust 21, 2016 You know the saying, “Never trust a skinny chef”? Well, we have another one: “Never trust a SaaS provider with a subpar site.” It’s a big red flag for buyers if a company that offers software as a service (SaaS) has a poorly executed website. We took a look at … Continue reading 6 Superior Examples of the Best SaaS Websites
by Duke VukadinovicAugust 15, 2016 The concept of improving customer experience is not a new one, but it is certainly gaining more popularity, as every business is looking for more and more effective ways to improve their operations, which will eventually increase their revenue. In the early days of the Internet era, for a business … Continue reading 4 Common CX Mistakes Business Websites Make – And How to Avoid Them
by Rick Whittington Follow @rickwhittingtonAugust 8, 2016 Here’s something to consider: Your economic development organization’s website doesn’t need to win an IEDC award (or other award) to be successful. Why do I say that? Take a look at the winner’s list from 2015 and there’s at least one economic development website that’s not even mobile … Continue reading 9 Things Modern Economic Development Organization Websites Need To Be Successful
