This post first appeared on Morgan Linton's blog. Google is making a major change on June 1st, one that they started to talk about back in 2016 and are finally bringing live next month. The idea makes a lot of sense but it could also leave some website owners in a tricky situation if they
As the internet has matured, the sheer number of relevant domains has started to dwindle. If you’ve registered a .com web address, chances are you’ve felt the pain of trying to find an applicable one-word or two-word domain that’s still available. With only about 22 generic top-level domains, the domain space was beginning to feel
If you’ve spent any time on the internet, chances are good that you’ve entered a gTLD, or Generic Top-Level Domain, into the search bar. The vast majority of websites possess one, and they exist to make the internet a more organized place. That said, what exactly is a gTLD, where do they come from, and
If you’re trying to launch your first website, you’re probably dealing with information overload. There are these things called domains you need to buy, web hosting services, website builders, and then HTML, CSS, and other coding languages are woven into this double helix of jargon that’s constantly evolving. If you’re a bit confused, worry not.
In our digital age of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, a company’s website design is vital as it influences how long online customers browse their site. A solid, good website design is intuitive, easy to use, looks great, and suits the target demographic. On the other hand, a poorly designed website will frustrate and turn away
If your small business or brand is coming together, the next crucial and somewhat scary step ahead of you is to create a website. But what do you if you can’t afford to hire a developer and have no knowledge of coding? Fortunately for you, there is the website builder: a tool that allows anyone
Want to take your business online? First, you'll need to find somewhere to house your website. To do this, you'll need to find a web hosting plan and there are several options available with each designed to serve a different level of demand. If you are looking for the best VPS hosting plan, keep reading
You’re finally doing it. You’ve decided to start your own business, become your own boss, and break out of the daily grind. But then reality sets in – you have no money to help get your business off the ground. So what now? In any business, money is everything. You want to be prepared for
“Build it, and [they] will come.” Unless your name is Kevin Costner, or you’re some other 90s movie heartthrob, or you have a Hollywood budget, then stop right there — that’s not how you draw in your audience. “But I just finished building a shiny, new website and listed all my inventory for sale.” That’s
Phase 1: Collect ideas. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit. This reasoning only works if you’re a mythical creature – and maybe not even then. Instead, you need to accept that turning that idea into a profitable business takes time, and careful planning. For now, don’t think about the end, or the never-ending doubt,
