Are You Searching for Search Terms in Google Analytics? Are You Searching for Search Terms in Google Analytics? Here's where to find them: Kate Gingold / Monday, June 28, 2021 0 4120 Article rating: 4.0 Search Terms, also known as Keywords, are used by people to find your website. It’s important to choose the right ones, use them wisely, and check that they are working as expected. Here are some tips for completing these three tasks: Read more
Debunking Search Engine Optimization Snake Oil Debunking Search Engine Optimization Snake Oil Know before you buy! Kate Gingold / Tuesday, June 22, 2021 0 1318 Article rating: 3.0 Not every “SEO Expert” is a snake oil salesman, but unfortunately, there are quite a few of them out there. Business owners need to realize that Search Engine Optimization is a process, not a magic cream to rub on your website for instant success. Read more
DIY or Professional Help? What's the Best WordPress Website Choice? DIY or Professional Help? What's the Best WordPress Website Choice? Know your reasons before choosing Kate Gingold / Monday, June 14, 2021 0 1718 Article rating: 4.0 “Go with WordPress!” they tell you when you’re ready to launch your business or not-for-profit website. So should you do-it-yourself or get help? Read on for the pros and cons. Read more
Lead Your Web Visitors By the Hand with a Clear Call To Action Lead Your Web Visitors By the Hand with a Clear Call To Action Never leave them wondering! The Sprocket Team / Tuesday, June 8, 2021 0 1053 Article rating: 3.0 Your business is not a part of some top-secret society. If you’re selling purses, go ahead and ask people to buy purses. Still, a surprising number of websites forget to include a specific Call To Action. Read more
Your Patrons Don't Know What They Don't Know about COVID Updates Your Patrons Don't Know What They Don't Know about COVID Updates So tell them! Kate Gingold / Monday, May 31, 2021 0 1261 Article rating: 3.0 Everyone knows what “ASSUME” really means, so you should always spell out the details for your customers. Even after a year of uncertainty, COVID-related changes are still happening, so here’s a checklist for keeping your patrons informed: Read more
Now Is a Good Time to Update Your Stale Website Now Is a Good Time to Update Your Stale Website Rather than "return to normal," be better! Kate Gingold / Tuesday, May 25, 2021 0 1307 Article rating: 3.0 Months of lock-down. Employee issues. Constantly changing guidelines. Refreshing your website may be way down on your To Do list, but prospective customers are coming back in droves and want to know if you’re still in business. Here’s a quick checklist for updating a stale website Read more
Jim and Don Chat about Neil Patel's WP Plugin Advice Jim and Don Chat about Neil Patel's WP Plugin Advice WordPress pros and cons Kate Gingold / Monday, May 17, 2021 0 1608 Article rating: 3.0 A recent email sent by digital marketing guru Neil Patel prompted a question asking what WordPress plugins Sprocket Websites uses. So Jim and Don reviewed Neil’s review. Read more
Experiment with Facebook Ads to Boost Your Business Brand Experiment with Facebook Ads to Boost Your Business Brand Get in front of new eyeballs The Sprocket Team / Tuesday, May 11, 2021 0 1211 Article rating: 4.0 Back when I had only a few weeks’ practice doing Facebook ads, I remember being impressed by the results. Since then, I have racked up years of experience creating and running Facebook ads for clients, so let me tell you what I have found: Results. Read more
WordPress and DNN Websites - Your Choice, Our Support WordPress and DNN Websites - Your Choice, Our Support Delegate your updating duties starting today Kate Gingold / Monday, May 3, 2021 0 1287 Article rating: 3.0 Read more
Why You Should Meet the Challenge of Your Most Difficult Clients Why You Should Meet the Challenge of Your Most Difficult Clients Look for the silver lining! Kate Gingold / Tuesday, April 27, 2021 0 1097 Article rating: 3.0 The book “If It Wasn’t for the Customers I Would Really Like this Job” was published in 2011 and back in 1994, the “Clerks” movie said the same, albeit less politely. But we should really be thankful for our difficult-to-please clients. Read more