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Being a business owner means we're always learning. We're so excited to share our knowledge with you! These articles are inspired by FAQs you have and common issues/myths we hear and see in the design and marketing industry.
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10 Key Benefits Of SEO For Your Business
If you're looking to create long-term brand awareness, expand your target audiences and earn more revenue, then search engine optimization is crucial. Let's look at 10 significant benefits of SEO for your business, and how you can realize them.
Why Every Business Needs A Website
A businessβs online presence, regardless of industry, can have a massive impact on its success. In this day and age, some businesses still donβt realize that a majority of their customers will visit their website before making a purchase.
Squarespace VS. Wordpress: Which is Best for Me?
If our team at My Wolf Design knows one thing to be true, itβs that a website can have a significant impact on your business. From establishing credibility with your audience and creating a stronger reputation, to streamlining your sales process, educating your customers and so much more, there are so many reasons to take your business online with a website.
How to Create an Effective FAQ Page
Customers aren't on your FAQ page to be entertained. It's typically best to stick to a basic format and simple design that can be quickly accessed and easily read.
Top 30 Squarespace Questions Answered
Squarespace websites are the talk of the town these days and for good reason! Itβs easy to create a truly stunning design, theyβre easy to launch, and the websites produced are indeed very powerful.
Itβs a big decision to choose or switch your website system, so I wanted to be the one to lay out all the most frequent questions and the answers to them in order to set things straight.
Squarespace 7.0 vs 7.1 | Should You Upgrade?
If youβre a die-hard Squarespace fan like me, then you likely know all about Squarespace 7.1.
But if youβre just an average Squarespace user (aka the majority of people reading this) you may have heard of Squarespace 7.1, but really, you donβt know much about it π€·ββοΈ (To be fair to you, thereβs not much information about it anywhere yet and it is pretty darn confusing.
The Ideal Website Home Page
What You Should Include in Your Website Homepage Design (in this order)
Website Navigation Best Practices
Little things make a big difference. Your website navigation is a great example. The structure and labels of your navigation can have a huge impact on results. Hereβs whyβ¦
Squarespace vs Wix | Which One Is Right For You?
From themes to editors, the two most popular website builders have important differences.
Wix and Squarespace are the two biggest website buildersβ and itβs not even close. Together they power 55% of websites that are built with a website builder.
How to Start an Ecommerce Business in 2022 [Steps + Must-Follow Tips]
Many are focusing on ecommerce businesses, as they offer an easier point of entry. There's no physical space to scope out, rent to pay, or permits to obtain. However, that doesn't mean starting an online business is a piece of cake.
Learn what it takes to start an ecommerce business and the steps to start one today.
The Beginnerβs Guide to e-Commerce Websites
Thereβs no doubt about it, the future of shopping, sales and service is online. What better way to spend a Thursday evening, after all, than browsing through your favourite shops, from the comfort of your couch and from the computer!
Do you need a βHomeβ button on your website?
The answer may be unsatisfying: it depends entirely on your audience. But, chances are you probably donβt.
Common Branding, Marketing & Web Design Terms
Many of us are looking to start our on business in the near future. However, embarking on the venture process can seem daunting due to the technical jargon that is used on a daily basis. Here is a list of common terms used in design, marketing and website design.
When is the Right Time to Invest in a Website?
3 signs that it is time to invest in a pro to design your website.
Web Hosting vs. Domain Hosting
Web hosting and domain hosting, though closely related, are two different services. Web hosts allow users to create and store content, like a website, on Internet servers. Domain hosts provide domain names, which help visitors access your web content.
Your Website Is for Your Customers, Not You
Your company needs to stand out, but it takes more effort and skill to do so than ever before.
10 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Doing a Website Project
Properly preparing for a website design / redesign will help define the project and avoid hiccups along the way. By first hashing out a specific plan for your website, you can make sure your project stays on-course throughout.
When is a 1 Page Website the Right Move?
A One Pager is a Single Page website with no additional pages like About, Services or Contact. All the content sits within the same webpage, traditionally in a long-scrolling layout. The beauty of a One Page website is that it tries to promote one thing in an uncluttered, direct manner.
Common Troubleshooting Items for your Squarespace Website
Here are the most common Squarespace troubleshooting questions I get asked from clients.