When changing social media profiles, do it right to maintain that hard-earned traction. Are you thinking about rebranding your professional social media identity? There are many reasons for doing so, but the process entails more than just switching names. The last thing you want is to lose followers, decrease momentum, or confuse your audience. Plan […]
Business and marketing strategies from Fat Cat Design, providing design and marketing services that help companies promote products, services, and branding while raising company visibility.
Should You Use a DIY Website Builder for Your Professional Website?
The pros and cons of do-it-yourself website builders How do you decide between hiring a website designer, versus building your own website using an online, do-it-yourself site builder like Weebly, Wix, Squarespace, webs.com, or Godaddy? As a web design professional, it would come as no surprise that I’m more likely than not to recommend a […]
How to Use Social Media for Business (And Why You Should)
If you’re not using social media for your business, you’re losing out on an effective way to connect with your audience, drive traffic to your website and business, and establish your company brand as a knowledgeable and sought-after resource. Why Your Company Should Be Active On Social Media As referenced in a previous post, your […]
5 Essential Reasons Why You Need Fresh Website Content
Having an online presence is a necessity these days, and it goes hand in hand that updating your site with fresh content on a regular basis is essential. Websites are never meant to be a “set it and forget it” marketing tool. An untouched site becomes a stagnant graveyard from a customer’s perspective as well […]
Don’t Let Your Website Be Flagged as ‘Not Secure’
Google is punishing websites for not being HTTPS-compliant. Inevitably, even if your website does not collect data or financial information, if your site retains plain HTTP protocol it will be flagged as Not Secure. In this article, you’ll learn what it means to have your site flagged as Not Secure, and why it’s absolutely critical […]
Turbocharge Your Business With Client Feedback
With online reviews you can gain customer trust, get found online, and get ahead of your competition. The presence of online reviews can be the difference between your company doing “just okay,” and being a rock star. In an earlier article, I wrote about the importance of online customer reviews, and how critical they are […]