Conversion rate optimization (CRO) is the process of increasing the number of users that take a specific action on a webpage, such as making a purchase. CRO improves page performance, making sites more effective at generating on-page conversions. Businesses looking to make their website a more efficient lead generation and sales tool should use CRO….
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How to Build Your Own Website: Ultimate Guide 2020 [+ Checklist]
Often outsourced, web design can be completed easily by businesses using free or affordable tools, as this reduces design costs drastically. To create a website, get hosting and a domain name, then install a site builder such as WordPress and select a theme or template. Customize your theme, add plugins, build pages, and launch your…
6 Best WordPress FAQ Plugins 2020
WordPress FAQ plugins enable users to add a frequently asked questions section to a WordPress site without code easily. We reviewed dozens of the top FAQ plugins and chose the top six, including the best overall based on price―with a preference for those with free versions―ease of use, features, customization capabilities, reviews, and customer service….
Squarespace vs WordPress: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019
Squarespace and WordPress are popular platforms for building websites, with a major difference in how users create sites. Squarespace is an all-in-one site builder with a drag-and-drop editor best for building a site easily. WordPress is an open-source CMS that requires web hosting. It’s best for those with technical aptitude building a fully customizable site….
What Are Meta Tags? Ultimate Guide
Meta tags are snippets of text added to your website’s code to help search engines more easily identify the types and purpose of your site content; this improves your ability to rank. The meta tags all small businesses should use include meta descriptions, title tags, content type tags, and viewport tags. Identifying the best meta…
Shopify vs Squarespace: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019
Shopify and Squarespace both offer businesses an easy way of building and managing an online store. Shopify is an ecommerce-only solution that’s best for businesses in need of advanced ecommerce features such as multi-channel selling. Squarespace is a general-purpose site builder with ecommerce capabilities, making it best for small businesses with a limited product inventory….
What Is Responsive Web Design? [+ Examples]
Responsive web design enables websites to automatically adjust to any screen size and device-type, ensuring the best user experience. They are built using code, plugins, or drag-and-drop site builders. As web browsing from mobile devices accounts for half of all website visits worldwide, it’s critical that small businesses create responsive websites that keep users engaged….
Content Management System: Definition, Cost & Providers 2019
A content management system (CMS) offers tools to design, publish, and manage website content without coding skills. Most include drag-and-drop site builders so designers must only click and drag elements like images to build a webpage. The best systems offer companies an easy, do-it-yourself way to create and update a website without paying developers. What…
20 Top Examples of Parallax Scrolling Websites
Parallax scrolling is a visual effect used in web design—typically built into templates—where backgrounds scroll at a different rate than overlaid content, creating a 3D-type effect. Businesses can use parallax scrolling websites in many ways, but ultimately parallax makes sites appear dynamic; to illustrate the possible applications, we included 20 parallax site examples below. Building…
6 Fastest Web Hosting Services 2019
The fastest web hosting providers offer plans with features to boost website speed, including solid-state-drive (SSD) storage, website caching, content delivery networks (CDNs), and data center choices. We reviewed 20+ fast web hosting providers to find the top six—including the best overall—based on price, add-ons, speed-boosting features, ease of use, and reviews. Top 6 Fastest…
HostGator vs GoDaddy: Price, Features & What’s Best 2019
HostGator and GoDaddy are acclaimed domain hosting providers with integrated templates and website builders. HostGator is more affordable and easier to use for beginners with single-site hosting starting at $3.84 per month. GoDaddy, however, provides affordable ecommerce website options for advanced online stores at $5.99 per month. When to Use HostGator Nontech-savvy business owners should…
6 Best WordPress IDX Plugins 2019
WordPress IDX (internet data exchange) is a connection between a website and the multiple listing service (MLS) that allows agents to display MLS for-sale properties on their website, typically using a plugin. We compared 12 IDX WordPress plugins to find the best according to price, features, customization, marketing, usability, and service. Before you can use…