Wisdump

Dumping wisdom on design and the web

Crucial Elements For Success In Business Today

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The time of entrepreneurship is upon us, and today’s economy includes millions of privately owned small businesses.  If you happen to be one of the many business owners looking to make it in an unsteady economy, you’ll have to have a solid setup to survive.  

Learn what it takes to build a strong foundation for your operation, and start making the necessary changes today.  Here is a brief look at a few of the most crucial elements you need for long-term success in 21st-century business.  [Read more…]

5 Ideas For Making Extra Side Money

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Most people admit that they could use a little extra money for their lives. Whether they’re trying to pay off credit card debt, student loans, or even just have a little extra money for life’s pleasures, having an extra job on the side can make a big difference in your bank account. The key is finding something that’s flexible enough with your own schedule that it doesn’t overtake your current job and family life. [Read more…]

3 Tips For Creating A Website For An Older Target Market

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When you’re creating a website, the most important thing to consider from a design standpoint is who your target market is. Without this in mind, you could be creating a website that might not be functional for those that you’re intending to have come to your website, especially if those people are of an older generation. [Read more…]

Fighting Against Fraud in the SEO World

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It is a reality of current life that fraud is everywhere. Particularly in the digital realm, it is easier than ever for hackers to get into your information and create all sorts of havoc. If you’ve ever looked into search engine optimization as a way to improve your online branding, then you know how much of the work is done behind the scenes.  [Read more…]

Why This Blog Site Will Be Better Than Your Last One

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So, your last blog site flopped. You invested a lot of time, money and effort into creating it. However, it simply never gained any traction, nor did it produce any of the leads or SEO clout you hoped for.

That’s ok. This time things will be different. They say that when you lose, don’t lose the lesson. And a non-productive website can be an amazing source of lessons.

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Headlines and Keywords: What You Need To Know

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If you’re trying to get the best marketing for your buck, then you have to understand the importance of headlines and keywords. Every publication that you put out online is a conglomeration of words. Some of the most important words are going to be the headlines. And then the most important focal point is going to be whatever your keyword is.

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Does Design Help With Data-Centric Activities?

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Data is often ugly. It is strings of characters and numbers that often don’t mean anything just looking at them. If you think about long spreadsheets of data that is entered into columns and rows, you can quickly put yourself to sleep. But in spite of this sparse aesthetic, data may be the most crucial thing any person or company ever works with. That’s why it’s important to figure out how to present data accordingly. That’s where design comes into the equation.

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3 Ways To Better Hold Your Visitor’s Attention On Your Blog Posts

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While getting people to come to your blog is a victory in and of itself, this victory can feel a little cheapened if you notice that those who are visiting your blog are bouncing right off after just a few seconds on your page. Luckily, there are things you can do to mitigate this issue once you recognize the problems.

So to help ensure that the people you’re working so hard to bring to your blog actually stay and consume some of your content, here are three ways to better hold your visitor’s attention on your blog posts. 

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SEO Tips For Building Your Business Website

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Building your first business website can seem a daunting task, but the job is not as difficult as you might think.  There are quite a few aspects involved in building a business website that truly makes an impact on the target audience.  

The good news is that once you know the ropes, you’ll be able to envision the big picture with ease.  Take the time to become fluent in the language of SEO (search engine optimization), so you can start building your own path to online success.  Here are a few tips to get you started on building a successful business website.

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Marketing Online and Marketing In Real-Life

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No matter what you do, if you are selling yourself, your products and services, or your brand, then you are invested in the idea of marketing. The two gigantic categories of marketing are online marketing and then real-life marketing. Online marketing deals with the digital world and all of the social media platforms. Real-life marketing deals with face-to-face interactions, physical storefronts, and anything that people see outside of computer screens, cell phones, and digital monitors.

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