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Why High Bounce Rates Might be Bad for Business

Why High Bounce Rates Might be Bad for Business

Much has been made of website authority and how it supports SEO management. Of course a website’s authority in a given space or industry is supposed to be in direct correlation to the site’s search engine ranking. But how do Google algorithms evaluate a website’s authority? It’s important to understand that most indicators search engines examine to make that evaluation are secondary. Simply put, algorithms examine how people interact with websites to determine if those sites are considered authorities in their respective industries. One important point of interaction is level of activity on the actual site.

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Reasons Your WordPress Website Should Be Updated Regularly

Reasons Your WordPress Website Should Be Updated Regularly

WordPress is one of the most popular web design platforms in use today. Many business contract designers to develop their websites on the platform, and once the keys are handed off, fully expect a functioning website for years to come. The problem is many business owners don’t realize there is a bit of ongoing maintenance you have to manage when you have a WordPress website, and just like anything if things aren’t tended to, problems can occur.

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Benefits of One-Page Website Design

Benefits of One-Page Website Design

Many businesses don’t need giant gargantuan website hubs that carry large amounts of information, much of which is not vital to the sales process. In fact, some businesses opt to launch one-page designs. What’s a one-page website design, you ask? Just what it sounds like. One page websites are single pages with all of the information visitors need to learn about your business or even and take the next steps to convert to your next customer.

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