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We all know that being a new player in any industry can be hard, especially if the niche is highly competitive. In fact, venturing into the world with a new business is never something to be taken lightly. Not only will you have to prove to your consumers that you can deliver, you’ll need to…

Continue Reading Professional Web Design Vs. Social Media: What Should You Prioritize?

In today’s world, there are a wide variety of web design platforms to choose from. However, not all platforms are created equal. Some platforms only come with a few basic elements while others can be overly complicated (leaving you frustrated with the end results). Although we’ve covered this topic before, Thrive Web Designs would like…

Continue Reading Professional Web Design & The Benefits Of WordPress

In one of our recent blogs, we talked about the importance of content curation and how it can improve your website and SEO. The article focused mainly on the benefits of professionally curated content and how it can influence your online audience. That’s why in today’s blog, we’d like to take a more detailed look…

Continue Reading The Importance of Good Photography For A Professionally Designed Website

It’s something that we all want –the top search results on Google. How do we get there? Well, websites that find themselves listed at the top of the list tend to publish fresh, timely, and relevant content. While producing content may seem like an easy thing to manage on your own, it’s often a time-consuming…

Continue Reading How Content Curation Can Improve Your Website & SEO

Scrolling Facebook, I recently saw an ad of Keanu Reeves promoting Squarespace, and it got me to thinking. Since businesses hire only the best professionals for their company, why would building a website be any different? What makes them they think they should do it themselves? That’s why I’d like to share a couple of…

Continue Reading Reasons Why DIY Websites Can Hurt Your Business

In today’s technologically driven world, video marketing is all the rage. If you aren’t using videos to increase your sales and boost your online marketing efforts, you’re missing out on a significant opportunity to reach a large portion of your target audience. People are visually driven and enjoy watching videos, especially online. Whether they are…

Continue Reading Why Video Is Great For Increasing Website Conversions

When you need affordable web design, there are a variety of different platforms to choose from. However, not all options are created equal. In fact, some platforms like Wix or Squarespace only provide a few basic elements while others like Joomla and Drupal are much more complicated. At Thrive Web Designs, we appreciate the versatility…

Continue Reading The Benefits Of WordPress in 2018

There’s a big difference between a great website and a mediocre one. However, if you ask someone what makes that difference, they’ll most likely struggle to give you an answer. That’s because most people don’t know exactly what it is that they like about a website. They just know that they like it. That kind…

Continue Reading Affordable Web Design: What Makes A Great Website in 2018?

Blogging doesn’t just help a website, it helps a business maintain an online presence while setting you apart from the competition. Not only will a blog help you obtain new customers, it provides you with the ability to share relevant information about your company while promoting your brand in the process. Given the role a…

Continue Reading Affordable Web Design: Why Your Business Needs A Blog

The planning stage of a website redesign can play a major role in reaching your online marketing goals. In fact, redesigning a business website requires a lot more time and planning than most anticipate, especially when it comes to getting the results you want. Jumping straight to the development stage without proper planning can make…

Continue Reading Re-Design Planning: Ideas to Consider Before Moving Forward

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