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You may have heard of upcoming GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) deadline that goes into force May 25th, 2018. Basically, if you own a website and some of your visitors are in Europe, you need to be compliant by May 25th or you can face hefty fines! In a nutshell, GDPR is new legislation that…

Continue Reading GDPR: What it is and what it means for your 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

You’ve probably seen the commercials for Squarespace on TV by now. Although Squarespace has been around for about 10 years, they’ve only recently (within the last 5 years) become a contender for web development platforms to consider. But the big question is, should you use Squarespace for your website? Squarespace is a great solution, for…

Continue Reading Is Squarespace a Viable Solution for Websites?

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?

What’s all this talk about Bitcoin? It seems like everyone is talking about it with the price skyrocketing lately from $2,800 a coin a couple of months ago to just over $20k this last weekend! We’ve had a lot of our clients ask us about it so wanted to cover the basics here. What is…

Continue Reading A Bit About Bitcoin

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

Here at Thrive, we build a lot of E-commerce websites for clients. With every new potential new project, we are always faced with the decision of which E-commerce platform or framework to use, depending on complexity, budget and appearance. Luckily, we’re fully equipped to handle E-commerce development on multiple levels, which comes with years of…

Continue Reading Comparing 4 Popular E-Commerce Platforms

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