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Choosing the right e-commerce website platform for your new online store can be a “make or break” for some people, so it’s best to do your thorough research far before you jump in and start building a website. This will avoid the potential heartache down the road should you find out that you need to…

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As web design and development professionals, it is our job to educate clients about everything website-related, especially in an industry where changes are inevitable. New websites are being launched all the time, technologies shift and change, marketing techniques evolve, and it’s our responsibility to provide the most relevant and accurate up to date information.  In…

Continue Reading Separating Facts vs Fiction in Web Design

Nobody has time for a website that is slow, not you the business owner, nor your potential client who is most likely viewing your website on a mobile device, where speed is even more crucial. Often times, we’ll help clients with the speed of their website, and/or upgrade them to a website that is not…

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What is WordPress? When it comes to creating websites, WordPress is a powerful starting base, powering nearly 42% of all websites on the internet. WordPress is a CMS (Content Management system), was originally conceived as a blog system that allowed users to easily produce and publish content on the web, but also allows the creation…

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In today’s competitive climate of business owners fighting tooth and nail for new customers, a business owner wears many hats and juggles hundreds of tasks each week. Sometimes when running the day to day operations, you can forget some of the key elements that will play an important factor in attracting new clients. Below we’ve…

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We’ve been saying it for years, and in 2021 it still rings true, that dynamic content still plays a huge role in the success of your website’s SEO and overall strategy. Google has rolled out a “broad” algorithm update this summer, which takes another deep dive at analyzing dynamic content on your website. What do…

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Mobile has changed the way our world functions. It affects every aspect of our lives. For most people, a phone or tablet is the first thing they check in the morning and the last thing they view at night before going to bed. That’s why it would be an understatement to say it’s important for…

Continue Reading Why Mobile-First Web Design Is Essential

No one could have predicted all the past year’s events and how they would impact our daily lives. One of the biggest shifts we had to get used to was working, learning, shopping, and even visiting a doctor online. What does this mean going forward? Well, if you own a business, keeping up with the…

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A few times a year, we’ll get contacted by a new client who needs help migrating existing email accounts from their current provider due to numerous reasons. This could be anything from the provider going out of business, or the client discontinuing their existing contract, etc. Luckily, when you are working with Thrive, we go…

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With the growing number of accessibility lawsuits against websites, you may be wondering if your business is in danger of being sued for violations of the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). Are there strict legal requirements that your website must meet in order to be considered compliant? In the U.S., apart from federal, state, and…

Continue Reading Is Your Website Required To Be ADA Compliant? Any Exceptions?

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