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If Your Business is Online ...

1/26/2018

 
Jared Pomranky is the COO of Next Level Technology. Centered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Next Level Technology is a single source provider for websites, custom software development, mobile and web apps, SEO and general business and technology consulting. With Jared's permission I have reprinted a few of his latest posts that I pulled from LinkedIn. You can follow Jared’s thoughts on LinkedIn or peruse his blog at www.nltsf.com.

Have a Marketing Strategy

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​Mapping out your content marketing strategy should include creating a rough schedule. There’s a good chance you’ll end up straying as new developments force you to change and adapt your strategies, but having a basic guide in place will give you something to come back to.

Video Improves Visitor Engagement

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​​Videos are highly effective lead magnets.
 
Videos are called “sticky content” because they hold the interest of the viewer longer than text and images.

Photo and Image Tags

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​​When uploading a photo or image, make sure to use keywords in the file name and alternate text field. In this example, you would add the manufacturer and model of the tires.

Pay Per Click and Your Budget

Google AdWords

​​When it comes to saving on your Pay Per Click (PPC) budget, it’s just as important to know who not to target as it is to know who to target. Eliminate reaching people who are not in your target audience by identifying negative keywords.

Website Design for Mobile

Mobile and Tablet Design

​​Design is a key component of a good website and as ecommerce shifts more and more to mobile phones and tablets it is going to grow more important.

It's a new year. Is your site footer updated?

1/8/2016

 
This is as much to remind myself as for all my coding friends in the tech world.

The new year means tax returns, renewal of business insurance and HR benefits, health-conscious lifestyle changes AND website footer updates! Oh No! You haven't updated your footer copyright date in how many years?

Here's the php code to add in to your site. <?php echo date("Y") ?>

So your code might look like this.

      <p>Copyright 2010-2015</p>

And you can edit it to look like this so the current year will always appear following the dash.

     <p> Copyright © 2010-<?php echo date("Y") ?></p>


A small detail but one that professionals will notice. 

FREE Windows 8.1 UpgradeĀ 

11/5/2013

 
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If you are a Windows 8 or Windows RT (Surface tablet) user you can upgrade to 8.1 for free. Here's the link to Microsoft's "how to upgrade" page. Before you begin, backup your personal files. If you are on a laptop, or tablet, plug-in.

Be patient during the various steps that seem to be taking too long....it could be your internet or the Microsoft server that is slowing things down. A reboot is a required final step and this too will take extra time as the operating system is reconfigured and upgraded.

Microsoft provides a 10-step tutorial on the new features of 8.1 to help users get the most out of their computer software. I recommend that you spend 10-15 minutes reviewing this information where you will find helpful tips to improve your Windows 8.1 experience.

Windows 8 Shortcuts

10/14/2013

 
Windows 8 Desktop Shortcuts
Windows 8 shortcuts will help you get results faster and reduce frustration.  Read through the "short list" 
below. 


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WIndows Update for Malware Removal Application

8/19/2013

 
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Every month, on the second Tuesday, Microsoft releases an update for this software. When you download the Malicious Software Removal Tool your computer will run this small program to look for the dreaded worms and trojans such as Blaster, Sasser and Mydoom. This is important because any of these can easily knock out your PC, and you will  be very frustrated and perhaps even cry if you do not have a backup of your wedding and lakeshore photos and videos.

So click on the image here and you can link out to the download page on the Microsoft website and update your Windows PC's defense system today.

Microsoft notes that it is important that you also have an active antivirus program to catch spam and devious hooks that can be delivered through web browsers and email.

I use AVG's free version of antivirus software. I have been using it for many years on various versions of Windows operating system. You can find their download page here.

    Tami Bethune, Technology Helpdesk Novi MI
    These articles are written by Tami Bethune, owner of BTG Solutions, a consultant providing website design and social media marketing plans for small businesses with small business budgets.

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