Attention directors, VP’s and all business leaders: I have a few secrets to share that your IT staff doesn’t want you to hear. These items could be preventing you from getting a better return on your technology investments. 1. Servers do not need to be onsite. In fact, having your own server room weights your[…]

When responding to a website request for proposal (RFP), agencies often make simple but loud mistakes that drop them from consideration. Attention web agencies, creative boutiques and mobile development firms (or whatever the trendy term is these days): Here are 7 mistakes to avoid when your agency responds to an RFP. 1. The Canned, Self-focused[…]

Creating an RFP is a crucial part for a website project. Doing it correctly will help your business find the right vendor to partner with. Here are 5 tips to ensure your RFP is a success. 1. Lay your cards on the table and be up-front about budget. This is not poker. Companies answering your[…]

We have all heard about the wonders of cloud computing and how everyone is moving to the cloud. Yet, for many in management, it may be unclear how to move your company from the ground to cloud. Let’s examine 5 common business needs supported by cloud services that help reduce costs, increase operating efficiencies and[…]

Stuff Turkeys, Not Sites: Keyword Stuffing’s Impact on SEO It’s an American tradition to stuff a turkey for Thanksgiving. But this holiday, remember that stuffing is not always a good idea, particularly keyword stuffing. Keyword stuffing is used to obtain high search engine rankings by overloading content with searchable keywords. This dirty trick, labeled as[…]