It’s a New Year, and you want your business to reach new heights with a website that can really compete. The good news is, you don’t have to make it yourself. A professional web developer, like Your Page Today, can customize your site to give you everything you want and even things you never considered before! Before you meet with [...]
3 Myths about Site Statistics When you have a website, there’s nothing more valuable than a clear picture of who your target audience is. Wouldn’t you love to know more details about the people who visit your site the most, what their favorite pages are, and what engages them most? If you have this information, you can then tailor your [...]
If you’ve browsed the websites of others in your industry, you’ll find that there are too many generic-looking, professional websites out there. Here are some ideas to help you stand out instead of getting lost in the crowd: 1. Don’t make a bad first impression with a BOORING template site. With all of the hosting and template services available, it’s [...]
Whether you’re building your first website or redesigning an existing one, keep in mind these 5 questions to ask yourself. 1) What are your goals for your website? Before putting something online, you need to ask what it is you hope to achieve with your site. Here are some possibilities: Establish your brand Promote your business Generate sales Lay the [...]
Landing page design is one of the most important elements of putting together a website that will yield high conversions. A landing page gives visitors that vital first impression, and it usually determines if they will stay to explore the site further. The following tips for landing page design will both facilitate building them and getting the results you want as a site owner.
Web site security issues with WordPress have become known problems as a majority of WordPress sites and blogs are vulnerable to various forms of cyber-attack. This fact is especially troubling since one in five websites worldwide is now powered by the WordPress blogging software and content management system. Some IT security experts report that over 70% of sites hosted on this platform have some vulnerabilities, increasing the chances of information theft or the planting of malware on the given site. A few of the most common security problems include SQL injection, easy access to sensitive backend files and administrator accounts that can be hacked too easily.
Getting started with web site development often seems overwhelming at first due to the large numbers of resources, practices and ideas out there for getting the best results. What’s a good idea today may soon become outdated in a short amount of time. A few fundamental practices do apply regardless of search engine algorithm changes or web development trends. Creating interesting content, engaging with readers, making navigation user-friendly and applying good formatting practices will not go out of style any time soon.
It’s a known fact on the internet that if you have a website you will be hacked. It’s not a matter of IF it’s only a matter of WHEN and how extensive the damage is depends on how much work you put into prevention and a back up plan. Even small businesses can and will be hacked. Just because a website or a business might be small or large does not make it less likely to be hacked.
