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The Real Cost of “Free” Website Builders

Why Local Businesses Choose Us Over the “Free”  Website builders At a Glance: Cost Breakdown Feature DIY Website Builders Our Team Domain-Based Email $60–$150/year per email address ✅ up to 10 email addresses Included Tech Support Often Chat-Only or Delayed ✅ Real Local Humans Design Time 20–40+ Hours ✅ Done… Read More »


Do I Really Need a Website?

The short answer is yes. In today’s digital landscape, establishing an online presence is a must for businesses. Roughly 99% of consumers use the internet to discover and find local businesses. You need to be in the mix. Studies show that around 81% of potential customers conduct online research about… Read More »


2024 Hosting Price Comparison

Website Hosting Plans

Everyone knows what a website is, but did you know that in order for your website to be seen it needs to be “hosted” on a server. There are many companies both locally and nationally that provide that service. Back in 2020 we authored an article titled “Does it really… Read More »


What is Web Accessibility?

Web accessibility refers to making websites usable for people with disabilities. It involves designing and developing websites in a way that people with disabilities, such as those with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments, can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the website and its content. Web accessibility ensures that… Read More »


WordPress user Roles

WordPress User Roles and Permissions

Pro Web Marketing designs websites on a WordPress platform using a custom Theme. WordPress comes with a user role management system that determines the level of access to a user. Understanding user roles and permissions is essential for anyone with a WordPress website. When development begins an administrator must be… Read More »


COVID-19: Is your website working for you during the pandemic?

If not, it might be time to consider an update. When COVID-19 hit in March, many businesses were scrambling to get information out to their customers. The easiest and quickest way was to use social media platforms. This worked great for those customers that were already following the business, but… Read More »


Why do I need a website if I have a Facebook page?

According to the SBA, 64% of small businesses have a website. That means that 36% either are using a social media platform like Facebook in place of a website or have no online presence at all. In today’s digital world an online presence is critical for businesses. 80% of potential… Read More »


Free Website Builder or a Website Designer/Developer?

Are you deciding whether a free website builder or hiring a website designer/developer is right for your business? If so, you want to consider what your needs are and your expectations of what your website will do for your business. Below we talk about more than just the site build… Read More »


What content should your website include?

We get asked this all the time and depending on your industry the answers will vary. The most important thing to remember about website content is that is should accurately reflect your business and your marketing message. There are some obvious answers, for example if you have an online store,… Read More »


Which social media platform should I use for my business?

  There is not a simple answer to this question. The best platform depends on the goals and products and services your business provides. You also need to look at what audience group you want to promote your business in front and how the platform functions and how it is… Read More »