Raise your hand if you have started building a website with one of those template platforms online, and six months later you're still working on it... Anyone? Perhaps you have thought about creating your own website but you keep postponing it because of lack of time... Anyone? A large percentage of business owners have either started or thought about building your own website and at one point or another you realize is a little more involved than you thought. Because we con

Can you believe is almost May? You may be thinking about making summer vacation plans, or getting your documents together for your tax extension. But here's another thing to think about: We are about to start the 5th month of the year and there are only 7 months left. If you're like most of us, you started the year with both professional and personal goals. So it's time to ask: How are you progressing toward those goals? And how will you make some or all of them a reality by

So you want a great app for your business, but have no clue how to make it a reality. This blog post will provide you the initial steps in making your app idea a business reality, including details about estimating costs, and raising funding for early stage ventures. Research Your Market Start by thinking about your app’s placement in app stores. In which categories will your app appear? What kind of competition will you face? What is the thing that will set your app apart fr

Raise your hand if you have started building a website with one of those template platforms online, and six months later you're still working on it... Anyone? Perhaps you have thought about creating your own website but you keep postponing it because of lack of time... Anyone? A large percentage of business owners have either started or thought about building your own website and at one point or another you realize is a little more involved than you thought. Because we con

Generating new and repeat customers is difficult. It all starts with online presence. So to help you out, we built a scanner that shows how your business currently appears online. CLICK HERE to see where you stand. If you're not happy with your results—don't worry! You will have an opportunity to "Fix It Now" after you've scanned your business and we'll help you improve! Do you have other questions? Feel free to fill out the form below. #success #smallbusiness #design #solut

By creating an engaging app you are making sure your business remains relevant and in your customer's mind. Below you will find tactics we regularly use to help our clients improve app engagement for our clients: Design an impeccable app listing If your users don't download the app to begin with, there will never be engagement. That's why at DS&P we make it a point to not only create an impeccable looking and functioning app, but we also make sure we advertise it well. Desi

So you want a great app for your business, but have no clue how to make it a reality. This blog post will provide you the initial steps in making your app idea a business reality, including details about estimating costs, and raising funding for early stage ventures. Research Your Market Start by thinking about your app’s placement in app stores. In which categories will your app appear? What kind of competition will you face? What is the thing that will set your app apart fr

Over the last few weeks we have been running a blog series on SEO frequently asked questions and today we run the final section. ARE WE AVAILABLE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? Yes, customer service is our priority. We will answer any question you many have. Please get in contact with us via phone, text, email or social media. Email is preferred so that we can have a record of your inquiries and a record to our responses to them. The rest of our contact information is listed wi

Because search engine users are searching most frequently on their phones and tablets rather than on desktop computers, Google will now often prioritize local business content over major brands in search results. This is great news if you own a local business. This is a big change for the number one search engine, and can be very beneficial for a local business – especially “claimed” local businesses. Because claimed businesses send strong signals to Google that they are act

A quick tutorial on how to get your idea off the ground, and how to accomplish your entrepreneurial goals. There are two types of people in this world. Entrepreneurs and Wantrepreneurs. The latter never take action. They're dreamers without results. You deserve better than that, and that's why DS&P has prepared a quick tutorial on how to get your business concept or idea off the ground. It's not going to be easy, but it will certainly be rewarding. Let's look at some prac

Net Neutrality is facing its greatest threat to date. But we're fighting back... and you should too. Right now, FCC Chairman (and former Verizon lawyer) Ajit Pai has a plan to destroy Net Neutrality and give big cable companies immense control over what we see and do online. If they get their way, the FCC will give companies like Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T control over what we can see and do on the Internet, with the power to slow down or block websites and charge apps and si

Of the many ingredients that go into each post, there are countless variations. There is no perfect Facebook post, but there is such a thing as a perfect Facebook post for your brand. Below are listed the four key components that will help you create the perfect Facebook post for your brand: 1. Keep it short: Your audience's time is important, so try to get your message across in as few words as possible. At DS&P we try keep headlines under 20 words and use a maximum of 50 w

Hyperlocal marketing sounds like a modern buzzword, but it's not a new concept. One excellent historic example is the effectiveness of vendors calling out from the center of town to sell their goods. A more modern example includes word of mouth marketing, which remains an underrated but powerful tool for small businesses. Hyperlocal marketing is much like word of mouth advertising—it allows businesses to reach customers in a targeted, well-defined geographic area. We rounded

Have you ever seen one of these error messages on a website? If you haven't, you will soon. And you definitely wouldn't want your website to display this kind of error to potential customers or clients. At no point in the history of the internet has this become a bigger issue than now given all the constant hacking attacks and the predominant attempts to steal your personal information. And if you're thinking, I don't sell anything online so this doesn't apply to me, you wou

You already have a stunning website. Now it’s time to get found online. DS&P makes it easier than ever to get found online. WHAT IS SEO? SEO, or search engine optimization, is what you do to help your site show up on search engines like Google. Are you a small to medium size business owner who wants to take their venture to the next level? Have you considered SEO, but aren't quite sure whether it's really for you? It can be hard to know if it's the right step, but in many cas

With the rise of smart home devices like Google Home and Amazon Echo, people are increasingly relying on voice search for answers to questions. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, voice search refers to speaking into a computer, smartphone, or other voice-enabled device to search for a topic. For example, if you’re driving and need to stop for lunch, then you can speak right into your smartphone and ask Siri or Google, “Where is the closest sandwich shop?” This type of search

Before you get started on your next business website, make sure you know how to make it a success with these tips. Whether you’re a small business owner looking to DIY your website, or you're looking for an agency specializing in small business sites, taking these 6 steps can spell the difference between a business-revolutionizing success and an utter and complete mess. 1. Define your website’s goals Before you start placing the first pixel, all parties involved need to know