Drupal, Joomla, or Wordpress? Which is best for your site?

Identifying the right content management system for your website is not as easy as picking the most popular one. However the popularity contest does have its merits. Read about some considerations to factor when choosing a CMS for a website, and which CMS topped the charts for 2011.

KISS- The Only Rule that Matters when Designing for User Experience

When it comes to usability studies, almost everyone will agree that one particular acronym summarizes the findings best: K.I.S.S.- Keep it simple, stupid. Often times, clients looking to build or rebuild a website focus heavily on their internal use of a site rather than the intended end user. This frequently results in content that is not SEO for the target audience as well as convoluted or more complicated functionality than required. Read some case studies and examples of companies making a ROI through simplicity.

From Idea to App: API Services Allow Development Of Custom Apps

"We've all done it at some point. You're at work, doing the same-old-same-old, and thinking certain processes could probably be made easier and simpler through technology." What if you could automate the process or streamline it with a custom app?

The Chemistry Behind Competent SEO Tactics

Whoever said that search engine optimization is an art, clearly was mistaken- at least according to those with a more rational mindset. As the internet has evolved, so too has the science behind organic search results. While there are hundreds, if not thousands or millions, of search engine optimization checklists and strategies available online and off, there is one thing all content strategists will agree upon...

"Press This" feature for Drupal

While Drupal isn't necessarily the go-to platform for simple blogging, it can easily be turned into a blog platform with the "Press This" capabilities available for Wordpress and other CMS. Here's a quick set of instructions/code to setup a bookmarklet to share and post on your Drupal based blog.

Improving PageRank for your site

With the many changes in search algorithms in the last year or so, search engine optimization has become quite the trend in marketing. At the dawn of internet search, the hype was all about a site's PageRank. So what attributes should one look for to improve their PR? How can you find out your site's PageRank?

Inherent Meaning of Colors- Picking the right color scheme for a design

While there is never an exact science, nor an art to selecting the perfect color palette for a design, it always helps to know what many cultures may think when presented with a particular color.

An oldie but goodie SEO Check List

When it comes to optimizing your websites for search engines, there's a core list of must do's to fulfill. It hasn't changed much over the years, but is critical in driving search engine results and landing organic search placement.

Geotargeting for SEO

When it comes to search engine optimization to drive local business, content is key. Many strategies are fairly simple to apply, and some are often overlooked. Learn more to help drive local traffic to your site today!

Optimizing User Experience for Mobile Websites

When it comes to optimizing sites for mobile devices, there are several factors developers and designers must take into consideration. If a mobile site does not have an intuitive and simple interface, users can easily be detracted from exploring the site (both on the mobile platform and on a full desktop or laptop platform). Learn about some of the considerations you should think about and plan for when developing a mobile website or mobile application.

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