Archive for May, 2011

Social Media is Profitable for all Businesses, even Manufacturers

Monday, May 30th, 2011 at 6:52 pm by Jennifer

OK, so we all know that the social media sector is booming – if you’re not using it already, the chances are that you’ll know a lot of people who are. Facebook alone now has 500 million active users, an estimated 50% of active users log on every day, and collectively they spend over 700 billion minutes per month on the site! Now, that’s a lot of traffic! No longer are social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn used purely for personal connections, in recent years, the true marketing potential of the sites has also been discovered. (more…)


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Web Design Should include Functionality

Monday, May 30th, 2011 at 6:45 pm by Jennifer

There’s no doubt that website aesthetics are important. Gone are the days of using standard templates to create websites for just about any product or service. In recent years, technology has evolved way beyond the standard – a multitude of options are now available for those creating their own online ‘home’. People are no longer impressed by basic designs, competition is fierce in the online world, and users are instinctively drawn to the sites that are deemed to be more attractive in appearance. (more…)


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A Nightmare of an update: Google Panda

Friday, May 20th, 2011 at 2:23 pm by Jennifer

Google, we know you are trying to make the search space a better place for all of us. Your tireless efforts are certainly appreciated. Some of us may use other search engines from time-to-time, but we all know you to be the king. Of course, along with title and rewards comes responsibility. This entire debacle, called the Panda update, is a gross misuse of your power. (more…)


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Does your Business have a Social Media Strategy?

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 at 2:32 am by Jennifer

There is an assumption going around the business community about social media. Owners believe that having accounts on social media websites counts as running a social media campaign. They imagine that keeping those accounts active with updated content and cool graphics is enough to attract potential customers and increase sales. Those still harboring this assumption are gravely mistaken. The big picture for social media consists of finding a way to engage with a target audience and, through that engagement, allow content to develop. That is how you build business-to-customer relationships with social media. When the customers see their ideas mirrored in the development of the services and products, or any aspect of the business, it earns their trust.

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7 Worst Web Design Habits

Monday, May 9th, 2011 at 3:01 pm by Jennifer

7 Worst Web Design Habits

Apparently, the year 2011 is not going to be the year that ends bad habits for bad web designers. DotcomWeavers is here to help you evaluate your website easily and quickly. If you think you might be a victim of bad web design, check your website for the following 7 pitfalls. Then contact us if you are interested in having your website overhauled and we will gladly give you a free quote. (more…)


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Overlooked Issue for Your Web design: Browser Compatibility

Monday, May 9th, 2011 at 2:40 pm by Jennifer

Imagine you are on a website. It’s taken 15 minutes to hunt it down and now you just need it to load. Maybe you need a product off it, a service or just some vital information. Finally, the landing page loads, but there’s something wrong with it. The font size varies, the color scheme is whacked out and you have to side scroll to see the whole page! You have just been a victim of failed browser compatibility. (more…)


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Niche E-Commerce Websites have all the Advantages for Success

Monday, May 9th, 2011 at 2:32 pm by Jennifer

niche e-commerce website developmentThe way people shop continues to change. More specifically, the way they shop online continues to change. If you read our article on long tail keywords, then you know that most websites owe their conversion rates to the long tail keywords. What the article does not cover are niche e-commerce websites. (more…)


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