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Plain-English notes on hosting, accessibility, local search, and keeping a website healthy.
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800 7th Graders Learning About Web Development, AI, Entrepreneurship, & More at The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Career Cruise
David Martin Design recently had the privilege of spending an extraordinary day with nearly 800 eager 7th graders at the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce's Success School Career Cruise. This event was…
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The 3 R’s - Every Business Wants to Be Remembered, Respected, & Referred
Being remembered, respected, and referred will have a significant impact on the success of your business. It is important for business owners to create an impression that lasts and is remembered by…
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The Power of Responding to Negative Reviews on Google Business: Why It's Vital and How to Do It Right
Bryan Meadows, Owner of Bloomington Creative Solutions (this is a fake name) had been running his small business for 10 years, proudly providing services to his loyal customers. He often heard compliments…
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3 Basic Steps to Optimizing Your Website for Search Engines
This article provides an overview of the three steps necessary for successful SEO: basic on-page optimization, basic link building, and basic social media marketing. Learn about the basics of keyword research, creating…
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When did you decide that web design was the career for you?
In 1998, in my junior year of high school @ Bloomington High School North, I took an Advanced Social Studies course taught by Joann Frye and Pat Wilson. I participated in a group…
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5 Informative (And Free!) Web Design Tools That Can Teach You More About Your Site
Above all, websites are vehicles designed to help you achieve larger goals. For example, a restaurant’s site might be created to increase awareness and encourage patrons to visit (or order takeout). An…
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What's Microsoft Clarity and How Can It Help Improve Your Website?
Picture this: You build an amazing site for your business and set it live. A few weeks pass by, and you eagerly check to see how many people visited your site. Despite…
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What is an SSL Certificate & Why Is It Important For Your Website Success?
Even if you don't sell products via your website having an SSL certificate in place will increase customer confidence, improve SEO ranking, & protect your data.
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The Top Plugins To Enhance Your WordPress Website
These are the top FREE plugins for WordPress according to WordPress.com. This data is from September 2019. Akismet Anti-Spam - Used by millions of websites, Akismet filters out hundreds of millions of…
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How To Setup A Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, & Disclaimer For Your Website
I met Hans & Donata at WordCamp in St. Louis recently and we immediately hit it off. They run an awesome web service that helps businesses with websites comply with data privacy…
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New Custom Website Kicked Off for Ava's Waste Removal
David Martin Design worked with Steve & Ava at Ava's Waste Removal to help them build a beautiful website and online presence.