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Web Design By Knight September 2026 Newsletter

Ready. Set. September! Every year, we see it happen. Summer winds down, school starts again, football season kicks off—and suddenly everyone's project list comes back to life. September arrives with energy. Ideas that could wait during the summer suddenly feel more...

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Your Reputation Is an Asset. Visibility Is the Bridge.

For decades, many businesses built their reputation the old-fashioned way: One customer at a time. One relationship at a time. One referral at a time. They showed up. They did good work. They solved problems. They earned trust. Over time, that trust became one of...

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Stop Flapping. Start Flying.

Your reputation isn’t built on pointless activity. Building marketing equity is about reaching the clients you want by showing them what you understand and what you can do.

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Your Marketing Should Work Like an Investment Account

The goal of marketing isn’t just to create today’s customer. The goal is to build something that helps tomorrow’s customer choose you. Every dollar you spend should come with the question “Will this attract new customers as well as keep the ones I already have?”

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Stop Chasing Algorithms. Start Building Marketing Equity.

Marketing Equity is the collection of assets your business owns that continue creating value long after you’ve invested in them. It’s your reputation. It’s the trust reflected in your customer reviews. It’s the questions you’ve answered on your website. It’s your educational articles, videos, newsletters, customer success stories, community presentations, referral relationships, and the expertise you’ve shared over time.

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Web Design By Knight August 2026 Newsletter

The Four Months That Can Change Everything Every January, business owners make plans. Every August, successful business owners make adjustments. Vacations are winding down. Customers are returning to their normal routines. Teams are getting focused again. There are...

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Audrey II Makes Decisions

Audrey, better known as AI, is making decisions that affect your online visibility. Learn how you can improve your chances of being seen.

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Audrey II Wants Proof

AI, aka Audrey II, wants to provide customers with proof that you are who you say you are. Read more here to learn how to prove your business is everything you say it is.

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Audrey II Loves FAQs

AI is quicker to send potential clients to websites with FAQs. Read more here to learn why and how you can be sure your site is visible to the people you most want to attract.

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This Little Bot Never Sleeps, Works Weekends & Nights

AI Powered Website Chat This tool converts visitors into leads instantly with an intelligent chat interface that works for you 24/7. This AI assistant provides immediate answers to common questions and captures contact details while prospects are most engaged and...

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Why Your Website Isn’t a Crockpot

Your website isn’t a one and done thing. You cannot build it, put it out there, and expect it to simply attract customers without a lot of work on your part. Read more here to learn how and why.

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Pro Visibility Tip for July

Share Your Perspective One of the best ways to separate yourself from your competitors is to showcase the human side of what you do. AI is on a relentless quest to know "the humans behind the business." Yes, it's a little creepy, but your potential customers are eager...

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Web Design By Knight July 2026 Newsletter

Turn Your Website Visibility From Ho-Hum To Dazzling Seems like we've been throwing a lot of new information at you these past several months. And, based on the feedback we're getting, you've found it useful! That makes us smile! This month, we have MORE new info to...

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Feed Me Seymour

Your website traffic is disappearing and you’re wondering where it’s going. We have the answer and you may not like it. But we can help.

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Why Your Website Isn’t a Crockpot

Websites are more like gardens than crockpots. Businesses that update their sites regularly, and include interesting, useful information will rate better than those who set theirs up and walk away.

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The Rogue Bot That Can Evict Your Business Overnight

"Is that even possible?" you ask. The short answer is, “it shouldn’t” IF your business doesn’t rely on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok for promotion. That’s a big “if’ now, isn’t it? Especially for service-focused businesses or those with a local or regional reach. I...

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Host a 30 Minute Online Micro-Event!

Summer is a great time to beta test a new visibility feature for your business: the Micro Event. These can be done in person at your business location, or virtually. Today, we’re focusing on virtual events, as they give you maximum flexiblity without the cost of...

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Bot vs. Human: Buying Back Your Team’s Creative Spark

In my last edition, we took a moment to look back and process what’s happened to our businesses since the introduction of AI, modern SEO, and Big Tech. (If you missed it, go read The Big Unseen Thing for a little shared therapy!) Today, we focus on moving forward....

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The Big Unseen Thing

In a recent edition, I told you about AI’s new counter-move for detecting and omitting "AI-generated fluff" from search recommendations. (If you missed it, you’ll want to read The Death of the Digital Business Card.) This week, I want to address the elephant in the...

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Web Design By Knight June 2026 Newletter

Ready For A Low-Risk AI Test Drive? Summer is officially here! It's already been an incredibly eventful year, and the web world is certainly no exception. As you may have heard, WordPress 7.0 dropped recently. It was the biggest structural update the platform has seen...

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This Side of WordPress 7.0

Okay, as if the introduction of AI wasn’t enough for us to deal with in 2026, WordPress 7.0 "Armstrong" landed with a thud on May 20th. I wrote about its arrival a few weeks ago, but in case you missed that post, you are probably discovering it right now in real-time....

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Support Your Team with AI

Earlier this month, we featured an in-depth deep dive into everything AI can do to support your valuable human team. It was a lot of information, and I know you probably haven’t had time to read it all. So, today we wanted to call attention to this incredible tool and...

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The Death Of The Digital Business Card

There is a phenomenon happening right now in the world of business websites. Business owners and their teams are coming to terms with a hard truth: simply having a website with basic information is no longer enough to get you seen. How can this be? Why AI is Forcing a...

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Don’t Be A Generalist. Specificity Is What They Crave.

Specificity. I know. I opened with a five-syllable word. Don't hold it against me! I promise this month's tip is much easier to implement than that word is to pronounce. Let’s dive in. You are brilliant at what you do. Your current clients already know that, but AI...

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Meet Our AI-Powered Website Chatbot

Get the most out of your website and see higher conversion rates thanks to an AI chatbot that engages visitors instantly. Acting as a 24/7 digital concierge, the chatbot helps your business stay responsive and friendly, even outside normal business hours. It never...

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You’re Not Crazy. Something Has Changed.

Tasha here- If you’ve been looking at your website reports lately and thinking… “Something feels off.” You’re not imagining it and you’re not the only one asking: “Where did all my data go?” Why am I seeing: Fewer keyword reports Less visibility into search terms...

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The Marketing Trap No One Talks About

Hi there, Tasha here. Let me ask you something that might feel a little uncomfortable: Do you actually own your website… or are you just renting it? It’s a fair question—and lately, I’ve been seeing a pattern that looks helpful on the surface but can quietly put...

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Web Design By Knight May 2026 Newsletter

Beyond Sci-Fi: What an "AI Employee" Actually Does for Your Business Ten years ago, the thought of implementing smart technology into a human team sounded like a plot point from a sci-fi movie. Most of us grew up with stories of "technology gone rogue," which...

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The New Scorecard for Your Website

If your website reports have felt… off lately, you’re not imagining it. For years, business owners were told to focus on a simple set of metrics: Rankings. Traffic. Clicks. Those numbers used to tell a clear story. Now? Not so much. What Changed? We’ve moved from...

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Adapting Content For Zero-Click Results

Why are fewer people visiting my website? Search engines and AI tools now provide answers directly in search results. Instead of clicking through multiple websites, users often receive summarized information immediately. Businesses that structure their content to...

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Flash Videos For The Win!

Your website can only rank for what it can see – and video gives it more to work with. 👉 This month’s quick win: Record one simple 60-second video answering a common client question. Here are a few ideas: “What do I need to do to get started? “How much does this...

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Automated Scheduling/Appointments

Experience the power of fully automated booking by testing our integrated calendar firsthand. This seamless workflow eliminates third-party tools by consolidating lead capture and scheduling into one straightforward path, ensuring no opportunity falls through the...

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The Internet Changed Again. Here’s What Actually Matters.

Hi! Tasha here—welcome to the first edition of Tasha’s Take. I’m here to share what’s changing online, what actually matters, and what’s worth your time and attention. Let’s start with who I am and why I’m in a position to educate you. Back when all websites were...

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Web Design By Knight April 2026 Newsletter

New Accessibility Upgrade Added to Managed Websites As part of our commitment to keeping your website secure, up to date, and aligned with evolving best practices, we’ve added a new accessibility plugin to all websites enrolled in our Monthly Website Management &...

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2-Way CRM

Create a connection with leads and customers right where they are, using built-in two-way texting and SMS that turns quick messages into real conversations. Instead of sending one-sided updates, your team can respond in real time through a centralized dashboard—making...

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Web Design By Knight March 2026 Newsletter

What AI Means For You And Your Team AI has disrupted business. Not just in a single sector. We're talking ALL business. Across all sectors. Big and small. Many people want to dance around the edges of AI and limit its uses to playthings - movies, music, pictures,...

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Tasha Knight Interview

Meet Tasha Knight Sometimes you discover your passion—and sometimes your passion finds you. That has certainly been true for me. I’m Tasha Knight, founder of Web Design by Knight and Zero Click World, and my path into technology and digital strategy started long...

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Web Design By Knight February 2026 Newsletter

We know. The whole Zero Click World shift is a bit overwhelming. But it is here and, as business owners, we really have no other choice than to saddle up our horses and ride into this new frontier! Like all big new adventures, they are best when shared with others who...

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Web Design By Knight: Your Professional Website Company

What makes Web Design By Knight different from other website management companies? Website management is personal to us—we’re invested in your long-term success. Many of our clients have been with us for a decade or more because we build relationships, not...

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Web Design By Knight January 2026 Newsletter

https://youtu.be/WORwDXP-NnY Zero Click World Tasha and the Web Design By Knight Team have been quietly addressing this new reality for months and how it will impact our clients. Here's the short version: Now that AI has entered the picture to challenge the authority...

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Web Design By Knight December 2025 Newsletter

Welcome December!! We now offer video services. We do social, video, security, we do websites. If you'd like to offload some business expense this year, contact us to explore website and video services for your business today. 2025: What An Exciting And Volatile...

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Signs You Need to Update Your Website

If it looks outdated compared to competitors. If it loads slowly or doesn’t work on mobile. If it’s hard for customers to find what they need. If your business has new services, branding, or goals. If you’re not showing up in search results—it’s time to update! If...

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Fake Reviews FAQ For Business Owners And How To Fix Them

Has Your Business Been Affected by Fake Google Reviews and Extortion Scams? Here is an FAQ to help. Incident Overview Our client suffered coordinated fake Google reviews and extortion attempt 16 one-star reviews posted within an hour; rating dropped from 5.0 to 4.6...

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Web Design By Knight November 2025 Newsletter

Tell Me More About AEO And What To Expect In The Future In our September edition, we introduced you to AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and the ways that search by text or speech is changing the way the tech world is approaching visibility on the web. We received a...

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Why Is Website Security Important for Small Businesses?

Why Website Security for Small Businesses Matters More Than You Think Protects customer data from cyberattacks Builds trust and credibility with your audience Prevents costly downtime and lost revenue Helps your site rank better in search engines Reduces legal and...

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Web Design By Knight October 2025 Newsletter

Welcome October!! Do you have a holiday open house, event, charity sponsorship, special offer, or community event you want to highlight? Let us know! We'll put your announcement on your website. Contact Us Fall is here! It's a time when all business owners turn their...

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Web Design By Knight September 2025 Newsletter

Welcome September!! Now, more than ever, website visibility is everything on the web! In this issue, we'll share some tips, information and strategies to help your business attract more potential customers. SEO / AEO / GEO/ LLMO What are all of these and does my...

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Why Hire A Professional Web Designer?

Why hire a professional web designer Let's face it—not everybody who wants an internet presence needs a web designer. Some people are content with a face-to-face business, and their online presence isn't imperative to their business. Their website, if they have one,...

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Website Management for Small Businesses

You’ve started a small business, and you’re proud of it. As you should be. You’ve done your research, you know what will sell in your area, and you know your client base. We’re proud of you too. No. Really. We’re small business owners just like you. And boy-oh-boy do...

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An Annual Checkup Helps Maintain Performance

An annual checkup is good for your car. It's also good for your website. Internet trends and technology seem to change overnight. The way we live changes the way we search, our habits, our preferences. The web responds. If you want your business to remain competitive...

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Website Maintenance is a Must

Website maintenance is more important than ever. Just a few short years ago, a business that had its own website with information about its services was doing great. It didn't matter if the website was optimized for a search engines or if it was mobile friendly or...

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Do I Really Need Website Security?

We talk to people almost every day, who have questions about website security. Website security remains a constant headline in tech news. The world is moving fast. At Web Design by Knight, we are moving faster. Here are some answers to some of the common questions we...

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Good Website Management is an Investment

Whether your business is new or old, it’s difficult to think about investing in good website management. As a business owner, we understand you think about every penny you spend. We do too. But before you hire your best friend’s brother-in-law’s roommate to manage...

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Google Removing Distance-based Service Areas

Google is changing the way businesses can define their service areas. Before September, business could set their service areas with a distance marker, such as “100 mile radius.” That option is currently being exchanged for a geographical marker related to the closest...

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Simple, Stress-Free, Secure Web Presence

What’s the most important piece of your business’s secure web presence? Your website, of course. Technically speaking, your "web presence" is just the location of your website on the worldwide web, where your business is represented. But in reality it's much more than...

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Website Security – Your Checklist

Website security is important for every website and every business. These days every business needs a website to promote or sell their goods and services, and to communicate with their customers. At Web Design by Knight, we are constantly working behind the scenes,...

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Security Management at Web Design by Knight

Security management is the most important service we provide to our clients at Web Design by Knight. When we do our job well, bad things like hacks and security breaches don't happen. It's difficult to quantify what "doesn't" happen and so you can't always "see"...

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How Google Works

How Google works is a regular topic of conversation with our Web Design by Knight clients. While most know what Google is, some of you may or may not fully understand exactly how Google works and how it can help your business. So here's a quick explanation as to how...

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Optimizing Key Pages of Your Website

There are four key pages that are really important for your website. These four pages must be optimized, in order for your website to really work for you. These pages will be visited more than any others, regardless of the size of your site. So let's talk about what...

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Managing Your Website Content

If your company's website is your storefront, then your content is the signage on the doors and windows. It's also an important channel for connecting with customers, building relationships and engagement. These days, most people will conduct their own online research...

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Writing a Blog for Your Website

So you want to write a blog for your business, but getting started is a battle. You have a marketing plan. You know you need to be using social media platforms. You have great ideas and a great product or service to sell. Unfortunately, none of that will matter if you...

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“Gutenberg” Brings Major Updates For WordPress Clients

The new Gutenberg update for WordPress has been the most significant update for WordPress in the last 15 years. Named for Johannes Gutenberg, father of the printing press, the update is a complete overhaul of the administrator console, on the back side of the website....

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Creating Content For Your Website

Content is still the focus of today's marketing strategies. Businesses are using content to show off their products and services. In a web-driven world, traditional advertising isn't as successful as it once was. Print ads, telemarketing, a shrinking press all deliver...

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Start the Year With a Website Checkup

Like your car, your website also needs an annual checkup. Internet trends and technology seem to change overnight. The way we live changes the way we search, our habits, our preferences. The web responds. If you want your business to remain competitive you have to...

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Boosting Website Traffic With Social Media

At Web Design by Knight, we are constantly analyzing the website traffic of our clients. We look for ways to boost volume, extend visits and increase your click-thru rates. This can be accomplished using a number of different tools and strategies. One of the ways a...

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Protect Your Online Shopping From Holiday Hacks

Most consumers (estimated 55%) plan to shop online this holiday year. Mobile users alone are expected to spend 2.5 billion on Cyber Monday. While most of us will be thinking about seasonal parties and family get-togethers, holiday hackers will be thinking about...

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Investing in Good Website Management

When your business is new and all the money is going out, it's difficult to think about investing in good website management. But before you hire your best friend's brother-in-law's roommate, you might want to weigh that decision carefully. It's important to...

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Improving Mobile is Still a Leading Business Trend

Tech trend watchers have been repeating one message over and over this year: When it comes to mobile, bring your A game. More and more devices are the first, and sometimes only choice for consumers. It's now generally accepted that mobile is crucial to business...

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Do I Really Need Website Security?

Website security remains a constant headline in tech news. While Google is making search safer, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is making privacy tighter, security challenges continue to be a top priority for website management companies. We talk to...

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Google Chrome Rolls Out Not Secure Markers

After two years of warnings, Google Chrome68 is now marking unencrypted (non https) sites as "not secure." The move is part of Google's ongoing plan to make the internet a safer place. Google began warning users about higher security standards, more than a year ago....

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Mobile Optimization is Critical

It bears repeating. Every business should have a mobile strategy. Here are some interesting statistics that illustrate how devices are changing the way we live, work and play. Take a quick look at these numbers and see how quickly we are going mobile. Who Uses Mobile?...

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Search Engine Optimization in 2018

Search Engine Optimization, (SEO), has come a long way in the last 20 years. Just as algorithms and search have evolved, so have the practices to keep the internet safe and user-friendly. Word Stuffing In the beginning, best practices included stuffing as many...

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SSL Certificates, the “What” and the “Why”

Some people still have questions about SSL Certificates, the impending Google deadline and how it will affect the information highway. Here's what you need to know about the new "Rules of the Road." What is an SSL Certificate? SSL stands for (Secure Socket Layer). So...

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Good Website Management Requires Constant Maintenance

Hiring a Website Management Company like Web Design By Knight is a big decision. And in fact, hiring any kind of online service can be downright intimidating, if you aren't computer savvy. Web services are complex and varied, so how do you shop and compare? What does...

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Privacy Policy

To Our Clients, We value you as a client and we know the privacy and security of your personal information is a priority for you. So we want to share some changes we've made to our Privacy Policy. You may have heard about the upcoming deadline for the General Data...

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Internet Privacy Polices Are Changing

You may have noticed many of the websites you frequent are updating their privacy policies and asking you to agree to new rules. For internet giants like Google and Amazon, as well as smaller mom and pop shops, changes are coming. In preparation for a shift in laws,...

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Why Google Analytics Are Important For Business Owners

Knowing where your business and marking goals fall short is now much easier with Google Analytics. It's one of the best free webmaster tools on the market. Google Analytics lets business owners see where their visitors are coming from, which device they use to browse...

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Using Google Analytics to Audit Customer Behavior

Unless you are an accountant or tax professional, auditing your business may seem a little daunting; but thanks to Google Analytics, business website owners "can" audit customer behavior. Knowing from where your traffic originates, on what type of device, how long...

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Spring Cleaning Websites

Spring cleaning means clearing out and tidying around the house. It is also a good time to declutter websites. Want more information about how to do this? Contact us!

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Test Your Online Presence

When most people think of Spring Break, they think of travel, adventure, and for this occasion – no more school. But for some, Spring Break means exams. If your website underwent an examination, would it pass the test?

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Non HTTPS Sites Will Be Penalized As NOT SECURE

Google Announces July 2018 Deadline for Release of Chrome 68; Includes “Warnings” for all HTTP Sites as “Not Secure.” Earlier this month, Google announced July 2018 as the release date for Chrome 68. Included with this new version of Chrome is a new push for web...

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Why Mobile Friendly Websites are Imperative for Businesses Web Design by Knight

Why Mobile Friendly Websites are Imperative for Businesses

Understanding the Difference in Search Engine Algorithms and Why Your Business Requires a Mobile Friendly Website These days, most web users carry a smartphone, rather than a laptop or iPad. Since 2015, mobile searches have surpassed desktop searches on Google. Google...

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NEW YEARS SPECIAL – Secure Sockets Layer Installation

Ring in the New Year by getting a great deal on a Secure Sockets Layer installation this January. Getting a Secure Sockets Layer installation on your website is more crucial than ever before. These encryption systems are used across the industry to keep businesses and...

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Hiring a Professional Website Designer Web Design by Knight St. Louis

10 Steps Toward Hiring a Professional Website Designer

Hiring a Professional Website Designer is an important decision for any business. Make sure you're making the right choice with these 10 tips. There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to hiring a professional website designer. Before you start, it is...

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Website Management Web Design by Knight St. Louis

Why Your Business Needs Continuous Website Management

Continuous Website Management is essential for your business to succeed in today's hyper-digital world. Website Management is more important than ever. Just a few short years ago, a business that had it's own website with information about it's services was doing...

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What is a Business Website Security Analysis?

Business Website Security Analysis: the most effective way to ensure your website is safe and secure. Business Website Security Analysis is a great way to determine your website's health. Website security is a daunting topic for a lot of people. Since so much effort...

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Secure Sockets Layer: What They Do and Why You Need One

A Secure Sockets Layer adds much needed security in an increasingly unstable digital world. Your digital platform should reflect the standards of your business. If you're like most business owners, you probably consider customer comfort and security a top priority....

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8 Common Mistakes when Hiring a Website Designer

Here are some of the most common mistakes people tend to make when hiring a professional web developer. So many business waste hundreds and thousands of dollars on the wrong company to design their website. Don't make the same mistakes as them. With a little research...

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10 Reasons your Website Needs SEO

Is SEO really that important? Yes! You can have the best website in the world but nobody will ever see it if you are not Search Engine Optimized. SEO is a big buzz word around the digital marketing world right now. Is it really that big of a deal, though? In a word,...

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Are You Safe From Hacking? Web Design by Knight

Are You Safe From Hacking?

Think you’re safe from hacking or your business is too small for hackers to target? You might want to think again. According to Google’s 2016 Webspam Report, website hacking is up 32% since 2015. And Google sent out over nine million messages to site owners in 2016...

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Top Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Website Professional

There is a common idea among some business owners that they can take the DIY approach when it comes to their business website design and management. Are there reasons why your business needs a website professional? Does a DIY approach to your business online presence...

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10 Mistakes When Hiring a Website Designer

Not Hiring a Professional Website Designer Many business owners leave their company at risk by hiring a non-professional or even part-time website designer. Trying to save money by hiring a “relative,” or even, “a friend of a friend of a friend,” can spell trouble for...

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Website Security Update April 2017

What's New? Google WebSpam Report for 2016 Google released the WebSpam report for 2016 - and the news is not good for small business owners. The most alarming statistic is that Google noted in 2016 a 32% increase in hacked websites over 2015! That is just the tip of...

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Website Security Update March 2017

What's New? Google Mobile First Index Update Google has not set a date for their roll-out of their new Mobile First Index. That leads website managers to believe the roll-out may be "months" way. Thoughts are that it will be before the end of 2017. That gives...

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Website Security Update February 2017

What's New? One Day Business Bootcamp! It is not too late to register!!! Click here to sign up for the One Day Business Bootcamp -  Take the Mystery Out Of Your Marketing and Take It To The Next Level! Are you ready to get a grip on your marketing and get some...

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Website Security Update January 2017

What's New? Google Mobile Index! January 10, 2017 Google announced that it was splitting it's search index. This has not been done before and is a really big deal! Google has always had the one huge search index.  They are splitting it because mobile searching is...

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Website Security Update December 2016

Security Update: WordPress and Joomla hard at work plugging security holes. The last two weeks have been very active for both WordPress and Joomla Content Management System's (CMS's). Both CMS's have released major versions of their core code. The version releases...

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