beware of seo crooksI’ve received some calls lately for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services. When someone calls they typically want a price on how much I charge for this service. Most people, because of this question I assume think that SEO is just a plug-in type of product. Build a website, plug in the SEO and Whammo; #1 on the search engines. Unfortunately there are those that would lead you to believe that. These are mostly the seedy underbelly of the SEO business. But how do you separate the legitimate from the slimy SEO companies? Here are some basic tips from Google. (more…)

content management systemsI get a lot of questions asked while talking to prospective clients and other web designers on content management systems and which is best.  First, for those unfamiliar with content management systems (CMS); a CMS enables website owners to update their website (in varying degrees) themselves.  The upside in the customer’s view is that it will take less time for changes and also save money if they can do it themselves.

A Content Management System Will Be A Mistake For Most of Your Clients! (more…)

WRIF Radio and their bad web decision.

radioThose in Detroit are familiar with WRIF. It’s the last standing current rock station in the city. WRIF has launched their new website and are now advertising the event on their radio station. Why not, I would too. Half of the commercial states that the new WRIF website will not work on the Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) web browser. Hmm. Makes me wonder if anyone over there at WRIF really thought that through?
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