Articles

When You Should Use Custom Fields

Custom fields are a back-end website feature that speed up content management and keep your site looking its best. But they can take time to set up. So when should you use them? Here are our 2¢. Read article...

Why you should wrangle your WordPress plugins

As time goes on, websites can start to feel sluggish and become prone to bugs. It’s a common story. This month we’re looking at how out-of-control plugins contribute to this — and how to reign things back in. Read article...

When to Use a Staging Website

If you have ever found yourself with a broken site after an update or upgrade, this article is for you. This month, we’re talking about the best way to safely update or upgrade your website: a staging site. Read article...

How Not to Have a Website Project That Drags On

Have you ever been a part of a project that just keeps growing? Website projects are infamous for this all-too-common problem, called “scope creep.” The good news is you don’t have to succumb to it — and we’ll show you how. Read article...

“AMP” Up Your Website: Pages that Load Fast

What if we told you there was a way to deliver faster pages that also convert better and lowers your bounce rates? There is. And it’s called AMP. Read article...

Making Image Sizing Easier with Object-Fit CSS

“What size does that image need to be again?” If you upload images to your website and ever find yourself asking this question, you’ll want to know about Object-Fit. Pack up your school lunch box, because it’s time to learn some new tech! Read article...

How To Attract Top Talent On Your Website

Finding the right employees is tough. This month, we’re sharing a big way you can hone your messaging to attract the right people—and clarify your mission in the process. Don’t miss it. Read article...

Building a Landing Page That Converts: Seven Must-haves

Picture this: you’ve got a great product or service, along with a shiny new lead-generation plan. Now it’s time to build the landing page(s) that will drive sales. How do you put together content that will actually perform? Read article...

Manage Multiple Websites with WordPress Multisite

Get ready to learn the what, why, and who of WordPress Multisite—which may be the very best way to handle oversight of more than one website. Read article...

Four Workflow Tips For a Growing Website

Your website is growing. You’ve even gotten some non-marketing people to contribute content. Great! Now, how do you manage everything without going crazy? Read article...

Our Take On Site Load Time

What do you do when your site gets a failing grade from Google PageSpeed Insights, or is just plain slow? This month we’re unpacking our principles and recommendations for speed optimization. Read article...

Using Alt Text for a People-Friendly Website

We believe websites are for people. Learn about one of the small (but important!) ways you can make your website more accessible to everyone. Read article...

Three Rules for Lead-Capture Forms

There are three essential guidelines to follow when it comes to making an effective lead capture form. Make sure yours don’t miss the mark. Read article...

Choosing Your Website Partner

Three crucial principles for selecting a great website partner. Don’t miss these! Read article...

How to Compare Website Build Costs

The cost of a new website can vary greatly from firm to firm. How can you effectively compare different options? This month, we’re talking about the biggest factors that contribute to price, so you can make the right decision. Read article...

Five Content Upgrade Ideas

Content upgrades are a lead-capture tool that have been shown to convert more often than traditional magnets. We’re giving you five ideas to implement these right away. Read article...

Thomas Kepka Full Windsor Interview Thumb

Thomas Kepka on Why Communication Is Essential in a Changing Company

We recently sat down with Thomas Kepka, Marketing Director at U.S. Engineering Company, and learned all about the importance of communicating well both inside and outside your company. Read article...

Easily Track Your Digital Campaigns with UTM Codes

If you’re running any kind of digital marketing campaign, you’ve got to know which channels and efforts are effective and worth continued investment. This month we’re talking about a simple, fast way to do just that. Read article...

Capture Leads With Your Experts’ CVs

This month, we’ve got a short article with a creative way to capture leads on your website. Don’t miss out. Read article...

Why Custom Sites Are Better Than Templates

We believe in making custom websites, and we’ve got three big reasons why. Read article...

Hosting, DNS, and Domains in Plain English

Managing a website can be confusing with all the different technologies involved. We aim to clear things up by defining and picking apart three fundamental pieces. Read article...

Make Your Content Stand Out on Social Media

Learn how to make your social media posts look and perform even better by including metadata tags. Read article...

Three Things We’ve Learned About SSL Certificates

These are the big things we’ve learned about making websites work over HTTPS. If you don’t have an SSL certificate yet, or if you’re just wondering what all the fuss is about, this article is for you. Read article...

How To Set Up an Automated Campaign for Lead Generation

If you’re new to creating and delivering content as a way to add value to your customers, this article is for you. We go over the three main technical components of an automated system for delivering content and capturing leads. Read article...

Tanya Pierce Talks About Storytelling and Connecting Authentically with Clients

This month, we chatted with Tanya Pierce, VP of Business Development at Northern Technologies. She shared her approach to developing authentic connections with clients, and how to help internal teams do the same. Read article...

Five Reasons To Hire A Technical Partner

With so many do-it-yourself website platforms available, why should you think about bringing in outside help? We’re making the case for a dedicated, expert partner to help with website management. Read article...

When Should We Overhaul Our Website?

This month, we’re sharing the three big questions to ask when you’re debating between incremental changes to your website and a complete overhaul. Read article...

Interview with SEO / Conversion expert Josiah Casey

We talked with Josiah Casey about website conversions, common SEO misconceptions, and more. Don't miss this one! Read article...

Why Can’t Our Website Do That? All About Feature Upgrades.

Ever see another website and wonder how to make yours work that way? Here’s a quick list of things to consider when thinking about adding new features to your site. Read article...

Houzz, Organic Search, and Referrals – Interview with Architect Matt Lero

We sat down with Matt Lero from RDM Architecture to discuss their business growth through content marketing and industry-specific social media. Read article...

Five Interactive Elements to Boost Website Engagement

A short list of ideas for interactive ways to display your content. This is a chance to elevate your brand and encourage visitors to stay. Read article...

Reinforce Your Brand with a UI Inventory

Increase confidence in your #brand through design consistency. Here’s a systematic approach to getting the design details of your site right. Read article...

Align Your Team’s Website Lingo

How do you talk about your website internally? Do you speak the same language? We clarify a few terms that will help your team get on the same page. Read article...

HTML Primer: How to Format Your Content

Formatting an article or blog post on your website can be tedious and frustrating—even with a CMS. But some basic HTML knowledge will go a long way in wrangling your content. Read article...

Content Planning: Four First Steps

How do you know your audience is interested in your blog, your emails, your videos, etc? Check out our guide for creating relevant content. Read article...

Stand Out With Targeted Proposal Pages

We go into the details of targeted proposal pages and how they can get your firm the exposure it deserves. Read article...

Kara Wallace of Mortenson Talks About Creating Value for Customers

We spoke with Kara Wallace about her work in developing new marketing/sales systems, challenges she's encountered, and the progress she's made. Read article...

“I read a novel and I re-write it the next day in my own language.”