It’s no secret local businesses are suffering due to COVID-19. They don’t have the deep pockets of a big corporation, nor the amount of bailout money the government has allocated for big business. Many people are mindful of that and want to support mom-and-pop shops. How can you make sure you’re capitalizing on that support [...]
It’s a misunderstanding that the Chinese character for “crisis” is a combination of “danger” and “opportunity,” but nonetheless, the sentiment is a good one. How can we use this crisis of COVID-19 as an opportunity? If you’re a business owner, the answer lies in transitioning your business online as much as possible. First, I want [...]
First off, let me just say it’s strange I’m even writing this post because back in the day this wouldn’t have been a question. The answer to “Which is better: Wix or WordPress?” would have been WordPress, hands down. As a Charlotte web designer, we usually build our websites using WordPress because of its depth [...]
So you’re ready to create a new website: congratulations! But if you want to do it yourself, which website builder do you choose? There are so many options available, which one is best? Especially if you’re not an experienced web designer like Web Symphonies, it can be tricky to parse out. Below we tackle some [...]
So you have your own business. Congratulations! Now what? As small, Charlotte web design company, we understand how hard it can be to stand out in a crowd. You want to be the person who wears prints in a sea of neutral colors. Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up some high-tech and low-tech solutions for [...]
While browsing the internet lately, you might have noticed a hyperlink at the bottom of each webpage saying: “Notice to California Residents” or “Do Not Sell My Personal Information.” Why are we, a Charlotte web design company, writing about California? Well, as is often said, “As California goes, so goes the nation.” That’s not always [...]
Happy new year! The start of the year is when people often set goals for themselves – whether that’s exercising more, eating better, or picking up the guitar. But what about checking in on your web security? Did you know there is a hacker attack every 39 seconds? The cost of data breaches increased [...]
Internet Statistics & Trends in 2019 The internet is maturing, now 30 years young – the whole world is jumping on board. What will this mean for the Internet in 2019 and beyond? Global Internet usage is rising at an astronomical pace. With millions of internet users coming online each day, it won’t be long until [...]
Facebook is an invaluable outlet for your brand. In fact, it has been named the “most important” social platform for marketers and it’s not hard to see why. As a website, it receives the 3rd most visits in the world. The social media platform boasts over 2 billion monthly active users, and over 1 billion [...]
It looks like it’s all about Google ‘My Business’. If you’re a local business, it’s a good idea to take another look at this page and make sure it’s fully updated and filled out. Source: Annual Trends in Local Search Ranking Factors Analyzed – BrightLocal
