We talk a lot about WordPress, because we think it’s an exceptional content management system for many different reasons. But there are tons of pretty cool facts about WordPress that you might not know, including how long it’s been around! Check out our list of WordPress facts and let us know the most interesting thing you learned in the comments below or if you have another fun fact to add! As of…
Typography brings such a big design element to any website, and just by changing the font you can change the whole look of the site. We love using Google Fonts for great free fonts that are easily embedded in websites. They have hundreds of fonts to choose from, everything from handwritten fonts to special stylized fonts, and cursive fonts to big blocky fonts. There are tons of unique choices that can fit…
We are true typography nerds here at Snoack Studios and love all things type. We enjoy how different fonts have their own characteristics and how a design can be changed completely by changing the font, spacing, and color of the text. Even if the text isn’t the main element of a design, it still plays a large and integral part. Typography has it’s own set of vocabulary words that many aren’t familiar…
We talk a lot about website security on our blog, because it’s so important for website owners to be knowledgable about it. More websites are getting hacked every day and are losing potential business from their websites because of downtime or are showing malicious content so users leave. The best way to fight a potential attack on your website is to be diligent about maintenance and to be proactive with preventative measures. We’ve compiled a WordPress…
Having a fast loading site is very important, not only for your users but also for SEO. Users expect sites to load quickly and can become frustrated when they take too long and may leave. You usually only have a few seconds to capture a user’s attention so you don’t want them to spend those precious moments waiting for a slow site to load. Speed is also a factor in search engine rankings, so…
As you know, we love WordPress here at Snoack Studios. One of the big reasons we love it is because of how customizable it is and the many different uses it has. Plugins are a way of customizing your site and adding additional functionality, and there are tons of plugins that are available for many, many different uses. Plugins can help you add contact forms, photo galleries, or extra SEO tools. If you…
Every business owner wants their website to be found, and search engine optimization is the practice of setting your site up to get the best search engine rankings possible. Search engines use a complex algorithm to determine rankings, using a ton of factors to influence where sites are placed within the list. Everything from the length of time your domain has been in existence to how many incoming links you have will factor in….
Happy New Year! Each year we like to look back and gather all of our best posts from the year in one great post! This last year we were busy with tons of project launches, and had some great things to share about mobile-friendly sites, social media tips, and marketing your company. One of the big themes of the year was website security – be sure to check out those posts to learn…
Marketing a company can be a daunting task when getting started. Maybe you have lots of competitors in your industry, or no experience in marketing in general. Getting your company’s name and services out there is tough, but there are tons of resources out there to help you get started or to help reinvigorate your existing marketing efforts. We’ve gathered together a collection of great tips, tools and guides that can help give you ideas…
Most social media users know what a hashtag is, but how do you best use them as a business? If used properly they can be a great social media marketing tool, connecting your message and your company to a wider audience. The first hashtag was used in August of 2007 and the whole idea of hashtags and what you can do with them has come a long way since then! What is a…