Have you ever stepped back from your website, tilted your head to the side, and thought, "I should be using more images!"? We've all been there. It can be difficult to include images that match the theme or color scheme of your site design in a way that doesn't look out of place but isn't boring either. To help you out with this task, there are several tips and tricks for using images more effectively on your site.

When you're building a website and bringing in business, you need to make sure that your website appeals to people. One of the ways you can do this is by adding photos to your site. While these images should attract attention, there's still a chance that they'll do nothing but piss people off. Check out these 8 usability mistakes you might make when using photos on your website.

Click fraud, if it's not a term you've heard of, is when someone clicks your ad thinking that they'll get a great deal on cheap auto insurance only to be redirected to an insurance sales site. Sounds awful, right? It's actually illegal. In fact, click fraud is a crime and there are many ways in which you can protect yourself from being victimized by click fraudsters. Let's dig a little bit deeper.....

Domain valuation. It's important, you know. Valuations are core to domain name investing, yet there isn't a ton of information about what it is, why it is important and how to go about doing it. There's plenty of information on the value of domains, but not a ton of information on valuation. This post will come in handy if you're looking for an answer regarding this matter!

 Are they free? Yup, they're free. The photographer doesn't protect his or her rights to the images. They are free to use as you please. Are they poor quality? Not necessarily. Some of the best images on the web are in the public domain. Are they old? In fact, some of the most powerful photos today are taken from public domain pictures of yesteryear—What's the catch? Well, if you're using a photo that is definitely copyrighted in your content, you could possibly be sued for copyright infringement. Which is why it's really important to have a good understanding of what you can and can't do with them (click on!).

In this article, I'm going to try to explain web design and development in the shortest way possible. If you've ever wondered what's the difference between web design and development, you're not alone. Many people think that the two are very similar or even the same. But it turns out that they are two distinct professions with separate skill sets. Sure, a web designer may have some programming knowledge and a developer may have some design skills, but they don't mix very well in an ideal scenario.

You don't want me to get too graphic here, but let's just say keeping up with your site's security is like doing your weekly laundry: you know it has to be done, but you hate doing it. I know that's how I feel at times. But there are a few tips and tricks you can use to keep those hackers out of your website's pants!

You've got an idea, you're ready to build something great, and you need a place to host it. This is when you come across the critical issue of choosing a domain name. And in order to do that, you have to register a new domain. What happens next? Which domain registrar should you choose? We'll go through the 11 best domain registrars out there in 2022.

As we all know, domain expiration isn't the end of the world. Actually, if you have a smart plan in place you can pretty much make sure your domain never expires and keep it renewed ahead of time too! So, let's cut straight to the chase and tell you what to do.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is all about making sure that your company is doing good in the world. It's not just giving money to charity—it's making sure that every single thing you do has a positive impact on society.

And if you're a business owner, you know how important it is to be socially responsible. But what does that mean? And how do you actually get started?

We're here to answer those questions and more! We've got answers for everything from what is CSR marketing to the most common questions about the practice. Ready? Let's get started!

Forget email blasts, bring your business into the 21st century with SMS marketing. Sending an SMS message can be a powerful way to get leads for your business. Here are 12 ways to generate leads using this super-modern channel, as well as 6 common mistakes that you should avoid when looking for a new way to reach your customers via text message.