We’re already a connected culture. We both depend on and covet the on demand access to people and information that our mobile devices give us. As time goes on, we keep finding new ways to enhance our connection with technology. Apple’s presentation on the 9^th will have long standing effects on the way we use and interact with technology. iPhones are nothing new, but Apple announced the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, both giving larger screen dimensions than were on previous Ap...

In this week's webinar video, Simple Biz Support talks to us about the importance of having a website that is responsive to mobile devices, and how Google is very likely penalizing sites that aren't responsive. It has been our opinion for a few years now that if your site isn't responsive that you are going to be left behind. The data on how many people now surf the web from a mobile device versus a computer, is showing mobile devices to be predominant, and will continue to shift in that directi...

Once a week Business Website Center is a guest speaker on Simple Biz Support weekly webinar. During these live video feeds, we discussed website related news to educate website owners of what they should have on their website to make it successful. Mobile devices have transformed the way websites are designed. A few years ago, a business owner needed two websites: one for phones and one for computer desktops. This was a cumbersome and expensive way. Nowadays all you need is responsive design c...

Transcript: Meet Virginie Dorn, CEO of Business Website Center discussing the four pillars of quality web design for all size-businesses. Today, she is discussing the four most important elements to consider whether you are redesigning your website or creating a brand new one. There are four elements which you should really spend time considering. The most important factor is this: Does your website look good? That's it.

If you are looking for a website that will make your company stand apart from your competition, you will need a non-template website. A custom designed website with graphics and written content catering to your specific target audience and business goals is crucial to the success of your website and your return on investment. As you know there are thousands of website designers in the US. Most are not true programmers and can only manage to create a website using a free platform like WordPress,...

When it comes to web design, popular practice is always changing. Technology improves, designs adapt, and trends emerge. This is part one of a three part blog series about some Web Design trends that you should be paying attention to in 2014. Some of them are far from mandatory, but are pretty cool. Several of them you will want to use yourself because there is no really good reason not to. In no particular order, here they are: Responsive Design- So actually, this one is the b...

Yes you must have heard… they are coming our way. If the recent mobile device explosion is any indicator, Internet Glasses are the next BIG trend. What does it mean for your website? Once again some adjustments may need to be made to the responsive design code. Until today, your webmaster should have made your website responsive to different computer screen sizes, smartphones, tablets, and even smart TVs. Now your webmaster may have to adjust the code to display your site...

There have been great advances made in website design related to the navigational menus. Not so many years ago, the menus were listed on the left end column of every website. Eventually (with the arrival of landscape style computer screens and laptops), the menus were moved to the top of each page to accommodate with these new screen shapes and dimensions. Then came the drop down menus… At the time we thought this was the coolest thing ever. Think of it as the mullet haircut. At some point ...

You do not have to take our word for it. Google it! There are some very crucial elements that your website must have in order to have any visibility in 2014. Forbes recently wrote a great article “Why Your Business Needs A Responsive Website Before 2014”. Thank you Forbes a...

Fifteen years ago, your website was one spoke of the wheel that kept your business rolling. Print advertising was common. Your storefront was what people judged you on as a representation of your business. Flash forward to 2013: your website is your storefront. Over the last 10 years we have been entering into an age where there are a large number of people that don’t even bother going to an actual store to shop if they can avoid it. They shop online. Customers might be shopping for something ...