Contact Form Spam — Fake Copyright Image Violations

Here’s a scam we’ve seen numerous times this year via our clients’ contact forms. They are using scare tactics via allegations of copyright infringement by claiming that you are using images they own on your website. We are always positive these accusations are false because we only use images we’ve purchased or taken ourselves, or…

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70 Marketing Ideas To Get Attention For Your Business

70 Marketing Ideas To Get Attention For Your Business

Sometimes when it comes to marketing your business and you aren’t see any results, it can make feel like you’ve already done everything in your power to attract clients.  You may even feel like there are no ideas left to pursue.  With over a decade providing marketing services for various clients, we’ve utilized a plethora…

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13 Must-Have Components to Keep WordPress Websites Secure

Hackers, ransomware, and bots are all real things — and they’re annoying (maddening, actually). Here are some ways being hacked can affect your business:  Ransom $$$: Ransomware hackers (there’s some mob-level stuff going on here) take control of your systems (not just your website) and demand ransom in exchange for not deleting everything. It’s expensive…

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ADA Compliant Website Requirements

Did you get a letter from an attorney about your website’s ADA compliance? Or, maybe you’ve just realized the importance and value of making your website more accessible for your customers and prospective customers. The American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) was initially created with only guidelines and requirements for physical building layouts and features but…

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Email Scam — Subscription Renewal Charged

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There’s a neverending flow of new and old email scams. A client sent me this subscription renewal scam email with a “…got this today but didn’t reply…just checking with you” note. Here’s the full text of the scam email. DEAR  CUSTOMER, We Thank you on the completion of your 5. years. Windows Defender protection plan…

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5 Great Alternatives to Zoom for Video Conferencing

5 Great Alternatives to Zoom for Video Conferencing As the world continues to be affected by Covid-19, many businesses are turning to web video conferencing for team meetings during this time of social distancing and quarantine.  Due to Zoom’s benefits of allowing up to 100 participants for up to 40 minutes with a free account,…

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15 Great Things to Do for Your Business During Downtime

15 Great Things to Do for Your Business During Downtime   Downtime for businesses can be disheartening for morale, especially for business owners.  It can be a struggle in the short term to focus on what should be done next as incoming business and revenue comes to a creep.  However, there are plenty of tasks…

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10 Great Volunteer Events in Houston for Spring 2020

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10 Great Volunteer Events in Houston for Spring 2020 New decade, new habits.  Get involved in your community this spring by donating your time to an organization in need.  We have compiled 10 Houston volunteer events recommended to us by our friends and colleagues. 1. Free Wheels, Bike Repair Day – February 1, 2020Through the…

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20 Excellent Volunteer Opportunities in Houston

20 Excellent Organizations in Houston to Give Your Time To In a city as large and diverse as Houston, there’s nearly a never-ending amount of ways to give back to your community.  For that reason, we’ve gathered a list of organizations that could benefit from a wide array of skill sets and experience.  From helping…

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An Essential Guide to Niche Marketing in 2019

An Essential Guide to Niche Marketing (2019) Whether you are a Hummer or an auto repair shop or manufacturer making products that go worldwide, there are specific niche markets you will be able to match with what you do best. This is where you’re aligning your operational strengths with your markets, with the available markets…

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