Thursday, August 25, 2011

Web Design Software


The most popular web design software packages include:
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • CoffeeCup
  • Alleycode
  • Quanta Plus
  • Notepaid++

Having trouble with your website design? Contact NYC web design experts 21thirteen design by visiting www.2113web.com

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Web Design FAQs


Here are some of the more commonly asked questions about our web design services:

How long does it take to design a website?
Your website design timeframe is at your behest. Your website designers should be able to meet whatever deadline you dictate.

Do I need a database?
It depends on the amount of information your website will display, as well as whether you are offering any products and services. Your website designer should be able to fully discuss this with you.

I need a domain. What should I pick?
This depends on how it will be used, the name of your company and the services you provide.

21thirteen design is NYC web design experts. Contact us at www.2113web.com to learn more about our services. 

Thursday, July 28, 2011

SEO Facts

You finally got a great website design and you want to showcase it. Well, you’ll need to do a bit of search engine optimization. But, before you decide you can tackle this on your own, there are a few facts you should remember:
  • SEO takes time. Don’t expect your efforts to translate into overnight wealth.
  • SEO is a full-time job. It takes a lot of effort in order to properly optimize a website, not to mention further search engine marketing efforts.
  • SEO is constant. A few hours of work one month and neglect after that isn’t the way it’s done.

21 thirteen design knows SEO. We are a New York City SEO firm that can be found at www.21thirteen.com

Thursday, July 14, 2011

SEO FAQs

Is SEO one of those things you know your website needs, but you’re not sure what it’s all about? You’ve probably asked one of the questions listed below:

Does my website really need search engine optimization?
The mindset that creating a website will get you listed high on Google, Yahoo and Bing is incorrect. Have a web design firm build you a fantastic look doesn’t mean instant Internet stardom. It takes hard work and effort by competent search engine optimization firm to get you to the top of the results.

Isn’t SEO just a scam?
No. SEO practitioners keep track of what is going in the industry and what the best measures are to get sites found. It’s funny that so many who claim SEO is a scam/worthless/etc. optimize their site with common SEO practices.

Can’t I just do my own SEO?
Do you have a full-time job? If so, do you want another one? If you’re shaking your head no, then you can’t do your SEO. It’s a full-time job, and unless you have someone inhouse who knows SEO, it’s recommended your outsource these duties.

21 thirteen design is a NYC SEO firm. Enlist our services at www.2113Web.com

Thursday, June 23, 2011

More SEO Mistakes to Avoid

Don’t hide all content in images
This practice has gone largely by the wayside, but it’s still performed by some. You should never make your copy and navigation images, as search engines won’t be able to read it, thereby hindering your SEO efforts.

Don’t automate
There are many software programs out there that will automate directory submissions, forum posts, blog posts, etc. to generate backlinks. You should never use these as you’ll end up with the same titles and descriptions posted everywhere, and this will make the search engines frown on your sites.

Don’t focus on the wrong keywords
You’re a baker in Upper Darby, Pa., but business has been a little slow. So, you decide to invest in a quality website and SEO services. You might be asked what keywords you want to rank high on. You say, “Baker.”

If only it worked like that. It takes good search engine marketing to rank high on any keyword, let alone high-competition ones. Maybe you’ll want to focus on long-tail keywords, like “baker upper darby.” This will generate traffic, while setting you up to compete in time with the big boys.

Is your SEO not getting you traffic? It might need reworked. 21 thirteen design is a Philadelphia SEO and web design firm. Visit us today at www.21thirteen.com.  

Thursday, June 9, 2011

SEO Mistakes to Avoid

When it comes to your business’ web site, you want to make sure you stand out from the rest. One of the best ways to generate traffic for your services is to optimize your page for search engines. However, many so-called SEO practitioners make mistakes that can cost your business valuable traffic, which means less sales revenue. Here are some SEO mistakes you should avoid:

Don’t build a Flash-based website
With the advent of HTML 5, the days of Flash websites are nearing an end. Most web design firms realize this, but there are some out there who may develop a Flash website. Due to the technologies involved, it’s impossible to properly optimize a Flash-only web presence.

Don’t duplicate content
One of the biggest SEO cardinal sins is to copy content. This is a definite mistake that can get you, and the site from which you lifted the material, kicked off Google’s index. It’s better for you or a hired professional to write all original content.

Don’t keyword stuff
Keyword stuffing is the practice of repeating the same keyword phrases in the meta content and in the page copy. It can result in severe search engine penalization, including the loss of rankings. Write your keyword phrase naturally, as everything should be written first for humans then for search engines.

Need help with your SEO? 21 thirteen design is a Philadelphia SEO and web design firm. Visit us today at www.21thirteen.com.