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Humans have always tended to gravitate toward things that provide instant gratification. The fact that mobile usage has now surpassed desktop traffic is further proof that we know what we want, and we want it now. The number of people searching from mobile devices for the goods and services they wish to buy continues to increase every year. Consumers can access the Internet virtually everywhere across Alberta, which means there are no limits to when and where people can shop online from their mobile devices. For business owners of any shape and size, this is a huge opportunity - don't miss out! Responsive Websites are Key to Attracting New Business In the not-so-distant past, mobile web development was a lot less common or, at least, very different from what it is today. Whereas, before, mobile website design typically involved a separate, mobile version of the website or mobile apps, today's...

The world of technology is incredibly fast paced and constantly changing. Believe it or not, what mattered for your website five years ago has probably changed. Failing to keep up with what Google and your customers want and need now will only encourage more and more of your customers to head to your competitors. For website designs to be effective, meaning appealing and informative for your customers and in line with how Google wants your site to be built and maintained, they need to be updated on a regular basis. There's no set-it-and-forget-it solution in the world of websites, but our web design company can make it as hassle-free as possible to get your site back up to where it needs to be to perform well. Updating Your Business Information As your business grows and your focus shifts, you need to update your site to better reflect your offering. Saying...

Our Grande Prairie web design team has had the pleasure of working with many small to midsized businesses from a wide variety of industries, over the years. In addition to helping them choose the best website design for the unique needs of their companies, we also provide guidance for other areas of their online presence, such as the importance of digital marketing, including search engine optimization, or SEO. Now, we know that small businesses tend to have smaller budgets than larger businesses with big marketing dollars, which is why we help businesses achieve the best SEO website for their price point. In our opinion, WordPress is a great option for businesses that need smaller websites but want them to be found online through SEO. Here's why: WordPress is Search Engine Friendly One of the very first requirements for ranking well in search engines is that it needs to be as...

As Joomla! professionals in Alberta, Canada, there are many reasons we love this Content Management System, or CMS. In previous posts, we've talked about how Joomla! is a great choice for a professional web design because it's robust, secure and flexible, but one of the things that sets this CMS apart, in our minds, is that they're continuously working to improve the platform for users like you. For anyone who chooses to work with our website designers to create a custom Joomla! site, this is just added reassurance that your website investment is going to be worth every cent. Here are some recent developments in the world of Joomla! that only add to the awesomeness of this CMS: Joomla! Voted Number 1 for Best Free CMS - Again! Back in November, Joomla! was voted number one in the best free CMS category for the CMS Critic Awards 2016. This isn't...

For a businesses of any shape or size, a Saltmedia website is an asset that can add considerable value both today and in the future. You should think of it just like any other investment, because the quality and capability of the custom sites our web development company creates means your site is geared to recoup your investment through improved brand awareness, more leads and sales. So, just like any other investment, you want to ensure your website is protected against anyone who would try to hack, attack or threaten your site in any way. You wouldn't think twice about insuring your home, so why leave your site without protection? We know that website security is vital, especially for those businesses that gather personal information via their websites, and this is why Saltmedia works behind the scenes to keep your website and your business safe. You may not hear from...