More than ever, people search for information and products online. According to Hosting Facts, in 2021 "47% of all global retail sales are made online.... Users of all ages use the Internet in the U.S. However, a greater percentage of younger users are online:
responsive, mobile-friendly web design that "just work" on desktop computers, tablets & smart phones including
There are nearly 2 billion sites on the web. Search engine optimization doesn't mean being one of the top 50 websites in the world. It means placing high on an Internet search when people look for you or your goods and services.
Search engine optimization involves the visible content of your website and its underlying code. The goal: make it easy for search engines to recognize your site when your potential clients / customers are searching.
Sites developed by DoctorGeek are optimized for search engine. Site assessment and optimization services are available for existing sites.
Matt Cutts explains how people find information with Google — or most search tools. The video is a decade old so a tad dated technically, but the basic info is still clear and accurate.
There's a lot more to websites than meets the eye.
Sergio called for help with online advertising. His company showed up on page 8 of a Google search for his graffiti deterrent services.
His site's images had lots of text content. But all “blind” search engines “saw” were <empty> images without a description.
Less that 2 weeks after DoctorGeek optimized his site, Sergio's company showed up on the first page of Google's search results – and it's been there ever since.
A web host stores your website files on servers (hard drives that are on all the time) so they can be viewed online anytime.
We offer you peace of mind by setting your site up with secure, dependable hosting.
There are different types of web hosts to meet the variety of types of sites online today.
Volusion software & shopping cart solutions works well for small to medium online stores that don't have to worry about bandwidth. While not perfect, as of this writing Volusion gets DoctorGeek's thumbs up. Learn more about selling online.
For fast, secure and scalable business and nonprofit WordPress-based websites, DoctorGeek recommends WP Engine. WP Engine's premium managed WordPress hosting offers top-notch security, managed updates, super fast caching, and free daily backups and SSL certificates. Check out WP Engine for dedicated WordPress web hosting!
Just getting started? WordPress.com's free basic plans can grow as you become a pro blogger.
It makes sense for businesses & non-profits to use a dedicated email service that's untethered from a web host.
I use and recommend email and several other features of Google Workspace email, online storage, calender, file sharing, video conferencing and more. $6 per user per month is well worth it. Learn more & start a 14-day free trial here.
- website privacy compliance serviceUsing iubenda keeps your website compliant with California, US and international privacy laws at a reasonable price. Learn more and get a 10% discount on your first year at iubenda here.