Category Archives: Wordpress

Tingalls Website Audit

Is your website your best salesperson? It could be! Tingalls Graphic Design’s website audit will identify on and off-site issues that may be affecting your site’s page rank with Google. The report includes feedback on: Critical website factors – page load, call to action, links, competitor comparisons, web directory checks User experience – design, visuals, layout, navigation, mobile friendliness, image size and compression Content optimization – keyword research and use, alt image attributes, content elements Your audit will be provided as a PDF within one week. Recommended action steps for repair are also included. Investment: $650 Interested in a sample report? Simply complete the form below and we’ll email you … Continue reading →

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WordPress Updates on Custom Web Design

Updating your WordPress site is not an optional task. Knowing when and how is key to keeping your site running and functioning at the top of its game! Continue reading →

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The Best Website Platform for Your Web Design

Most business owners know that a fantastic web design is essential. But did you also know that the platform it’s built on is just as important? Continue reading →

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Case Study: Madison-based Information Technology Professionals (ITP)

Staying on brand and on target with a look that embraces a business’ identity is an important focus in graphic design. This week’s case study takes a closer look at how to do it right Continue reading →

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Posted in Print Design, Website Design, Wordpress

Case Study: Find A Wrench Website

This month’s Tingalls case study highlights Find A Wrench website. View what we’ve designed, how the process works and the results Continue reading →

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5 Smart Ways to Optimize Your Website for Google

By Catherine Bell, Copywriter To be successful, your website has to be more than just a pretty face. Your site also needs to provide a great user experience and attract the attention of the Google search engine. This means that the SERP (search engine results page) is critical to the success of your site. Luckily, we have five easy ways to get your SERP looking and feeling great. 1) Keep It Fresh Your website content should be relevant, well-written and original. Keep your content fresh with regular updates and posts that engage with your readers. Including testimonials and reviews will create user-generated copy that will be on target and interesting … Continue reading →

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Does the New European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affect my Business?

By: Paloma Kennedy, Attorney with Boardman & Clark, LLP Have you noticed lately how many websites have sent you an email or requested you to agree to their new, updated privacy policy or terms of service? This is due to a new EU regulation that was passed May of 2018, called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR affects any business that collects or processes EU resident information, which includes an EU resident’s name; address; IP address; cookies; health, racial and ethnic data; political opinions; and sexual orientation – regardless of whether the collection or processing of this data is intentional. The regulation requires business owners to implement safeguards … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Ninja the Hackers Away From Your WordPress Website

Are you worried about hackers getting into your WordPress business website? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Cyber threats are a much bigger concern than they used to be, and with so many large organizations being affected by online attacks, smaller businesses are paying more attention to online security than ever before. While it’s true that a lot of smaller companies and organizations are susceptible to cyber hacking, it’s generally because they don’t follow basic online security best practices. To help you avoid being an easy target for thieves on the internet, here are seven ways you can keep hackers at bay from your WordPress site… #1 Use Strong Passwords … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons Why DIY Websites Are Not Effective

Have you ever watched one of those do-it-yourself shows on television? They don’t just make it look easy to renovate a bathroom or a kitchen, they make it seem like fun! Of course, the reality feels just a little bit different when you’re knee-deep in broken tiles. The same analogy could easily be used for DIY websites. No matter where you look these days, there is a new service offering you a set of ready-made designs and templates at virtually no cost. It makes you wonder why you would spend your money hiring a professional web designer when you could just make a website on your own. Here are 6 … Continue reading →

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Do You Want the Cheapest… or the Best Website Design?

Most business owners don’t have the time to scout and select a new web designer. Instead, they need to find a stable team who can build and maintain a successful online presence that will be useful and profitable for their company for years to come. However, web design is not an area where most businesses have a lot of expertise, so they go with what they think is most efficient and most profitable. We can easily compare the website design process with another situation where the average consumer has to make a huge buying decision that they’ll have to live with for a few years – the process of buying … Continue reading →

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