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Check Your Google Core Web Vitals Scores (Free Tool)

With the newest Google update in May of 2021, Google’s Core Web Vitals are now a ranking factor for SEO. Use our free tool to check your score, and read on

WordPress vs. Squarespace: Which is Better?

Squarespace advertises itself as the easiest website solution. But is it really better than WordPress? No, it isn’t. Read on to find out why.

What Are Google Core Web Vitals (and How to Improve Them)?

Google recently announced that their Core Web Vitals will now effect your SEO Rank. Here we discuss what they are, and how to improve them.

WordPress vs. Shopify: Which is Better?

Shopify can look like a deceptively cost effective option over the larger costs of a full website development. But is that truly the case in the long term? And what trade-offs are you potentially making when choosing Shopify instead of WooCommerce? Read on to find out more.

WordPress vs. Magento: Which is Better?

There are a number of CMS platforms with eCommerce capabilities on the Internet today. WordPress’s WooCommerce and Magento are two among many, but they both have their place in the world of online business. This guide will pit the two against each other, so you can better understand which has the features your business needs.

WordPress vs. Joomla: Which is Better?

With a litany of CMS platforms available on the Internet today, it’s difficult to suss out which can best suit your needs. WordPress, of course, is one of the most popular web-hosting and site-generating platforms in operation. However, Joomla, as an open-source CMS, offers platform customization that a more tech-savvy web designer may appreciate.

WordPress vs. Drupal: Which is Better?

WordPress and Drupal are two of the best known CMS platforms operating online today. It’s difficult to compare the two, given their mutual histories and success. This guide will discuss each platform’s details and compare their overall accessibility, cost, and content customization processes.

WordPress vs. Dreamweaver: Which is Better?

When it comes to WordPress and Dreamweaver, which is better? How do their features compare, and, depending on your needs, which is the ideal choice? Let’s dive into all the nitty-gritty details, so you can select the content creation platform that’s right for you.

How to add a Text Field to Your Category Pages After the Posts

If you’ve ever wondered how to add a text area to your post category pages, look no further. This will work with any Genesis Framework WordPress theme.

PageSpeed Insights Tips

Have you tested your website with Google PageSpeed Insights, but have no idea how to fix the issues it finds? These are some tips and methods I’ve found that works great on almost any WordPress website.

WooCommerce is the Best eCommerce Option (Here’s Why)

Our years of experience in testing and using different eCommerce solutions have led to WooCommerce.

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9 Types of Digital Marketing (and How to Use Them!)

Digital marketing is not just a buzzword thrown around at networking events. You need to understand the types of digital marketing at your disposal.

Creating a Website User-Flow

Creating a website user-flow before jumping in to development is a wise choice. Use this blog post as reference one what to do and how to effectively start a web build.

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Check if a Web Page Has Been Indexed (Tool)

Getting a web page on your site indexed is important. This happens automatically if you’re building your website correctly. If your page has not been indexed by Google, then your page will not show up in Google’s Search Results. It’s also important to ensure your directory listings and other web properties (like business directories) are also being indexed (to take advantage of as many ranking signals you can).

Best Free Stock Photography Websites

Here’s a list of stock photos that aren’t very stock. Find images that aren’t the standard, boring stock photos found on paid websites.

How to Get Instant Traffic with Influencer Marketing

Creating a new website or taking your current website and building traffic can be difficult. However, with Influencer Marketing, if you do it right, you’ll get instant traffic to your site and you’ll increase your followers / subscribers.

A Backlink Method that Actually Works

If you haven’t heard this before, you need to hear it now: Backlinking is a vital part of ranking well on Google. It’s something we understand, and we want you to understand it. If you have the time, use the tactics here to create backlinks to see real SEO results.

Best SEO Plugin for WordPress

There are many things you can do to help boost the ranking of your website. This post was created to get you on the right track to ensure you have the best SEO for WordPress available.

Front End Design Asset Checklist

If you’re an Agency or Client sending work to Spark Logix Studios, and you are providing all design assets for development, here’s a little group of checklists to help you stay organized.

On-Page SEO Optimization

Unsure of what you should be doing to Optimize your website pages for SEO? We break it down for you simply, so you can understand what is involved, and what you are paying for should you hire a development firm to build your next website.