Keywords to Concepts

by | Dec 30, 2015 | Blog, SEO Tips, Small Business Trends

Over the last 12 to 18 months, even if you have no interest in SEO, you have probably heard about the “death of keywords”. Long gone are the days of keyword stuffing and extensively optimized content. Instead, we have entered the stage where keywords must...

Twitter Tips

by | Oct 21, 2015 | Blog, Social Media

Do you still fear the #hastags and @tags on Twitter?  The social media team at Dalen Design has a few Twitter tips to get you started. 1. Want your tweet to appear to the masses?  Do not start a tweet with the @ symbol, as these are kept out of the main feed. 2. Until...

WordPress Plugins: Can You Have Too Many?

by | Oct 6, 2015 | Blog, Web Design, Wordpress

When it comes to WordPress Plugins, the team at Dalen Design is often asked “Can you have too many?”  In our opinion, yes. WordPress Plugin Directory At present, the WordPress Plugin Directory offers more than 40,500 free plugins.  Some assist with SEO,...

SEO and Building A Strong Foundation

by | Sep 29, 2015 | SEO Tips, Web Design

A website is like a home, it needs a strong foundation to support the structure.  So how should a business ensure their web presence is built to withstand the test of time?  It all comes down to relevant, quality content. Back in the early days of SEO (search engine...

Adblock Plus Available for iOS & Android

by | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog, News and Events

Mobile data is costly, and websites bogged down with ads can be frustrating for users. Ads slow down page loading time, can be invasive from a tracking standpoint, and quickly hog data allowances.  So what can mobile users do block undesired content on their devices?...

App Interstitial

by | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog, SEO Tips

It’s official.  If your website runs an app interstitial, it’s time to remove the “feature”. App interstitials, a popup asking users to install an iphone or Android app before allow them to visit your website, will soon lead to a Google...