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What is SEO? A Definitive Guide

Author: Natasha JohnsonOn: Aug 31Categories: Uncategorized

What is SEO? A Definitive Guide

What is SEO? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, a term for how your website’s performance ranks with other websites with similar content. Google currently holds most of the world’s website traffic. For your website to receive a rank, Google...

How to use technology to protect your small business during the coronavirus pandemic

Author: Tina BurchetteOn: Apr 09Categories: Community, Digital services, Small businesses

How to use technology to protect your small business during the coronavirus pandemic

Community, Digital services, Small businesses

While our main priority at USABAL Solutions is our health, our families’ health, and our friends’ health, we want to do everything we can to support local small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. We’re offering a value pack to small businesses...

Tips to Drive Donations on Giving Tuesday

Author: Tina BurchetteOn: Nov 15Categories: Marketing, Nonprofits

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Tips to Drive Donations on Giving Tuesday

Marketing, Nonprofits

In November, we help our nonprofit clients prepare for Giving Tuesday, an online campaign to invite donors to give to nonprofits after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Established in 2012, Giving Tuesday helps nonprofits raise money for various causes....

How to Find Quality Images for Your Website

Author: Tina BurchetteOn: Nov 15Categories: Design, Marketing

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How to Find Quality Images for Your Website

Design, Marketing

Images are a powerful way to communicate online, but not every image on a website is equal. While you should take advantage of the fact that 65% of people are visual learners, you should also make sure you’re selecting quality images that will enhance–not...

Website usability best practices to implement on your site immediately

Author: Tina BurchetteOn: Oct 22Categories: Design 1 Comment

Website usability best practices to implement on your site immediately

Design

When you hear the words “website usability,” you might think of technical tasks like making sure there aren’t any broken links and implementing good website security. But what it actually refers to is a user’s experience when visiting a website....

SEO best practices you can use today

Author: Tina BurchetteOn: Oct 22Categories: Design, Marketing

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SEO best practices you can use today

Design, Marketing

Making your site attractive to search engines is key to driving new visitors. Here are some best practices for improving SEO. Make use of meta descriptions Most people use search engines to find an answer to a question, especially with the growth of mobile...

USABAL Solutions volunteers at Ulman House with First Lady Yumi Hogan

Author: Tina BurchetteOn: Oct 14Categories: Community

Angel, Riz, First Lady Yumi Hogan, and Bob Zhang stand in front of a counter covered in food

USABAL Solutions volunteers at Ulman House with First Lady Yumi Hogan

Community

In 2016, Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed September 11th through October 10th as Day to Serve in Maryland. For this year’s Day to Serve, we joined First Lady Yumi Hogan at the Ulman House to prepare a large Korean dinner for the patients. The Ulman...

3 Summer projects to boost your online business in the fall

Author: Tina BurchetteOn: Aug 06Categories: Design, Marketing, Nonprofits 1 Comment

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3 Summer projects to boost your online business in the fall

Design, Marketing, Nonprofits

Summer is a fun time for all: school is out, the beaches are packed, and people are enjoying time with loved ones and friends. Summer is also a slow time for businesses, which makes it a perfect time to prepare your online strategy for the fall and holiday...

8 Quick Steps to Build an Effective Content Strategy

Author: Tina BurchetteOn: Jun 21Categories: Design, Small businesses

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8 Quick Steps to Build an Effective Content Strategy

Design, Small businesses

You’ve probably heard this before: if you want your business to succeed in the digital world, you need to have a content strategy. What is content strategy? Well, at its core, it’s about reaching the right people at the right time with the right content...

Top 4 Web Design Trends for 2019

Author: RizOn: May 05Categories: Design, Digital services

As we reach into summer 2019, it is important to look back on web design trends. Although many web design trends take a while to reach the mainstream, they reach a critical mass of popularity Rounded Corners You may notice on your phone that most icons...