Author Archives: sharphue

Launch of Bikes, Blues & BBQ Website Redesign with First-Ever Mobile Version

Posted on July 27, 2011 by sharphue

When it comes to great music, amazing food and—most importantly—loud motorcycles, you just can’t beat the Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The event is a favorite for bikers from all over the country, featuring tons of … Continue reading →

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WordPress Inside Out

Posted on June 13, 2011 by sharphue

WordPress Inside Out is a starter theme for designers that want a pixel-perfect design without the ordinary blog look.  The theme is designed to eliminate the cumbersome task of creating a theme from scratch for each new site/design.   WordPress Inside … Continue reading →

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#10: Keep your site fresh

Posted on June 25, 2009 by sharphue

…part of the “Ten Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Website’s Performance” series… The best websites are like living things. Your visitors come to see what’s new, to interact with your company, to learn, and to enjoy. Getting this effect … Continue reading →

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#9: Engage your visitors

Posted on June 15, 2009 by sharphue

…part of the “Ten Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Website’s Performance” series… Social media is a great way to keep your customers in the loop and also to let them help you promote your products and services. Consider setting … Continue reading →

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#8: Maintain a blog

Posted on June 9, 2009 by sharphue

…part of the “Ten Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Website’s Performance” series… A blog can be a great way to communicate with customers on a more personal level. Your blog can educate visitors about your industry or provide some … Continue reading →

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#7: Understand your traffic

Posted on May 29, 2009 by sharphue

…part of the “Ten Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Website’s Performance” series… With web sites, the numbers tell the story. Once you have your web site launched, you’ll have questions. Are people interested in your products? How long do … Continue reading →

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#6: Create a Call to Action

Posted on May 24, 2009 by sharphue

…part of the “Ten Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Website’s Performance” series… Even with fast web hosting and a search engine optimized site, your visitors’ experience has to be easy. Since your web site is connected with a business, … Continue reading →

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#5: Use Professional Web Hosting

Posted on May 18, 2009 by sharphue

…part of the “Ten Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Website’s Performance” series… Sharp Hue offers professional web hosting, so you may think we’re biased here, but in fact there are significant advantages to professional web hosting, from the point … Continue reading →

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#4: Optimize Your Web Site for Search

Posted on May 13, 2009 by sharphue

…part of the “Ten Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Website’s Performance” series… In the early days of the web, there wasn’t much available, and people would flock to almost any new site. Now your site competes with millions of … Continue reading →

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