You don’t need to register your site with search engines
We’ve said for years that “submitting” your site to search engines was a waste of time. It’s typically not harmful, but it’s of no value….
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Why we choose WordPress
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of WordPress. We’ve been using it since 2004, we’ve been hosting a monthly WordPress Meetup for a few…
How to maintain an active blog
Ali and I first met back in 2005 when we both worked at Mt. Bethel UMC in the marketing department of the church. We redesigned…
Single page web sites are trendy, but are they really what you need?
A popular trend in websites lately is a single-page design. An example would be this theme from StudioPress; it has a few sub-pages, but is…
The obvious choice isn’t always so obvious
Imagine you’re at a baseball game, waiting for it to start. At the conclusion of the singing of the National Anthem, everyone cheers and applauds….
5 Years of GreenMellen
If you had asked Mickey or me five years ago where we would be today, our answer would be far fetched from reality. Five years ago…
How voice search is changing the keywords we use
Google has been around for 15 years, and while they are continually updating their algorithm we’ve been continually updating the way we search. A popular…
The hierarchy of attention; or, why we hate your robocalls
Today in Georgia we have a handful of runoff elections, and our phones have been ringing off the hook with robocalls from some of the…
A little effort goes a long way
In most industries, a bit of extra effort (or even simply nominal effort) can go a long way. While it can apply in a variety…
5 Tips for Working On the Go
Please check which of the following statements best describes you: My car is my best friend. I own a laptop because I am always on…
Going from great to amazing
I had an interesting experience a few days ago. Ali and I were meeting with a colleague at a fast food restaurant for a brief…
Why Fake Reviews Are Bad News For Your Business Online
Consumers often use sites like Yelp to help them make decisions, so having positive reviews of your business online is increasingly important. If you…
Choosing the right WordPress theme
With literally tens of thousands of WordPress themes available online, finding the right one can be a difficult task. Here are a few tips to…
How to brainstorm before you begin branding
Everyone wants their project to go smoothly and be successful at grabbing their audience’s attention. Here are some basic questions to ask yourself before contacting…
Time shift to get more done
The idea of time shifting isn’t new, though it’s often only thought about in terms of recording TV shows on a DVR to watch later….