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Investing in a business is something not everyone is ready for. But how do you know if you are ready to invest in a new business? 1. If you are taking advantage of the 401(k) with matching, if you can, it’s one of the signs you should be investing into a new business. It’s a…

Starting a business is a difficult venture. One of the bigger challenges people who are looking to start a business come across is just where to begin in the first place. Luckily, you can read a lot about this subject and learn a lot from people who are experienced in this field. Here are 15…

Not everyone is fit to be an entrepreneur and not everyone is fit to find their way in creating a new business. How can you know if you are cut out for the job? Ask yourself these questions to see where you stand. 5 Important Questions To Ask Yourself 1. Are you more comfortable focusing…

Myths are ever present in everything we do, and business is no different. Here are 7 of the most common myths in new business development. 7 Most Common Myths About New Business 1. People often think that branding and full service advertising fall under specialization and that somebody needs to specialize to do that. That…

Managing a business is difficult and it takes up a lot of your time, but you shouldn’t just give up, or force yourself to work harder. The answer is to work smarter, rather than to work harder. There are many different tools that can make your job easier and help you work a lot smarter,…

Today, in the modern world, the business world is harsh. There is a lot of competition, and you shouldn’t turn a blind eye to what your competitors are doing, because there is a lot you can learn from them. But what exactly can you learn about small businesses from your competitors if you pay attention…

Every small business is different! Need to give your business a boost? Read 10 quick tips about small business. 1. You need to keep track of everything in your small business. Daily, weekly, as well as monthly activity, numbers and finances. Managing this and keeping track of the functioning of your business is essential for…

Operating a small business comes with its share of problems. Things like not having enough money, not having enough time, and not being able to adapt to and manage the growth of your business are some of the, if not the biggest problems your small business can face, and solving them when they come up…

You, as a small business owner, have the responsibility of learning as much as you can about your job. By knowing a lot, you are giving yourself and your business greater chances for success. A great source of information on literally anything is the Internet. In the modern world, whenever we have a question we…

Social media is evolving and in the recent time has become one of the primary sources of information. Because of that, business have to evolve too. An industry that has been particularly affected by this is the fashion industry. Because of the evolution of Social Media, the fashion industry had to evolve too. And since…

In the modern world, it is important that musicians have their own websites. That is, of course, if they seek that kind of exposure. It is perfectly fine if you want to try to get your music out there through different means, but having a website is an advantage you shouldn’t pass on. And it…

In the modern world, Social Media Marketing is a very powerful tool that can be used to bring you a great advantage. The same goes if your business is in the oil and gas industry. You can use Social Media Marketing to rise above your competitors and really make it big. It is false to…

An Internet marketing business is something that can bring you great rewards. But, if you are on a tight budget, and you’re planning on starting an Internet marketing business, you may have some doubts. Despair not, because you can successfully start an Internet marketing business even if you are on a tight budget. Here’s how.…

Choosing the layout of the website is important, and understanding the terms that are often used when talking about layouts is important for being able to make the right choice. Usually, these four types of page layouts are discussed. Static Page Layout This is a common page layout, and it is sometimes called fixed or…

As a graphic designer, one of the most interesting things you’ll be taking on is creating a logo for a business, company, or website. It is a difficult task, it is very stressful, and it can seem somewhat daunting. Creating a logo by looking back at the market research, and striking gold is a difficult…

Mobile responsive design is a very useful thing. You have a website that responds to the size of the screen it is being viewed on, the website changes in such a way that it adapts to the size of the screen. Basically, there are four main types of screens that mobile responsive design is aimed…

Online marketing is something that undergoes great changes through time. From year to year, the field of online marketing looks different. What will it look like throughout 2016? Experts are making some predictions… 1. It is predicted that more websites will go responsive in 2016. It is important that websites keep up with the demands…

The text is the core of your website. Without quality information and quality text, no matter how beautiful your website is, it won’t be great, and people won’t stick there too long. Of course, there are rules that you need to follow, and some of them can be found below. Typography can be a difficult…

Marketing has changed a lot in recent years. It has entered a new age, and if you want to be successful, you need to keep up. In the past, you had Television, you had print, all that stuff was at the top of marketing. Today, things are different. Internet rules the marketing kingdom, and you…

What is the difference between Front-End and Back-End web work? We’ll explain it here today. Front-End The front end of the web is basically everything you can actually see and interact with. When talking about the front end of the web, there are two main parts. That is the web design, and the front end…

Marketing is difficult and not everyone can pull it off without making a mistake. But, you can always learn. Here are some of the most common marketing mistakes that will set you back. Learn them and avoid them. 1. The basics are important Laying down the groundwork before starting the marketing is really important. Deciding…

Web design may at first seem rather simple, but it is actually quite difficult when you go into the matter of things. If you want to create a design that strikes people, things can be a little tricky. And most web designer are actually self taught, so they may have missed some important things. And…

Local SEO is becoming one of the most important components of every business and brand that wants long term success through a Search Engine. Here we will explain what the meaning of local SEO is and how you can use it to attract customers. What Is Local SEO? Local SEO has significantly grown in the…

Web design is a really important factor in the success of a website. But, people and business owners sometimes tend to forget that, and they run websites that are actually lacking design, or at least successful design. This mustn’t happen. Design is not only about the looks of the website, but it can also be…

In the modern world, marketing has become huge. There are many different ways of marketing yourself, as a business. But, actually landing on one and deciding which marketing strategy to use can be a pretty difficult task. Especially if you are a smaller business with limited resources. If you opt for traditional marketing, you will…

The terms web design and web development are often mixed up. But, they mean two very different things. We’ll explain the differences between web design and web development in the following text. Web Designer First let us talk about Web Design. Web Design could be best described as the part of the website that faces…

What is the first thing you think of when somebody mentions Rolex? You probably think about a high quality watch which isn’t exactly on the cheap side. Why do you think that is? It’s because Rolex has established a strong brand identity, and it has become very easily recognizable. So you can conclude that brand…

Web design is not easy. Of course, like everything, it has its ups and it has its downs. There are things about web design that not everybody likes, but that is nothing strange. There are also those things that are the essentials to this line of work and that you can’t skip or not know.…

If you are a good web designer, but you’re looking to become great, here are the traits you need to have. 1. You need to know how the user feels. You need to empathize with them. If you were designing a website just for yourself and for you only, you wouldn’t have to consider about…

Web designers are often concerned about their skills, like Photoshop skills or a mastery of JavaScript. However, becoming great web designer requires more than just having the right tool or a wonderful grip on design. Also, websites that are not well designed and optimized tend to perform poorly on search engines and have bad metrics (e.g. low…

Maybe you’d think that making all websites is more or less the same, that there is a certain pattern, and the only thing that varies from website to website is the photographs and the text. This is true to some degree, but there are a lot more factors that come into play when building a…

You can never get enough advice when you’re starting out. There is so much you can learn, but when you’re starting out, you shouldn’t stretch yourself too far and reach for the stars too soon. Start small, start with the basics, and gradually, you will become a great web designer. How to Be a Web…

The most successful businesses don’t wait for growth to happen. Instead, they take well-planned steps to improve their products or services, operations and delivery systems. This type of forward thinking requires a combination of research, accurate business records and entrepreneurial instincts. Putting it all together requires thoughtful planning and continued effort. There is constant flow…

This article is to showcase the few absolutely best blogs that may serve beneficial for Houston Small Business Owners. These blogs have been picked up after a survey of more than hundred web sites and blogs that may concern Small Business Owners of Houston. Houston is home to many small businesses, and it’s now considered…

Over the weekend…I met an immigration attorney in Sugarland. It’s South Houston area for those not familiar with Houston. This person is an amazing human being but she said something that stung me the wrong way. She said, “Our website isn’t doing well because our clientele are almost solely non-English speaking (Spanish Speaking) masses. And…

Just recently, someone I look up to made me realize some very amazing philosophies on the work we do here at Houston Websites, as well as some other very intimate questions about my own personality type. I was forced to ask myself some very tough questions. These might also help some of you to better…

Hello Everyone, This is Adam Gheli, a small cog in a big wheel that is Houston Websites. I’ve done away with getting others to write blogs for Houston Websites; not because they weren’t good at what they did, but their work will never have my voice or passion.   The point I want to bring…

What do you usually do when you heard of a product, service or business? 87% of the respondents of the survey conducted by Visible Logic proved that what most of us usually do is look for their website. This is why every business out there must consider having excellent web design for success.

The Internet has made it all possible – to turn ideas into something innovative; something useful. If you have been envisioning a website that can represent you and you can present to the masses, the web can make it all easier and cheaper. Of course, you would need a good web developer. Finding a great…

Who Do You Think of When You Want to Design a Website? A web designer of course, someone who would design the site for you professionally! Have you ever wondered why this is the first thing that comes to your mind? Simple! It’s because you know that web designers are professionals who spend their life…

As a web designer, you find there is a fine line between constructing business-oriented designs and what could be considered art. It’s true that this can be easily said, but hard to maintain. It may be quite difficult to understand what each individual client wants.

Worried about the website you’re planning to build? Interested in how you can increase traffic on your currently active website? Not sure what’s the difference between a good website and a bad one? Understanding the following five facts will help you learn to differentiate, so you can hopefully create something that’s going to be successful!…

It’s a given, the internet is huge – and it’s growing. Every day new start-ups pop up. Only last year Vine joined the online giants alongside Facebook & Twitter. Have you ever asked yourself, of all websites ever to exist, how many have been visited by you? If your answer is along the lines of,…