Can Social Media Replace a Website? Not Quite. Here’s Why.
📱✨ It’s a fair question. Social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok are powerful tools. They’re where people hang out, discover new brands, and engage with content. For many business owners, social media feels faster, more accessible, and more connected to daily life than a traditional website.
But here’s the catch: Social media can support your business, but it should never replace your website.
Here’s why…
Bounce rate: What is it, and why should I care about it if I have a website?
I had an email exchange with a client last week about their website. Specifically, they wanted me to direct traffic to another website to complete a booking task. I explained why this is never in your website’s best interest regarding SEO (search engine optimization).
However, while explaining, I realized that if she didn’t understand Bounce Rate, she probably would not understand my explanation.
Webz by Elise: LinkedIn Newsletter
How it all started...
One night in 2016, I sat on my bed building a WordPress website. I'd recently started a blog and worked tirelessly on it to prepare for launch. It was slow going so far, but this particular night, I was frustrated. I asked my husband, who works in IT, for help, but he could not.
This was the last straw. I started to cry.
Tools I Use in My Web Design Business Every Day
If you are a small business owner, you can relate to using various platforms and tools to help create and maintain processes that streamline client or customer interactions. Identifying the appropriate tools specifically for your industry can help reduce errors and ensure that tasks are completed accurately.
Website Maintenance: What Are the Benefits?
If you've had a new website created or have an existing one that hasn't been updated in a while, it's time to prioritize maintenance. While it may seem like a minor task, putting it off can have major consequences. Did you know that visitors form an opinion about your website within the first 0.05 seconds of landing on it? Don't let a neglected website tarnish your business's reputation.
5 Reasons You Should Build Your Website On Squarespace
As a Squarespace Circle Member, it’s exciting to talk about the reasons to build a website on this platform. The benefits and features offered by Squarespace make it a top contender for clients who are looking for a user-friendly, performance-focused, and design-driven solution in a website platform.