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Custom Web Design firm in Tupelo, MS area providing website design, graphic design, online marketing and services for small to medium businesses.
2019-08-17 20:26
Wicks N' More Candle Company
The new owners of Wicks N' More Candles were ready to make their website more user-friendly to their customers. The new responsive website features better pr… Read More
2019-07-02 12:40
CLIENT: The Carter County Sheriff’s Office, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma
ISSUES: The Carter County Sheriff’s Office website did not allow the community to access needed infor… Read More
2019-06-04 11:21
With so many changes to digital marketing, do small businesses still need a website? It isn’t a matter of using one form of social media or another. The small businesses that are seei… Read More
2019-03-18 14:27
Last year we made the decision to join Social Media Marketing Society. We had checked out a few places that offer similar training, support, and collaboration and decided that Social Media S… Read More
2019-03-15 12:02
Your local business depends on local traffic. A blog can help increase local traffic to your website. local calls, and foot traffic to your business.
The post How a blog can help your busine… Read More
2019-02-09 12:25
Our series to bridge the communication gap between businesses and their web design agencies. Knowing what questions to ask and what to listen for will help you make a well-informed decision… Read More
2019-02-07 13:52
The key to being successful in the 2019 marketplace is to EMBRACE current marketing trends! We must be at the forefront of adjusting marketing strategies and customer experience to capitaliz… Read More
2019-02-06 22:16
Website redesign for an office furniture store that carries new and used furniture with specific goals of how they wanted to grow this year.
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2019-02-06 22:16
Office Furniture Warehouse
Office Furniture Warehouse carries new and used office furniture. Starting out in the garage of their home, the family grew the business substantially in the… Read More
2019-02-03 10:58
It may seem easy to pick a web design agency for your website. It is also easy to get in a bad situation with an agency or freelancer that may not have it all together. We talk about what to… Read More
2019-01-30 11:01
The Osage County Sheriff's Department wanted a better way to communicate with the community. The new website includes an inmate search, current news items and more.
The post Osage County Sh… Read More
2018-11-13 15:09
Changing your business name seems like a simple decision. However, there are crucial steps that must be done or you lose out on leads and visits online. Not to mention, confuse your customer… Read More
2018-09-05 20:09
E-commerce website featuring a wholesale partner program, monthly subscription services, user-friendly product pages with a multi-image slider.
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2018-08-19 00:05
Selfish Fitness Studio is located in Tupelo, MS. Their new website features a schedule and a full description of classes, instructors intros, and much more.
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2018-08-18 22:53
Pest control website redesign for TriCounty Pest Control, to optimize local searches, user experience, and updated for optimal viewing
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2018-07-20 17:17
Proximity Marketing is huge for small and medium-sized businesses to increase foot traffic and calls to their business. In this week's episode, we learn how Tonya Whittington and Carrie Wate… Read More
2018-06-24 15:52
I am sure if you kept up with it, you probably received at least 30 calls this week from marketing agencies telling you that you need them. So let's get real! Do you really need marketing se… Read More
2018-06-15 11:17
Kids and Tween Furniture Store is an online furniture store. This fun website is search engine optimized and custom designed making it a great shopping experience.
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2018-05-25 01:19
To-Do Lists are daunting and with a hectic schedule between work and personal, it is easy to feel out of control. Our special guest, Stacey Ogden with The Busy Mom Collective shares her tips… Read More
2018-05-21 11:23
Absolute Cleaning & Restoration is a Tupelo-based company that needed a website to better represent their services. They were looking for a way to inform their customers what they do and… Read More
2018-05-21 10:49
The home service industry gets many calls from people trying to sell marketing services. We discuss the marketing metrics that matter whether you are doing your own marketing or outsourcing… Read More
2018-05-20 12:04
This article is a hard one to write, but I feel it is necessary to shake some reality into small business owners who are foregoing profits because of one major mistake. It’s all too co… Read More
2018-05-11 01:09
Reviews are hard and the home service industry depends on them to drive service calls. In this short podcast, we talk up reviews. How to prepare for them, how to ask for them, and how to man… Read More
2018-05-09 00:08
We are honored to have helped the owner of Nails by Magen with their shiny, fun, new website. The website features their nail salon services as well as their selection of hand-made soaps.
T… Read More
2018-05-08 21:14
JR's Pressure Washing has a shiny new website to serve clients and customers in the Tupelo, MS and the surrounding areas. The attractive website is easy to navigate, very user-friendly and l… Read More
2018-04-22 15:36
Making the time for content marketing is not a hard feat. We share time-saving tips to help you whether you are doing your own or outsourcing your content to an outside agency.
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2018-04-10 01:06
Content Marketing is the hidden gem in getting your customers to come to you (inbound marketing). This long-term strategy has proven to be very effective in generating visibility for the bus… Read More
2018-04-02 09:57
Backwoods Custom Furniture is a family-owned business based in Houston, MS. Their catalog-based website provides their customers a way to view their products easily.
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2018-03-27 09:14
The owner of Magic Rooter contacted us to get his business established on the web. He needed a way for customers to not only find out the different services he provides but to find him when… Read More
2018-02-24 11:49
Internal links are a key factor in search engine optimization but are also a benefit to your website visitors. These links point to other areas of your website and are a key part of search e… Read More
2018-02-18 14:21
Google provides many tools that can be used to see how you are doing in search and your other online marketing efforts. We dive into the tools and options you should have to keep a good eye… Read More
2018-02-18 12:48
The other side of Google search is advertising. Google will list your website, location, or products for a fee in the search results.We visit paid search options and tips.
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2018-02-18 11:47
Local search is search engine optimization for businesses that work with customers and clients in their area. Both physical location and service-area based businesses will benefit from local… Read More
2018-02-18 10:39
Google searches are the core to a business's success. Search engine optimization can seem more like magic to many business owners. Let's look behind the curtain and expose the key things you… Read More
2018-02-05 17:50
In Episode 3, we discuss the communication options businesses have including Internet backup options for small business, telephone options, challenges of multi-location businesses, and more… Read More
2018-02-04 13:10
Before you start to update your website, evaluate whether it has a goal-oriented website design. Many websites today are pretty, templates that don't cater to the company's needs and goals… Read More
2018-02-03 18:52
Social Media is a hot topic, every business needs it to create interest and build visibility for their products and services. In Episode 1 of the Guiding Light Small Business Podcast, we cov… Read More
2018-01-29 19:44
Special guests, Justin Brock and Thomas Chandler cover the different types of benefits that are offered to employees as well changes in healthcare and how small business owners are paying fo… Read More
2018-01-03 21:45
Cornerstone Landscapes is a landscaping company based in Tupelo, MS. The owner, Jason Tubb is a professional landscape designer. Sure, he will trim shrubs, mow, and such but the thing that s… Read More
2017-10-15 12:00
The "About Us" page is the most visited page of your website. Knowing what to include, tone to use, and approach making it easy to reach and convert more of your website visitors into client… Read More
2017-09-01 00:45
Everywhere we look people have their heads down looking at their phones, people mindlessly scroll through social media like in a trance. The key is, social is where the people are and where… Read More
2017-08-28 03:32
Counseling for a Cause Counseling for a Cause is a counseling center located in Tupelo, MS. The owner was just branching off from another center and needed a website that represented her bus… Read More
2017-08-23 15:05
The goal of search engine optimization (SEO) is to improve the visibility of your website and attract visitors, without having to pay for every click. When done correctly, SEO is much more t… Read More
2017-08-09 01:41
Ecommerce based website for a homemade jewelry store. A hobbyist turned business after family members asked her to expand her business she took the plunge. She was taking orders through Face… Read More
2017-07-08 02:28
We are working with Business Resources HQ to help save our clients big on their credit card processing and shipping provider rates. Without changing providers. Learn more about how their spe… Read More
2017-06-09 02:49
Encore Pro Staffing is an employment agency based in Tulsa, OK. With a primary focus on clerical, warehouse workers, and light industrial workers Encore required a place to list their availa… Read More
2017-04-21 15:33
Lee County Sheriff We were honored to help the Lee County Sheriff’s Department with the update of their website. Our primary goal with the new website was to make it easier for visitor… Read More
2017-04-17 03:15
Online marketing is not rocket science. As a small business owner, you know you should promote your business in some way both offline and online. The biggest questions are what, how, when, a… Read More
2017-04-10 01:26
An SEO Audit provides an extensive look at how to get your business to rank in search engines. Whether you are trying to rank locally or nationally an audit gives a good roadmap to what need… Read More
2017-03-18 05:10
Whole Dog University needed to update their website and establish themselves in their new location. We were honored to assist in the process.
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2017-03-13 14:47
Mattress store based in Lafayette, LA needed a website to build up his local presence. Website features branding and graphic elements to attract visitors.
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2017-01-11 14:17
Ch-ch-changes was our 2016 and 2017 looks even more fierce but exciting for the potential for small business owners. We share what is important in the year to come for your website as well a… Read More
2017-01-02 14:49
Content marketing isn't hard in fact it is easily done wrong. If you know what not to do you can save time and money in your marketing efforts.
The post Why You’re Not Succeeding in C… Read More
2016-12-21 15:16
Ecommerce website build for a local apparel company. Features include wholesaler application, and more.
The post Cocky Apparel Company appeared first on Lighthouse Web Design & Marketin… Read More
2016-12-15 02:08
Catalog based website featuring the client's available products as well as stores where the product can be found.
The post Southern Seed and Feed appeared first on Lighthouse Web Design &&hell…Read More
2016-11-26 14:07
Two years after Google's announcement about SSL's as a ranking factor in search had many website owners scrambling to implement website security on their website. In our post, we cover what… Read More
2016-11-23 13:45
Your company’s reputation can be damaged by negative, false information about the company itself, but also about any employees, management staff, or related companies. Social media all… Read More
2016-10-18 14:49
SEO is obviously the greatest web marketing technique today and with so much popularity, search engines have rules governing the way businesses use the handy techniques. People develop new S… Read More
2016-10-18 08:52
Google has updated its guidelines on not only HOW you can post reviews on your website but how you can ask for them. Find out what you need to know about this change to prevent penalties.
Th… Read More
2016-09-17 18:49
Membership based website featuring member-only features with an easy to use content manager
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2016-06-30 13:30
Video streaming is growing in popularity and technology is making it easier than ever to create video. Is your business ready for the demand?
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2016-06-01 14:43
Your online marketing strategy can impact the decision as potential clients familiarize themselves with your practice when considering where to procure their veterinary services.
The post On… Read More
2016-05-27 15:46
Self-storage website built with a local emphasis to increase exposure and rentals to the business.
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2016-05-17 23:55
Tracking every step of a visitors process is key to learning not only where they came from but what path they took to get to a conversion. This month we learned more about how to optimize an… Read More
2016-04-26 14:06
As a small business you are getting calls and emails daily saying you should work with a marketing or seo agency. Here are some tips to check them out and know if they are a good fit for you… Read More
2016-03-05 21:53
Starting a new business in Tupelo? Depending on the type of business you are in you will want to cover your basis. The following are a few resources that you can tap into to help. These are… Read More
2016-03-05 19:02
Your local business depends on local traffic. A blog can help increase local traffic to your website. local calls, and foot traffic to your business.
The post Can a blog help your local busi… Read More
2016-03-03 18:15
Willow Furniture Store is an online furniture store.
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2016-02-19 18:43
If you are looking into driving more traffic to your website through your blog there are many things to consider. How the post is laid out plays a huge factor whether Google and other search… Read More
2016-02-05 01:44
Tree trimming and stump grinding lead generation website built with a local emphasis.
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2016-01-17 15:27
To stay on top of the up-coming changes to local search we attend regular re-certification classes throughout the year. This month we learned about all of the changes at Google concerning lo… Read More
2016-01-15 14:22
Updated ** Keeping your address information up to date on local search maps is crucial to allow customers to find your location when they are on their mobile devices. Search engines tailor s… Read More
2015-12-11 10:09
Thinking about branching out into eCommerce? Tapping into the online marketplace can seem a little intimidating at first. Knowing where to start can save you time and money.
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2015-11-12 03:54
Custom attorney website built for a local attorney to assist in local search rankings and lead generation.
The post Law Office of Amanda Todd Daniels appeared first on Lighthouse Web Design… Read More
2015-11-06 16:53
Today’s tech-savvy home buyers have altered the residential shopping experience from a constant trudge from house to house into a highly specific procedure of previewing and selecting… Read More
2015-11-05 14:58
Website, local search, and rebranding for Ivy Fence Company, a local fence company.
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2015-10-19 13:45
Small business owners struggle with the balance of time and the ability to delegate tasks to others. We share time saving tips and somewhat painless delegation tips to help small business ow… Read More
2015-09-21 13:13
For every business there exists an inevitable ebb and flow of product sales at one, if not more, points in the year. While this is especially prevalent in the tourist sector, it affects all… Read More
2015-08-30 17:30
Date: October 8, 2015 Location: BizLink Conference Room (1800 West main Street, East side, 2nd Floor) Time: 12:00 – 1:00 (Doors open at 11:30 come early to network and get to know othe… Read More
2015-08-03 23:42
Service based, lead generating website built for Absolute Fire Protection.
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2015-07-31 09:49
Our next WordPress Seminar will be Wednesday August 19, 2015 from 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
This seminar is designed to give WordPress editors the knowledge and tools necessary to make the most… Read More
2015-06-28 11:30
Facebook has made many changes to its network since it started. Since it went public and the demand to make profits businesses have had the challenge of reaching their potential customers. T… Read More
2015-04-30 14:38
If you are considering hiring an SEO Agency to assist with your search engine optimization asking the right questions can save you both time and money.
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2015-04-21 14:00
Setting up your business correctly from the beginning saves you time and money in the future. Here are the steps you need to take to get started the right way
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2006-06-07 11:16
As content marketing grows even more popular more social media platform are taking the opportunity to keep users on their websites. Competing with the likes of Blogger and Medium Facebo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Marketing plays a big role from the phase when a product is being introduced to when it starts bringing in sales. Social has become vital to success.
The post 7 Tips on Successful Social Med… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
While being on the first page is an admirable goal, let us take a look at how this actually works in the real world, considering businesses offering local services, local goods, or national… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It is important to keep your website up to date. WordPress is software that is updated frequently. The plug-ins that make WordPress awesome are also updated from time to time.
The post Does… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Guest blogging is not about building links, it is all about claiming authority in your industry. Google is sticking to its guns on the nofollow tag.
The post What you need to know about the… Read More
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