It’s no secret — we live in a mobile app world. Since 2016, mobile use has trended upwards. Mobile has surpassed desktop usage and proved itself as an almost limitless means of connecting with others, conducting research and making purchases anytime, anywhere. As such, mobile app trends are on the …
Have you ever asked yourself why you became a freelance web designer? As funny as it sounds, it may be one of those questions that we don’t ask ourselves until well after we’ve started a business. Odds are that your initial answer has something to do with freedom. That makes …
On September 19, GoDaddy launched the Tomorrow Fund worldwide for all its employees. It’s designed to help employees recover from unanticipated events or natural disasters, something many are facing now across the country and globe. I’ve been at GoDaddy a really (really) long time. Granted, it’s not like the old …
Over the nearly 40 years I’ve either owned or otherwise worked in a small business, I’ve observed that even businesses that might not be considered “seasonal” in the traditional sense ebb and flow over the course of the year, creating times when capital becomes tight and the cash flow pinch …
Did you know customer reviews and local search engine optimization (SEO) go hand in hand? Let’s explore how those shiny stars can help improve SEO for your business. “I don’t want to annoy them,” said Katie, “I feel like I’d be imposing if I bugged them for a review.” She …
Personal trainers, gym owners and other health and fitness experts have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fitness business and social distancing guidelines are difficult to merge simply due to the high-touch nature of fitness centers. This makes them a higher-than-average health risk while the coronavirus is circulating. …
Sponsored content Compliance firm RQC Group has launched e-learning training courses to help users learn about SEC compliance, or the rules and regulations that the Securities and Exchange Commission makes and enforces. These courses have been designed specifically to make learning about SEC compliance as straightforward and easy to understand …
Hey everyone! Welcome to another installment of our SAHD Cooking show. Today, we’ll cook oyakodon. This is a chicken & egg dish from Japan. Oyako means parent and child, get it? It’s a pretty easy dish, but you need a few Japanese ingredients. Check out the video at the end …
Architecture is one of the most instantly-recognizable artforms. Show a picture of a famous structure and odds are that a plurality of people will immediately identify it. It also serves as a source of pride and inspiration. For example, people from all over the world dream of visiting the Eiffel …
Do you have an emergency go bag/survival kit? We don’t. Unfortunately, this means we were not prepared for any kind of emergency at the beginning of 2020. In February, the COVID pandemic started to spread around the world. I was following the news in Asia pretty closely so I knew …
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the global economy in a number of ways. Unemployment is up, the stock market is down, and small businesses are struggling to make ends meet. While Congress approved some financial help for small businesses with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), that aid has since expired …
Launching a side hustle takes a lot of work, and if you want to eventually grow yours into a full-time business, you cannot afford to ignore Search Engine Optimization (SEO). There are an estimated 5.8 billion searches on Google every day, leading to 93 percent of online experiences. In short, …
Personal blogs are still very much a trend in 2020. Last year, online blogs reached 500 million in total. For 2020, it’s expected that the number of bloggers in the U.S. alone will reach almost 32 million. Many of these are personal blogs where people share their experiences and thoughts …
A business name works as a face. You have to keep your face attractive, appealing, and attention-grabbing. Deciding on a name is not a task that you can complete in mere minutes. A business name selection should include lots of research, brainstorming, analysis, and expert guidance. For best results, perform …
The information contained in this blog is provided for general informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an endorsement or advice from GoDaddy on any subject matter. For business owners, understanding business vs. personal credit cards is key. It isn’t just a matter of using one credit card …
The 12 Best Double Exposure Effect Photoshop Action Sets – Create incredible photo effects in no time with this collection of Photoshop actions. UX Design for Navigation Menus – A look at the principles of navigation design and providing the best possible experience. Parsel – Download this tiny, permissive CSS …
Earlier this week, the National Restaurant Association issued a startling report: six months into the pandemic, nearly one in six restaurants, which represents nearly 100,000 eateries across the country, have closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. That translates to nearly 3 million employees out of work and $165 billion …
GoDaddy was accused of using customer domain search inquiries to register names for itself on September 17. These accusations are 100% false. This type of behavior is predatory, unethical, and goes against everything we stand for as a company. To put any rumors or speculation to rest below is a …
Sponsored content There can be confusion around the terms “bridging loan” and “bridging finance” among people and businesses exploring their funding options. Bridging finance can be a great means of support to your business, and is worth exploring if you need to secure a temporary means of finance. Bridging finance …
Despite the chaos of the pandemic, deal flow has remained fairly steady for existing angel groups in the area, with several new funds emerging, too. Angel funding is funding provided by wealthy individuals into a company directly, as opposed to funding coming from institutional investors. In 2019, there were 1,322 …
Eureka! You have a unique idea for an endeavor that you’re passionate about or believe can meet the needs of many consumers. You have collected feedback and tested out this great idea. But before you can bring your idea to life, you need to know how to incorporate it into …
Being a college student is not an easy job, but add to that looking for a job when you are a student and it’s a lot to balance. You may not have much work experience yet, but you’re likely full of energy and ambitions to show yourself. When looking for …
Do you dislike dealing with the financial side of running your business? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs go into business to do something they are good at, or to fill a creative void. Spending time with accounting software and spreadsheets, however, isn’t often on their list of ways they want …
In some areas of the world, lockdown orders are lifting, businesses are reopening, and many are hoping for a return to normalcy. As a leader, it’s a daily balancing act. I need to run a business, but I also need to ensure my employees are protected and have a safe …
When it comes to web design, there are a lot of misconceptions. Clients may not fully realize how much work goes into building a great website. Sometimes that leads them to ask designers to do things without understanding the required effort – not to mention the associated costs. Redesigns are …
Fifty years ago in New York City, the first “Gay Liberation Day” was organized, marking the first anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. LGBTQ people held flags, banners and heads high as they proclaimed that “Gay is Good!” Their steps — in broad daylight, marching up New York City’s Sixth Avenue …
Airline passengers rank Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as the best mega airport in North America, according to a new study from J.D. Power. The 2019 North America Airport Satisfaction Study conducted by J.D. Power surveyed just over 32,000 U.S. and Canadian travelers focusing on six metrics, from airport accessibility …
GoDaddy and The Hill hosted an event on Tuesday, September 15 about microbusinesses and their impact on the U.S. economy. GoDaddy’s CEO, Aman Bhutani, opened the event by sharing data that illustrates the impact microbusinesses make on local economies throughout America. These are businesses and ventures run with fewer than …
A while back, I wrote the 3 Ways to Avoid Downgrading Your Lifestyle After Retirement. We did this by saving a large portion of our income when I was working full-time. We put an artificial cap on our monthly expenditures. That made it easy to maintain the same lifestyle when …
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic crisis has created immense challenges for entrepreneurs and business owners is an understatement. Like the 2007 to 2009 economic collapse, the downturn happened so quickly. Both have been compared to the Great Depression in its catastrophic impact, but that’s where the …
Working with dates in JavaScript is a pain. Native date methods are often verbose and occasionally inconsistent — something which also makes them error-prone. But good news is at hand. There are several libraries that exist to take the pain out of date manipulation. These libraries are to JavaScript dates, …
When you have an ecommerce store you are always looking for new ways to convert customers and increase your average order value (AOV). Your AOV is pretty much what it states, the average order value of all the orders placed in your store. By increasing your AOV you will have more …
Reimagining your business strategy before you’ve even launched, or are in the early stages of a startup, adds a level of stress no budding entrepreneur wants to take on. However, such is the reality of the world we live in today. Outlined below are a number of considerations, recommendations and …
Sponsored content Veteran Alfie Usher recently launched a new price comparison website specifically designed to help those who serve in the Armed Forces get the best deals on insurance and financial options possible. Usher, founder of Forces Compare, has served in Afghanistan twice, and has been under the Parachute Regime …
Does doing right have a positive impact on a company’s performance? New research shows indeed it can. Adding what’s known as cause marketing into your marketing messaging can be a powerful way for businesses to attract and retain customers. Marketers today must focus on cause marketing campaigns and messages that …
This post presents seven valuable guidelines for developers to help them create niche portfolios that will instantly impress potential clients. A well-designed niche portfolio is one of the most powerful marketing tools a developer can have to attract clients and customers. What is the number-one thing you want your developer …
Every font tells a story. Once upon a time, serifs ruled the world. When we look at them today, we can’t shake the feelings of tradition and elegance. Then, we switched to sans-serifs; practical and highly readable. Fonts that amplify your message. Today, we use all kinds of fonts. Serifs …
The news industry has grown by leaps and bounds ever since the advent of digital media, thanks to the ease it affords in accessing information in real-time. Almost every newspaper, magazine and TV channel now needs an active online presence to be able to cater to the consumers’ demands of …
To get this week off to a roaring start, Jeff shares exciting news: the University of Michigan has announced a record launch of 31 startups in fiscal year 2020, a 40 percent increase during a period that included the pandemic and temporarily shuttered labs. In addition to the record number …
Custom CSS Styles for Form Inputs and Textareas – Learn the process behind creating custom form inputs that look identical across major browsers. Beyond Media Queries: Using Newer HTML & CSS Features for Responsive Designs – Go beyond the traditional methods to make your site responsive. Blade UI Kit – …
One of the most beautiful aspects of the internet is that it provides everyone with a clean slate to build their business. Whether you’re a small business, a solopreneur, a large conglomerate, or an influencer with millions of followers — everyone starts with the same first step — registering their …
Sponsored content There is a new product taking nap time to a new level, and it’s the weighted blanket. Available in a range of colors, the heavy-duty blanket is fast becoming the must-have household accessory for bedtime and downtime, and is part of the U.S.’s new wave of sleep startups. …
The brand image you project to the world communicates how relevant, impactful, authentic and credible your business is to consumers—and it’s much more than just a logo, font or color scheme. As brand experts at Ignyte explain: “More than simply a name, term, design or symbol, a brand is the …
If you manage a website that relies on any WordPress plugins or themes that haven’t seen an update for a while, your time with them may be running out. Recent changes to the CMS have left backwards compatibility in the dust – at least when it comes to use of …
Hey everyone! Welcome to another installment of the SAHD Cooking show. Today, we’ll cheat and cook Trader Joe’s gyoza. These are our son’s #1 favorite food. This is our emergency food when I don’t feel like cooking from scratch. It’s so easy to cook, but you need a good skillet. I’ll …
Hey parents, is school going well so far? Our son’s school year started 2 weeks ago and it’s easier than I thought. Earlier this year, his school shut down in March and never reopened for spring. That was a tough quarter for everybody. The teachers weren’t prepared, the parents had …
Much of the dialogue about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plans in the media has been focused on established businesses that frankly have the ability to reengineer current strategies, integrate DEI communication into current communication plans, and leverage their organization’s leadership to focus and drive initiatives. Startups and entrepreneurial businesses, …
Entrepreneurs are driven by many different motivators. Some may create a new business because they feel an abstract impulse to bring a particular vision to life. Others enjoy the prospect of building a legacy for their family, generating a steady stream of passive income, or even building a multinational enterprise. …
If you’ve been in business for a while or if you follow the corporate world, you’ve probably come across the term SWOT analysis. SWOT analysis is a technique that you can use to examine and evaluate your business or your company and get a better understanding of your position in …
Slideshows are a great way to grab your audience’s attention. Whether you’re making a business presentation or simply want a unique way to preserve precious moments, a slideshow can help you make it more memorable. That’s why in this article, we’ve selected the best After Effects slideshow and gallery templates …
When you’re working on post-production for your photographs, it’s vital to have some time savers on hand. With this in mind, Photoshop actions are the most likely choice for achieving the end results you want. So, if you want to create cool double exposure effects without having manually captured this …
Never has there been a more unpredictable year than 2020. Despite the best planning and preparation, no one could have predicted a global pandemic altering the way we work and live for potentially years to come. Yet, there are a number of small businesses and startups that have thrived despite …
This article originally published on GoDaddy’s OpenWeStand.org website. COVID-19 has changed how we live, work and relate. In the small business world, it’s no different. With social distancing measures still in place, brands have downsized or completely scaled back marketing budgets. In the wake of COVID-19, nearly $50 billion globally …
Andy McIlwain August 19, 2019 Where will you take us next? Even five years ago, the web looked very different than it does today. Today more browsing happens on mobile than desktop. New web technologies like CSS3, programming libraries like Vue.js, and faster bandwidth have opened up interactive and engaging designs that were …
Want to close out the year with a bang? (And I don’t mean fireworks.) As a service-based business owner, you can boost your sales in Q4 plus ensure you take a proper break this holiday season. It just takes some proper planning, and there’s no better time to do it …
Whether you’re blogging for business or blogging as a hobby that you hope to one day turn into a business, odds are you work really hard on the posts you create. When you put all those hours and energy into writing and working to promote your blog posts, there are …
When creating nature-inspired designs, it’s vital to have a variety of tools in your toolbox. And when you’re working with Photoshop, a major toolset comes in the form of brushes. Not to fret, however. You don’t need to go hunting around for brushes that suit your next project. We’ve compiled …
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the city of Ann Arbor as an entrepreneurial ecosystem hub within southeast Michigan. As reported in DBusiness yesterday, Washtenaw County has seen a 31 percent increase in the number of venture-backed startups over the last six years, now with a total of …
The use of online travel-based services and apps is continuing to grow. With that comes an increasing demand for real-time data. And, when it comes to flight statuses and other aviation information, both consumers and businesses want to know all that they can. This type of data can help us …
The hamburger menu is nothing new. You may say: “Oh, not this again!” And you may be right in some ways. We have discussed this topic before, exploring various issues such as The Hamburger & Mega-Menu Combination Design Trend or Analyzing the Hamburger Menu. So, it may look like we …
Ever wonder what Bill Gates eats for breakfast? Or what Oprah’s favorite meditation is? Thanks to mymorningroutine.com, we can now get snippets into the lives of dozens of successful entrepreneurs, along with parents, writers and both early and late risers. The interviewees reveal what time they wake, what kinds of …
Color is one of the most powerful tools in website design, especially when it comes to manipulating reading flow. As a rule, the standard reading path starts from the top left corner, with the exception of some Asian and Arab cultures. People move their eyes from left to right and …
Ever wonder sometimes how you’re going to make it to your dream, goal, or life destination? Whether you’re going it alone or seemingly swimming upstream with your group, you can reset your motivational mindset in just a few simple steps. There lies within us the potential for greatness. I believe …
Shoppers looking for high-tech gear are often among the most web-savvy. For store owners (and their trusted web designers) who use WordPress and WooCommerce, this means that the online shopping experience needs to be feature-rich and easy to use. And while there are many bells and whistles you can implement; …
