Does your website need a face-lift or a completely new build? Whether you’ve been in business for decades or are just starting out, a website is essential. A website gives you access to a global market that can view your products or services and is an illustration of what your business is all about. A…
We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. It’s one of the main factors that set us apart from many other web development companies out there. Instead of having to wait 24-48 hours for a response to your emergency email, you can pick up the phone and call us! If you’re like us, having an…
Spring cleaning makes us think of dusting off cabinets and opening windows to let in the fresh air. A time to declutter your home and make room for new things. Well, you can do the same with your website! By following these tips, it can make your website load faster, attract more people, and earn…
If you’ve ever had a package stolen from your porch or your car was broken into, there’s a good chance the criminal was gone long before you even realized you were a victim. You can’t be everywhere at once to protect your belongings and loved ones. However, there is a way to keep an eye…
Millennials. The very name causes a wide variety of reactions from head-nodding respect to annoyed sigh. As seen in news articles, this generation is killing industries left and right from fabric softener to casual dining chains. However, the real story is a bit deeper than that as Millennials are reshaping the way businesses communicate. As…
Your tried and true method of digital marketing is undergoing big changes. With constant trends and algorithm shifts, it feels impossible to keep up. That’s why we’re here to help. Successful email marketing campaigns can earn you up to $43 for every dollar you spend. That’s an ROI to pay attention to, which is why…
We offer live chat services to all of our clients and often handle chats on our own website. Live chat is a great way to help your clients, engage with them, and to make sure they come again. We started offering live chat services several years ago. All clients that have been using our live…
Do you remember when your company’s website was created? Sure you do! Do you know when the last update was made? The second question is way more important than the first one. Nowadays almost every company has a website, it’s not a big deal to have one. But what most business owners don’t understand is…
Today we are going to go talk about email “hackers” and find the best way to fight them. Watch our video and keep reading to learn how to protect your business from hacker attacks: Are hackers still a thing? They definitely might be, but the people that we’re going to talk about today aren’t hackers,…
At Surf Your Name, we understand the importance of your company’s social media outlets. And we often get questions from clients wondering how they can increase their sphere of influence and they’re often surprised by our answer. What most business owners don’t know is that one of the most successful ways to tap into an…
Website content writing – the process of providing relevant content for a website. All websites have a target audience whose attention they want to get. Different audiences require different content. To be able to be found by its target audience, content should include special keywords. People use these keywords to look for products and services…
Every business needs to start from something. When you create your business page on Facebook, it’s very hard to find your first followers. Your new page will probably not attract any new followers if it has zero likes. You can obviously start a Facebook Ads campaign spending the extra money to find someone who will…
It seems kind of obvious to bash your competitors. You tell your potential client how good you are and how bad your competitors are. It seems to be a working method only from first sight. Many studies show that you will not benefit from talking bad about your competition. We are here to tell you…
Mia Here – The holidays are a very busy time at Surf Your Name, especially when it comes to email marketing. Whether its Thanksgiving emails, Black Friday promotions, or just a Holiday newsletter, we’re sending out marketing emails left and right for all our awesome clients. While our team gets along great, we don’t always…
There are many guides and tutorials on how to create a perfect website for your business online. Are all of them true? Will they really help you get leads and conversions? SurfYourName is here to bust some of the most popular web design myths of 2019. Fill All The White Space We all know that…
Don’t you hate it what there is another bed review on Google My Business or Facebook? We do too. But you should not only hate it but also accept it and learn from it. So, you just received a bad review. Step one: don’t panic! Any business will eventually get a bad review, there is…
Everyone already understands the importance of backing up your external hard drive just in case something should happen to your computer. You always create your phone backup when connecting it to your computer. Another important thing you should always backup is your website. The consequences of your website being hacked or broken are worse and…
Email Marketing is still one of the most popular forms of digital marketing – in fact, recent surveys show that over 44% of customers prefer company engagement in the form of email. And just like any other digital marketing practice, there are constant changes and trends that come and go. At Surf Your Name, we…
If your business has a website or if you’ve worked with a web developer on any kind of project, you’ve probably heard them say, “clear your cache” when you’re looking at the recent edits they’ve made. However, there’s a pretty good chance that you don’t know exactly what a “cache” is and why clearing it…
It is impossible, as a business owner to please every single employee who walks through your doors. And while you try to keep them all happy and give them second chances, odds are that you’ve had to let someone go at some point. If you’re like most businesses… you probably have one or two bad…
In the digital age, oftentimes things that are “older” are thought of as “obsolete”. But this is not always true! Many companies have started shying away from email marketing, labeling it as an outdated approach. However, recently, Email Marketing was hailed as the most effective tool for maintaining customer relationships. A strategic and well-implemented email…
Its 2018 and online reviews are the name of the game. If you’re a business owner, you probably know just how important online reviews are to your business. But did you know that over 80% of consumers trust an online review as much as a personal recommendation? Or that about 50% of customers won’t visit…
Do you ever walk into a store and think “WOW! This place hasn’t changed in years”? It leaves you with a feeling that perhaps the business hasn’t kept up with the times, which can be a huge red flag for shoppers. Now, think about your website. Would it spark the same concern in your visitors…
Search Engines are an incredible tool that can help your customers find your business, but the way that they work is sometimes shrouded in mystery. It’s true that there are TONS of factors that go into optimizing your business’s website for search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo, but easily the most important is the…
