by dwvideo | Jun 19, 2014 | blog
When I began writing a blog my goal was WordPress Blogging for SEO. Using the blog for a couple reasons. One to share how media works by sharing what we have done for others. Second, to help with my Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Blogging is about content. I noticed when using my WordPress SEO by Yost, one of the analysis items was to write a 300 word blog. If not this is what I would get: “There are 65 words contained in the body copy. This is far too low and should be increased.”
I then went out to find out why. Came across a blog from Risdall, “Ideal content length is a reoccurring debate in the online marketing community, but it turns out that Google does not have a minimum word count for indexing. A 299-word blog post can do as well as a 301-word post. Even 150 words suffice in some cases.” You see it is all about content and how you use it.”
According to Google, ““One of the most important steps in improving your site’s ranking in Google search results is to ensure that it contains plenty of rich information that includes relevant keywords, used appropriately, that indicate the subject matter of your content.”
WordPress Blogging for SEO should be part of your ‘do it yourself’ marketing plan. The more you blog, the more new content helps your site. How often should you blog? From my research I found arguments of daily or multiple times a day, to a few times a week. Successful bloggers are doing it both way.
Regular posting on your blog puts you and your brand in front of people. Infrequent posting can lead to readers feeling disconnected, and to even forget who you are completely. Look at what will help your customers and then provide them the information they need. Misconceptions for blogging.
Contact Duane at 231-937-5420 to get started on producing your website. Since 1984 we have been serving West Michigan communities of Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Reed City, Newaygo, Grant, Cedar Springs, Rockford, Howard City, Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Greenville and more.
by dwvideo | Jun 18, 2014 | blog
There are many benefits WordPress Websites offer, from the ease to maintain, consistency of all pages, Google finds it inviting (which means SEO friendly), mobile friendly and allows you to share your expertise with its on board blogging platform.
Like with everything in life there are some issues. WordPress has some bugs as well. According to Here Next Year dot com, “Plugin updates and WordPress software version upgrades can sometimes be a problem. For most, it’s just a click of a button and everything is fine. For some, they’ll click an update or upgrade link and all of a sudden they have a blank screen displaying on their website. Like with any cms product that uses a database to push content to be viewed, eventually there will come a time when you need to get some technical help even if for something as simple as upgrading plugins. The key is to learn how to backup your files and database, then do the upgrade or updates, and be able to revert back to the backed-up version if you need to. And, by all means, make sure your website manager knows to do that too before just updating or upgrading out of the blue.”
Backing up your website is a good practice no matter what platform you are using. Backing up your website is like backing up your computer – needs to be done.
Contact Duane at 231-937-5420 to get started on producing your website. Since 1984 we have been serving West Michigan communities of Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Reed City, Newaygo, Grant, Cedar Springs, Rockford, Howard City, Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Greenville and more.
by dwvideo | Jun 16, 2014 | blog
Using WordPress sites to promote your business.
Benefits of WordPress for West Michigan Website Design-Web Applications. DW Video services Big Rapids, Reed City, Newaygo, Cedar Springs, Rockford, Grand Rapids and all of West Michigan with media production services.
Some benefits of WordPress are:
1) WordPress is pretty easy to use with a user friendly interface. To add new pages, blog posts, images, etc. can be completed fairly simply. At DW Video we recommend WordPress because it puts the content power in the hands of the customer. We have found however that a basic site most anyone can do. However, through more detailed programming even more can be accomplished.
2) You do not need a degree in webdesign to do a basic site.
3) Due to the way WordPress is designed it is Search Engine friendly. We do not need to get into the algorithm, just know that it is SEO friendly. There are many plugin’s available to work even better. Do not get me wrong – the technology is making it easier. However, you will spend a lot of time working SEO. That is where we come in – At DW Video we have monthly maintenance packages to help you be more productive.
4) Updates are easier. In our case we do the layout, design of your site. Get it working and hand the keys over for you to drive. DW Video is here to help with a maintenance plan or an hourly rate based on what you need us to do. We are here to help you.
5) WordPress is the engine for your website. Now here is where it can get tricky and take a lot of your time. Customizing your site. The DW Video website for example is made of a few parts of other sites, different apps and in then through custom programming we tie it in and make it work. There is simple and then there is customize – we can help you with both.
WordPress for West Michigan Website Design-Web Applications created for your business – contact Duane today.
TIP: To maximize WordPress site for search engine optimization you must add content on a continual bases. Learn to use keywords to boost the SEO result. Otherwise you have the best mouse trap and no one knows about you. You need to feed the content beast of Google and other search engines to help with your rankings.
At DW Video we use WordPress for West Michigan Website Design-Web Applications ready to work with all types of businesses, organizations, non-profits, schools etc.
Call Duane at 231-937-5420.
Check out more information about web apps and social media sites link YouTube.
by dwvideo | May 16, 2014 | blog
Big Rapids, Cedar Springs, Greenville, Newaygo, Reed City, Rockford, Sparta and all of West Michigan, DW Video produces a one-of-a-kind DVD presentation that uses photos, newspaper clippings, and any other memorabilia, put to music and “custom edited” for a truly memorable family or business presentation – our Video Album. Ideal for weddings, anniversaries, funerals, family and business histories, retirements, promotions, graduations and more.
Music is provided by the customer. This is your production and we do all we can to make it special for you. How much music do you need? Call today and we will be happy to share our ideas. Looking for something extra? Personalize your Video Album with a custom narrative by you and other family members. Call us for more details. Ask us about adding custom photos to your label – personalize your production… this is what we do!
These occasions are also about sharing memories and making new ones with the friends and family present. We don’t do templates. Every production we create is as unique as your loved ones are to you.
We are ready to produce your video album also known as a Photo video montage DW Video 231-937-5420.
by dwvideo | Apr 17, 2014 | blog
Welcome to DW Video where we are your local resource for all things video. We off Newaygo Video Production services for Corporate, Retail, Schools, Non-Profits and Consumer needs.
In the below video we enjoyed a day capturing fall colors and farm shots around Newaygo County… this is pure Michigan. Shot with a Canon 60D – edited with Sony Vegas.
DW Video has been serving West Michigan since 1984. We have adapted and modified as technology has changed. You have a story to tell and we are telling. DW Video offers Newaygo Video Production services for marketing and new product videos, video testimonials and profiles, training and safety videos and broadcast cable and television commercials. Your one stop Newaygo for film and slide transfers, video to dvd transfers, lp and cassette to cd and mp3 transfers, duplications and more.
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Newaygo County has much to offer, quality schools, a nice business climate, the Muskegon River, ORV trails and much more. Since 1984 Video is our Business – contact Duane today… we are ready to help.
