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Hog the Web Design Achievements 2025
At Hog the Web, we are empowered by creating high-quality websites that deliver results. Our designs are strategically built to maximize conversions, lower bounce rates, and provide a seamless user interface. We are proud to align our designs with each client's unique...
The True Cost of Cheap Hosting: What Are You Sacrificing?
Did you know that 60% to 80% of small businesses choose affordable hosting solutions to keep their overheads low? You could be one of them… We know it’s hard to keep everything within your budget, and web hosting is often considered to be a “bottom of the pile” kind...
3-Minute Website Cost Calculator Tool: How Much Does a Website Really Cost?
Click here to try our Free, 3-minute Website Cost Estimator Tool: Table of Contents Basic Costs for Building a Website The Domain Name Hosting Design and Development Other Costs to Consider Maintenance and Updates Search Engine Optimization Have you ever wondered how...
How to Quickly Check a Website’s Last Update
Why should you care when a site was last updated? An outdated website can signal unreliable info, weak security, or irrelevance. Would you trust a website that hasn’t been updated since 2014? Probably not. In this article, we’ll explore some quick and easy ways to...
Common Signs to Check for Malicious Code on Your Website
Let’s talk about common signs to check for malicious code on your website because, let’s face it, keeping your website safe these days is a challenge! With new AI tools at the disposal of bad actors, website security has become even more essential—not just for your...
How to Optimize an Article for SEO
Welcome to our guide, which will help you optimize your blog posts as much as possible. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is important to help drive traffic to your blog. Whether you have been blogging for years or are just starting out, understanding SEO and how it...
Proven Growth Strategies To Keep Your Business Flourishing
The journey to achieving long-term success is fraught with challenges, yet one constant remains — growth is not an option; it's a necessity. A stagnant business is a vulnerable one, likely to be overtaken by competitors or dissolved by market forces. Therefore, growth...
Thriving in the Digital Era: Website Changes to Bolster Small Businesses
In today's market, your small business's online presence is more important than ever. The digital world is yours only if you know how to harness its potential. This guide, courtesy of Hog The Web, will educate you on the critical adjustments needed for your business...
Startup Success: Maximizing Impact on a Shoestring Budget
So you want to be your own boss, but your bank account says it’s time to clock in somewhere? Don’t worry; many entrepreneurs started out in that same situation. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to overcome this hurdle and start a new business and...
What is the Most Difficult Part of SEO? Journey Through the Land of Search Engine Optimization
Welcome, fearless entrepreneur, to the ever-changing world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)! Like you, I have traversed the treacherous terrain of SEO challenges and emerged victorious. I'm here to lead you through the maze of SEO to help you figure it out and get...
How to Increase Traffic to My WordPress Blog: The Ultimate Guide to Boost Your Web Presence; Hit a Million Visitors!
Imagine this: you just wrote a fantastic blog post. However, the only person reading it is your mom. She loves it, and she's really proud of you, but this raises the question, how can I increase traffic to my WordPress blog and make it shine on the internet? Well,...
How Much Does a Website Cost for a Small Business? The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Your Digital Potential
Find out how your small business can build its digital presence without spending every penny you have. As a small business owner looking to establish yourself in the digital world, you might be asking yourself, how much could a small business website even cost? Here's...
How to Get Your WordPress Website on Google – A Crash Course for Success-Hungry Business Owners!
Are you ready to enhance your online presence and ensure your WordPress website gains visibility on Google? I am an experienced SEO web developer, here to provide expert guidance to help your business flourish. Today, we will explore the invaluable tool known as...
How to Do On-Page SEO in WordPress: Your Comprehensive Guide to Boosting Your Business
Are you on a quest to boost your search engine rankings? As a business owner, you’re probably aware of the importance of SEO in your marketing strategy, But have you unlocked the secrets of on-page SEO in WordPress? Fear not, for I am your SEO sensei, and today, I...
The Ultimate Guide: How to Add SEO Keywords in WordPress for Jaw-Dropping Results
Ah, the great SEO conundrum: how to add SEO keywords in WordPress without turning your website into a keyword-stuffed monstrosity. If you’re a business owner in the USA, you know that good SEO is the secret sauce that can propel your business to new heights. But like...
Why is Technical SEO Important? Unlock the Hidden Potential of Your Website!
The Unsung Hero of SEO Okay, so you GET the idea of search engine optimization (SEO), but maybe you're wondering, "Why is technical SEO important?" In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of digital marketing, content creation, and keyword research get a lot of...
“Is AI Content Bad for SEO?” – The Ultimate Guide to Staying Human in a World of Robot Writers
The sun is about to rise on a new day, and you're contemplating your market strategy in your favorite coffee shop. You're considering if you should start using auto-generated (AI) content for your blog. You've heard about it everywhere, but is it the right move for...
“Why Use WordPress Over Wix?”—Uncovering the Secrets to Business Success on the Web!
Welcome, fellow business owners and entrepreneurs! Today, we delve into website building, exploring the ins and outs of two popular platforms: Wix and WordPress. The age-old question, "Why use WordPress over Wix?" will be answered once and for all. So, buckle up and...
“Does Anyone Use WordPress Anymore?”: The Truth About WordPress
As an experienced web developer, I frequently hear, “Is WordPress still relevant?”. Having worked extensively with WordPress and having a strong desire to share my knowledge, I am determined to put this misconception to rest. WordPress is not just relevant; it is the...
“WordPress Not Sending Email”: The Ultimate Guide to Fixing Your Phantom Mailman Problem
You've set up your WordPress site, carefully crafted your content, and even installed a contact forms plugin. But when it comes to your inbox, it's a virtual ghost town—like an Old West saloon where the tumbleweeds outnumber the cowboys. Welcome to the world of...
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Cache Plugin for Divi: Unleash the Power of Your WordPress Site!
I'm an experienced WordPress developer with a penchant for sharing knowledge and helping businesses grow. And I love the Divi theme. But something I really enjoy is finding the best WordPress caching plugins for Divi-based websites. Today, I'm excited to share my...
The Need for Speed: Finding the Fastest WordPress Themes for Your Website
Your website speed will be a major factor in your business's success in today's world. Speed can have a huge impact on every part of your users' experience, so it's got to be a priority. If your site can't handle what's being asked of it, then you'll likely lose...
Custom Web Design for Lawyers that Attracts MORE CLIENTS!
I'm here to guide you through the process of creating a top-notch law firm website that will not only impress your potential clients but also increase your rankings in Google. Let's discuss the ins and outs of custom law firm web design with a touch of creativity and...
Why SEO is Important for Your Online Success: 7 Reasons You Can’t Ignore
My team and I have been working in the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) sector for over a decade and have witnessed the amazing power of SEO firsthand. Trust us when we say that SEO tremendously increases online visibility and drives more website traffic. It makes all...
Why Local SEO is Important for Small Business
In today's digital marketing age, where a one-word search can result in thousands of website recommendations, a small, growing business must establish a solid online presence to succeed. The competition with thousands of other websites can seem daunting, but...
How Long Does It Take to Build SEO for Your Business?
You must have heard about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plenty of times and how it helps organic traffic, but have you ever wondered how long it takes to develop it? Sadly, there is no standard timeline since it greatly depends on various aspects. To make it...
Do Professionals Use WordPress?
Ah, WordPress. The platform that powers over 40% of all websites and by far is the most popular website platform in the world. You've probably heard of it too and wondered, “Do big guys use WordPress?” As a Web Design company, we receive this question a lot. But why...
Why is Content Important for SEO: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is one of the most effective business growth and customer reach strategies. However, SEO is complex and challenging. ...
What Data Analytics Can Do For Your Business
Running a business can be an uphill battle. The competition can be stiff, customers hard to please, and economic conditions uncertain. Business leaders must seize every advantage they can get to remain competitive and thrive. Data analytics is one of the biggest...
Do I Own My Website? + Horror Stories to Avoid!
WATCH THE VIDEO: Hey, Levi here again with Hog the Web to help answer the question: Do you own your website? And more importantly, why that question is really important when you're working with web service providers. First of all, I want to share a few horror stories...
How to Determine Demand For A Service Or Product
Watch the Video: Hey there, I'm Levi with Hog the Web. Today I want to share a couple of quick tricks on how you can get a sense of the demand for a specific product or service within your service region. These tips are going to be useful to you if you're...
Content Upgrades – Get 100-200% MORE Email Sign Ups
Watch the Video! > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ6VJOcIykk Hey friends, Levi here with Hog the Web. Here lately, we've been getting into content marketing and conversion optimization. One of the things that we like to do is use our own website as a testbed or...
Generate Passive Income With Your Company Website
WATCH THE VIDEO: If you own or manage a business, you probably already have a website where visitors can get basic info about your company. While the main goal of your website is and should be, selling your primary products or services, many clients we’ve...
7 Proven Methods to Convert More of Your Website Visitors into Customers
Have you ever walked into a store on the hunt for a very specific item and, within three steps through the door, realized that what you came for wasn’t going to be there, so you turned back around and left? Maybe what you were looking for was more intrinsic than just...
The Rocket Fuel Your Company’s Web Presence is Probably Missing in 2023
Watch the Video! > Is your business missing the rocket fuel it needs to really take-off and thrive? 90% percent of consumers now use the web to find a business in their local area. (BrightLocal, 2020) So if you can position your web presence to get their attention,...
5 Tips For Crafting A Real Estate Website That Customers Can Trust In 2020
As I write this, the world is still trying to come to grips with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the real estate world has taken some knocks in the process. Sales have slowed down due to fears about exposure. Financial issues stem from the businesses affected and jobs lost...
2 Plugins That Connect Amazon With WordPress
WordPress and Amazon are powerful platforms that make it easy to sell products online. However, they differ in approach, and each one has its pros and cons. If you learn how to integrate WordPress with Amazon, you can get the most out of both platforms and sell more...
8 Simple Steps To Build Audience Trust On Your Website
Trust in a website is essential for an online business to flourish. Whether your website can be trusted will be your audience’s first thought on whether they’re looking to purchase something or work with you. People are more well-versed about the internet than ever...
5 Reasons Why Your Web Copy Needs To Be Human To Be Heard
Whether you’re building websites or apps, and regardless of your specific field, you’re always going to need copy to flesh out your content. It’s a part of web design that is often overlooked, however, with businesses and individuals alike assuming that it doesn’t...
The Pros (And Con) Of Using WordPress For Ecommerce
Entranced by the attractive working flexibility and potential profitability of the online retail world, you’ve decided to become a merchant. Congrats! It’s a reasonable move if you have the will to take it seriously: ecommerce is the dominant form of retail at this...
Wordpress For Business: 7 Of The Best Themes For Your Business Site
In our internet-dependent society, you can no longer afford to slack on your business's online presence. Picking a Wordpress theme for your business site is no easy task, though, especially when you don't know what to look for. Not only does your theme have to match...
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Scan Tools – 4 Ways to Check Your Site
Say a total stranger walks up to you and offers you a delicious-looking lollipop. Do you grab it and stuff it in your mouth? Probably not. Most people know better than to accept stuff from strangers. But when it comes to the internet, our sense of self-preservation...
3 Of The Best Free Tools To Scan WordPress For Malicious Code
Most website administrators never scan their WordPress site for malware. That's like going through life, never getting a checkup from a doctor or dentist. It might be OK for a while, but sooner or later, disaster will strike because you weren't paying attention! Why...
Successful SEO Strategy Case Studies: 800% Traffic Growth in 6 Months!
After achieving great search engine results for these clients, we put together these 4 SEO strategy case studies in various niches. Let’s take a look at how we accomplished this growth in rankings. Read on to learn a few tips and tricks that are ready to be applied to...
WordPress Security – 8 Simple Steps to Secure Your Site
WordPress powers well over 75 million websites. That number makes it the single most popular content management system on the face of the planet. What has allowed WordPress to enjoy such incredible success? There are a lot of features that people could argue is this...
Top 3 PCI Compliant WordPress Web Hosting Providers
US consumers spent more than $500 billion on eCommerce sites last year. Amazon controls almost half the market. Other retailers must battle it out for customers' dollars. Many factors encourage customers to buy from a site. Most emphasize trust and security standards....
WordPress Changes Not Showing on Mobile? > Fix it with 4 Simple Steps
Is your WordPress site not showing your changes on your mobile phone or tablet? All you want to do is check your new site updates on your mobile device, but they are not showing up! The most common reason why the changes you made are not displaying on mobile is...
25 Most Stable & Reliable WordPress Themes of 2023 (and 6 to Avoid!)
Would you build your house on quicksand? Of course not! So why would you build your website on an unstable WordPress theme? We’ve found that it can be hard to tell which themes are reliable and stable until well after your site is already built. That’s why we’ve curated the most RELIABLE WordPress themes for […]
WooCommerce & PCI Compliance – Everything You Need To Know
WooCommerce is an incredible eCommerce platform for WordPress because it's open-source – offering flexibility for it to fit any website's needs. But how secure is it? Does it meet the standards for PCI compliance? We have everything you need to know on this topic. Is...
Why is Wordpress So Complicated?
WordPress can look pretty intimidating at first glance. People often think WordPress is complicated simply because there are so many different customization options. From posts to pages and themes to menus, plus much more, WordPress can be pretty overwhelming if you...
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How To Fix The WordPress White Screen Of Death [An Illustrated Guide]
It's so aggravating! You are updating pages on your website and then see a blank white screen. What do you do? Don’t lose hope! Anyone that uses WordPress on a regular basis can tell you that they have experienced the White Screen of Death at least once. Don't...
How To Quickly Fix “Error Establishing Database Connection” in WordPress
So, your website is down, and is just showing this error message “Error Establishing a Database Connection” Don’t panic! In most cases, your website content isn’t gone or missing, it’s just a configuration issue that can usually be resolved quickly. Don't let a...
Get Your Best Branding Potential with Our Web Services
Is one online business design company just like another? At Hog the Web, we don't think so. Our web design, SEO, maintenance and security services make us a clear choice for a wide range of clients. Our mobile-first design and attention to online best practices have...
PCI Compliance: How to Make WordPress PCI Compliant -A Helpful Guide
PCI compliance rules were established by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) to help improve data security and reduce fraud. Although these guidelines are not technically mandatory, card-accepting businesses may be subject to fines, litigation or termination of their...
How to Secure Your Wordpress Website From Hackers
WordPress website security is a topic of huge importance. By not taking the security of your website seriously, you are leaving yourself vulnerable to hacks which can compromise the personal data of yourself and your website's user base. To learn how to secure your...
How to Protect Wordpress From Brute Force Attacks
With thousands of attacks reported every minute, brute force attacks are a very real threat to your website and can disrupt your business making you lose valuable data. Knowing how they occur is key to protecting yourself. There are two ways brute force attacks are...
Wordpress SEO: How to Grow Your Website Traffic
You’ve built the beautiful and functioning website you’ve always wanted. Great! Now it's time to focus your SEO efforts and begin building your brand exposure. This will attract visitors to your website who could, ideally, become customers. In this post we will...
What is an SSL Certificate, and Why Does My Wordpress Website Need One?
Over the last couple of years, you might have noticed people starting to talk more about SSL Certificates and HTTPS. Here at Hog the Web, one of our top priorities is website security, so we’ve been keeping a close eye on this conversation, but for those of us new to...
The Secret Recipe to Make Any WordPress Website BOMB-PROOF
WordPress is not built “out-of-the-box” to run smoothly and securely. It takes a special blend of strategies to make a WordPress website reliable. Read on to find out what those strategies are. Here at Hog The Web, we have been building new WordPress websites, fixing...
The (Potentially) Fatal Flaw of WordPress
WordPress has become one of the MOST used website platforms ever, in use by over 25% of the worlds websites. (1) But there is a potentially fatal flaw that plagues most of these websites if left unchecked. You may be wondering how we know this. Here at Hog The Web, we...
Is Your WordPress Website Silently Sending Malicious Code to Your Customers?
Are you unintentionally helping cyber criminals distribute malicious code to your customers, friends and family through your website? Read on to find out how to prevent it. As scary as the thought may be, more and more WordPress websites are being found silently...
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