When it comes to running a business online, you have a lot more to think about than just your website. Sure, you have to be concerned with ongoing maintenance, including proactive protection like daily backups and site security. But you also have to keep up with client orders and support, invoicing contractors, and keeping paperwork up to date. Your website may be the hub for your business, but there's more that needs to be done besides keeping it updated. This takes time, and can quickly become overwhelming. We're going to briefly cover a few things that you can try to save some time while managing your online business.
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Building a strong online presence is key to growing your small or medium-sized business. It all starts with launching your website but goes on with managing it effectively, generating traffic, and growing your audience and customer base. Whichever stage of the online journey you’re in, we have tons of tried-and-true practical tips on how to set up your online presence for greatness this year - both from our team and from guest authors.
The second installment of our Successful Online Presence for Small Businesses series is a guest post by Mike Hale, the owner of a boutique digital marketing and website development agency. He also happens to be one of SiteGround’s WordPress Ambassadors. He's written an intro to growth hacking where he shares practical tips that can help your business succeed, faster.
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