Website Design

Case Study: Tax Relief Professional

Case Study: Tax Relief Professional

Brass Ring conducted thorough market research, examining industry standards, top competitors, and expert insights. This enabled us to create content that resonates with visitors and ranks well, driving organic traffic.

We delivered a visually striking website with a bold new logo, backed by persuasive testimonials, Yelp reviews, and strategic calls to action. To enhance the client’s professional image, we designed branded business cards featuring an attention-grabbing “billboard” on the back for networking events.

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Case Study: Firearm Accessories e-Store

Case Study: Firearm Accessories e-Store

This web design case study highlights how Brass Ring Web Design transformed a firearms accessories manufacturer’s online presence. The client struggled with difficult-to-manage websites from previous developers.

By switching to WordPress and integrating WooCommerce, we built a dynamic, user-friendly site that showcased the client’s cutting-edge products and boosted sales. The new site also streamlined store management, provided easy access for staff, and included necessary training to ensure ongoing success.

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Brass Ring LOVES To Help Launch Small Businesses!

Brass Ring LOVES To Help Launch Small Businesses!

Launching a small business is a monumental task, and having a strong, effective website can make or break your new enterprise.

It’s not enough to simply check the box and say, “I have a website.” Pretty pictures and basic information alone won’t motivate potential clients or venture capitalists to take your small business launch seriously. In fact, this is one reason many small businesses struggle to succeed. (Read on…)

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How To Remove Google Reviews [Complete Guide 2024]​

How To Remove Google Reviews [Complete Guide 2024]​

The Step-By-Step Guide To Remove Negative Google Reviews​

Bad Google reviews can severely affect your local search and Google Maps rankings and conversions. Did you know it takes more than 30 positive 5-star reviews to offset one negative review?

This is precisely why removing negative Google reviews is crucial to maintaining a high rating. After all, your local Google rating influences purchase decisions. (Read on…)

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Brass Ring Joins the REC Innovation Lab Startup Team!

Brass Ring Joins the REC Innovation Lab Startup Team!

Exciting news from Brass Ring! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the REC Innovation Lab (Regional Entrepreneur Center) as a web design and digital marketing mentor and coach. In this new role, I’ll be working with the student entrepreneurs of this dynamic startup incubator to help them present themselves effectively online…

The REC Innovation Lab is much more than just an incubator. It’s a thriving community that fosters collaboration ..(Read on…)

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WordPress Web Help Group, Mon. Dec. 9, 2024, 6pm PST: 25 Big Ideas For 2025

WordPress Web Help Group, Mon. Dec. 9, 2024, 6pm PST: 25 Big Ideas For 2025

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Every December, LinkedIn News spotlights bold ideas from our editors and experts around the world that are poised to shape the year ahead. This year’s 25 Big Ideas span a dynamic array of predictions, from construction robots fixing the housing crisis to more investment dollars heading back to the U.S., that offer a glimpse into what may define 2025 and beyond.

What trend or idea do you expect to have the biggest impact in the year ahead? And why? (Read on…)

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How to Source and Share Content on Your WordPress Site

How to Source and Share Content on Your WordPress Site

When you consider adding new content to your website or blog, you’re likely to think about creating long form articles or original posts. This is only natural, and most sites will want to prioritize unique content. However, it can also be a smart move to source and share relevant third-party content with your readers whenever you have the opportunity. (Read on…)

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Tumblr Is Moving to WordPress

Tumblr Is Moving to WordPress

Automattic, the company behind WordPress and Tumblr’s owner, said it is moving the microblogging platform over to WordPress.

Verizon Media sold Tumblr to Automattic in 2019, with Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg describing the microblogging platform as “on-ramp” to his company’s other products.

“I’m excited about that on-ramp as well as to bring a younger demographic and young people into WordPress,” Mullenweg said in 2023. (Read on…)

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AI for Small Business 101: How to Get Started

AI for Small Business 101: How to Get Started

Here’s how small business owners can effectively implement artificial intelligence into their workflows, with practical tools and strategies for success.

If, like many small business owners, you’re not sure about AI tools or how to implement them, these options offer a smooth path to increased efficiency and business insights. (Read more…)

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The Clock is Ticking on Website Accessibility for Public Entities; Others Entities are on Notice

The Clock is Ticking on Website Accessibility for Public Entities; Others Entities are on Notice

Given the explosion of website accessibility lawsuits in recent years, as a practical matter, the best defense is going to be mooting the claims. That means having processes in place by the Compliance Date to regularly detect and promptly correct WCAG 2.1, Level AA nonconformance and the ability to quickly show that any issue identified in a lawsuit… (Read more…)

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Content Marketing Statistics for 2024

Content Marketing Statistics for 2024

Businesses across various sectors recognize the value of content marketing in engaging with their audience, building brand awareness and driving sales, leading to more substantial investments in content marketing strategies and tools. This trend reflects the industry’s evolving role as a central component of digital marketing and its substantial contribution to the global marketing economy…(Read on…)

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Website Law Alert: What You Need to Know About the Updated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Website Law Alert: What You Need to Know About the Updated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

In October 2023, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)–an international organization that recommends and maintains web-related protocols, guidelines, and standards–adopted the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, by elevating them to “Recommended” status. Web developers, individuals with accessibility issues, and U.S. courts all look to the…(Read on…)

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How to Back Up Your WordPress Site

How to Back Up Your WordPress Site

Backing up your WordPress site is a simple process. With just a few steps, you can ensure that all of your website’s content and settings are secure and easily restorable in the event of a system failure or other unexpected issues.

Why do I need to back up my WordPress website?
Backing up your website is essential for protecting against data loss in the event of a system failure, malicious attack, or other unexpected issue. With regular backups, you can be sure that all of your content and settings are…(Read on…)

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Brand Archetypes

Brand Archetypes

Brand Archetypes defined: Noted psychologist Carl Jung (pronounced: “yoong”) theorized that humans use symbolism to more easily understand complex concepts.

As a result of his research, Jung stated: “There are forms or images of a collective nature which occur practically all over the earth as constituents of myths and at the same time, as individual products of unconscious.”

In this work, Jung maintained that over the course of all time, for people, certain paths to greater understanding remain..(Read on…)

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WordPress Web Help Group Hits 1000 Member Milestone!

WordPress Web Help Group Hits 1000 Member Milestone!

Whether you’re just starting out with WordPress or consider yourself a seasoned pro, don’t hesitate to join us and contribute to the conversation.

Well…we’ve hit a pretty significant milestone. The WordPress Web Help Meetup Group just hit 1000 members! I want to thank all who’ve joined over the years and especially the core group of members who show up to answer questions and help those further back on the learning curve to get up to speed with this truly cool marketing platform. (Read on…)

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10 WordPress Security Issues & Vulnerabilities You Should Know About

10 WordPress Security Issues & Vulnerabilities You Should Know About

A leading CMS, WordPress, is used on almost 40% of all websites worldwide. All these aspects can be related to its popularity, user-friendly interface, massive offer of customization options, and support they offer to their users…

Why are WordPress Sites Vulnerable
Despite its popularity and myriad uses, WordPress sites are susceptible to several forms of security hazards. Several factors contribute to their susceptibility: The objectives in… (Read on…)

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Affiliate Marketing For Small Business: Pass Or Play?

Affiliate Marketing For Small Business: Pass Or Play?

There isn’t one right way to do marketing. The more I’ve dabbled in marketing, the more I’ve realized it’s a bottomless pit of possibilities. I also noticed the value of affiliate marketing, something 80% of brands use. There’s a reason it’s so popular.

TikTok, Instagram, and similar social media platforms have become gospel for consumers. Whatever they’re selling, we want it. “TikTok made me buy it!” isn’t just a cutesy phrase. It’s the truth. As consumers, we want what we’re reading about in …(Read on…)

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Business Internet Safety Guide

Business Internet Safety Guide

Keep your business safe by maintaining a secure Wi-Fi network, using strong passwords and updating software regularly.

Cybersecurity is important for everyone, and businesses are no exception. 61% of small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) were victims of cyberattacks last year and 87% of IT ‘decision makers’ claim they experienced two or more successful attacks in the past year.

Cyberattacks leave not only businesses vulnerable but their employees and consumers as well. Luckily, there are ways to keep your business safe from. cybersecurity threats. (Read on…)

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The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Accessibility, and How it Can Boost Your Platform

The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Accessibility, and How it Can Boost Your Platform

Making a website accessible means building a platform that maximum people can share and find reliable. That’s why WordPress Accessibility is so crucial.

More than 45.8% of websites across the globe will be powered by WordPress in 2023. The figure was 43.2% in 2022. Whether you want to create a simple or complex website for your business, WordPress can create the most trusted, versatile and user-friendly platform for your business goals… (Read on…)

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102 Quick & Easy Ways To Increase Organic Traffic

102 Quick & Easy Ways To Increase Organic Traffic

In this article, you are going to discover over 100 simple ways to increase organic traffic to your website or web property that you can implement today.

We’ve complied this list based on many years of online marketing experience and offer the to you to explore and use. While this list is extensive, many of the items may require more research on your behalf or the assistance of a marketing professional. (Read on…)

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Develop a Public Relations Strategy to Promote Your Small Business

Develop a Public Relations Strategy to Promote Your Small Business

Running a small business is by no means an easy task, especially when you are just getting started – you have limited time, resources, and budget, all while trying to get things done in order to create more awareness and grow your brand. Nonetheless, it is crucial to get your company name out there as much as possible to generate a customer pipeline and have steady incoming revenue. So, the question becomes… (Read on…)

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How AI-Powered Features Are Revolutionizing Marketing Automation Platforms

How AI-Powered Features Are Revolutionizing Marketing Automation Platforms

New artificial intelligence functions for MAPs can do everything from generating personalized content to optimizing campaigns.

Like much marketing technology, many marketing automation platforms (MAPs) are being enhanced with new AI-powered features.

One reason for this is the need to improve personalization and drive it to all parts of marketing. A recent survey shows 73% of respondents — both consumers and business buyers — expect companies to…(Read on…)

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8 Biggest Small Business Cybersecurity Misconceptions

8 Biggest Small Business Cybersecurity Misconceptions

Almost half of all workers in the country work for a business with fewer than 500 employees – and that doesn’t even account for the some 27 million small business owners who are their own sole employee.
Unfortunately, because small businesses are the drivers of our economy, they are also a ripe target for cyberattacks. The FBI recently reported that the majority of cybercrime victims are small businesses. (Read on…)

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Nick Diego on the Revamp of the WordPress Showcase Website

Nick Diego on the Revamp of the WordPress Showcase Website

The WordPress showcase is a curated collection of websites built with WordPress. Its purpose is to inspire, and show the breadth of what WordPress can achieve. Currently the showcase features around a hundred sites, including large enterprises like the New York Times and NASA. It aims to challenge misconceptions about WordPress, and highlight the …(Read on…)

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10 Ways WordPress Developers Can Help With Your Website Speed and Performance

10 Ways WordPress Developers Can Help With Your Website Speed and Performance

In today’s fast-paced online world, how fast your website works can make or break the experience for users. People want things quick, and if your site takes forever to load, you might lose them. That’s where WordPress developers come in. If you’re using WordPress – the go-to system for managing web content – these developers can be your heroes, making sure your site runs super smooth. So, when you’re ready to enhance your website speed and performance, it’s time to consider hiring WordPress developers.
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How To Choose And Install A Cookie Plugin On WordPress

How To Choose And Install A Cookie Plugin On Wordpress

In this video, we’ll show you how to choose and install a cookie plugin on WordPress. We’ll discuss all the things you need to consider before installing a cookie plugin and how to respect relevant regulations such as GDPR. I’ll also recommend you a great cookie plugin that you should consider installing. (Watch video…)

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Google Launches Gemini, the AI model It Hopes Will Take Down GPT-4

Google Launches Gemini, the AI model It Hopes Will Take Down GPT-4

Gemini is Google’s latest large language model, which Pichai first teased at the I/O developer conference in June and is now launching to the public. To hear Pichai and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis describe it, it’s a huge leap forward in an AI model that will ultimately affect practically all of Google’s products. “One of the powerful things about this moment,” Pichai says, “is you can work on one underlying technology and… (Read on…)

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The Brass Ring Marketing System – SPECIAL OFFER!

Frustrated with your Website? Fails with D.I.Y. site builders? HERE’S THE ANSWER!
Great for DIY’ers! Not just a website, but a turn-key small business marketing solution.

Here’s The Thing: You Should Spend Your Time On Your Business, Not Struggling To Learn Web Design! (Read on…)

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