There are many factors into what makes a website load quickly. One of the big factors is the physical proximity of the server to visitor. Think of it this way; If my hosting server is in Northern Virginia (which it is) and a visitor to my site is located in London, that means that the file literally needs to travel more than 3,000 miles. While most of the internet is built on fiber optics that travel at the speed of light, there it still takes time to be sent to a web browser. This is commonly … [Read more...]
Announcing the Advanced Search Query Generator
I'm proud to announce the first mash-up of a tool between ProTech Internet Group and Greenlane SEO; the advanced search query generator. This is a tool, aimed towards beginners to learn how to use search operators. Search operators are instructions that can be added to search queries to refine them to get more specific results. Google Guide has a good overview of search operators. Please not that this tool is still in beta, but it is still extremely functional. In the long-term we plan to … [Read more...]
Five Questions When Choosing a Web Designer
The truth is, web design isn't easy for those who don't understand the creativity and technicality that goes into website design. With the explosion of the Internet, companies are using website more than ever to get their business' in front of the public, but many don't know what goes into creating a website from the ground up. It can be a daunting task for people who aren't technical-types. Understanding HTML codes takes patience and study. Most people with an interest in website design go to … [Read more...]