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How To Move Blogs From Google Docs To WordPress (Video Guide)

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We build a lot of websites in Wordpress, and we greatly encourage people to add new content to their business blog. Those who do usually have their own process for collaboration and curation of their content, but if you happen to use Google Docs, make sure you don’t make this mistake... Highlighting and copying all the text in Google Docs, then pasting it directly into your Wordpress … [Read more...]

The Difference Between A Website Vendor & A Website Partner

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“Here’s Your Website. Have A Nice Day!”  Often my clients say those were the final words they heard from the company that built their website. It left them frustrated with a website they didn’t know how to update to stay relevant as their business grew and changed. As you begin the process of narrowing down which company you choose to create your website, the first action I recommend taking is … [Read more...]

How Arvada Saved Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

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Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge has a rich history in Arvada.  The truth is with so many people moving to Colorado, and the constant changing of our city’s landscape, it often gets lost in the shuffle. If you love learning about the history of Arvada and how its conservationists preserve our natural environment, then this post is just for you. How Two Ponds Formed The refuge is located … [Read more...]

The Role of Content Marketing in Thought Leadership

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There is an element of bravery and confidence with being a thought leader. And the truth is we're all thought leaders, but most of us only put ourselves out there so much. I believe a large reason for this is because businesses who currently engage in or want to engage in content marketing have doubts about whether or not it will work for them. The Pain The Internet is huge, like an … [Read more...]

Arvada Young Professionals Win Sand in the City Sculpture Contest

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The nearest ocean beach to Denver is a thousand miles away. But that doesn't stop people from playing in the sand. For the past five years, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Sand in the City Festival, making it Colorado’s premier beach party and fundraiser for the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.  The event raises awareness for the good work the Arvada Chamber does for the business … [Read more...]

Personable Media Supports Local Art at Sand in the City

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Personable Media, a media company with an appreciation for art and community engagement, is sponsoring the Arvada Young Professionals (AYP) at this years Sand in the City event in Arvada. About Sand in the City The Arvada Chamber of Commerce’s 5th annual Sand in the City Festival is Colorado’s premier beach party. The event raises funds and awareness for the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.  Many … [Read more...]

Business Spotlight: Heath Rost, Personable Media

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Business Spotlight: Heath Rost, Personable Media By Michelle Francis This article originally appeared on PR Unscripted. Each month, we will highlight a nonprofit, business owner or organization that purposefully gives back to its community. If you know of a Colorado-based business that has a passion for charitable giving, let us know—we would love to share their story. Name: Heath … [Read more...]

What Is A Shared Hosting Plan?

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The Bad Its unfortunate that there are still hosting companies out there that are offering shared hosting plans. A secure managed wordpress hosting plan means your website is being hosted on a hardrive disc with up to 64 other websites. That means that when one of those websites’ gets hacked or is receiving an abundant amount of traffic, its slowing down your website as well. It opens your … [Read more...]

How Do I Make My Website More Personable?

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There might be a number of reasons you're here. Perhaps you have been struggling to gain traction with your business blog. Or maybe, you’re exhausted from trying to get your website to show up in search engines. Regardless of the reason you’re reading this, I’m here to tell you there is a light up ahead to making your website more personable. So, what does it mean to be … [Read more...]

Heath Rost, Founder of Personable Media, Interviewed on Business Innovators Magazine Radio Show to Discuss Website Design

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Business Innovators Magazine covers stories from the most innovative leaders in business such as Mark Cuban, Jeff Bezos and Dave Ramsey. The interview with Heath Rost was published on April 21, 2016 Heath Rost, founder of Personable Media, recently stopped by the online radio show hosted to discuss web design, with host Mike Saunders from Marketing Huddle. The conversation covered a range of … [Read more...]

7 Ways To Make an Unforgettable First Impression With Your Website

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For many reasons, a great first impression is vital to the success of your business.  You want to leave people better than you found them, but how do you accomplish this through your website? Tip #1  Posture The swagger in your step should mimic that of your website. When going out to meet new people its a great idea to practice proper posture ahead of time.  Having good posture is one of … [Read more...]

How To Choose A Great Website Host For Your Next Rebuild

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The vast majority of the internet is using Wordpress, almost 20% of it.  What's most interesting about that statistic is that 80% of those Wordpress websites are small businesses. So what do you do when its time to start with a fresh design for your Wordpress website? Your website is the digital storefront to your business.  Its always executing your marketing strategy for you, and its what … [Read more...]

3 Tips To Help Gifted Writers Format Their Blog Posts

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Part 2 in a series of 5 titled "How Do Search Engines Really Work: Headlines, Meta & Title Tags" By Heath Rost, March 15 2016 The fact is a very gifted writer can produce and publish a great piece of writing that no one will ever see.  This is due in part to many reasons, one being the internet is still in its infancy and its hard for a small business to keep up with the 100s of search … [Read more...]

How Do Search Engines Really Work (pt. 1 of 5): Consistent Content

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This is part 1 in a series of 5 posts answering the question how do search engines work? By Heath Rost, March 3 2016 Consistent Content.  Kind of a buzz word but not really. Consistent content has everything to do with modifying on-page content.  What are the inner workings of each page, what makes up the body of your page or post? To win at SEO one of the 5 components you need to … [Read more...]

The Coolest Instant Chat Feature No One Is Telling You About

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So check it out, Facebook has just rolled out a new instant chat feature that is just a small piece of code.  The best part?  It can be installed on any website. I'll talk about the top 3 reasons why you need to install this code onto your website today, but I won't keep you waiting--here's the code: <div class="fb-page" data-tabs="messages" … [Read more...]