Conversion Optimization for Home Service Websites

Conversion optimization in web design is the act of arranging your website layout in such a way that online users are more inclined to convert or sign up for your services. You can have a website that looks amazing, showcases your brand in exactly the right light and has the best high-res images, but if your website isn’t optimized for conversions, then you might as well not have one.

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What to Know Before Migrating Your Website | A Moving Guide

  Migrating or moving your website to a new server or agency is a common and sometimes necessary change. While upgrading the design, domain, hosting, and other main features of your website can be a smart move, it’s important to know about the possible complications before proceeding. Sometimes big website changes can severely impact your […]

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Google’s Mobile-First Index | Updated Mobile SEO Guide

Consumers spend more time on the internet than any other media channel. I’m sure you know that by now. But did you know that around 60% of all search queries come from mobile devices?¹ Are you reading this on your phone right now? Smartphones are now the device of choice for searching information online, and […]

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Best Digital Marketing Tools & Resources for 2017 (Updated)

As we head into the new year, it’s important to take a look back at the past in order to prepare for the future. If your New Year’s resolution for your business is to get more leads and gain exposure, VitalStorm can help you self-reflect and improve. Contact us to discuss how you can increase […]

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10 Common Home Service Website Mistakes | Web Tips

A huge mistake that Home Service companies make is having an unimpressive website, or worse, no website at all. Despite the fact that many business owners believe their website is effective, the truth is that the same mistakes are being made over and over again. From SEO (search engine optimization) blunders to navigational nightmares, we […]

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What You Need to Know About Google’s Phantom 2 Update

The first murmurings of a major Google update were heard during the week of April 29th, but it wasn’t until Glenn Gabe’s analysis of search trends and results that the new core algorithm update was confirmed. The reason why this update is called “Phantom” is because Google didn’t publicize anything about it, leaving people guessing […]

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Mobilegeddon or Mobiletopia? Your Guide to Responsive Web Design

As you may or may not know, Google began expanding their use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal on April 21st. Although the industry has been dramatically calling this new mobile-friendly update “Mobilegeddon,” referring to the possibility of the end of the world for websites that are not mobile-friendly, Google wants you to think of it as […]

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