Articles on Web Design and SEO
Why Your Business Needs a Google Business Page?
As a small business owner, you may be wondering if setting up a Google Business page is really worth your time. After all, you’re already juggling a million tasks and the last thing you want is another thing on your to-do list. But trust us – creating a Google...
What Does SEO Stand For in Business?
This article provides an overview of SEO marketing for local business owners. It covers what SEO is, how it works, different types of SEO, and some best practices. If you have any more questions about SEO or how to improve your online presence, please contact us at...
Free Web-Based Tools to check ADA Compliance
At Mid America Web, we have had a few clients come to us because they received a letter threatening a lawsuit because a website that was built by someone else does not meet ADA compliance. ADA compliance is short for the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for...
How Digital Marketing Helps Small Businesses
As a small business owner. it is becoming even more critical to ensure that your marketing strategy evolves with the times so you don’t get left behind. Everything and everyone is going digital, which means if you don’t cater to this new tech-savvy audience you are...
How Web Design Impacts Content Marketing
A successful content marketing strategy must be complemented by the right web design. So it’s only fair that content marketing dictates web design for content-heavy sites. It makes sure your design and content work together to get you the best result.First Impression...
25 Years of Web Design
MidAmerica Web 25 Years of Web Design Mid America Web, a web design and development firm, was established in 1997 in O’Fallon, Illinois. They were one of the first web development firms in the St. Louis area and have been providing business solutions and...
How Do I Pick a Good Web Developer?
Questions to ask your Web Developer. Beginning a new project with a web designer? There are a few questions you should think about asking. Asking these questions beforehand may save you a headache down the road. 1. What is the estimated cost of the project?...
Why You Should Update Your Website…
And How We Can Help Your website is potentially one of the most valuable assets your business has; however, often times business owners don't use their website to its fullest potential. In this article we discuss reasons you should update your site with new...
SEO Case Study: Environmental Resources, Inc.
Mid America Web Solutions developed a website for Environmental Resources, Inc. (ERI) in 2013. ERI provides asbestos and mold removal services to St. Louis, MO and Southern Illinois. ERI approached Mid America Web Solutions in September 2016 to discuss their interest...
SEO Case Study: Human Support Services
Mid America Web Solutions has hosted and maintained a website for Human Support Services since 2014. Located in Waterloo, Illinois, Human Support Services (HSS) provides high quality, comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health, developmental...
SEO Case Study: Hancock Irrigation Services
Mid America Web Solutions began working with Hancock Irrigation Services in 2015; shortly after they opened for business. Hancock Irrigation provides irrigation system installation and repair services to the St. Louis Metro East area, including the cities of O'Fallon,...
Social Media. Take it or leave it?
It's not a secret. Keeping up with personal social media takes time. Keeping up with social media for your business takes LOTS time and LOTS of effort. We see a variety of clients that are all in different houses when it comes to whether or not their business...
Why Does My Business Need a Website?
With the modern age of Google and a smartphone in nearly every pocket, a website is key in establishing legitimacy with potential customers. Nothing forms a positive opinion quite as fast as a properly-made website. Of course, a large of this comes down to simply...
Responsive Design and Mobile Companion Sites: What’s the difference?
As you'll see on our page for Responsive Design page and our previous post, making your site functional for mobile access is now a vital piece of functionality to any website today. Though it's possible you've heard of these phrases before, many still may not be...
SEO: Why We Don’t Guarantee Rankings – and Never Will
"We'll make your company the top result on Google, guaranteed." This kind of statement would be great to hear at first glance. And why not? It only stands to reason that you'd want to go with someone giving you their word that they can get you specific results....
Why Do I Need Web Directory & Reputation Management?
Web Directory & Reputation Management is another service offered by Mid America Web, and at first glance, it may seem a bit confusing to those unfamiliar with the process. For what this service is and how we accomplish it, you can read an explanation on the...
Why use Social Media Marketing?
Facebook, Google+, and other social media are commonly seen and stated to be invaluable tools for attracting customers. But what exactly does that mean? It's important to consider the benefits of taking advantage of social media for everyday businesses. ...
Google to Begin Penalizing Non Mobile-Friendly Websites
Is your website optimized for mobile devices? If not, Google will begin penalizing your search rankings beginning April 21st, 2015. Google have recently announced major changes to their search algorithms in an effort to reward websites that have been optimized...
5 reasons why your business should have a website
Contemplating whether or not to purchase a website for your business? Does having a website generate as much revenue to justify the cost? Here are several reasons why having a website is a good idea: Legitimacy - Let people know who you are, where you're located and...