Posted on Author JM Online Categories Web Hosting Omaha

Protect Your Website, Protect Your Customers

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Our Omaha web design and development team builds beautiful websites we hope will be kept updated and secure. Website security is one of our passions; as it helps keeps our websites and customers in business and successful.

Website security is so important to us that we have an entire team dedicated to website hosting and website security.

So, you say you don’t need website security…

Many businesses are skeptical of needing additional security for their website. Usually they retort with, “we don’t have anything valuable on our website.” And that seems reasonable, right? The website is not collecting sensitive data or payment information. But hackers are not usually looking for this type of “valuable” information. Instead, they are looking for a clean reputation. It’s not about how popular the website is or if it takes credit card information.

 

A clean website is the perfect place for hackers to host their own malicious content and mount a phishing campaign to collect data from users.wordfence logoMost of the websites our Omaha web development team builds are in WordPress. And WordPress is vulnerable to these hackers. But, WordPress and most WordPress plugins are being updated on a regular basis to resist these hacking attempts and protect websites and its visitors.

WordPress and WordPress plugins do not update automatically, and require manual work to protect against the most recent threats. Additional monitoring through Wordfence and server administration are also advised for best protection.

How can we help protect you?

It’s the recommendation of our Omaha web hosting team to update often. So often that we offer a website security package, through which we will update WordPress and plugins the day an update is released. Taking this small step to secure your website will save you hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars and will protect your website visitors from phishing campaigns.

So, while your website may not be collecting valuable information, and may only be a static, your website is not immune to attacks. Be educated and be proactive!

Protect My Website

Posted on Author JM Online Categories News & Education

JM Team Rides JM Bus

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If you haven’t seen it – JM’s logo is wrapped on the back of an Omaha-metro bus. JM’s success is largely attributed to our customer base spreading the news of our excellent service and product. And we figured – a little branding can’t hurt, to reach more businesses across the Omaha-metro.

The response has been wonderful… so we had to see it for ourselves. Omaha Metro Transit was gracious enough to give our team a ride and photo-op among its busy schedule.

Our bus advertisement showcases our main services – web design, web hosting and Internet marketing. We’ve received responses from clients, friend and new prospects.

Thank you to Omaha Metro Transit for the opportunity to ride on “our” bus, and we look forward to seeing continued success with this powerful moving advertisement.

Posted on Author JM Online Categories Website and SEO Tips

Your Website Content Matters

Many businesses seek a new, updated website to build credibility. And really – isn’t that what we all want for our businesses? Professional branding backed by the expertise and knowledge of trusted staff.

A sleek, professional website can go a long way in building credibility. But it’s the content that matters. Website content matters to Google and it matters to potential customers.icon with hands and keyboard

You’ve likely heard it before…. “Content is King.” And your website is no expectation to this often-understated mantra. So, if you REALLY look at your website content, does it do the following?

  • Clearly and concisely inform users of your product or service?
  • Carefully and thoughtfully utilize keywords for increased organic SEO rankings?
  • Portray the expertise and professionalism of your staff?

And while website design preferences have changed and search engine algorithms have adjusted over the years, good content has remained a constant for a successful website. Website content creates a connection with customers and prospects. Good design partnered with good content builds credibility with customers – letting them know you are the expert, your staff is capable and your products/services are the best around.

Good website content also increases conversions, because valuable information will help consumers to gain a complete understanding of what you do, the services you offer and how you can help them. As a result, your website will generate high quality leads from consumers who are truly interested in utilizing your products or services. And, most importantly, high quality website content that is optimized for the search engines will result in improved rankings (SEO) – bringing these high-quality leads through your virtual door.

Do you want improved performance for your website? Improve your content! Content is king. It matters to Google, and it matters to your customers. So, get writing, or ask us to help!

Posted on Author JM Online Categories Website and SEO Tips

Launch a Video Marketing Campaign

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Launching an affordable and effective video marketing campaign has never been easier. YouTube video marketing advertises to your target audience, within your budget, while producing results.

With JM’s professional guidance and management, your business can run a campaign within a comfortable daily budget, targeted to prospects within very specific demographics and only pay when a user engages with your video. Results are easily tracked with targeted analytics provided in a detailed monthly report.

We’re sure that you’ve seen video advertising on YouTube, but any video uploaded to YouTube can be an ad. Pre roll video ads appear before other videos on YouTube and other video ads appear beside playing videos and in search results.

Don’t have a video? No problem! We’ve got connections for professional video production that will engage users across the web.

Businesses all over the world are seeing results with YouTube video marketing. Check out this powerful video for a testimonial.

Want to see results with YouTube video marketing? Call 402.292.7500 Option 1 to get more information.

Posted on Author JM Online Categories Website and SEO Tips

See Success with Affordable Advertising Through Google Remarketing

Maybe you haven’t yet heard of Google Remarketing? Or you don’t yet understand the effectiveness and affordability of Google Remarketing?

Google Remarketing is both powerful and affordable, allowing a business to retarget potential customers who have previously visited the company’s website. Remarketing also allows businesses to reconnect with users who’ve previously been to the website, by showing relevant ads as they browse the web, as they use mobile apps, or as they search on Google.

Google Remarketing:

  • Increases brand awareness through consistent exposure
  • Drives traffic to websites
  • Consistently proves to produce a high ROI

The personalized, consistent and affordable exposure Google Remarketing provides has proven to boost website sales and inquiries. In fact, our Omaha internet marketing team has seen these proven results repeatedly for our own business, and for our customers.

 

 

Watch our short Google Remarketing video to learn more and then contact our Omaha web design and internet marketing firm at 402.292.7500 x 102 to boost sales and website inquiries through a professionally managed Google Remarketing campaign.

Posted on Author JM Online Categories News & Education, Web Hosting Omaha

Google Chrome and Firefox Web Browsers Change Website Security Requirements

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Google Chrome and Firefox have rolled out changes that affect all websites not using a secure connection (HTTP). As part of a gradual change, when users pull up an HTTP page with a form including passwords or credit card fields, they will get a warning indicating an unsecure connection.

HTTPS is shifting to the new standard. As security risks become increasingly prevalent, users will be warned if any form transaction is insecure. And, moving forward, all websites will be flagged as unsecure if not HTTPS, no matter a website’s features.

Our Omaha web design and web hosting team can assist in securing your website and ensuring an HTTPS connection and compliance to these new security standards. For $180/year our web hosting support team will purchase an SSL certificate and install it on your website, ensuring all visits and features of your website are secure. Call us at 402.292.7500 ext. 102 for more information.

Posted on Author JM Online Categories News & Education

JM Listed Among Best Web Developers in Omaha

Best of Omaha 2017 Web Developer OmahaOmaha has graciously voted JM one of the best web developers in the area, and we are so grateful! B2B Omaha magazine’s coveted Best of B2B Winners list for 2017 was released at the beginning of March, listing JM as second place for Omaha’s web developer category.

The is truly an honor, as Omaha’s business owners must take time to fill out and send in a ballot. Celebrating over 10 years, this Best of B2B list help build credibility and prestige among Omaha’s business community.

Our Omaha web design, internet marketing and development team is constantly striving to serve and advise our customers with honesty and integrity, and we’re thankful to be recognized in this way.

Posted on Author JM Online Categories News & Education

JM Rolls Out New Bus Marketing Campaign

JM is rolling (literally) out a new marketing campaign to spread the good news of our top-notch design, powerful Internet marketing services and speedy web hosting support to all of Omaha. In jm web designs ad on omaha metro buscase you haven’t seen it, we’ve launched a new advertisement – plastered on 4 Omaha-metro buses.

Boasting over 19 years in business, our firm is deeply rooted in Omaha – as we serve many businesses and organizations of all sizes across the metro. It’s our hope that these bus advertisements will build our JM brand throughout the metro-area and serve as a reminder to those looking for our services.

We cannot think of a better place to launch our latest marketing efforts, than an Omaha Metro bus. Its wide reach is unmatched, and it allows us to support a public system that provides economical and ecologically-friendly forms of transportation for all Omaha residents.

If you see our advertisement while you’re out-and-about, don’t forget to drop us an email to let us know what you think!