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Our tech team has been hard at work optimizing site loading speed. Most Strikingly sites now score 90 and above on Google PageSpeed Insights! This boosts your SEO and makes sure your visitors are getting the best experience, whether on desktop or mobile. You may have to run the test a few times to see improved scores! This forces the site to be recached, which improves load times around the world…

We always see web design tips all over the internet. We’ve written about them at some point on this site. Everyone has a different opinion about what a great sample website design should be because it can be quite subjective. But given that website design influences the success of a website and, by extension, a brand’s digital marketing strategy, the goal is to build a website that will engage yo…

When you see web celebrities and influencers enjoying luxuriously comfortable lives out of their internet job, it’s difficult not to get drawn to the idea of building your wealth through an online venture. On the flip side, it’s also easy to dismiss the idea as preposterous because it all seems impossible. How do you make a website and earn from it unless you’ve already amassed a following from o…

One of the best things about using a website builder is you never have to worry that your site will never render well or some of the design elements will fail to load. You know that you’re working with a web template is guaranteed to work so you’re essentially starting your site project strong. Start with a suitable and high quality free web template Strikingly has an expansive collection of mode…

A company website is an extension of your brand in the digital world. It represents your business and helps create a following for your products and services. Most businesses, however, find it extremely difficult to maintain a website because it’s hard to identify what would make it successful. Basic company information First and foremost, a company website should be able to tell visitors what y…

If you’re an event planner and you still don’t have an online presence, you’re missing out on a lot of opportunities to attract clients. Whether you’re just starting out or your business has amassed a significant following offline, an event website can help you boost your image and reach out to a wider client base. Unlike websites that feature physical products, event websites are created to sho…

Gone are the days when you thought owning a website is an expensive investment that your small business cannot afford. With the rise of website builders, it is possible to build your own website free of charge and with little to no coding required. Even startups and small businesses with limited marketing budgets can take advantage of the brand building potential that a site can bring. But we ha…

A Guide to Check Website Traffic Google Reports and Interpret the Metrics When you’re a website owner, it’s important for you to stay on top of your site’s performance and check website traffic Google reports regularly. If you haven’t been checking your website analytics reports, you are missing out on a ton of opportunities to drive even more traffic to your website and attract quality leads. S…

How to Publish a Website: Checklist Before Launch Learning how to publish a website and creating the site itself are not the same thing although many people tend to assume as much. After spending some time developing your content and building your website on Strikingly, added images and other design elements that make you happy, there are a few other details that you need to look into before you …

Qualities of the Best eCommerce Website Templates and Platforms A lot of people have this misconception that ecommerce businesses, adopting a fully automated business model, do not suffer from the same challenges as a brick and mortar store. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Online store management is also filled with roadblocks and challenges that can be trickier in some cases than ma…

How to Start a T Shirt Website on a Shoestring Budget If building t shirt websites has crossed your mind more than once but you’re feeling apprehensive about the high barrier to entry, you’ve come to the right place. Strikingly has helped thousands of wantrepreneurs launch profitable businesses on its platform. Our success stories are proof enough that you can achieve whatever you want if you wor…

Boost Your SEO Game with the Google Site Map Creating a google site map is a crucial part of optimizing your website for Google search. A sitemap is like your website’s blueprint. It tells the search engines what your website contains and how it is laid out. It also contains the following information: How often the pages are updated The last recorded change implemented on the site How the pages a…

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These days, even the most inexperienced web user can build his or her own site with the help of web page templates. These tools enable you to create a professional and decent-looking website even without prior knowledge of programming language or website design. As a leading brand in internet services, Strikingly continues to develop modern and free web page templates that are designed to suit va…

There are hundreds of thousands of podcasts proliferating the web so you want to make sure yours gets the attention it deserves. Podcast websites give your followers an insight into what your show is about and serve as an official online home for your ideas. You can read more on how to start your plus design inspiration here. You probably have your podcast playing on iTunes, social media platform…