As you may have heard, a security threat emerged this week that is now being called the Shellshock exploit. The security of our systems and servers is something that we take very seriously. Once we learned about this issue we began addressing it immediately and at this time have completely secured our platform. What is the Shellshock bug? Shellshock […]
Read MoreBattle for the Net: The Fight for Net Neutrality
Bluehost believes in a free and neutral Internet for everyone. That’s why we’ve joined the Battle for the Net in support of Internet freedom and against Internet slow down. Recent court rulings and a proposal from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have called into question the future of net neutrality—something that could have seismic repercussions […]
Read MoreHow To Use Landing Pages
Landing pages are an essential piece of any well-crafted, effective inbound marketing strategy. Think of these pages as landing pads for the numerous prospects that visit your website. Whether you’re looking to generate leads, sell products, or collect data, landing pages are where the visitor conversion occurs. To get the most out of your landing […]
Read MoreSteps To Building A Loyal Audience
Although returning customers may account for only 20 percent of the people your company serves, Forbes reports that this 20 percent drives as much as 80 percent of your revenue. Statistics like that are hard to ignore, so here are ten steps you can follow to maximize audience loyalty online and increase brand loyalty overall. 1. Discover […]
Read MoreAll About New Top-Level Domains (Infographic)
Internet surfers have much in common with surfers who take to the waves in the ocean. They flock to the venues they’ve heard the most about, the ones that have made the headlines and been passed around by word of mouth. For years, the words at the end of most of popular online surfing spots […]
Read MoreBluehost OSCON 2014 Recap
If we look forward to one thing each year it’s spending time with our awesome friends and partners at OSCON in Portland every summer. At Bluehost, we work closely with our partners to help build and grow the open source community. This year we were able to join with Grassroots.org, PhpBB, WordPress, MOJO Marketplace, and Concrete […]
Read MoreThe Art of Brand Architecture (Infographic)
Your brand is the hallmark of your business. It lets customers know what your business values and what it delivers—it creates a relationship between your business and your customers. Because of this, building your brand in today’s marketplace is essential for success. Find out what brand architecture is and why it matters.
Read MoreHow To Beef Up Your Social Media Strategy in 5 Simple Steps
Your business is savvy. You have a Facebook page, a Twitter account, a Google+ page, even a Pinterest board, all well-stocked with relevant content, optimized for the particular platform upon which they appear. In this imaginary scenario, your social media efforts are making hay, but beating the competition means getting creative. With your loftiest goals […]
Read More15 Ways to Customize Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a user-friendly tool that provides you with insightful data that you can use to monitor the traffic on your website. With Google Analytics, you can keep track of who is visiting your site, when they visit, how long they stay and whether or not they return after leaving. Below are 15 ways […]
Read MoreIs Your eCommerce Site Socially Integrated?
Social networking has introduced, in its short reign, a new retail ecosystem. This ecosystem is built on conversation, back-and-forth relationships, and, unsurprisingly, social activity. E-commerce is no longer a one-way conversation, and your site must adapt to stay abreast of customer needs. Whether you sell shoes or serpentine belts, the time to integrate your site […]
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