The most recent Blog Posts from PPP Design en-us Copyright 2026 - PPP Design All Rights Reserved. MON, 09 MAR 2026 7:57:6 GMT 20 blog.asp?bkey=183 Keeping Your Word is the cornerstone of building trust in your Business. 02/25/2026 blog.asp?bkey=182 Explore three effective strategies to elevate your website traffic using budget-friendly methods 12/24/2025 blog.asp?bkey=181 Part one of a two part series, Inexpensive Strategies to Boost Your Website Traffic. 11/25/2025 blog.asp?bkey=180 A website is important because it creates a global link between you and your visitors and provides a central location for customers to interact with and identify with your brand. 10/30/2025 blog.asp?bkey=179 The black dot painting is a piece of art, often interpreted as a metaphor for focusing a small negative element amidst a larger positive aspect of life. 09/30/2025 blog.asp?bkey=178 Modern vernacular includes the words we use every day. These words can be slang, ex<x>pressions, academic language, or tech terms. 08/27/2025 blog.asp?bkey=177 In dating, as in business, there are many things we can do to blow things up before they even get started. 07/30/2025 blog.asp?bkey=176 Website and business promtion may be expensive. Free promotion is available, but you need to know where to start. 06/26/2025 blog.asp?bkey=175 A Call To Action should visually stand out and use action-oriented terms to motivate visitors. 05/30/2025 blog.asp?bkey=174 A socially responsible business considers its impact on society, the environment, its employees, the community, and the economy. 04/29/2025 blog.asp?bkey=173 An engaging narrative is the very essence of a compelling brand story. 03/26/2025 blog.asp?bkey=172 Cleaning tools like BleachBit, CCleaner, Glary Utilities, and the built-in Windows disk cleanup remove left-over files on your hard drive. 02/27/2025 blog.asp?bkey=171 Our feelings about the beginning of a new year can be disconcerting. Recognizing the positive and negative emotions can help us deal with them. 12/30/2024 blog.asp?bkey=170 Showing gratitude strengthens relationships between business clients and employees. Here are some ways to express your appreciation. 11/26/2024 blog.asp?bkey=169 Facial ex<x>pressions and tone of voice change the level of communication. 10/30/2024 blog.asp?bkey=168 Creating a memorable catchphrase or slogan is not an easy task. You want your catchphrase to grab your audience's attention. 09/27/2024 blog.asp?bkey=167 Building a new website can be exciting and stressful. Follow these simple rules and reduce the stress of constructing a new website. 08/29/2024 blog.asp?bkey=166 Data can drive businesses forward, crush political opponents, bully the vulnerable, and help build cities. 07/31/2024 blog.asp?bkey=165 Generative AI, like most technology, can be used productively or nefariously. The value of Generative AI will ultimately be based on the benefit derived by its users. 06/27/2024 blog.asp?bkey=164 Cybercrime is a global concern, and it is on the rise. FBI reports show a 400% increase in cybercrime since the start of the pandemic. 05/29/2024 blog.asp?bkey=163 You can boost your brand's online awareness by updating your website. 04/26/2024 blog.asp?bkey=162 Search Engine Optimization, commonly referred to as SEO, is improving website traffic by increasing the visibility of a website in a search engine's unpaid results. 03/26/2024 blog.asp?bkey=161 Backing up your essential data is crucial, as it can protect you from losing important information that may be difficult or impossible to replace. 02/22/2024 blog.asp?bkey=160 Each business is responsible for their business technology. Small business owners pay the price for backup failures and faulty equipment. 12/26/2023 blog.asp?bkey=159 We must do everything possible to ensure customer service that is more than a fairy tale. 11/29/2023 blog.asp?bkey=158 Trusted, relevant, up-to-date content benefits your visitors and may boost your search engine rankings. 10/26/2023 blog.asp?bkey=157 Money may not be able to buy happiness, but happiness may make you more money. 09/27/2023 blog.asp?bkey=156 Insurance cannot cover every risk associated with your business, so it is crucial to ask what If? 08/30/2023 blog.asp?bkey=155 A few tips to help you identify and avoid domain scams. 07/26/2023 blog.asp?bkey=154 The 5W1H method has been a well-known problem-solving tool for years. 06/26/2023 blog.asp?bkey=153 Juggling work and personal time can be daunting, especially if you are self-employed. 05/30/2023 blog.asp?bkey=152 A VPN offers a layer of protection not available using other tools. Keep your data and identity safe, especially when using a public network. 04/27/2023 blog.asp?bkey=151 The majority of modern smartphones can now read QR Codes natively. The built-in camera doubles as a QR Code reader on most devices. 03/31/2023 blog.asp?bkey=150 Choosing proper projects, allotting resources, and persistence are all essential for success. 02/27/2023 blog.asp?bkey=149 Software issues can make your PC sluggish or slow it down, take these steps to help optimize your system for the new year. 01/29/2023 blog.asp?bkey=148 After death, our digital legacies are subject to the terms and services of the entities we accessed while online. 12/27/2022 blog.asp?bkey=147 Each search engine has its search options or filters, most people enter a query into their favorite search engine and navigate through the results. 11/29/2022 blog.asp?bkey=146 Researching and developing alternate supply streams and managing expenses can alleviate many of today's supply chain issues. 10/27/2022 blog.asp?bkey=145 In business, like relationships, we cannot afford to take anyone for granted. If we presume a bond is on solid ground, we may lose a customer just as quickly as a date. 09/28/2022 blog.asp?bkey=144 Let's face it. Gathering the data for a website is a pain. 08/30/2022 blog.asp?bkey=143 There are dozens of ways to make a good impression, but developing a genuine relationship with your customer is the best impression you can make. 07/29/2022 blog.asp?bkey=142 Branding, along with traditional promotions, can not only help you advertise but can also help you build and establish your long-term brand. 06/29/2022 blog.asp?bkey=141 When someone arrives at your website, you hope they purchase your product or service. So how do we gain our visitor's trust? 05/26/2022 blog.asp?bkey=140 Like most things, technology can be beneficial or detrimental. How we implement technology in our lives will determine whether it is positive or harmful. 04/27/2022 blog.asp?bkey=139 Protecting ourselves from any malicious cyber activity does not require extraordinary measures. Proper actions will offer increased protection while using the computer or internet. 03/31/2022 blog.asp?bkey=138 The benefits involved in creating a positive habit can be far-reaching. 02/28/2022 blog.asp?bkey=137 Many people believe that business owners have the freedom to do whatever they want. 01/31/2022 blog.asp?bkey=136 Impulse buying increases during the holidays. As we shop for others, it is easy to get carried away and make purchases for ourselves or others. 12/29/2021 blog.asp?bkey=135 Even though we learned a lot of business basics while we were in Kindergarten, avoiding the things that make us just like everyone else is critical. 11/29/2021 blog.asp?bkey=134 Recent inflation, jobless claims, and a contracting GDP are all harbingers of a struggling economy. 10/28/2021 blog.asp?bkey=133 Philosophically we learned much of what we need to run a business while we were in kindergarten. 09/29/2021 blog.asp?bkey=132 Traditional marketing does not work with Millennials; they prefer a more organic approach. 08/31/2021 blog.asp?bkey=131 In the past year, we have observed several businesses regret taking a political stance. It does not seem to matter which way a company leans politically; the effect appears universal. 07/29/2021 blog.asp?bkey=130 Small business decision-makers are much more in tune with their customers than their large business counterparts. 06/25/2021 blog.asp?bkey=129 Seven essential traits a business website should include. 05/27/2021 blog.asp?bkey=128 There is a technology divide between the generations. The gap has more to do with the difference between useability and security. 04/29/2021 blog.asp?bkey=127 Improving ourselves can build a positive attitude; as long as we are moving forward, we can fight against negativity. 03/30/2021 blog.asp?bkey=126 Video ads generally outperform their text and image counterparts. The extra time spent in production can be recovered by the return on investment. 02/25/2021 blog.asp?bkey=125 If you use any of the aptly named Internet of Things (IoT) or smart devices in your home, you may be contributing to the problem. 01/29/2021 blog.asp?bkey=124 To help build engagement on social media there are a few tips your business should follow. 12/30/2020 blog.asp?bkey=123 We can take a cue from businesses and how they are coping with the pandemic. Virtual meetings have taken the place of all but the most crucial get-togethers. 11/25/2020 blog.asp?bkey=122 Some people are lucky enough to have created a business around a passion that helps others. 10/27/2020 blog.asp?bkey=121 The way Small Businesses interact with customers is changing. Small Businesses have been adopting technology to help reach customers and build relationships. 09/29/2020 blog.asp?bkey=120 Many employees are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some love it, others hate it. 05/29/2020 blog.asp?bkey=119 Social Media is undoubtedly one of the best ways to build relationships with existing and prospective customers. 08/27/2020 blog.asp?bkey=118 In business, as in life, we are often faced with extreme situations. Learning to deal with them and creating solutions that moderate them not only help our business but also reduces our stress. 07/29/2020 blog.asp?bkey=117 Avoid distractions and make the most of Your day using techniques that keep you on track, and help avoid pitfalls that lead to missed deadlines, an unhappy boss, and missed opportunities. 06/29/2020 blog.asp?bkey=116 The Coronavirus, and the political response, pose challenges we have never dealt with before. As political rivals posture and healthcare experts disagree, the rest of us suffer the consequences. 04/30/2020 blog.asp?bkey=115 The current coronavirus pandemic has left many businesses in a difficult spot. How do you keep your doors open when people can't come to your business? 03/30/2020 blog.asp?bkey=114 If you are in business long enough you will encounter someone that gets under your skin. They may even make you downright angry. 02/28/2020 blog.asp?bkey=113 New Years Resolutions are difficult to keep, but forming a new habit does not have to be. 01/28/2020 blog.asp?bkey=112 Time goes by as effortlessly as we allow it to. We cannot control time however, we can manage it. 12/31/2019 blog.asp?bkey=111 The important point to remember is that Ben Duffy put himself in his customer's shoes and did his best to see things from their perspective. 11/25/2019 blog.asp?bkey=110 A Six Step Customer Complaint Strategy 10/30/2019 blog.asp?bkey=109 Whether the result was planned or fortunate, innovations often change the world. 09/26/2019 blog.asp?bkey=108 There are many advantages to having a business website. A few of the more obvious ones are listed here. 08/30/2019 blog.asp?bkey=107 We have all heard the phrase, "fear of failure". But is it fear of failing, or is it truly a fear of not succeeding? 07/26/2019 blog.asp?bkey=106 Technology is an ever-changing field that supports brilliant leaps toward convenience while also creating voids in human contact. 06/26/2019 blog.asp?bkey=105 What would you do if you were given ten million dollars and it could only be spent to improve your business? 05/31/2019 blog.asp?bkey=104 There is a right way and a wrong way to use social media. Used correctly, social media can help you build your brand, create relationships, and engage with customers. 04/24/2019 blog.asp?bkey=103 An email signature is definitely a marketing tool that offers several opportunities to promote you, and your products or services. 03/28/2019 blog.asp?bkey=102 Successful businesses learn to adapt and adjust so these changes do not create an even more difficult situation. 02/26/2019 blog.asp?bkey=101 Please, Thank You, and You’re Welcome, are all phrases that seem reminiscent of a more formal, albeit friendlier past. 01/31/2019 blog.asp?bkey=100 Self-made men or woman are often thought of as driven and willing to exert whatever effort is necessary to succeed. 12/27/2018 blog.asp?bkey=99 The Three Guiding Principles to Creating Positive Customer Perceptions 11/30/2018 blog.asp?bkey=98 Selling the benefits of your products or services is a customer-centric approach to doing business as opposed to focusing on what the business wants. 10/29/2018 blog.asp?bkey=97 When people search for your website or the products and services that it promotes are they spelling things correctly? 09/27/2018 blog.asp?bkey=96 Discount codes are a prevalent and effective tool but beware of offering discounts that may be prohibitive if too many consumers take advantage of the offer. 08/29/2018 blog.asp?bkey=95 The key is to promote your business effectively. It isn't important which method or methods are used as long as you are reaching your desired audience. 07/23/2018 blog.asp?bkey=94 If we respect our Customers, their time, and their privacy we can build an old-fashioned relationship in an era when face to face interaction is no longer commonplace. 06/28/2018 blog.asp?bkey=93 Do you remember when a business would offer free coffee and cookies for a day? 05/29/2018 blog.asp?bkey=92 Take the Next Step to Leverage your Website into a tool that saves you time and money. 04/30/2018 blog.asp?bkey=91 While attaining success is important, how we go about it is equally as important. 03/28/2018 blog.asp?bkey=90 Adding relevant content to your website can not only enhance your search engine ranking but it can bring more visitors to your site as well. 02/28/2018 blog.asp?bkey=88 It turns out that what may be a success for one may not seem so for another. 01/30/2018 blog.asp?bkey=87 Social media creates a communication conduit that allows business owners and consumers to relay information, ideas, and opinions in a face to face manner without concern for geography. 12/26/2017 blog.asp?bkey=86 It is understandable why Mary Kay Ash felt that it is crucial that we make people feel important. A person’s very success, survival and well-being depend on it. 11/30/2017 blog.asp?bkey=85 Give your customers more than your competition and they end up expecting more than your competition will give. 10/31/2017 blog.asp?bkey=84 Many studies have found that different colors illicit different but immediate responses from website visitors. 09/28/2017 blog.asp?bkey=83 Focusing your marketing efforts toward your primary and secondary markets allows you to continue to do what you do best during any economy. 08/30/2017 blog.asp?bkey=82 The satisfaction level of our customers may determine the level of success our business will attain. 07/27/2017 blog.asp?bkey=81 Create a plan of action to respond to negative posts and implement your plan quickly once you are aware of a potential problem. A quick, professional response will help reduce any ill affects of a negative review. 06/29/2017 blog.asp?bkey=80 I still believe that to be successful in the long term it is necessary to implement and merge the business strategies that have worked for decades along with modern technology. 05/26/2017 blog.asp?bkey=79 Direct your content toward providing information your customers want or need to help them purchase your product or service. 04/28/2017 blog.asp?bkey=78 Brand building could also be called trust building. After all, each business builds their brand with the idea that the perception they are creating is one that customers can trust. 03/31/2017 blog.asp?bkey=77 Your website should look nice, load quickly and function properly but without relevant content none of that will matter. 02/23/2017 blog.asp?bkey=76 A company newsletter not only informs existing customers about what is going on with your business, it can also help you promote your website. 01/30/2017 blog.asp?bkey=75 Many people think a website will automatically increase their sales. If your website does not get to the point quickly it may not help your sales at all. 12/29/2016 blog.asp?bkey=74 Make sure your website is contributing to your bottom line by reviewing your site and determining first if it meets your customers and potential customers needs as well as building your corporate image. 11/29/2016 blog.asp?bkey=73 Millennials are generally loyal to companies they buy from and prefer companies that stand for something other than purely profit. 10/31/2016 blog.asp?bkey=72 Statistics show that 97 percent of people believe that customer service is the primary factor when selecting a brand or company to do business with. 09/30/2016 blog.asp?bkey=71 Regardless of how much we spend on marketing we all want to optimize our marketing campaigns. How do we do test a specific campaign and stay within our budget? 08/31/2016 blog.asp?bkey=70 At two years old he was able to figure out that sometimes explaining things just isn't enough. When this occurs you need to literally or figuratively take people by the hand and walk them to the solution. 07/27/2016 blog.asp?bkey=69 What limits have you unconsciously imposed on yourself? Is your business growing as much as it could be or have you set limits that slow its growth process? 06/28/2016 blog.asp?bkey=68 These tips may help you deliver more legitimate email and avoid the spam traps. 05/31/2016 blog.asp?bkey=67 Your website can offer your visitors many things the possibilities are endless but here are a few ideas that may make your website even more valuable. 04/27/2016 blog.asp?bkey=66 Does the content of your website effectively lead people to purchase or contact you regarding your products and or services? 03/29/2016 blog.asp?bkey=65 Wearable technology is here and it can help make workers more productive but is it secure? 02/25/2016 blog.asp?bkey=64 The way you or your company deals with adversity may be your single most telling trait. 01/29/2016 blog.asp?bkey=63 A critical aspect of providing world class customer service is the ability to be there for your customers when they need you most. 12/30/2015 blog.asp?bkey=62 Dealing with negative reviews or social media posts. 11/30/2015 blog.asp?bkey=61 Brand Consistency may be the most important thing to consider when building a brand. 10/28/2015 blog.asp?bkey=60 It may seem early to begin preparing for the holidays however early preparation may be the key to reducing holiday stress. 09/30/2015 blog.asp?bkey=59 In today's technology laden world it is impossible to completely avoid the automation that is woven through our everyday lives. And why would you want to? 08/31/2015 blog.asp?bkey=58 Our website designer made suggestions regarding what we may need on the website and we agreed with several of the suggestions and made a few of our own. 07/29/2015 blog.asp?bkey=57 The United States Legislature is revisiting the so called Market Place Fairness Act. There are proponents on both sides of this contentious issue. 06/30/2015 blog.asp?bkey=56 A small banner ad exchanged between businesses can offer you new visitors that may have never thought to look for your website. 05/28/2015 blog.asp?bkey=55 Can you imagine hiring an employee for less than 30 cents per hour? 04/28/2015 blog.asp?bkey=54 Deliver whatever is necessary to accomplish the goals of each customer. Be innovative, bold and creative. That is half of the fun of being in business anyway. 03/31/2015 blog.asp?bkey=53 Most businesses realize that competition is a good thing. It is the essence of what drives businesses to be better, provide better customer service, and strive to maintain and produce top quality products and services. 02/26/2015 blog.asp?bkey=52 The Ultimate Online Customer Service Experience 01/28/2015 blog.asp?bkey=51 Whether your website is updated manually or automatically it is important that the content is fresh and consistent with the theme of your site. 12/31/2014 blog.asp?bkey=50 Mobile security is a big deal but let's face it, most people don't do a very good job of protecting their data. Now there is even more to worry about. 11/26/2014 blog.asp?bkey=49 We would all appreciate more likes on facebook but how do we garner more likes without spending to much valuable time on the social media giant? 10/30/2014 blog.asp?bkey=48 In business as in sports a company that is not known as the biggest or the best is often overlooked. 09/30/2014 blog.asp?bkey=47 Many website's don't focus on the three areas that are crucial if you want to generate sales. 08/29/2014 blog.asp?bkey=46 One of the benefits of having a website is the fact that it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But if the person managing your website goes on vacation, your website may appear to take a vacation as well. 07/30/2014 blog.asp?bkey=45 Repeat business is often born from customer service. A satisfied customer is much more likely to buy something from you than a stranger that up until now has only seen your ads. 06/30/2014 blog.asp?bkey=44 Your business is probably better than you think it is 05/30/2014 blog.asp?bkey=43 Developing techniques and processes that focus on attracting new customers and implementing these processes consistently can not only help a business grow but can also help retain existing customers. 04/28/2014 blog.asp?bkey=42 Spam now surpasses legitimate emails in numbers sent each year. Many experts predict that Spam could double or triple every twelve months. 03/28/2014 blog.asp?bkey=41 After being in business for many years one thing is clear. Promises of instant success are usually driven by ego and followed by excuses. 02/27/2014 blog.asp?bkey=40 There are several programs available that not only generate secure passwords for you but also store them in an encrypted vault or database. 01/30/2014 blog.asp?bkey=39 If you are providing friendly service and products or services at a fair price then you are providing true value! 12/31/2013 blog.asp?bkey=38 When we market our business it is important that we keep in mind that not everyone is looking for the same thing. 11/25/2013 blog.asp?bkey=37 It may seem impossible to know everything there is to know about each of these marketing and promotion options and that is why there are people who specialize in specific techniques. 10/31/2013 blog.asp?bkey=36 Implementing a systematic approach to promoting your website will pay dividends and you don't have to spend as much time as you might think executing the plan. 09/25/2013 blog.asp?bkey=35 Building a following on FaceBook, Google+ or even Twitter isn't as easy for an average business owner as it is for a famous athlete or performer. 08/29/2013 blog.asp?bkey=34 Selecting a marketing medium is much more difficult today with the multitude of media opportunities available to consumers. 07/30/2013 blog.asp?bkey=33 Before you start your own YouTube Channel it is important to determine the goal you wish to achieve with your videos. 06/27/2013 blog.asp?bkey=32 Millennials tend to be skeptical of general advertising and like most generations prefer word of mouth, however they are connected in ways that previous generations never dreamed of. 05/31/2013 blog.asp?bkey=31 It is passion that allows us to work 12 hours days and even more. It is passion that dictates that we make things perfect not only for our customers but for our selves. 04/30/2013 blog.asp?bkey=30 Whether you are the CEO or you work in the mail room you should be willing to sign your name to the work you do. 04/23/2013 blog.asp?bkey=29 If your website isn't serving the purpose you thought it would, you may want to take a close look at what you want your site to accomplish. 03/26/2013 blog.asp?bkey=28 A professional sales person asks questions and builds upon the answers to help the consumer arrive at the product or service that suits and satisfies their needs 03/12/2013 blog.asp?bkey=27 Most businesses are honest and work very hard for their customers but we should all be on the look out for that Great Pretender. 02/26/2013 blog.asp?bkey=26 Deals where the business owner has had an opportunity to study the situation before the deal even presents itself can be very profitable at substantially reduced risk. 02/01/2013 blog.asp?bkey=25 QR Codes and Microsoft Tags seem to be popping up everywhere, on signs and posters, in magazines, on the internet and even on T.V. 01/09/2013 blog.asp?bkey=24 One of the things that new entrepreneurs find most difficult is time management. 11/30/2012 blog.asp?bkey=23 Supporting a worthy cause can create goodwill for a business and help to build and establish a favorable businesses image. 10/30/2012 blog.asp?bkey=22 Mobile marketing is a buzz word in today’s market place. However, mobile marketing alone is not enough for a business to establish a successful mobile strategy. 10/02/2012 blog.asp?bkey=21 As you use your new internet enabled television will you quickly flip to the stupidest videos on You Tube channel or will you look for something with a little more entertainment value? 09/27/2012 blog.asp?bkey=20 The ability to distribute a product while fulfilling the needs of a consumer and making a profit are the corner stone of marketing. 08/30/2012 blog.asp?bkey=19 While it is important to prepare for any market change it just as important to remember that there are some things that never change. 08/20/2012 blog.asp?bkey=18 SEO hyperbole is enticing but in most cases slow and steady wins the race. 07/23/2012 blog.asp?bkey=17 If the Pitbull approach is applied to marketing it can produce terrific long term results or the philosophy can back fire and have a negative affect. How do we avoid the negatives? 07/09/2012 blog.asp?bkey=15 Small businesses can survive with out a website but why would they want to? 06/29/2012 blog.asp?bkey=14 Customer relationships are still built the way they always have been and social media simply offers a new tool to help create them. 05/07/2012 blog.asp?bkey=13 Direct answers in Google search results are their own perogative. 03/22/2012 blog.asp?bkey=12 Forums and Bulletin Boards can be a great place to promote your website and offer value to readers. 03/01/2012 blog.asp?bkey=11 Customers do not buy a product based on the number of features it possesses, rather people purchase based on what the product can do for them. 03/22/2012 blog.asp?bkey=10 In an economy struggling to create jobs the proposed (SOPA) (H.R. 3261) and Senate bill, the PROTECT IP Act (S. 968) threaten to stifle innovation. 01/23/2012 blog.asp?bkey=9 There is a line that should never be crossed. The consequences for a business that crosses that ethical line are often irreversible. 12/07/2011 blog.asp?bkey=8 People love sales and they certainly like contests. It seems however, that online businesses or more succinctly small businesses that have an online presence avoid online promotions and sales 12/01/2011