Finding a web design company near you can have many advantages. Did you know it takes someone only 50 milliseconds of looking at a company's website to decide if they like the site or not, and if they will stay or leave? In today's digital world, it is crucial for any...
Can ChatGPT Write a Usable Custom WordPress Plugin?
At 212 Creative, we are always pushing the boundaries of what can be done. By now, everyone has heard of the AI program ChatGPT and the wonders it can do. It can write articles, create itineraries for your vacation, even write a speech for your product launch. That...
Demystifying creating a custom website
Going to a webdesign company near me and designing and developing a custom WordPress website for your business. That sounds a little intimidating. Maybe you just have a small business, and want to have a website. You heard you could make a website for free, and...
301 redirects: what it means for Website development
301 redirects. What are they? What is a 301? Is it a stylish brand of sturdy denim pants? Or is it an area code in Maryland? Yes, both are true. In this article though, we are talking about a 301 redirect on a website. Have you ever moved to a new house...
Domain name: Getting the one you want!
You have a business and you want to create a website for that business. To get a website on the internet, you need a domain name. That is like the address of a house. Your website is like the house, and the website hosting is like renting the land on which the house...
Website design: when is it time to redesign?
Web design: How do you know when it's time to redesign your website? You may have been an early pioneer and had your website built a long time ago when websites were just getting popular, or maybe you had one developed just a few years ago. Either...
5 things to look for in a web design company
Web design: how do you pick the right company? Getting a website designed and built is the easy part. Choosing the right company to do the work is a little more difficult. Here are five things you should look for when choosing a web design company: their work, ...
Uncle URL asks: What is WordPress?
Hello, it’s your old pal Uncle URL here to ask the questions you may not want to ask, because it seems like everyone else already knows the answer! Don’t worry, I’ll ask for you! Today’s question is all about WordPress. Anytime someone mentions a website, they say...
Why should I update my website
Why should I update my website? Why should you update your website? The short answer is, because your website is the face of your business to the world. During a regular website refresh is a perfect time to find ways to save admin time and improve customer service....
Why you need a professional to build your website
Why You Need a Professional to Build Your Website Why do you need a professional to build a website? You don’t, not really. You can create your own website. Just like there are many ways you could do your own dentistry; cook your own delicious gourmet meal; watch a video tutorial to learn how to change […]
Emerging Tech: Google Web Stories
The emerging tech I want to focus on for this article is something for free from Google. About two years ago, Google supported a new AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) technology called Stories for the Web. That has now morphed into Google Web Stories.
Why do I need web hosting?
“Why do I need web hosting”? That question comes up very often in our business. Welcome back to Tech Know with Uncle Url! Remember, there are no dumb questions, but that doesn’t stop me from feeling dumb when I ask them, so instead of you feeling silly, I’ll ask...
Top 3 Reasons to Update Your Website
The three most important reasons to update your website are keeping the look of your website modern and contemporary, making sure the functionality is up-to-date, and to optimize the website for viewing on mobile devices. We are often asked by clients “How often...