Website & SEO News

When we talk about things like SEO, search engine optimization and page rank, we’re really talking about a complex grouping of essential practices, strategies and insights that, together, make it possible for a website to find its way to Page One.  Ironically, one of the most overlooked a...

Sometimes simple is better especially when it comes to sending email blasts out to a large number of recipients. In our CMS Max dashboard you are able to create email blasts from your existing database of contacts or import them from another source. Below is an example of an email blast we did wh...

Anyone who owns or manages a commercial website has no shortage of things to be mindful of these days.  This includes everything from proper coding and design elements, to algorithm viability, content accuracy, search engine optimization, navigation protocol and countless other factors.  O...

Getting hacked as an individual is bad enough, especially considering the sheer volume of sensitive data stored on our phones, tablets and computers. When a thriving business or online retailer gets hacked, however, the consequences can be devastating. According to a recent report conducted by Sucur...

Sometimes you need a little extra boost on your company’s Twitter feed to help increase your social engagement – and savvy business owners know that social engagement is key to driving sales and leads. Twitter Cards can help your Tweets stand out from the crowd. However, without the r...

Whether you’re a smaller business just starting out, working on a limited budget, or just looking for something simple and more easily manageable, CMS Max makes it fast and easy to create a beautiful, SEO-friendly website using the information already listed in your Yext Knowledge Manager acco...

We are a website service company that has recently completed work on the official launch of the Follow My Pets app. This fun social media app allows users to create profiles for their pets and share pet photos, videos, and updates with other users. Pet owners can connect with friends, family, cowork...

As one of the world’s largest and most popular online payment processing companies, Heartland is renowned for taking efficiency and security very seriously.  In doing so, their Trusted Partner program offers clients a unique way to connect with the industry’s most trusted developers...

There is no shortage of companies out there encouraging people to build their own website in just a few minutes, have a beautiful looking cheap website, do-it-yourself and save money, etc.  So it’s understandable why so many actually go that route.  They are cheap.  They are eas...

Whether you’re a brand new business, an entrepreneur/self-employed professional, or simply looking to expand your reach and services, CMS Max is offering a free one-page website, that is automatically generated by the information on your Yext Knowledge Network.  Each site is...

The news so many Yext® subscribers have been looking forward to is now a reality, as the company recently announced the signing of a deal to supply Amazon Alexa with their ever-expansive directory of businesses. This ultimately means that for the first time ever, businesses who subscribe to Yext...

CMS Max, NY-based digital marketing firm and developer of high-end custom websites, is excited to announce the roll-out of our newest industry-dedicated website service.  Chamber CMS is an innovative specialty service available to Chamber of Commerce owners and administrators throughout the Uni...

Regardless of the scope or nature of your ecommerce business, it’s imperative to have online payment and credit card processing that’s safe, simple and affordable.  At CMS Max, we’ve researched a wide range of services and continue to trust Heartland Secure above anything else...

OrderSnapp POS Platform Advantages Cloud Based system Real time access to all aspects of your Franchise Group from any browser. Robust online ordering platform that can integrate seamlessly into company website. Provide the best user experience and i...

If the term SSL Certificate is something completely new to you, don’t be surprised at the sharp decline in website traffic you soon begin to notice.  Having an SSL-secured website has become less an upgrade than it is an essential, and virtually every major search engine is now factor...

For countless businesses, entrepreneurs and professional organizations, website development and eCommerce services go hand-in-hand.  And still, we continue to hear about the nightmares experienced by many when setting up their website to accept credit cards and online payments.  There are...

Whether it's your first business website or you're upgrading from an older/outdated site, there's a lot of debate and confusion over the advantages of custom sites, compared to template, cookie-cutter and other build it yourself websites. Many companies claim to offer high-level integrat...

Over the past decade I've had the great fortune of building websites for some of the best companies in Rochester NY and across the country.  As someone who believes strongly in supporting those who make a living protecting and serving the public, I do whatever I can to offer my website and...

Too many times I've come across companies who, unfortunately, ended up working with website developers who knew very little about how to properly build, convert or track website performance.  In this new age of advanced algorithms, SEO and responsive websites, it is simply not enough to des...

Google's Page Speed scanner can be found here. Basically, you can use this tool to scan your site or a competitors site to see how well you page speed rank is. Google will rank your website coding from 1 to 100, with 100 being perfect. I can tell you that I have personally never came a...

It's no secret that more people are using their phones and tablets to browse the web.  What many of the owners of these sites might not know, is that Google is about to unveil an algorithm update that could significantly affect the rank of most established websites.  As a webmaste...

Our highly-innovative content management system (CMS) is the first one to be built exclusively with Google+ sign-in. We're proud to introduce the industry's first dedicated CMS with Google+ Sign in. We realized the value of Google+ very early on. Sam Pizzo was the first web developer in R...

We've all heard that old adage about how "less is more" right?  When it comes to business Facebook posts, there's a lesson to be learned.  In this article we'll explore some of the key reasons to keep your social media posts short, direct and effective, while making t...

In this modern age of internet reviews and online feedback, most business owners will agree that the comments they receive from others will have a significant effect on their business.  With Google offering businesses the opportunity to respond directly to comments left on their services, many...

It remains well-known that secure HTTPS websites offer users a safer and more risk-free way to browse the internet.  Today, Google announced that it would be giving a slightly higher ranking to HTTPS websites with featuring 2048-bit key SSL certificates. Read the blog from Google Webmaster blog...

One of the most challenging aspects of running a business, especially one that relies on its online presence, is maintaining information listing consistency. When a company moves, expands, changes its website address, opens a new location, or adds a new phone number, making sure that information is...

The industry has become inundated with companies telling you how fast and easy and fun it is to create your own website.  But before you jump on that seemingly nonstop bandwagon, there are a few things you should really take into serious consideration. Do You Want Your Website to Rank High o...

Okay, so you certainly don't need another web developer rambling on about the popularity or global impact of social media.  We're way beyond that point.  What many businesses and organizations fail to consider, however, is the very real impact it can have on your website traffic....

There are a lot of old and outdated websites out there, many of which could be doing a lot better in the search results with some very basic and important site updates. If it's been over a year (or longer) since you last made edits to your company website, this is something that should be high o...