Using WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com: What’s the difference?

Posted on January 18, 2013 in Uncategorized by Baycentric

As web designers we understand the process of designing the perfect website for business. Whether a start-up in need of a brand new website or an existing website in need of design changes, we are here to guide you in making decisions that are in line with your business. With so many options, we wanted…

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3 Reasons Why You Need a CMS

Posted on July 19, 2012 in Blog, Uncategorized by Baycentric

If your website doesn’t have a content management system, you are missing out on one of the greatest pieces of your overall web presence. A CMS can reduce costs, help you optimize your site and give you the freedom to make changes that work for you. First, let’s define our terms. A content management system…

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WordPress 3.4 Released “Green”

Posted on June 14, 2012 in Uncategorized by Baycentric

WordPress 3.4 is here and out the door. We’ve dubbed this release “Green” in honor of guitarist Grant Green whose soulful simplicity has kept many of us company during this release. This release includes significant improvements to theme customization, custom headers, Twitter embeds, and image captions. For Users The biggest change in 3.4 is the theme customizer which allows you…

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LinkedIn for Business

Posted on June 14, 2012 in Uncategorized by Baycentric

While LinkedIn was founded in December of 2002, the actual website didn’t launch until May 5, 2003. That makes it older than Facebook (2004), Twitter (2006), YouTube (2005), and even MySpace (August 2003). Step back for a moment and think about that. – Ben Parr, Mashable Social Media Nine years ago a little website called LinkedIn appeared on the scene and we…

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What if the Internet Ran Out Of Space? IPv6

Posted on June 11, 2012 in Blog by Baycentric

Imagine having a cell phone or mobile device that cannot get online. Imagine a computer than cannot get on the internet. Imagine a world without WiFi. No Hulu. No Facebook. No Pinterest. The internet becomes a hot commodity in a sort of apocalyptic adventure…in real life. If these scenarios sound like science fiction, keep reading….

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3 Ways to Be More Efficient Online

Posted on June 6, 2012 in Uncategorized by Baycentric

Let’s face it. There’s a lot of information readily available to us via the internet. From business to personal we are bombarded with deals, news, information and tips. Running a business or being an expert in your field means having focus. How can you focus with so much information coming to your email? How do…

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5 Elements Of A Great Website

Posted on May 31, 2012 in Uncategorized by Baycentric

At Baycentric we pride ourselves on being a leader in the world of web design by offering a variety of services not offered by other design firms. These services include SEO and SEM for small to medium sized businesses and website maintenance. We understand business is changing and that means your business website needs the…

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Tumblr: The Best Kept Secret of Social Media

Posted on May 29, 2012 in Uncategorized by Baycentric

The recent buzz about Facebook and Wall Street has gotten us thinking about other social media sites offering similar – or dare we say better – value. Facebook in its infancy offered a way for students to connect and while growth is good, money talks. Facebook and LinkedIn, for example, are pushing users to buy…

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How To Create A Business Blog With A Side Of Personality

Posted on May 23, 2012 in Uncategorized by Baycentric

It’s important for businesses to keep blogs these days. Blogs help to define who we are and what we do. But if you keep a very personal business blog you might not be serving the true interest of those who visit your site and read your blog. Because people will visit your site to find…

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10 Tips For Improving Your Website

Posted on May 1, 2012 in Blog, Uncategorized by Baycentric

With thousands of websites competing for our attention, it’s important that those striving to have a great website make it stand out. There are many things you can do to make your website more readable, more interesting and more likely to provide real value to the visitor. Here are 10 tips for improving your website….

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