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Marbella Restaurant Before and After

WebDugout’s updated website for Marbella Restaurant and Catering of Bayside, Queens, New York now features a visual slideshow on the homepage that immediately brings attention to the upscale establishment. The added background matches the essence of Marbella’s authentic Spanish cuisine. The layout of each page is organized and easy to navigate.

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Angelina’s Hair Salon and Spa

Small Mind Design Studios, an independent designer using WebDugout’s V5 content management system, created an attractive web presence for Angelina’s Hair Salon and Spa of Baldwin, NY. This site features a large, pronounced slideshow of hairstyles on the home page. The layout offers well-defined pages for their services, stylists, special offers and testimonials. Their website is also responsive, meaning it is just as easily viewable on a mobile device.

Contact WebDugout if you are a web designer who is struggling with the limitations of using services such as Wordpress. We welcome skilled CSS web designers who want to partner with a company that understands the required flexibility for creating a site.

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WebDugout SEO+ Package

See what your website has been missing and sign on today with WebDugout! Our SEO+ package trumps our competition and you will never look back once handing your website over to WebDugout.com.

You may be unfamiliar with SEO and how vital it truly is to the success of your website and in turn, your business. Strong SEO or Search Engine Optimization will exponentially increase where your website shows up on Google and WebDugout’s expert SEO staff can increase your traffic in no time.

Not only is SEO important, but the overall design of your website is just as pivotal to a successful business. Every few years your website should be cleaned up, altered and even given a new design to maintain a fresh visual presence that is welcoming to the viewers of your site.

WebDugout’s current two-year SEO+ Package is a deal you cannot pass up. You will get outstanding SEO management and after two years, a design upgrade to your site. Your site’s rankings will increase drastically with the help of WebDugout and for being a loyal client, you will be given a site upgrade 24 months after signing on.

Keep your website and business running at a profitable level and call WebDugout today to discuss which package works best for you Choosing WebDugout will save you hundreds on web service and your business’ profits will soar!

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In need of Web Design Services?

Not only are we one of Long Island and New York's best web design and web hosting firms, WebDugout is also the creator of a powerful and simple-to-use system that allows businesses to maintain and edit their own sites. And it's all at an affordable price. Our content management system is featured in our exclusive V5 sites and is designed to help expand and promote your business through the internet easily and efficiently. Whether you are new to the field or a tech pro, the V5 version of our content management system is ready to take your business online.

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webdugout.com Web design services for small businesses. Based in Long Island New York. Websites for contractors, restaurants and more. Call 631-761-7600

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Have a website? Don't have SEO? Don't know what SEO is?

SEO is vital to any website's success and is an area of expertise for WebDugout. To be effective, your website should be accompanied by powerful, attention-grabbing content. Our professional writers will research your business and target market to create original text which will convert prospects into clients. We will also fine-tune your existing content.

Competition from other websites is the prominent factor that plays a role in determining where your site is ranked for a specific keyword. Depending on your industry and location, there is a strong chance that you’ll be targeting a keyword that represents a product or service that is sold by dozens, if not hundreds, of other businesses.

If your SEO is just getting started, keep in mind that other websites have already been optimized for months or even several years. This is why organic SEO takes time, work and patience.

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Three Guys Maintenance was in need of a website overhaul in a major way. Their old site was not responsive, out of date and was not appealing to its visitors. Three Guys Maintenance is a professional, reputable and reliable company that needed to convey that through their website.

Three Guys Maintenance handles all fields of construction-from commercial to residential to sports fields, there is no job this experienced and stand-up company. Their website now features a working slideshow on the home page, is mobile-responsive and their website is easy to navigate. Your website should reflect your business, and there's is now one of a professional nature.

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Sarnow Food Group Before and After

Sarnow Food Group, a lead provider of snacks and goods to vendors such as; Theatres, Vending Machines, Coffee Service, Micro Markets, Concession, Educational Systems, etc., were tired of the look of their old site and decided to upgrade their website with WebDugout's SEO+ Package. As you can see from the before and after photos, Sarnow's website has gone under some serious maintenance and now features a working slideshow on the homepage as well as an asthetically pleasing look that it previously did not have.

Their site has become mobile-friendly which is paramount to every company's success in today's growing technology market and the welcoming nature as well as accessbility throughout the site is a favorite of both new and old customers. We cannot express enough the importance of having a professional looking website and one that shows you care about what you do. Sarnow, a company that has been around for over 30 years, knew that to maintain continued success in today's technology-centric world, they needed to greatly improve their site. They came to WebDugout and got the makeover they needed!

South Florida Shuttles Case Study

South Florida Shuttles came to us here at WebDugout unhappy with their current web hosting. They wanted the ease of being able to log on whenever they needed to add, change or delete content. Under their current contract, they were unable to do that and would have to wait several days to weeks before the changes were made while still being billed. WebDugout was able to alleviate that hassle and give them full access to their site around the clock. The big thing for South Florida Shuttles was keeping their current web design as they really liked the layout of it.

That was no problem for our web specialists here and we were able to easily transfer their site over to our V5 Content Management System. Now, South Florida Shuttles was able to keep their original design that has generated large amounts of traffic AND are now able to access their site whenever they need to make a chance, without having to WAIT.

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The WebDugout Web Design Process

WebDugout believes in a simple and direct website design process based on communication between our Long Island web design team and the client (anywhere in the U.S.). Our web design process is broken down into five simple steps:


Step 1 – Point of Sale
A web design / web development package is first selected that contains all the functions your business needs. Once we get the "green light" to move forward, we begin with a web design consultation.


Step 2 – Web Design Consultation
A web design questionnaire will be sent to you to fill out. With that information in hand, our Long Island website design team will schedule a Design Consultation via phone. (New York web design clients, particularly Long Island web design clients, may prefer to have their Design Consultation in our Deer Park, New York, office.) Once we have an understanding of your taste and preferences, we will move to the next step.


Step 3 – Start of Design
The website design team will now input all the information gathered from Steps 1 and 2 into a layout for you. The layout will be displayed on a private domain for you to view.


Step 4 – Revisions
Now that you have reviewed the website, any minor adjustments can be made.


Step 5 – Finalize and Approve
With the web design complete, your staff gives final approval, and your new website is launched.

(Above steps may be altered to accommodate certain web packages and add-ons.)

Ready to Start on Your New Web Design?
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WebDugout SEO+ Package

See what your website has been missing and sign on today with WebDugout! Our SEO+ package trumps our competition and you will never look back once handing your website over to WebDugout.com.

You may be unfamiliar with SEO and how vital it truly is to the success of your website and in turn, your business. Strong SEO or Search Engine Optimization will exponentially increase where your website shows up on Google and WebDugout’s expert SEO staff can increase your traffic in no time.

Not only is SEO important, but the overall design of your website is just as pivotal to a successful business. Every few years your website should be cleaned up, altered and even given a new design to maintain a fresh visual presence that is welcoming to the viewers of your site.

WebDugout’s current two-year SEO+ Package is a deal you cannot pass up. You will get outstanding SEO management and after two years, a design upgrade to your site. Your site’s rankings will increase drastically with the help of WebDugout and for being a loyal client, you will be given a site upgrade 24 months after signing on.

Keep your website and business running at a profitable level and call WebDugout today to discuss which package works best for you Choosing WebDugout will save you hundreds on web service and your business’ profits will soar!

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webdugout.com Businesses from coast to coast come to WebDugout for the security of a structured web design process that ensures they get the web site they want.

Blades Edge Knives Added to Client Roster

Before consulting with WebDugout, the owner of Blades Edge Knives tried using an online website-building service. The site he began working on looked decent. But when he needed customer support, he found that availability for customer service was limited. The options were either an online chat or a return phone call at least a day later after leaving a message. Unfortunately, many new business owners cannot afford to wait around for assistance.

Blades Edge [sic], a seller of fantasy, pocket and tactical knives, also required a site that would meet specific needs for e-commerce. The site-builder in question had some templates from which to select. Though in order to obtain what was needed, the business owner would have to continually upgrade and pay more fees. The site-building company would frequently call and email to push upgrades and additions.

Looking for alternatives, the owner of Blades Edge found WebDugout. He stopped by our office and a sales consultant was happy to speak with him about the needs for the website. Following the agreement to create a custom-site, bladesedgeknives.com was up and running within a few weeks.

“The support I have received from [the WebDugout] team was and still is fantastic. There were no hidden fees or agendas.” – Jack, owner of Blades Edge Knives.

The Importance of a Responsive Web Design

Since smartphones with integrated mobile browsers became prevalent in the mid-2000s, users have been viewing sites that were customarily designed to fit on desktop computer screens. The smaller devices could display sites the same way as desktops, though it was awkward to navigate.

Now that mobile devices and tablets with smaller displays have become the most common way for people to view the web, a better viewing format has become essential. In fact, two out of three people are now using a mobile device to access the internet. Therefore, it is more crucial than ever that your business has a site with a compatible viewing format across the board, no matter what size screen.

With a responsive web design you can have one quality site that can be viewed smoothly on all desktop, tablet, and mobile screens. A term coined in 2010, responsive web design is a technique aimed at providing an optimal viewing experience. It makes for easy reading and navigation with minimal resizing, panning, and scrolling. It allows your site to adapt seamlessly to all screens. While desktops may display three columns on screen, a responsive site will allow a mobile device to reduce this to one column, while maintaining proportions for user-friendly viewing.

Aside from the visual advantages, there are other substantial benefits.

You only need to work with one site, one admin login and one URL. A site with responsive web design simplifies marketing, search engine optimization and content management without having to develop and manage content for multiple sites. It saves time and money and is a cost-effective alternative to mobile applications. More importantly, it will bring your site closer to the top of search results in Google, which is giving responsive web design sites higher rankings as of April 2015.

We want to see your business succeed. It’s quick and easy to upgrade. Using WebDugout’s responsive web design service will allow people to view your site with optimal navigation.

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HOW TO INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE’S RANKING AND GENERATE MORE TRAFFIC.

Quality Content – Google has a very watchful eye regarding duplicate content. Don’t copy whole content from other websites, it’s going to affect your SEO rankings.

Engage Your Reader - Create descriptive and interesting articles. Capturing your audience’s attention will entice them to stay on your page, share your content and return back to your site.

Title Tags – Search engines give significant weight to title tags. Make sure your title is relevant to the page content. Try to use 65 characters or less and one or more of your keywords, but not too many.

Keyword Density Ratio – Avoid Google Algorithm penalties by maintaining your keyword density safely. Not enough keywords are unclear to the search engines regarding what the page is about and too many keywords looks like you are trying to spam.

First Paragraph – Positioning your keywords is important. Place your keywords in the first and last paragraph; it’s more likely to catch the eye of search engines.

Image optimization – Compress website images to ensure your site loading quickly. Use keywords when naming image files. Also use “alt” tags to describe the image and place keywords in the description.

Call Webdugout today for a free SEO audit. (631)761-7600

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IS YOUR WEBSITE GETTING LESS TRAFFIC FROM THE SEARCH ENGINES?

Antique cars gain value as they age but unfortunately not websites. Updating your website constantly, improves search ranking results and it should be done so people can find you easily on the web. Search engines perform updates regularly and they make it a priority to list pages that are new and relevant.

HERE ARE 5 TIPS TO BOOST YOUR WEBSITE RANKING

Your Content Is Stale

Old content is probably the biggest problem with older websites. Many times content hasn’t been changed since the website was first created. An indicative sign of stale content is when the latest news release was published during a past major holiday. Not only does that look unattended and careless to users, but Google sees it and penalizes that behavior.

You don’t have to rebuild your entire website’s content, but you should update all of your primary pages. Modify some of the content and include some of the keywords you have recently identified. Your news section should definitely be updated with current events and news on a regular basis.

The best way to keep a flow of fresh content is to set up a blog. You may not be able to post a new blog every day, but once a week would be valuable. Search engines love to see new blog posts published on a regular basis; users also like to see it because it exhibits that your company is active and current.

Your Design Is Unattractive

It’s important to continuously update and maintain your website’s design and content. Overall website designs have moved to a more uncluttered look over the past few years. Users want a less invasive site bombarding them with suggestions on what to visit.

Broken Links

Links naturally break on a website therefore check them. One of the ways search engines rank websites are by crawling their links. If there are dead links on your website, it can stop search engine spiders from crawling your site and thus, indexing it.

Comparison

You may not have the budget to totally renovate your website and that’s okay. At least you should reexamine your menu navigation to make sure it makes sense. After that, start to look at the entire design look and feel and improve what you are able to. Focus on fewer but larger high-quality images and graphics. You may want to update the fonts used on your site to Keep with current trends.

You Forgot About SEO

You maybe frighten if you haven’t looked at the SEO for your site in a while. If you didn’t structure the original SEO then you absolutely must look at it. Unfortunately the original SEO strategies used when your site was launched may be considered hurtful according to Google. Log in to the Google Webmasters portion of your site and check for any nasty notifications from Google. Things might look scary now but they can be fixed eventually.

Call Webdugout today for a FREE WEBSITE EVALUTION. We will carefully analyze your site and provide you with additional valuable information.

Reach Webdugout @ (631)761-7600 or

On the web @ http://www.webdugout.com/SEO-Long-Island

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WebDugout Receives Award from Kenny Warren Foundation!

WebDugout is proud to receive an award from the Friends of Kenny Warren Foundation in appreciation for designing its website. Steve Palopoli and John Mannino accepted the award on behalf of WebDugout at North Hills Country Club during the Cremosa Food Company's annual golf outing, benefitting the Friends of Kenny Warren Foundation.

The mission of the Foundation is to help kids with cancer and their families. The foundation was started in honor of Kenny Warren. Kenny passed away in September 2007 at the age of 21, following a brief but courageous battle against a rare form of Lymphoma. It was in his memory that hundreds of people from Long Island, New York and New Jersey gathered to raise money for this amazing charity. The money raised goes directly to the families who have a child suffering from cancer to help ease the financial burden that comes along with this dreaded disease.

While we were humbled to be acknowledged on this emotional night, the real honor goes to the brave children affected by cancer and the families who provide all they can for them.

We encourage you to visit the Kenny Warren Foundation site (http://www.friendsofkennywarren.com/) and become involved in any way possible to help this invaluable cause.

friendsofkennywarren.com Welcome to 'The Friends of Kenny Warren Foundation' website. Kenny is a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. In his honor, our mission at “The Friends of Kenny Warren Foundation”, is to help the 10,000 children that are diagnosed with cancer, in the United States each year.

5 Email Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

Email marketing is an effective, inexpensive way to reach your customers. Done right, it can become your most valuable tool to keep people informed about your latest products or services.

So how do you go about launching a strategic plan without over-flooding your customers’ inboxes?

Here are 5 helpful tips to get you started.

1. Make subscribing easy – This usually entails a simple icon on your home page that people can click on. Once users access the form, the information requested should be as minimal as possible to accommodate shrinking attention spans. An email address, username and password should nicely do the trick. And if you’re seeking additional personal information, try to only stick to the basics such as job title and company name.

2. Inform subscriber what to expect – If you’re offering multiple products/services, try to list each one in detail as succinctly as possible on your signup form. Whether they’re coupons, daily deals or a weekly newsletter, make sure the descriptions are clear so customers can choose the right option for them. Simply put, people can decide whether or not they want to subscribe.

3. Scannable is best – No matter what the profession, everyone experiences email overload. Therefore, your marketing email may go unread, or worse, wind up in the trash. To get that message opened, think of a catchy subject line to attract people’s attention. Once they’re “in”, make sure the content is broken up into short paragraphs so the email is scannable and reader-friendly. Less is more, especially when it comes to email.

4. Send people the content they want – You’ve seen what your readers have signed up for in their contact forms. Now you have to make sure you give them the content that they’ve asked for. Don’t be afraid to ask for user feedback from time to time. Thanks to social media, everyone has an opinion these days and they’re not afraid to share it. Many people welcome a platform to express their voice and a short feedback form can do just that. If you stick to 2-3 questions you should be fine.

5. Create a publishing calendar – If it’s a newsletter service you’re providing, it’s essential to plan, write, design and send your newsletters regularly. An editorial calendar with assigned writers, relevant topics and deadlines will keep your team on schedule. And of course, make sure your branding and editorial voice remain consistent in each edition. This includes word length, writing style and the number of articles you provide to your audience. The more engaging your content, the more your readers will look forward to opening your email.

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WebDugout is delighted to welcome Ralph Pugliese Photography as one of its latest clients.

Unhappy with the support and high monthly hosting fees from his previous web company Web dot com, the photographer quickly discovered the advantages of working with WebDugout.

The new and improved site is cleaner and more modern with advanced features. It provides high resolution examples of the photographer’s ability to capture Long Island’s serene landscape. Calendars, magnets and holiday cards are available to purchase through the site.

Pugliese Photography is another business formerly with Web dot com which has found WebDugout’s transfer program to be a win-win situation. Even with a small upfront fee, you will be saving money immediately as well as in the long run. Our specific payment plan for former Web dot com clients is spread out over time with no hidden fees.

Regarding the program, WebDugout consultant Steve Palopoli says “Given the customer support, improved site design and substantial dollars saved, it is the perfect alternative for anyone dissatisfied with Web dot com.”

Are you happy with the look and feel of your company’s site? If not, we’d love to speak with you about what WebDugout can do for you!

No matter what industry your business falls under, our web designers will work closely with you to make sure the final appearance and function of your custom site matches your vision.

5 reasons to take advantage of a site from WebDugout

• Economical pricing to fit your budget
• Attentive customer service
• Mobile-friendly sites that adjust to small screens
• Easily manage your own site’s content
• Experience – we’ve worked with businesses of all types

Call 631-761-7600 to speak with us today!

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WebDugout is excited to unveil the upgraded website for Roll-n-Roaster, a popular restaurant in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.

Not far from Coney Island, this reputable establishment has been serving its acclaimed roast beef sandwich since the dawn of the 1970s. Much of the décor, signage and architecture of Roll-n-Roaster has remained intact since its inception. The site designed by WebDugout was able to match the spirit of the iconic eatery.

Rollnroaster.com, which was using the decreasingly favorable Adobe Flash Player, was updated to our V5 platform that includes a mobile-friendly design. The site now employs modern usability, while maintaining the classic look of the restaurant’s orange, brown and yellow color presentation. Just as importantly, potential customers looking for food in the area can now easily access the site on mobile devices.

Blades Edge Knives Added to Client Roster

Before consulting with WebDugout, the owner of Blades Edge Knives tried using an online website-building service. The site he began working on looked decent. But when he needed customer support, he found that availability for customer service was limited. The options were either an online chat or a return phone call at least a day later after leaving a message. Unfortunately, many new business owners cannot afford to wait around for assistance.

Blades Edge [sic], a seller of fantasy, pocket and tactical knives, also required a site that would meet specific needs for e-commerce. The site-builder in question had some templates from which to select. Though in order to obtain what was needed, the business owner would have to continually upgrade and pay more fees. The site-building company would frequently call and email to push upgrades and additions.

Looking for alternatives, the owner of Blades Edge found WebDugout. He stopped by our office and a sales consultant was happy to speak with him about the needs for the website. Following the agreement to create a custom-site, bladesedgeknives.com was up and running within a few weeks.

“The support I have received from [the WebDugout] team was and still is fantastic. There were no hidden fees or agendas.” – Jack, owner of Blade’s Edge Knives.

Website for Sudden Impact is live!
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Long Island Sudden Impact Softball is a local organization which bolsters girls fastpitch softball. WebDugout was proud to re-design its site to highlight Sudden Impact's devoted training, camps and tournaments.

The tremendous update for the new site, which is responsive on mobile devices, underscores the dedication of the coaches and players. The visually improved layout features individual pages for player profiles, as well as schedules and downloadable brochures. The integrated blog, which Sudden Impact is using for its latest news, also allows for posts to be seen at bottom of the home page.

Upgraded and responsive site: Amalgamated Eyes

An optometry office and eye-wear boutique in Union, New Jersey, Amalgamated Eyes' website has been upgraded with an improved format. It is rich with images and features a fuller display of its pages.

Most importantly, the site is now responsive, meaning it will adjust for optimal viewing on mobile devices. Customers are now able to make an appointment for eye exams or contact lens fittings on the online scheduling page. Contact WebDugout today to discuss an upgrade to your company’s online presence.

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SEO Case Study: Always Affordable Chimney

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Following our completion of the website for Always Affordable Chimney, WebDugout consulted with the New York-based business on driving organic traffic to the site.

Before implementing our strategy for search engine optimization (SEO), our client’s rankings for significant keywords were not found within the first ten pages of search results in Google.

The services we agreed to target included installation of chimney liners, chimney cleaning service, commercial chimney pipes and chimney service rope access.

Following a six-month campaign of regularly added content, strategic placement of keywords and link-building, rankings in search engine results have advanced substantially.

As of July 2015, Always Affordable Chimney appears within the first 20 result entries in Google when searches are entered for several sets of relevant keywords including:

• Brownstone chimney liner
• chimney cleaning Long Island
• chimney inspection Queens
• chimney rope access
• emergency chimney service
• industrial chimney pipes
• commercial chimney pipes

Although this client is based in Long Island, WebDugout’s expert SEO team was able to broaden exposure for its services throughout the New York metro area.

Contact WebDugout today to discuss how we can improve your company’s online presence.