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Is An App Really Better Than A Web Site?
Many companies are getting their own app these days, you may think "I have a web site, that's good enough". While having a website is critical for any business, a mobile app is quickly becoming an integral part of the marketing plan for a lot of companies. The reason a mobile app is so important is usability, its incredibly convenient to use an app for a business you frequent. You most likely have an online banking app on your phone, think about how often you swipe open that app, its convenient and quick. More often than not, in your banking app you may have special offers from them and occasionally "member benefits" giving you special deals with third parties. This type of marketing does work, and it works well. It is statistically proven that people who use an
Read MoreThe Launch of ET Communications
ET Communications came to QC Total Tech for a updated website that is based in Bettendorf, Iowa. They have quickly become a leading national provider of telecommunications and POS deployments delivering over 20 years of experience! Check out their website at http://www.etcommunications.net
Read MoreThe Launch of Performance Learning
We recently launched an updated site for Performance Learning Center in Davenport, Iowa. Performance Learning offers private tutoring, mindfulness and yoga in the classroom, professional development courses and so much more. The new web site features changes to the navigation and increasing the visibility of the courses Performance Learning has to offer, creating a user-friendly browsing experience. The new website is mobile compatible making browsing from a smart phone or a desk top seamless. We invite you to view the new site for Performance Learning at http://www.performancelearn.com
Read MoreLaunch of The 11th Street Precinct Site
Recently we launched an updated website for The 11th Street Precinct. In the heart of the East Village of Davenport, Iowa, The 11th Street Precinct has been a true Quad Cities institution for over 30 years. After completing a major renovation of their entire building, menu and beer garden, the owner was looking for a more modern way to showcase their food, drinks and entertainment. The new website includes changes to navigation and increasing the visibility of everything 11th Street has to offer, creating a user-friendly browsing experience whether viewing from your computer at home or your smart phone on the go. Amongst the new features the site contains a list of our Music and Events and also integrated social media buttons for Facebook, Twitter, etc., to foster improved communication with customers. We invite you to view The 11th Street Precincts' fresh, new
Read MoreApps – Always Be Within Reach
One of the biggest benefits of having a mobile app for your small business is always being within reach. Always being available will help strengthen your connection to the customer and in return, strengthen your brand. Building brand recognition "The more your audience trusts you, the more likely they’ll be to listen to later sales pitches and even commit to your brand. With an app, you’ll demonstrate to your users why they should trust you by showing, rather than telling, what your brand stands for." - 4 Ways Your Business Can Benefit From Having a Mobile App Looking to learn more about how QC Total Tech can help your small business create its own mobile app? Give us a ring at 563-823-1114 or fill out our form at https://www.qctotaltech.com/contact-us/ and a team member will be in touch shortly.
Read MoreIt’s All In The Code
On the outside, DIY web building solutions advertise having lots of choices, great looks, and easy operation (some of which are actually true). Sadly, until you buy it won't know the limitations of a site made with a DIY builder. The Backside DIY website builders are filled with so much code on the backside in an attempt to have everything you may need while building your site. Now, what if you do not need all these options? Nothing you can do, unfortunately. They are built into the site and will impact your site's overall speed and load time. SEO? Do I need to worry about SEO? If you are a business interested in standing apart from your competitors, then YES! You can’t rely on a DIY site as your long term business plan. Every part of a site counts, from the way it's coded to
Read MoreWhy Is My DIY Site So Slow?
The experience your potential customers have while browsing your website can make or break their decision to invest in your product or services. These days, people want information, and they want it fast. Website Performance If your website is your main source of revenue, then it makes sense to pay for the best hosting you can get, because it’s going to have a direct impact on how much money your business makes. What Causes This Poor Performance? There are a few things that are taken into consideration for slow website performance. Web servers are the first thing you should take a look at. Even if a DIY site builder has powerful servers, you also need to consider that your site is one of many hosted by their servers. You Get What You Pay For! Hosting servers are the base for everything you do! From your Google
Read MoreYour DIY Looks Like Their DIY
Set yourself apart from your competition. Tailored To You In order to captivate people's attention, your business should have a site that is custom built for your company, to grab your customers and/or clients. A DIY website builder isn't going to give you that since they are created to look and do basically the same things. One Size Just Doesn't Fit All "Customization is ALWAYS required because no matter how much you may like the look of a template, there is always some feature that doesn’t quite meet your needs. You can spend more time trying to fit into or change a template than developing a site from scratch. If you do happen to find one that meets your needs, do you really want to look like the potentially hundreds of other sites out there that picked the same template?" - When DIY becomes OMG If
Read MoreThe Launch of Terry Knutsen Builders, Inc.
We recently launched a new website for Terry Knutsen Builder, Inc. Terry and Rita Knutsen came to us in need of a new, mobile compatible website that allowed them showcase the homes they build in a more engaging and visual way. We took their existing logo and photos to create a new website that features responsive design and content written by QC Total Tech. Terry is a fourth generation home builder and his work may be found all over the Quad Cities and surround areas. Terry Knutsen Builder, Inc. specializes in custom built homes, but also offer pre-built and build-on-your land options as well. Check out Terry Knutsen Builder, Inc.'s new site by visiting http://www.terryknutsenbuilder.com/
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