Managing a website used to mean hiring someone who understood HTML and knew how to use web design tools like Dreamweaver and Photoshop. With the arrival of WordPress, it became possible for business owners or in-house teams to manage content and even functionality without relying on expert help. Now many large organizations have adopted the […]
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New Restaurant Nutrition Labeling Guidelines
New restaurant nutrition labeling guidelines went into effect on May 7, 2018. We’re used to seeing calorie information on menus and menu boards in many restaurants, yet until May 7, 2018, there were no standard national guidelines that applied to restaurants across the United States. According to Scott Gottlieb, MD, Commissioner of the Food and […]
Google to Mark Forms as “Not Secure”
In October 2017, Google will begin marking all forms on websites not using an SSL certificate and the HTTPS protocol at the start of its URL as being “Not Secure” when viewed through its Chrome browser. If your website is currently secure, you will see a closed “lock” icon in the address bar. If not, […]
How to Create and Remember a Strong Password
By now you’re probably aware of the dangers of hacking and identity theft, and you know that strong passwords are important. But you still end up using easy to remember passwords. Maybe you think, “Hey–nobody’s going to guess my cat’s name and my birthday.” Well, you’re probably right—nobody will. But the automated scripts that knock on […]
SEO Is a Balloon
We often work with small businesses who ask us to provide “a little SEO” for their new website. We’ll optimize page titles and links, include relevant key phrases within the content, add search-friendly sitemaps, and register the site with the search engines and appropriate directories. This, along with some training, provides the basic framework for […]
Maryland Web Design Jobs
DatAchieve Digital has filled the entry-level production assistant position and is not currently hiring. We do expect to be hiring again soon, so if you’re a creative type with experience in WordPress, digital marketing, or graphic design, we’d still love to hear from you. DatAchieve offers a competitive hourly pay rate, HRA medical benefits, paid […]
Digital Pour at Roasthouse
Draft Inventory Management & Digital Menu Roasthouse Pub in Frederick, Maryland recently introduced Digital Pour, a point-of-sale and inventory control system for bars and restaurants that enables patrons to view its current beer list in real-time from prominent display boards in the restaurant. Customers can see keg levels, order a favorite beer before it runs out, […]
What’s the Difference Between a Facebook Ad and a Boosted Post?
Facebook Ad vs. Boosted Post Facebook has quickly become a popular and productive advertising medium for many businesses. While its do-it-yourself publishing tools enable a small business to easily boost a post from their Facebook page and reach an audience beyond those who have simply “liked” their page, a Facebook ad can offer more options […]
WordPress Can Do That?
More than a Content Management System Here are 7 things you can do with WordPress that you might not know about. 1. Support Corporate Enterprise Level Websites Enterprise level websites generally need to accommodate heavy traffic and require more robust hosting and security than typical sites. With over a decade of development and refinement behind it, […]
5 Facebook Advertising Mistakes to Avoid
Getting the Most Out of Your Facebook Campaign With over 1.23 billion daily active users, Facebook is by far the most popular social media site today1. According to a recent Pew Internet & Technology report, nearly eight out of ten Americans who use the Internet are on Facebook and its users cut across demographic lines, […]