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Aug
29

Concrete5 Version 5.6.0 is Now Available!

The latest release of Concrete5 is now public.  From Concrete5: concrete5 5.6.0 introduces a completely rearchitected advanced permissions system that is better in every way. 5.6.0 also adds a new workflow system (which uses these permissions), an updated UI, and over a hundred other bug fixes and feature improvements. Read on for a video of the new permissions and workflow systems.
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Aug
18

Concrete5 5.6 Goes Beta!

There is now a beta release over Concrete5 version 5.6 now available.  This new release includes a total revamp for how the Advanced Permission System works and we like it.  The full release of version 5.6 is scheduled for August 28th. To learn more visit Concrete5.org.
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Aug
15

The Definitive Guide to Local SEO

Local vs. National SEO Many businesses find that they are small fish in a big pond with it comes to search engine optimization (SEO).  Do a search for the type of business you are in on Google and you are likely to find that you are competing with 1 million national websites for 10 positions on page one of Google. If you aren’t on page one than more than likely you aren’t being found.  What many website owners don’t know is that you can localize your search engine optimization to reduce the size of the pond and be found on Google.  Even if you are selling your products nationally you can localize to get into many smaller ponds so that you can rank highly in the search results for specific keywords on a local level. What exactly does “local” mean?  It depends.  Usually when we talk local we are talking about a specific geographic area that people will use as part of their search term such as a city or state name.  By optimizing your site locally you increase your chances of being found greatly when some searches in a specific geographic region.  Did you know that Google will bring back search results that are somewhat skewed towards where you are located.  For example, if you are in Denver, Colorado and you type in the search term of ‘website design’ Google will automatically detect your location and give a little favoritism to websites that are in your geographic location.  By optimizing your website locally you can take advantage of the way Google works and get your website to rank more quickly in the search engines. Unique Strategies for Local SEOWe’ve created some proprietary techniques to help small to medium sized businesses get found on the search engines through localized SEO.  We’ve even created some powerful tools so that once someone comes to your website from the search engines that we can customize the message to that potential customer so they will go deeper into your website.  Because you don’t just want traffic, you want qualified traffic to turns into new business. Get a free consultation from an SEO expert at Pixo to get your website locally optimized and start driving quality traffic to your website.
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Jul
18

Concrete5 Version 5.6 to Be Released in August

Concrete5 will be releasing the next release of Concrete5 on August 28th.  Advanced Permissions will be getting a full revamp as part of this release.  Watch for more details around the first week of August.
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Jun
25

Where Google Went Wrong with Backlinks And Search Engine Optimization

I have been doing search engine optimization (SEO) for organizations since 1997.  Back then Yahoo and most of the other search engines were mostly just directories with a search functionality. Google really changed the game when they first started doing search and nothing has been the same since.  Google was the first search engine in my opinion that really started taking a look at sites as being a part of the internet rather than just being sites themselves.  With that link popularity was a big part of their formula and that has continued to evolve and improve with time.  At first that would seem to make a lot of sense because sites that are linked to by other sites you would think would be more valuable sites.  If someone takes the time to link to my site then in theory my site has some value.  The problem with looking at link popularity as part of the search evaluation formula is that it can be easily manipulated.  Internet business is often big business and many search engine optimization companies will do anything to get their websites up to page one on Google.  For these companies buying thousands of links that have no real value (i.e. they aren't links that will drive quality traffic or probably any traffic) other than to build backlinks (links from another site to yours) for search engine optimization purposes is an easy solution to higher search engine ranking. About a month ago Google made an update to their search algorithm that slapped these companies that were following these practices.  Although many have not been caught, a lot of sites rankings tumbled as a result of poor quality backlinks that were purchased in mass. At Pixo, we like to approach search engine optimization as a means to drive quality traffic to our clients websites.  We do search engine optimization for great clients in Denver and across the united states using ethical practices and as a result we didn't see drops in ranking with Google's search update.  If you would like to learn how to get your website up to page one on Google contact us about our search engine optimization services.
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Jun
06

Making Your Website Mobile Ready with Concrete5

You see people doing it all of the time.  Email, text and now web browsing have become common occurrances with mobile device (i.e iPhone, Android, iPad or any other mobile device) users on a daily basis.  Is your business website ready for the mobile wave that is predicted to hit in 2013?  Pixo can help you sort through the multitude of options with mobile websites and help you find a mobile solutions that fits your business needs. When building a mobile website we add some code to your Concrete5 website that allows us to detect when a mobile device is accessing your website.  Then we deliver to those users a version of the website that is easier to navigate, faster loading and appropriately sized for a mobile viewing experience.  This allows your users to find what they need faster and get access to the products, services and information that they need. Pixo offers three mobile solutions starting at just $75 for Concrete5 websites and can setup a mobile solution for any type of website.  Contact a Pixo representative today for a free consultation to find out what mobile solution woulld work best for your needs.
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Jun
01

Running Concrete5 on Window's Hosting

Although it is not recommened by Concrete5, you can run Concrete5 content management system on a Windows hosting enviroment with a mysql database.  There are few little nuances with running Concrete5 on a Windows server but we have successfully done a number of Concrete5 installs on Windows.   If you need assistance setting up Concrete5 on Windows please drop us a note or give us a call at 720.334.7496.
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May
30

Concrete5 Website Development for Agencies

For years Pixo Web Design & Strategy, based in Denver, has partnered with agencies to offer website design and development utilizing the Concrete5 content management system.  These strategic partnerships allow agencies to leverage the broad spectrum of online services offered by Pixo, build revenue opportunities and at the same time often reducing cost.  Pixo white labels the service or works as a partner with agencies in website strategy, online marketing, website design, search engine optimization, website hosting and social media marketing.  Utilizing the Concrete5 content management system, agencies can offer their clients a world-class website with the ability to grow with client needs at a very affordable price.    If you are an agency looking to offer a better or additional website marketing services to your clients please contact Pixo today at 720.334.PIXO.
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May
23

Custom Changes to Concrete5 Themes Purchased from the Marketplace

Have you purchased a Concrete5 theme from the Concrete5 marketplace but are finding that you need some custom design done to the theme?  Pixo Web Design & Strategy can help you with all of your Concrete5 custom template/theme design changes.  We have four years of design and development experience with Concrete5 and have helped countless numbers of businesses get their website to look and do exactly what they want.  Give us a call at 720.334.PIXO (7496) or send us a message for a free consultation.
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May
21

20% Off a Concrete5 Website, SEO or Social Media Marketing During Small Business Week

From May 21 to May 25th save 20% off a new Concrete5 website, search engine optimization (SEO) or social media marketing Pixo service during Small Business Week.  At Pixo we understand small to medium sized business's online needs.  We see ourselves as online consultants just as much as website developers and online marketers.  We will walk you through your different options helping you to understand your opportunities and goals.  During Small Business Week mention this blog post and new clients can receive a Concrete5 website for 20% off the regular price and existing clients can receive 20% off the regular setup charge for search engine optimization or social media marketing services.  Drop us a note to get us started for you.
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