Blog: Internet + Business + Community

Thumbtack.com provides business owners and consumers with a free and comprehensive way to find and hire trusted, local resources. We’ve been one of the top ranked web design firms with them for a while, but Thumbtack recently interviewed  me to learn more about what we do and our philosophy. We discussed the types of businesses and organizations we typically partner with and our approach to providing web design and SEO services. Continue reading “MODMACRO Featured on Thumbtack Spotlight for Top Web Designers” »

Most website projects begin by putting together a map of the pages to be created. This is commonly called a site map. Creating an initial site map is the starting point, but we often get questions about what exactly that means. Simply put, a site map identifies the pages to be included in a website. It may indicate page hierarchy or grouping and often outlines the navigational structure for the site. But starting with a simple list of pages is the easiest way to get things moving. Continue reading “Creating a Site Map – Website Planning, First Steps in Web Design” »

We just published our latest guide to aid new WordPress users. It’s called Getting Started with WordPress and it’s intended for clients who want to manage their WordPress website and want a quick start guide. The document covers basic topics including logging in to the WordPress dashboard, navigating the dashboard, creating and editing pages and working with widgets. Keep in mind that each WP site we build is unique and usually highly customized for your project. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact us anytime. Download the guide…

The replacement window and door market in San Diego is extremely competitive. Many lower quality products are being pushed on consumers who are more focused on price than value. But like most things, you get what you pay for.

Since founding BM Windows, the owner Michal Bohm has worked to change the sales process from an uncomfortable, high-pressure experience to one focused more on helping customers to understand their options and make educated decisions. Continue reading “Business Spotlight: BM Windows” »

It’s tax time again and we wanted to remind you to deduct the MODMACRO services you paid for in 2012. Our services are 100% tax deductible for your business. Everything we do is completely tax deductible including web design, web hosting, SEO, content marketing, email marketing, etc. Most businesses write-off our services under the category of “Advertising Expenses”. Continue reading “Web Design and Internet Marketing Services are 100% Tax Deductible” »

We just launched a new video for Relief Market. As a completely free service to the community, we’ve had questions like “where’s the catch”. Well, there is no catch. ReliefMarket.org is a truly free marketplace where people can give their extra household items to people who need them. It’s really that simple. Take a look at the new video and get involved today by posting your free second-hand items. We’re also looking for more sponsors to help support our community efforts. To learn more, please visit http://www.reliefmarket.org/

Our small business advertising network now includes over 10,000 pages of Southern California business listings and community information. With 33 websites and growing, Burg Network is quickly becoming a powerhouse in local business listings, and it’s a great way to affordably promote your business. The network currently includes websites in San Diego County, Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County. Business listings are free for the first city, and start at only $15 for additional cities. Listings are a one-time purchase and automatically receive updates as our websites grow and improve. Get started at BurgNetwork.com!

We just launched the new website for Jeff Peters Real Estate. The site includes a completely new look and tons of features including an open house and events calendar, search-able property listings with large images and expandable image galleries, community information pages for six North County, San Diego cities and a full-featured blog. Take a look at http://www.jeffpetersrealestate.com/

Zenfire Picks is the creator of brass and copper guitar picks. Each pick is handmade without the use of powered or automated machinery and is hand cut and filed to finish specifications. Zenfire picks are truly the highest quality metal picks available and each comes with a “Craftsman’s Guarantee”. The company offers a total of seven picks, each available in Phosphor Bronze (Copper Alloy) or Hard “Bell” Brass. In addition, Zenfire picks is one of only a few guitar pick manufacturers in the United States. Most guitar pick makers offer lower quality products being mass produced overseas, most often in China. Continue reading “Business Spotlight: Zenfire Guitar Picks” »

One of our websites was attacked yesterday by an individual who was IP hopping to mask their identity in an attempt to hack into our site. They attacked from intermediate locations including Germany, Hungary, Italy, Ukraine, Czech Republic, France and Netherlands. Our PMR service blocked each attack, more than 30 throughout the day, and the hacker failed to damage our website. Continue reading “MODMACRO’s WordPress PMR Solution Saves the Day Again” »