In 2015, Microsoft discontinued updates for its once-popular web browser Internet Explorer. For years, IE was the standard, not necessarily because it was the best (it wasn’t) or because it was the safest (wasn’t that either), but because it came bundled with the most popular operating system on the planet, Windows. Today, fewer than three
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Four Rules for Using Video on Your Website
Video has become an enormously popular way to convey messages about your business and create interesting visual displays on your website. For many years, slow connection speeds made website video nearly impossible to use. Now, with high speed connections available even on mobile devices, website video usage has exploded in popularity. From commercial content and
Read moreGoogle Chrome To Display Not Secure Messages on Non-SSL Websites
Google is making a fairly significant change later this year regarding how it displays website URLs in the Google Chrome browser. As of writing this, any site not secured with SSL is basically ignored. There is nothing displayed in the Google Chrome address bar next to the domain name. If the website is secured with
Read moreWhat is GDPR and How Does It Impact Your Website?
Some of you may have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enacted in the European Union (EU) in 2016. On May 25, 2018, those regulations, which govern the personal data of EU citizens, will go into effect. In short, the GDPR gives EU citizens certain rights relating to the collection and use of their personal information, which
Read moreNew Law Firm Website Design Launch for R. Bruce Wallace
Site Mender proudly announces the launch of the new law firm website design for R. Bruce Wallace. This experienced Houston attorney focuses his practice on trust and estate issues, and oil and gas. But, he also has a unique specialization as an expert witness, providing testimony in his areas of practice. With many years experience in
Read moreWebsite Banner Best Practices: How To Choose The Right Image for Your Message
Businesses often employ a website banner on the front page of their business websites. Some of these are massive, browser-spanning, screen-filling images (or even videos) with text on them. The huge website banner, often referred to as a hero image, can be an effective tool for driving home a marketing messages if done correctly. But
Read moreThoroughbred Ventures Launches New Energy Industry Website Design
Site Mender is thrilled to announce the launch of the new energy industry website design for Dallas-area oil and gas investment company Thoroughbred Ventures. Since 2010, Thoroughbred has provided oil and gas investments for their clients, but their energy industry website design was woefully out of date. The team at Thoroughbred understood it was time for
Read moreParsons Law Firm Launches Inaugural Website
Site Mender is happy to announce the launch of the new law firm website design for Parsons Law Firm. This new Houston law firm is focused primarily on business and construction law. The attorneys at Parsons have loads of experience, but the firm is new, so they needed a brand new law firm website design that would
Read moreHoliday Website Design Planning: Tips for Avoiding Delays and Staying on Track
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas again. Time for holiday parties, wrapping presents and time spent with family. But, for businesses, it can be a complicated time of year. Keeping projects moving isn’t easy with employees taking time off and often distracted. This is compounded by the fact that we are also nearing
Read moreHouston Northwest Radiology Association Launches New Website
Site Mender is excited to announce the launch of the new Houston medical website design for local radiology group Houston Northwest Radiology Association. This group of talented physicians provides a range of radiological services for patients throughout Houston. The previous Houston medical website design, also created by Site Mender, had become outdated and needed a
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