Security is key 🔑 When was the last time you ordered a product online? Or sent an email to a colleague with information about a company project with private data? These actions all require a level...

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Referral Program: Earn Money For Your Next Web Project

At CommonPlaces Interactive, customer success and satisfaction is the top priority. As we continue to expand our client base, we are constantly looking for other organizations that need help...
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Why Are Core Web Vitals So Important?

What are the Core Web Vitals that Google is measuring? Core Web Vitals are a set of three main metrics that Google factors as important in your webpage’s overall user experience. These Core Web...
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Don’t be a Hostage to Ransomware: How to Prevent a Malware Monstrosity

Ransomware is a form of malware or malicious software, and the goal of it is to lock and encrypt a victim’s computer or device data, then demand payment or “ransom” to restore access. This can be...
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10 Best CRM's [2021 Update]

What is a CRM? CRM stands for customer relationship management and is software that helps you manage and track your pipeline, contacts, and content. CRMs help you track the many ways you communicate...
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Google Algorithm Update: June 2021

If you have a website then SEO is always on your mind. Engagement on your site results in more leads, and more leads mean new clients. None of this would be possible without SEO, and Google is king....
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Should I Blog?

Should I blog? Yes. Yes. Yes. Here is my list of reasons to start blogging for your business. You've heard all the talk about blogging and its benefits for over a decade, and now you're wondering if...
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The Five P's of Successful Web Project

Here at CommonPlaces, we follow The Five P's to be successful: People, Plan, Protect, Performance and Promote. We help all of our customers reach their digital goals, and each 'P' represents an...
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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019

This has been an exciting year for all of us at CommonPlaces. 2019 has brought growth and change to our team, and we have enjoyed reflecting on all that we have learned and accomplished. This year,...
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5 Ways to Measure CX Success

It’s no surprise that Customer Experience (CX) is vital to a company’s success. But how can you measure it? How do you know if your customers are having an enjoyable experience on your website and...
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Five Reasons Why You Need HubSpot Workflows

Do you want to increase customer and prospect engagement on your website? HubSpot workflows are a great way to automate email messages to stay in touch and nurture prospects, customers and partners....
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The Difference Between Lead Generation and Lead Nurturing

For most businesses, regardless of the industry or the products and services being offered, lead generation is a critical component of a successful sales and marketing strategy. But not every...
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The Importance of Website Planning

One of the most important stages and oftentimes consuming tasks of building a website is the Planning Phase. If you neglect to plan a project thoroughly, the odds of an unhappy finished project are...