Is your website mobile-friendly?

You have probably already heard of the term mobile-friendly. A couple of months ago Google dropped a bit of a bombshell into the world of internet search. In their ongoing effort to ensure the best experience for the end-user, they made an update to how websites will rank in mobile search by introducing a ‘mobile-friendly’ factor.

Since then, we’ve been pretty busy here at OTC, working on either updating or re-building client’s websites to make sure they meet the standards.

To explain further…

Many factors contribute to how your website shows up in Google search; website structure, keyword density, user experience, content updates, inbound & outbound links, meta tags, the list goes on. In fact there are over 100 variables. But, up until a couple of months ago, mobile-friendly had not been one of these factors. Now it is, and if you want to continue to rank well in Google mobile searches it is imperative that your website meets the guidelines.

How can I find out if my site is mobile-friendly?

You can visit the Google Mobile-Friendly Test Page, input your URL and Google will give you a report.

What are my options if my site is not mobile-friendly?

Contact OTC to get a full analysis and find out the scale of the work involved.

Some sites may only need a few tweaks and not too many hours on the clock to put them within Google’s guidelines.

Others however may be looking at a re-build, or even an entire new website to bring their business into line with the new requirements.

OTC are here to help!

As we said earlier we’ve spent a busy last couple of months, helping clients get their websites sorted, so we’re ready to help you with yours. Give us a call on (907) 382-0456 or email us at otcweb@gmail.com

Fish on.

Just published a great new website for our Fishing Guide friend Jason S. and his business Alaska Salmon Chaser Guide Service. We caught our first Kings with Jason on the Kasilof River over 10 years ago now.

Jet Skiing on Google

Latest job here at OTC is super fun. We are getting getting “Glacier Jet Ski Adventures” to get their business to show on Google ASAP.

Hoping to do a great job and possibly get some great freebies rallying their Jet Ski’s in the sound this summer.

Discounts on trips are available for photographers as we need a few more good shots for their website.

http://www.glacierjetskiadventures.com/

Introducing. . . Maree

Well, I rambled on about myself a bit, but I would love for you to get to know the talented and amazing Maree a little better, as well. She is quite the superhero, indeed.

Maree really keeps us all on track by creating a blueprint for us to follow before we go into production mode. She gives us clear direction and a detailed overview of each and every project so that we stay organized and on task.

Maree is a key figure in our processes from start to finish. She is our architect – she comes up with ideas on layout, she has a hand in design, and she gives me ideas for writing. She has been around with OTC since 2006, and we want to keep her!

Maree – Website Architect, Designer, Planner, Google-licious Expert

Another New Project from OTC: Jane Sauer Law

We wanted Jane Sauer to have a clean and simple, straight-forward way to get the word out to her potential clients about what she does. Check out some of the results below and the whole site right here.

I think we are turning Japanese, I really think so

OTC is proud to have recently made a website in the powder haven of Niseko, Japan.

FlowNiseko.com is a new apartment complex in the booming ski town, getting more and more known for it deep deep snow fall every winter.

Of course it was required to fly to Japan and sample some of that beautiful snow. We were rewarded with over 15 feet of fresh snow in only 3 weeks. More snow than you can imagine (especially after the tough winter in Alaska).

Check out the site at http://flowniseko.com