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Professional Email Addresses: Why Your Business Needs One (And How to Get It)

5月

28日

How you communicate online speaks volumes about your business today. While it’s convenient to use a free email address from clients like Gmail or Yahoo, it may actually be undermining your business’s credibility. While the difference between a professional email and a free email is subtle, it’s significant.

Why You Need a Professional Email Address

Anyone can obtain a free email address, but a professional one is fundamental to instilling credibility and professionalism.

Boosts Professionalism and Credibility: An email with a custom domain instantly tells recipients you’re a legitimate, established business. It shows that you’ve invested in your brand and take your business seriously. A free email account, while fine for personal use, can inadvertently suggest a hobby or a side project.
Enhances Brand Recognition: A professional email address consistently exposes customers to your brand since the domain name is right there in the recipient’s inbox. With this constant exposure, it reinforces your brand, making it more memorable and easily recognizable, acting as free advertising with every email message.
Builds Trust and Confidence: Customers are more likely to engage with a business that looks professional, which a custom domain email address provides. A generic email address, however, may raise flags for potential clients, making them question your legitimacy. Especially when it comes to sensitive information or transactions. A professional email, however, gives your business a reliability boost.
Creates Consistency Across Your Team: As your business grows, multiple employees will need email addresses. A professional email system lets you create consistent addresses for everyone. This not only looks cohesive but also makes it easier for clients to remember and contact different departments or individuals within your organization.
Offers More Features and Storage: A dedicated email hosting provider offers business-friendly features that a free email client doesn’t typically offer. At least not for free. Some features may include a custom email domain name, larger storage limits, data backups, and seamless integration with other business tools.

How to Get a Professional Business Email

Getting a professional email address is actually much easier than it seems. Especially when you partner with the right provider:

Register a Domain Name: If you don’t already have one for your business website, you’ll need to register it first. This will then go at the end of your business email (e.g., johnsmith@yourbusinessname.com). Just go to Dreamersi.com to check for your domain name availabilty and get a free domain with any of our web and/or email hosting plans!
Choose a Reliable Email Hosting Provider: Our email hosting service, Dreamersi, has been helping businesses for almost 30 years. And, if you choose our Web & Email Hosting plan, you’ll get even more features!
Set Up Your Email Accounts: Once you have your domain and hosting, create multiple individual email accounts for you and your team.

If you aren’t sure where to start in terms of how to register your domain name or how to create email accounts for your business, we have an incredible support team trained to help customers just like you. Get started by ordering one of our Dreamersi email hosting packages, and our team will get in touch with you shortly.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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What’s New Newsletter Vol. 273 “Why Brand Design is Vital for Small Businesses”

5月

23日

Standing out is paramount for businesses today, but for small businesses, especially those operating in the B2B (business-to-business) realm, it’s a matter of survival and growth. While logic and value propositions take center stage, strong brand design is still vital. A common misconception is that branding is just about aesthetics, but the reality is that brand design works as a strategic asset that can significantly impact your bottom line. The B2B space is all about trust and credibility are everything. Potential clients are looking for professional, reliable partners who understand their needs. Your brand is often the first impression you make, so inconsistent visual elements or a confusing brand message will instantly send potential clients to your more polished competitors.

As a small business, it might be tempting to cut corners on brand design, especially in the early stages. But it can become a costly mistake in the long run. That’s why our brand design services are tailored to help you create a powerful visual identity that resonates with your target audience and drives business growth. Visit our brand design page to learn more about how our expert team can help you build a brand that drives success.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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What’s New Newsletter Vol. 272 “Fuel B2B Success with Google Ads”

5月

16日

In the dynamic world of B2B (business-to-business) marketing, reaching the right decision-makers right when they’re seeking solutions is crucial. Employing a multi-faceted approach is key, but one of the most effective ways to market your business to other businesses is with Google Ads. Google Ads isn’t just an advertising platform; it’s a direct line to qualified leads actively searching for what you offer.

With paid search, strategically position your message in front of thousands of companies and professionals who have demonstrated they’re looking for exactly what you’re offering. Unlike social media, you won’t be aimlessly casting a wide net and hoping for the best; you’re advertising to your ideal customers, increasing the potential for leads exponentially. Luckily for you, we’ve outlined strategic marketing plans to make it even easier for you to unlock B2B growth. Get started today by signing up for one of our marketing packages, designed to help small businesses like yours thrive online.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Optimizing Website Performance: Techniques for Faster Load Time

5月

14日

When it comes to websites, online users expect instant gratification, which directly translates to loading speed. If your site takes too long to load, you’ll quickly lose a lot of potential customers, since most users don’t have the patience to wait longer than five seconds. For a small business, website speed is a cornerstone of your online success because it’s a key factor in determining your website’s ranking in search results. If your site has a high bounce rate, Google penalizes your site by pushing it down in the rankings, making it harder for potential customers to discover you organically online.

Website speed optimization involves implementing strategies and best practices to make a website as fast as possible. A faster website speed means happier customers, improved search engine visibility, and ultimately, more opportunities for your small business to thrive online. So, don’t let a slow website hold you back!

Actionable Ways to Optimize Your Website

Improving your website’s speed isn’t an overnight fix, but even for less tech-savvy people, there are a few easy ways to speed up your site’s loading time significantly:

Audit your site’s current performance

Use free online tools like Google’s PageSpeed Insights to get a clear picture of your current loading times and identify areas for improvement. But don’t just rely on numbers. Experience your website firsthand on different devices. This is even easier to do with a reliable web hosting provider like Dreamersi.
Evaluate your current hosting provider

Consider factors like your provider’s location, infrastructure, bandwidth, and the type of hosting you’re using. Shared hosting, while common, can sometimes lead to performance issues. Upgrading to a higher tier or exploring VPS or dedicated hosting might be necessary if your site has significant traffic.
Optimize your images

Using high-quality images for your site is vital, but high-resolution pictures can significantly bloat your page size. Compress them using “save for web” options in photo editors or free online tools. Or, even better, use the WebP format, which offers superior compression compared to other image types like PNGs and JPEGs.
Reduce your total redirects

While redirects connect high-ranking, high-traffic pages to your newly created content, excessive redirects add extra HTTP requests and slow down loading times. Use them sparingly and replace old redirects with new content as soon as possible to maintain a clean site architecture.
Capitalize on caching

Implement browser caching so returning visitors’ browsers store copies of static content like logos, images, and stylesheets. Doing this will significantly speed up subsequent visits, and most content management system (CMS) platforms offer caching features or plugins. Extend the caching timeframe for content that doesn’t change frequently.
Make mobile a priority

With an overwhelming majority of users accessing the internet with a mobile device, you need a fast and responsive mobile experience. Consider designing your site with a “mobile-first” mindset to maximize speed and usability on smaller screens, ensuring your site behaves in its intended manner on a variety of screen sizes.

Speed as a Competitive Advantage

Online, speed isn’t just a convenience–it’s a critical competitive advantage. By prioritizing website speed optimization, you’ll enhance user experience while reducing overall bounce rates, paving the way for higher conversion rates and improved search engine rankings. Don’t let a slow website be the reason potential customers click away. Invest in speed and watch as your online success accelerates.

While a fast website is crucial for business owners today, solving speed issues can ultimately become highly technical. If you’re looking for an experienced and trustworthy professional to help resolve these types of issues, that’s why we’re here to help! Get started by contacting our team today.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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What’s New Newsletter Vol. 271 “Empower Your Association With Biznomos: The Ultimate Business Networking Solution”

5月

9日

Networking is no longer a luxury for small businesses today; it’s a necessity. While a consistent and professional online presence gives your business credibility, networking helps build strong relationships, expand your reach, and foster collaboration, which are crucial for success. The easiest way to network as a business today is by joining local, segmented business association groups. That’s where Biznomos can help.

After years of working with executive business association groups, we’ve taken our experience to create Biznomos, which helps associations empower their members and administrators with a comprehensive suite of online business networking tools. With Biznomos:

Streamline referrals: Send business referrals quickly with your unique member account, creating a uniform and consistent referral process.
Boost your online presence: Manage your public profile and improve your search engine visibility by attracting cold referrals and expanding your business outreach.

Drive your business association group to new heights by signing up for Biznomos today.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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What’s New Newsletter Vol. 270 “Tailored Localization Solutions for Global Success”

5月

2日

Reaching a global audience is crucial for success in today’s connected world. Our experts at PSPINC have decades of experience localizing software and content for English and Japanese audiences. During our localization process, we take special care to ensure your message resonates perfectly with U.S. and Japanese customers. From precise translation to culturally relevant digital marketing, we have the experience and expertise to help your business thrive internationally.

Beyond simple translation, PSPINC provides customized solutions that capture the nuances of the English and Japanese languages and cultures. Whether you need a user-friendly website, engaging marketing assets, or localized software apps, our varied team of experts delivers exceptional results. Choosing PSPINC means gaining a partner dedicated to helping your business grow globally and ensuring your message isn’t just understood but embraced by all markets. Get started by heading to our Localization page and get in touch with someone from our expert team!

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Why Localization is About More Than Just Translation

4月

30日

Today, expanding overseas seems like the next logical step when growing your business with how much the world is interconnected thanks to the internet. However, simply translating one language to another; it’s about understanding the subtle nuances of each culture, adapting to local preferences, and building genuine connections with your target audiences.

The Dangers of Literal Translations

Many businesses mistakenly assume that directly translating content into another language will suffice, but certain words and phrases have different meanings across different regions. Something might be perfectly acceptable in one language but translate it directly into another and it’s suddenly nonsensical. Or worse, it’s offensive. That’s why adapting a message to resonate with the local audience while maintaining the original intent is crucial.

For example, Procter & Gamble (P&G) started selling Pampers disposable diapers in Japan in 1977 and initially failed. While they were correct in thinking Japanese people wanted disposable diapers, their ad confused customers by adding a stork to their diaper packages. While the concept of a stork delivering babies is very popular in the U.S., it’s not a known story in Japan. Instead, in Japanese folklore, a giant peach delivers a baby while floating down a river. Fortunately, P&G conducted market research into its slumping sales and ultimately realized and fixed its mistake.

Key Elements of Effective Localization

While translation continues to be the basis of localization work, expanding a business internationally includes much more than translating. Some key elements in effective localization include:

Language adaptation: Adapting idioms, slang, and cultural references aside from just directly translating from one language to another.
Cultural understanding: Researching and respecting local customs, values, and beliefs.
Visual adaptation: Adjusting images, colors, and design elements to resonate with the target audience.
User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Localization: Adapting your website and apps to local preferences and conventions.
Customer Service Localization: Providing customer service in the local language and incorporating local communication styles.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring your products and services comply with local laws and regulations.

Investing in localization ensures your efforts to expand your business internationally aren’t in vain. When it’s done correctly, you can establish trust, foster loyalty, and drive long-term success in an international market. If you’re looking to expand your business to Japanese customers, we at PSPINC have decades of experience doing just that for small businesses like yours. Get started by checking out our Localization page and one of our experts will get in touch shortly.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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What’s New Newsletter Vol. 269 “Simplify Team Password Management with Pass Wizard”

4月

25日

Pass Wizard offers a seamless solution with shared group passwords and intuitive group management features for when you’re tired of team management chaos. Now, organize and share access to important accounts easily, ensuring everyone on your team can access the passwords they need when they need them. Say goodbye to endless “What’s the password?” messages and hello to streamlined collaboration.

Pass Wizard keeps your entire team secure at an affordable price. With significant discounts for additional members with Pro accounts, equip your team with the best password management tools without breaking the bank. Start simplifying your team password management today with Pass Wizard by signing up for Pass Wizard Pro.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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What’s New Newsletter Vol. 268 “Reliable Web Hosting Made Easy with Dreamersi”

4月

18日

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, having a reliable website is the crucial first step. The key to having a reliable website comes from a quality web and email hosting solution. At PSPINC, we know how overwhelming getting started online can feel. That’s why we’ve crafted hosting plans designed with powerful, user-friendly features you need to succeed.

With Dreamersi hosting, gain access to blazing-fast speeds, 99.99% guaranteed uptime, a user-friendly control panel, robust security, dedicated human support, scalable solutions, and professional email hosting. And you even get a free domain name with every hosting plan for as long as you host with us! So start building your online success by visiting our Dreamersi page today to explore our hosting plans and claim your complimentary domain name.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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The Importance of Mobile-First Marketing Strategies

4月

16日

Remember when developers primarily designed websites for desktop computers? Today, mobile reigns supreme, so businesses that don’t prioritize a mobile-first strategy are missing out on major engagement and revenue opportunities. According to Statista, smartphones accounted for over 75% of retail site visits in the U.S. and generated about 66.66% of online shopping orders in the last quarter of 2024. This isn’t just a trend; it’s the reality of how customers interact with businesses today. Because of this, more and more companies are wisely adopting a mobile-first marketing strategy.

A mobile-first strategy includes more than just having a mobile-friendly website; it reshapes your business to prioritize mobile users first. Specifically, being mobile-first involves prioritizing your business’s mobile app and mobile web capabilities over the traditional desktop experience. The core idea is simple yet powerful because if you can create a seamless mobile experience that converts users into customers, then the experience on larger devices will naturally follow.

Benefits of Embracing a Mobile-First Strategy

Adopting a mobile-first marketing strategy unlocks a wealth of benefits for your business, including:

Increased customer reach: By prioritizing the platform users spend most of their time, you naturally expand your potential customer base and open doors to new markets.
Stronger user relationships: Mobile apps provide consistent touchpoints to build brand awareness and foster engagement.
New revenue channels: Mobile apps offer diverse monetization strategies, like in-app purchases, subscriptions, and target ads.
Critical data insights: Prioritizing your mobile app provides invaluable insights into user behavior over time, empowering you to make informed, data-driven decisions that fuel growth and help you achieve ambitious targets.
Superior customer experience (UX): Mobile apps offer more diverse and tailored UX options compared to web solutions. This lets you craft experiences suited to customer preferences, optimizing for revenue and enhancing your brand reputation.

Ignoring the power of mobile in your marketing strategy is no longer a viable option. Consumers are overwhelmingly mobile-first, so your business needs to be too. By embracing a mobile-first approach, you can expand your reach, build stronger customer relationships, unlock new revenue streams, gain valuable insights, and ultimately deliver a superior customer experience.

Ready to take your mobile presence to the next level? At PSPINC, we specialize in custom web development and can help you craft a robust and effective mobile-first strategy tailored to fit your unique business needs. Contact us today through our custom web development page to learn more about how we can help you thrive online.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.