About Mike Sayenko

I try to add value to local businesses by blogging about relevant topics to help with website results and online marketing. I also blog about the latest graphic design trends. If you would like me to touch on a subject, please leave us a comment below. I would love to help! We are a Seattle Web Design company with a focus on results through smart strategic marketing. Read a review of our agency.

Don’t Make Me Think, How to Communicate Effectively on the Web

2024-10-07T03:58:10+00:00Categories: Website Branding Strategies, Website Usability, Digital Strategy, Web Design|

When it comes to web design, you want your website to be an effective communicator, correct? That means having your information clear and precise. The statement “Don’t make me think” refers to your website structure and how easily and quickly your audience draws needed information from your site. This should be a simple process for your audience or they may get impatient and leave, or get the wrong impression about your site.

Managed WordPress Sites Explained: Benefits, Features, and Costs

2024-10-07T03:38:12+00:00Categories: Website Usability, Digital Strategy, Content Marketing, Web Design, WordPress|

[4 min Read] In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses and individuals alike. When it comes to building a website, WordPress is a popular choice due to its flexibility and user-friendly interface.

Drupal vs. WordPress: The Ultimate Head-to-Head

2025-05-12T23:00:09+00:00Categories: CMS Comparison, Digital Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, WordPress|

[8 min Read] Drupal and WordPress are popular platforms to build and manage websites. Which is right for your business? Get a full comparison, examples, pricing and more!

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Effective Communication in the 21st Century – Social Media

2024-08-22T02:37:33+00:00Categories: Website Branding Strategies, Digital Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media|

In the past 10 years, we have witnessed a communication revolution. In a recent blog post on Flip the Media, Hanson Hosein, Director of the Master’s of Communication in Digital Media (MCDM) program at the University of Washington did a great job of summarizing this change: "Effective communication in the 21st century requires us to build relationships by telling our story and providing value-added content to online community platforms, quite often with inexpensive, amateur content creation and distribution tools. This approach reflects current economic and budgetary realities, as well as a need to engage people with entrepreneurial zeal."

WordPress Development: Custom WordPress Theme vs Premium Theme

2024-11-06T06:15:32+00:00Categories: CMS Comparison, Website Usability, Digital Strategy, WordPress|

[12 min Read] The Difference Between Custom WordPress Theme vs Premium Theme by Nick Nielson Since first coming online in 2003, WordPress has grown from a simple and easy-to-use blogging platform into the most recognized and widely used open-source website builders and CMS (content management system).

Top 10 Compelling Reasons to Use WordPress for Your Website Project

2025-03-20T03:03:44+00:00Categories: Start a Web Design Project, WordPress|

[2 min Read] In the vast landscape of content management systems (CMS), WordPress stands out as a shining star. For website projects of all shapes and sizes, WordPress has proven itself time and again as the ideal choice. In this article, we'll explore why WordPress is the perfect fit for your website project.

Optimizing WordPress for Voice Search: Staying Relevant in the Age of Siri and Alexa

2025-05-09T19:11:05+00:00Categories: Website Usability, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design|

[2 min Read] With the growing popularity of virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, voice search has become a dominant force in the world of SEO and digital marketing. In this age of instant information retrieval, businesses and website owners must adapt to ensure their online presence remains relevant and visible.