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Finding a Host that Offers the Most

August 31, 2016

To have a successful website you need to have all the right things to be prepared – we’ll tell you what those things are in a moment. At Social Spice, it’s our mission to make sure we have all the right ingredients to get everything done right. What are those ingredients and how can you find a host that has them all in their spice cabinet?

Find a team you connect with.

You want to be able to work with a team that you get along with and who can provide support when you need it. They should be easy to get in touch with and upfront about their services so you are aware of costs. There are several marketing businesses that offer cheap prices, but these prices can also be paired with cheap customer service too. If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Go with your gut and work with an agency that feels like it’s the right fit for you and your business. Marketing services can get expensive quick so it is crucial to make sure your money is being well-spent and your time is not being wasted with the wrong people.

It’s all about results and reliability.

It may not always be easy to know if a team can deliver results for your business before working with them, but all it takes is some research. What clients have they worked with? Do they provide success stories? Are you hearing about the company from a referral? Does their site look professional and legitimate?

Consider how a marketing agency can deliver results as a website host. For starters, you want to make sure the company is dependable. It’s important that you feel you can count on them to make sure your site is tirelessly functioning properly. From tiny errors to substantial ones, you want to ensure that the team is going to deliver and perform when issues arise. The right team will make sure your website is always operating to enhance your customers’ experience.

Social Spice has also had great success in improving the SEO and Google searching rankings of several clients. We’re always looking for ways to help our clients grow, and develop relationships with new clients to achieve their marketing goals whether it be through website hosting or our various services. This is a key quality to look for in selecting a website host and/or a marketing agency for whatever your needs are.

We can work to enhance your website to decrease bounce rates and increase revenue, which is the ultimate goal. Driving traffic back to your website is a key part of doing this, but the website traffic needs to be interactive in order to increase sales.

Trust and confidence.

Trust and confidence are vital qualities to recognize with your website host. You want to have confidence that they’ll do what you need and trust they can get the job done. You shouldn’t have to watch their every move and be worried that they aren’t accomplishing what you’ve discussed. Your website host should provide integrated security and regular updates to ensure your website is running without fail.

It is essential to identify trust between you and any business you decide to partner with because your company’s success is important. You want to surround yourself with people who have the same values and understand what it is they need to do in order to achieve your business’s goals.

Additional services.

These spices aren’t required, but they do make for an excellent host. What else can the host bring to the table? An agency that can cater to all your marketing needs, such as website design or social media management, can help you create an online presence that matters. Social Spice provides packages that include additional services to help achieve those results. We can help you get in the lead with our skilled team and start building a strong, online presence today.

Get in touch with us to discuss website hosting and any of your marketing concerns or questions. We’re the host that offers the most and have a spice cabinet full of success.

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Matt graduated from the University of West Florida with a B.A in Communication Arts/Journalism and a minor in Marketing. Over the course of the past 15 years, he has worked in television programming, worked in fund development, and produced an internationally distributed radio program for a large non-profit organization.

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With a background spanning various industries, he’s made an impact on companies like Black Women’s Blueprint, iWALKFree, and Yardi Systems to name a few. Sammy has developed a keen insight into brand growth, engagement, and strategy. Known for his omnidirectional approach to digital marketing, he is dedicated to driving brand visibility, enhancing online presence, and crafting the unique stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Jonathan founded Social Spice Media in 2012, with the vision of helping corporations bridge the interconnected and digital communications through a strategic use of technology combined with creative marketing solutions. His goal is to develop, improve, and maintain powerful social media integration programs in order to increase awareness, brand loyalty, website traffic, and sales. Jonathan has spent the past 15 years immersed in digital marketing with an emphasis in social media. He has been a speaker on the topic at several social media conferences, user groups, and industry groups.

Prior to founding Social Spice Media, Jonathan served as Director of Sales and Marketing at The California Wine Club (CWC). His role included all aspects of social media engagement and marketing, as well as business development. Under Jonathan’s direction, CWC sponsored the 2010 and 2011 Taste of Camarillo, Bryan Brother’s Foundation Tennis Fest, Camarillo Art Council, and World Council Affairs Dinner.

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