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Helping Businesses Stay Compliant with NYC Transit Laws

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When New York City announced a new transit ordinance, mandating that companies with more than 20 or more employees offer a pre-tax transit program, Beneflex tapped Avatar New York to design a website to support the rollout of... keep reading about Helping Businesses Stay Compliant with NYC Transit Laws

4 Elements of a Successful Website Redesign

As a website owner, you may have come to the decision that your website needs a redesign. But how do you decide what to change and to what extent, as well as what else might need to change - or not.

A good place to start is imagining a website... keep reading about 4 Elements of a Successful Website Redesign

Avatar New York Launches White Label Version of the Award-Winning MusicFirst Online Classroom

MusicFirst is a online classroom for music education. With a focus on engaging content and integrated software, MusicFirst provides students and educators with everything they need to teach music in a connected world.

Avatar New York and... keep reading about Avatar New York Launches White Label Version of the Award-Winning MusicFirst Online Classroom

5 Reasons Why Your Company Needs A Website

Having a company website is important for many reasons. Today’s digitally prominent society practically requires businesses to have their own page on the Internet. Below is explained six reasons why your company needs a website:

1. Inform others about your business: Listing your products and services... keep reading about 5 Reasons Why Your Company Needs A Website

4 Reasons Your Website Is Driving Away Customers

You may have recently invested your money into a brand new website for your company, but you’re not seeing the desired results. Why is this happening? Below is explained four ways your website is driving away potential customers:

1. Lengthy content: Because of how accessible information is in today’s world... keep reading about 4 Reasons Your Website Is Driving Away Customers

4 Main Characteristics Of An Effective Landing Page

Whereas many people consider a landing page to be any web page one might “land on,” it is typically defined as the page on a website which is specifically designed to grab the attention of and convert a potential lead. Whether it’s a sign-up form... keep reading about 4 Main Characteristics Of An Effective Landing Page

3 Reasons Why Browser Compatibility Is A Vital Component Of Web Design

Although web surfing is now predominantly performed on mobile devices, desktop users do still exist. It is important to not only design for mobile-friendly experiences but for multi-browser experiences as well. Below are discussed three reasons why browser compatibility is essential for your website:

1. Not everybody uses the same... keep reading about 3 Reasons Why Browser Compatibility Is A Vital Component Of Web Design

Drupal 6 Reaches End of Life: How Soon Should You Move

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In a previous article, we discussed potential threats to Drupal 6 websites after the platform reaches end of life on February 24, 2016. In this article, we discuss how to decide... keep reading about Drupal 6 Reaches End of Life: How Soon Should You Move

The Importance Of Responsive Web & Mobile App Design

The Internet today is accessed either by desktop or mobile, which means your website or app’s design must be responsive across all digital platforms. But what does “responsive design” mean? Avatar New York sheds light on what it means for websites and mobile apps to... keep reading about The Importance Of Responsive Web & Mobile App Design

3 Key Components of a Successful Mobile App Strategy

Developing and designing a mobile app strategy is different depending on what type of app is being created. However, all successful mobile apps have certain key components that promote effective and consistent use. Here are three characteristics of a successful mobile strategy:

1. User experience: First and foremost, all mobile... keep reading about 3 Key Components of a Successful Mobile App Strategy

7 Web Hosting Terms You Should Understand

Hosting can be a complex and exasperating part of owning a website. It doesn’t need to be if you understand some basics as well as your options for purchasing hosting services.

Below we discuss 7 web hosting terms you should understand.

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A computer or computer program that performs the... keep reading about 7 Web Hosting Terms You Should Understand

The Importance Of Color Choice in Web Design

Color has always played a vital role when creating both effective and visually pleasing web designs. But never more so than today. As we discuss below, changes in technology as well as the sheer number of websites competing for attention has changed color use considerably in recent years. Colors are... keep reading about The Importance Of Color Choice in Web Design

5 Advantages Of Website Cloud Hosting

There are several advantages to hosting your website “in the cloud.” Although there are various servers and software programs to choose from, the core characteristics of digital hosting remain the same.

1. Quick fixes: Looking to change something on your website? No problem. Digital hosting allows web designers to make... keep reading about 5 Advantages Of Website Cloud Hosting

3 Ways To Incorporate A User Friendly Experience Into E-Commerce Web Design

In an era of instant gratification and fast working technology, people today are programmed to expect results and solutions without delay. If you can’t give your consumers what they’re looking for in a timely manner, you can (and will) potentially lose their business. Avatar New York explains the importance of... keep reading about 3 Ways To Incorporate A User Friendly Experience Into E-Commerce Web Design

3 Misconceptions About SEO

SEO (or search engine optimization) is a process to optimize the visibility of a website in search results. While SEO is an established and well known component of owning a website, many misunderstandings exist about SEO. Let’s spend a few minutes shedding some light on three of the most... keep reading about 3 Misconceptions About SEO