--- title: JAM Graphics Blog --- [![](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/img-logo-1.png?width=292&height=63&name=img-logo-1.png)](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/) - [Who We Are](https://www.jamgraphics.com/who-is-jam-graphics) - Our Services - [Web Design and Development](https://www.jamgraphics.com/web-design-nj) - [Inbound Marketing](https://www.jamgraphics.com/digital-marketing-inbound) - [Social Media](https://www.jamgraphics.com/nj-social-media-marketing-working-with-an-agency-101) - [Local SEO](https://www.jamgraphics.com/local-seo) - [Photography](https://www.jamgraphics.com/nj-product-photography) - [Video Production](https://www.jamgraphics.com/video-production) - [Virtual Tradeshow Booths](https://www.jamgraphics.com/virtual-trade-show-booths-custom-3d-web-design) - [Our Work](https://www.jamgraphics.com/our-work) - [Blog](https://blog.jamgraphics.com) - [Contact Us](https://www.jamgraphics.com/contact-jam-graphics) [Get Started](https://www.jamgraphics.com/contact-jam-graphics) [Get Started](https://www.jamgraphics.com/contact-jam-graphics) # JAM Graphics Blog Featured Article ## [Local Service Check-Ins Are Increasing Ranking By Leaps and Bounds!](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/local-service-check-ins-are-increasing-ranking-by-leaps-and-bounds) Local service companies have a MAP ranking. We have something new that will get you more leads from more locations! It's not fair, you do great work in all these different towns and you can only rank for the town your office is in. Well we have discovered 'check-ins' that help with JUST THAT! September 7, 2022 #### [5 Common Google Business Profile Issues in 2022 (and How to Fix Them)](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/5-common-google-business-profile-issues-in-2022-and-how-to-fix-them) Google Business Profiles are critical for all sorts of local service businesses. They’re often the... July 21, 2022 #### [Sometimes knowing the solution to speed issues isn't enough](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/sometimes-knowing-the-solution-to-speed-issues-isnt-enough) Some of the images in this blog post are generated by AI July 15, 2022 #### [ICANN Verification will shut down your domain!](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/icann-verification-will-shut-down-your-domain) Today we had a domain on a Godaddy account that was completely disabled entirely. And I don't need... June 21, 2022 #### [3 Tips on Sharing Social Media Photos with a Digital Marketing Agency](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/3-tips-on-sharing-social-media-photos-with-a-digital-marketing-agency) Myth: Clients do not need to collaborate with their marketing agency. June 6, 2022 #### [Why we use SiteGround to host all of our client websites](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/why-we-use-siteground-to-host-all-of-our-client-websites) November 8, 2021 #### [7 Key Takeaways from HubSpot's INBOUND 2021](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/7-key-takeaways-from-hubspots-inbound-2021) [HubSpot’s](https://www.hubspot.com/) [INBOUND](https://www.inbound.com/2022) is a three-day conference in which professionals from all industries attend to... January 25, 2021 #### [Elements of a Successful Lifestyle Product Photography Shoot](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/successful-lifestyle-product-photography-shoot-elements) ***Two experts break down the process of planning and executing successful product lifestyle...*** December 8, 2020 #### [Tips for Better Healthcare Videos](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/tips-for-better-healthcare-videos) Whether it’s those heartwarming [New York Prespyterian commercials](https://www.youtube.com/user/newyorkpresbyterian), Medical Realities’ [Training in...](https://www.medicalrealities.com/) March 13, 2020 #### [Got Those Coronavirus Trade Show Blues?](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/got-those-coronavirus-trade-show-blues) You had it all planned out. You and your top salespeople were going to that big trade show in March... May 6, 2019 #### [JAM Expands into Brand New Space](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/jam-expands-into-brand-new-space) We are excited to announce that we have moved into a brand new space. February 4, 2019 #### [Web Mistakes: 4 Things You Think You Need (But Probably Don't)](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/web-presence-mistakes-what-you-really-need) There's a lot of information out there on what you should or shouldn't do with your website and... January 18, 2019 #### [10 Web Presence Tips for Local Businesses in 2019](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/10-web-presence-tips-for-local-businesses-in-2019) Here's a look at how you can tweak your website so it shows up on Google more. December 20, 2018 #### [2 Local Search Ranking Factors You Can't Afford to Ignore in 2019](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/2-key-local-search-ranking-factors-for-2019) The SEO world is constantly changing and evolving. It can be hard to keep up --- especially if you... November 19, 2018 #### [How to Get Found Online: 2019 Local SEO Guide](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/get-found-online-2019-local-seo-guide) November 9, 2018 #### [Do you REALLY own your domain?](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/do-you-really-own-your-domain) In the course of managing several hundred websites, we've seen it all when it comes to domains.... September 27, 2018 #### [KOHLER dealer microsite, generator site, electric site... What works?](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/multiple-websites-and-how-they-dont-work-together) Back in 2014, KOHLER asked us to develop and offer a website system for all of their dealers and... August 6, 2018 #### [How to Recruit EMTs Using Social Media](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/how-to-recruit-emts-using-social-media) **Having trouble recruiting top talent for your ambulance company? Struggling to keep up with...** May 3, 2018 #### [How to Start Managing Your Google My Business: A Step-By-Step Guide](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/how-to-manage-your-google-my-business) Ready to have customers find your local business online? Not sure where to start? Well you better... November 10, 2017 #### [Kurt Miller Leaves JAM After Seven Years | Congrats, Kurt!](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/kurt-miller-leaves-jam) Not once did I ever think about moving on from JAM Graphics, but alas, the time has come to say... October 25, 2017 #### [Local SEO for Electrical Contractors - A 2018 Guide](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/local-seo-for-electrical-contractors) **Does your electrical contractor company rely on customers finding you on Google?** If so, there are... October 24, 2017 #### [5 Essential Firefox Add-ons for Web Developers](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/firefox-addons) Looking for new ways to speed up or automate difficult or tedious web development tasks? You're... September 21, 2017 #### [How to Plan Your Web Marketing Video Shoot | Checklist](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/video-marketing-planning) **Nothing will derail a video marketing shoot faster than a lack of planning. Taking the necessary...** August 21, 2017 #### [A Summer at JAM: Sending off Our Intern Amanda](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/2017-summer-intern-amanda) After a successful summer, we’re sending off our intern Amanda back to college and with a fresh set... April 4, 2017 #### [7 Houzz Mistakes to Avoid](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/houzz) **Houzz took off as the Pinterest of the home improvement services industry and has now evolved into...** October 31, 2016 #### [How to Choose a Web Design & Development Company](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/how-to-choose-a-web-design-company) Don't take choosing a design and development company lightly. There are many reputable and talented... October 6, 2016 #### [4 Advantages of Combining SEO with Web Design](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/advantages-seo-web-design-combination) Even the most beautiful website imaginable won't be worth it if it's not bringing in business. For... October 3, 2016 #### [12 Business Instagram Fails (and How to Avoid Them)](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/12-instagram-fails) ## **What is Instagram (IG)?** For those of you who aren’t using it yet (hint: you probably should be),... August 16, 2016 #### [Does your business need a CUSTOM eCommerce site?](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/custom-ecommerce-site-necessary) Custom websites are not just about visuals. They're about making sure your site exactly fits... July 21, 2016 #### [Web Design Firm vs. DIY Site Builder: What's Right for You?](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/custom-website-vs.-online-site-builders) - *“Can I create my own website?”* - *"Should I use that software I heard about on the radio?" * - *“How...* June 14, 2016 #### [8 websites that kick ass for one reason or another](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/8-websites-that-kick-ass) We all know a kick-ass website when we see one. Whether it's because of awesome imagery, helpful... June 1, 2016 #### [JAM Case Study: Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/reeves-reed-in-summit-new-jersey) In January 2016, [Reeves Reed Arboretum](http://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org) came to us needing a website facelift. Their old site wasn’t... April 29, 2016 #### [I Googled My Business: Why Didn't I Show Up?](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/google-my-business) *"Playing hard to get: good for dating, bad for business."* ---Google If someone is searching for... April 25, 2016 #### [Why your website can't be an online brochure](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/5-reasons-your-website-cant-be-an-online-brochure) Way too many business owners think they can get away with using the content of their brochures to... February 10, 2016 #### [Why Content Marketing is the New SEO](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/why-content-marketing-is-the-new-seo) (or how the two go hand-in-hand) We get a lot of questions from clients requesting help with SEO.... January 18, 2016 #### [7 Reasons Why You and Your Business Should Care About Social Media](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/your-business-should-care-about-social-media) November 18, 2015 #### [Why B2B Businesses Need to Blog](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/blog/why-b2b-businesses-need-to-blog) We hear this all the time: “But my business is B2B. We don’t need to blog. We reach customers... October 22, 2015 #### [6 Ways Your Website is Driving Customers Away](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/blog/6-ways-your-website-is-driving-customers-away) When thinking about your website's effectiveness, keep one crucial mantra in mind: ** *My website...*** October 12, 2015 #### [5 Signs You Need to Rebuild Your Company Website](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/blog/5-signs-you-need-to-rebuild-your-company-website) So you went through all that trouble a few years back to build a great website for your company.... August 16, 2015 #### [Why Don't We Use Wordpress?](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/blog/why-dont-we-use-wordpress) Here's why we don't use Wordpress.When I started this company in 2008, I was asked to design... June 2, 2015 #### [Mobile Responsive Website Overhauls](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/mobile-responsive-website-overhauls) ## Google's Mobile Responsive Algorithms steering the ship Google's recent algorithm change has got... April 23, 2015 #### [Mobile Responsive Pricing & Process](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/blog/mobile-responsive-pricing-process) So Google is finally ranking websites for 'mobile search' partially according to a website's... July 23, 2010 #### [I Love Chester, NJ](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/i-love-chester-nj) Just last night, at a recent board meeting, JAM Graphics was awarded the job to design and build a... July 13, 2010 #### [New Children's Books!](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/new-childrens-books) JAM Graphics has been here before.. but now by popular demand, we're working on a new design for... June 5, 2010 #### [Real Estate Website in Texas!](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/blog/real-estate-website-in-texas) Shannon Register found us from a Google Search! That's just awesome! Great SEO work I must say...... ![logo-JAMGraphics-digitalAgency](https://blog.jamgraphics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Files/logo-JAMGraphics-digitalAgency.png?width=263&name=logo-JAMGraphics-digitalAgency.png) 502 Hamburg Turnpike Wayne, NJ 07470 • 201-676-4394 [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/jamgrfx) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/5080042/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS0Q_k8q4AK3s3sO8b5k6KA) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jam.graphics/) © 2021 JAM Graphics – All rights reserved