The days of simply hiring a designer to create a “pretty” Web site is gone. To create a Web site that will function well in Google and the other search engines, you need to hire a company that provides all of the following…
- A designer (for look and feel)
- A qualified developer (for site functionality and speed)
- A proven hosting company (speed and maintenance)
…that can proficiently handle all the rules, requirements and guidelines being provided to us by Google.

That said, if your current Web site is not meeting most / all the following requirements below, it is time to look for a provider that can incorporate all of these items into your online presence. Most of which all stem from Google Requirements and Google Guidelines. Please see the Sources section at the bottom of the post for references, tools and further education.
Acorn Internet Services, Inc. is currently incorporating all of these items into any and all Web sites we create.
- Responsive Turnkey Designs Learn More!
- Responsive Custom Designs Learn More!
As you begin your search for choosing a provider to fill this role, I encourage you to use this info-graphic when speaking with them.
The last thing you can afford to do is spend money on a “New” Web site only to find out it doesn’t meet the requirements currently needed for a “Superior Web site” Design in today’s online market.
Design
- A responsive web design is Google's recommended configuration
 https://developers.google.com/webmasters/smartphone-sites/details
- Watch the Video to Learn More – Q4.5: Responsive What? Mobile vs. Desktop
 http://ffa.acorn-is.com
SEO
- Google’s Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide
 http://static.googleusercontent.com/media/www.google.com/en/us/webmasters/docs/search-engine-optimization-starter-guide.pdf
- Google on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
 https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/35291?hl=en
- Watch the Video to Learn More – Q4.1: Seo Today
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Editing
- Google Sheds More Light On Freshness As A Ranking Signal
 http://www.webpronews.com/matt-cutts-sheds-more-light-on-freshness-as-a-google-ranking-signal-2012-10
Schema
- Google’s Intro to Rich Snippets
 https://developers.google.com/webmasters/richsnippets/intro
- Google Help on Rich Snippets and Structured Data
 https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/99170?hl=en
- Google’s Rich Snippet Testing Tool
 http://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/richsnippets
- Google Authority Boost
 http://searchengineland.com/google-authority-boost-googles-algorithm-to-determine-which-site-is-a-subject-authority-159405
- Eric Schmidt: Google Will Give Higher Rankings to Content Tied to Verified Profiles
 http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2241704/Eric-Schmidt-Google-Will-Give-Higher-Rankings-to-Content-Tied-to-Verified-Profiles
- Watch the Video to Learn More – Q4.3: NAP or Die!
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Social
- Social Media & Ranking in Search Results
 http://searchengineland.com/guide/seo/social-media-ranking-search-results
- Matt Cutts on Social and Linking
 http://www.seroundtable.com/google-links-social-15396.html
- Matt Cutts talks about Social Signals
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM5ap8NqkuY
- Your Guide to Social Signals for SEO
 http://moz.com/blog/your-guide-to-social-signals-for-seo
Speed
- Google’s Make the Web Faster Overview
 https://developers.google.com/speed/
- Google’s Make the Web Faster Best Practices
 https://developers.google.com/speed/docs/best-practices/rules_intro
- Google Speed Testing Tool (Desktop and Mobile)
 http://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/
Tracking
- Google Analytics Features
 http://www.google.com/analytics/features/
- Google Analytics Login
 www.google.com/analytics/web/
Tools
- Google Webmaster Guidelines
 https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/35769?hl=en
- Google Webmaster FAQ
 https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/1050724?hl=en&ref_topic=1724121
- Google Webmaster Tools Login
 http://www.google.com/webmasters/
- Bing Webmaster Tools
 http://www.bing.com/toolbox/webmaster



