About Jim King

I am the founder and president of Wheaton Website Services. Founded in 2008, Wheaton Website Services is a website design, development and hosting company. My first company was an online invitation and photo gift company started in 1997. That was my start with website design and development and where I learned to build websites that run flawlessly.

What Happens If Your Website Gets Hacked and How to Prevent It

No one thinks it’ll happen to them . . . until it does. Website hacks aren’t just a big-business problem. In fact, small business websites are frequently targeted because they’re often unprotected. A hacked site can be devastating to your business, damaging your reputation, costing you sales, and leaving you scrambling to clean up

By |2025-07-09T14:34:12-05:00July 9th, 2025|Security, Website Administration|0 Comments

The Truth About Cheap Hosting: Why It’s Hurting Your Business

When it comes to running a business website, hosting is one of those behind-the-scenes decisions that’s easy to overlook until something goes wrong. At first glance, cheap hosting sounds like a win. Low monthly fees, fast setup, “unlimited” disk space and bandwidth, maybe even a “free domain” thrown in. But here’s the hard truth:

By |2025-06-06T11:14:30-05:00June 6th, 2025|Security|0 Comments

Why Fast Websites Win: The Speed Factor in Customer Trust and SEO

Image by John Howard from Pixabay Website speed isn’t just a technical detail, it’s a trust signal, a ranking factor, and a critical part of your customer experience. If your site takes too long to load, you’re losing visitors before they even have a chance to engage. Let’s break down why speed

By |2025-06-02T14:32:15-05:00May 12th, 2025|Marketing, Web Design, WordPress, Zen Cart|0 Comments

What a Worry-Free Business Website Really Looks Like

Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay When clients tell us they love their website, it’s not because of flashy animations or trendy design—it’s because it works. Day in and day out, it’s fast, reliable, secure, and taken care of. That peace of mind is what helps business owners like you sleep at

By |2025-04-08T09:46:45-05:00April 8th, 2025|Uncategorized, Website Administration|0 Comments

The Business Case for Server Caching: Faster Websites, Happier Visitors, and Better SEO

Why Server Caching Matters Speed is everything when it comes to website performance. Studies show that 53% of visitors abandon a page if it takes longer than three seconds to load. That’s lost traffic, lost conversions, and lost revenue. Server caching is one of the most effective ways to optimize website speed and improve

By |2025-03-06T16:15:13-06:00March 10th, 2025|Website Administration, WordPress, Zen Cart|0 Comments

Zen Cart Users: Action Required for USPS Shipping Module Before January 25, 2026

If you’re using Zen Cart’s USPS Shipping module, take note—you must switch to a different USPS Shipping module before January 25, 2026. The reason? USPS is discontinuing its Web Tools API, which the current module relies on. What This Means for You The current USPS Shipping module will stop working once the Web Tools

How Cloudflare’s Free DNS Can Make Your Small Business Website Faster and More Secure

When it comes to keeping your website fast, secure, and reliable, your choice of DNS (Domain Name System) provider plays a bigger role than you might think. Many small business owners default to using their domain registrar’s DNS service without realizing there’s a better, free alternative. That’s where Cloudflare’s free DNS comes in. Cloudflare

By |2025-02-13T12:15:06-06:00February 13th, 2025|Security, Website Administration|0 Comments

Ten On-Page SEO Techniques for Better Rankings: A Guide for Reliable Results

Image by Diggity Marketing from Pixabay In today’s digital landscape, a high-performing website isn’t just about speed or aesthetics—it’s about being seen. On-page SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ensures your website is optimized for search engines to find, understand, and rank it. This is crucial for small business owners who want websites that

By |2025-01-07T16:32:57-06:00January 7th, 2025|Branding, Google Analytics, Marketing|0 Comments

Zen Cart 2.1 Released

Zen Cart authors have released Zen Cart Version 2.1. This new version include a long list of fixes and updates, as expected, but also adds several new features. These new features make Zen Cart a much better platform than it was before and great to see the authors continue to move it forward. Our

By |2024-12-17T08:35:16-06:00November 26th, 2024|Upgrades & Patches, Zen Cart|0 Comments

6 Benefits of User-Generated Content for Marketing

In today’s digital landscape, where consumers are bombarded with advertising messages, finding ways to stand out is crucial for small business owners. One powerful tool that often goes underutilized is user-generated content (UGC). By harnessing the voices of your customers, you can not only enhance your marketing efforts but also build a trustworthy brand

By |2024-11-08T14:09:34-06:00November 8th, 2024|Marketing|0 Comments
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