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.

How to Harness the Power of AI to Improve Small Business Marketing

Image by Ravindra Panwar from Pixabay Small businesses are constantly seeking ways to stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers powerful tools that make advanced marketing tactics accessible and effective, even for smaller companies. Here’s how you can leverage AI to optimize your marketing and drive growth. [On

By |2024-10-15T16:17:59-05:00October 14th, 2024|Marketing, Website Administration|2 Comments

Upcoming Webinar: How AI Changes the Search Landscape of Reaching Your Website

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing how potential customers find and interact with businesses online. As a business owner, understanding these changes is crucial for maintaining and improving your website's visibility. We invite you to join us on October 31, 2024 at noon central time, for an informative

By |2024-10-07T16:35:27-05:00October 1st, 2024|Branding, Marketing|0 Comments

Nine Effective Email Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay As a small business owner, you're always looking for cost-effective ways to reach your customers and grow your business. Email marketing is a powerful tool that, when used correctly, can drive sales, build customer loyalty, and deliver an impressive return on investment. In fact, for every $1

By |2024-09-10T08:24:14-05:00September 10th, 2024|Email, Marketing|0 Comments

6 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Online Store’s Conversion Rate

Image by Nguyễn Âu from Pixabay As a business owner, you know that having an online store isn't just about being present on the web—it's about turning visitors into customers. Boosting your conversion rate is crucial for your bottom line, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Let's dive into some practical,

By |2024-08-12T13:27:07-05:00August 13th, 2024|Marketing, Website Administration|0 Comments

How to Optimize Your Website for Voice Search

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay In today's digital landscape, ensuring your business's website is optimized for voice search can make a significant difference in reaching and engaging with your target audience. With voice search becoming increasingly popular among consumers, optimizing your website for this technology is not just beneficial but essential

By |2024-07-17T08:55:03-05:00July 17th, 2024|Marketing|0 Comments

Why Website Accessibility Matters to Your Business

As a business owner, you know that a high-performing, reliable website is crucial for your online presence. However, one often overlooked aspect of website quality is accessibility. Making your website accessible can significantly boost your business’s reach, enhance SEO, and improve overall growth. While the idea might seem overwhelming, familiarizing yourself with accessibility standards

By |2024-08-08T12:16:58-05:00June 17th, 2024|Web Design|0 Comments

Join me at my next live webinar

Registration is now open for my next SCORE webinar on “How to Prepare for a Successful Website Development Project,” scheduled for April 25, 2024, at 6:30 pm. It will be 60-90 minutes long and include Q&A time. Find registration information at  . SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors who help

By |2024-04-08T15:24:01-05:00April 8th, 2024|Branding, Marketing, Web Design|0 Comments

Zen Cart 2.0.0 Released

Zen Cart authors have released Zen Cart Version 2.0.0. As with any major release, the changes, both improvements and fixes, are more extensive than in a minor release, ie 1.5.7 to 1.5.8. The 'What's New" includes Admin: All Products, New Products, Featured Products and Specials pages are now configured the same way as product

By |2024-04-08T14:48:59-05:00April 8th, 2024|Upgrades & Patches, Zen Cart|0 Comments

Security Patch for Zen Cart Customer Address Data

Zen Cart authors were recently notified of a security vulnerability affecting customer address data in Zen Cart v1.5.7-series and v1.5.8-series. They released a patch for the vulnerability and a script to clean up any malicious code in the customer address data. [https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?230032-Security-patch-for-Zen-Cart-v1-5-7-series-and-v1-5-8-series] If you are running Zen Cart 1.5.7 or 1.5.8, we strongly advise

By |2024-04-08T14:49:14-05:00April 7th, 2024|Upgrades & Patches, Zen Cart|0 Comments
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