Author Archives: Jared C. Brown

About Jared C. Brown

Jared is a freelance writer and web entrepreneur. He writes about anything related to running a website and running an online business. On WHR, Jared C. Brown writes tutorials and how to guides for new webmasters. Jared lives in Montreal, Canada.

Buffer vs Hoot Suite vs Edgar

Social media management apps like Buffer, Hootsuite and Edgar are quickly becoming a necessity for businesses of all kinds nowadays. These services enable companies and solo entrepreneurs to manage social media contacts, publish content to the web and gauge ROI. If social media is a major part of your marketing strategy, the aforementioned management apps can make life far easier. […]

Facebook Pages vs. Facebook Groups

In recent years, Facebook has truly come into its own as a marketing vehicle for small businesses. The platform allows SMBs and entrepreneurs to go beyond mere paid promotion and embrace a variety of marketing techniques. Two of its most powerful built-in tools are Facebook Pages and Facebook Groups. Though both can be surprisingly effective promotional options, many […]

What’s the Deal with SSL and SEO?

In light of recent high-profile Internet vulnerabilities like Heartbleed and Shellshock, the general public is more aware of security threats than ever. If the NSA isn’t logging your communications, malicious hackers are trying to get your banking information. Understanding and implementing secure encryption via SSL and HTTPS has never been more important. For online businesses, making […]

What is Growth Hacking?

Going from nobody status to the height of notoriety online is rarely a quick ascent. However, it’s more than possible if you know the ins and outs of an obscure discipline known as growth hacking. Unlike traditional marketing, growth hacking takes a different approach to the problem of making the broader public aware of your […]