The Blog
Learn more about connecting your goals with the power of a well-designed website.

AI and SEO: Is Your Website Being Left Behind?
There’s so much hype about AI right now that, when it comes to your website, it’s hard to know what to do. .These are the

The Surprising Secret to Attracting Better Clients: Show Your Prices
Does the thought of putting prices on your website make you really uncomfortable? You’re definitely not alone. Often when I tell other business owners that

Spam spam spam spam! We hate it. But what can we do to keep our websites safe?
Spam, Bots, and Hackers – they’re annoying, malicious, and sadly they’re everywhere We all hate spam. But that’s just the start. It’s not just clogging

WordPress? Squarespace? Wix? Which website platform is the best?
Is WordPress Too Complicated? Is Squarespace too limiting? Is Wix good enough? How do you choose the right website platform for your business?

Website Messaging: How to Tap Into Its Full Potential
Learn the 3 key ingredients to effective website messaging to create a website that builds trust, nurtures relationships, and converts.

Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet: A Goal-Setting Guide for Small Businesses
2024 is winding down and we’ve all got 2025 on the brain. Maybe every year feels like this, but I’m feeling extra ambitious about 2025!

Master the Art of the ‘Good Fit’ Meeting: A Sales Script for Small Business Owners
If you’re website is doing its job, potential clients are reaching out to you to discuss a project or learn more about the services you

Timeline for Success: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?
A step-by-step guide to my website design project timeline. Most web designers take months to build and launch a website. My average is three weeks. Since launching my first WordPress site in 2012, I’ve been refining my web development process to make it as efficient and effective as possible. But there are still several steps

How Much Does a Website Cost? A Small Business Guide & ROI Calculator
As a small business owner, you know you need a website, but how much does a custom website cost? Should you just do it yourself?

The Essential Local SEO Checklist for Small Businesses – Free PDF!
As a local small business, your website is crucial to your success. So it’s vital that your website appears on the first page of search engine results. But how do you achieve this? Navigating the complexities of search engine optimization (SEO) can be overwhelming. Therefore many small businesses find it challenging to achieve top rankings in search results and on Google Maps. That’s where my local SEO checklist comes in!

Visual Storytelling: Putting The Pieces Together (PLUS my Build Your Brand Story Worksheet!)
Your brand is built on a great story. So, how are you effectively sharing it? In my last article on visual storytelling, I covered the

3 Things You Need To Do Before Taking Your Business Online
Your website is a reflection of you and your values. So, when a potential lead lands on your website, what is it you want to

Visual Storytelling: How To Build A Memorable Brand
Do you remember playing that game “show and tell” in grade school? It brought so much joy to us as kids. It taught us to

Discover Why SEO is Just as Important as Web Design
You launch your website, celebrate, and sit back to watch the leads roll in. Then weeks go by without a peep. You’re hardly getting any

A Beginner’s Guide To Developing Your Sales Funnel
What problem does your audience have that you solve? And how aware are they of the problem? Understanding where your audience is in your sales

3 Challenges You May Be Facing in Building Your Website (and Why You Need a Professional to Help)
Frustrated by how complicated building a website is becoming? Maybe you’ve put together a WordPress or Wix template to get started, and are now growing

Why You Can’t Start Your Business with a Website.
Has COVID-19 slowed down your daily routine but upped your inspiration? The economy is shifting rapidly. Maybe you’ve lost your job or your job isn’t

How Do You Design a Great Website? Think of It Like a Store.
Building a great website isn’t as easy as a Wix commercial would have you believe. Figuring out how to present your product or service in

How to Use the Lean Canvas to Create Your Business Strategy
Are you familiar with the Lean Canvas? AKA The One Page Business Plan? The Lean Canvas is a quick and easy way to create your business plan by putting it all down on one page. It’s a tool I use regularly to better understand, build and grow my business.

The Importance of Online Reviews for your Local Business
As a small business owner do you wonder why you don’t rank better on Google searches? Or show up on the Google map? There could be