The Blog
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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!
How to Get FREE Small Business Advice
Starting and running a small business isn’t exactly a piece of cake. It takes passion, commitment, and know-how. But knowing everything is too hard, and
How To Make a Great First Impression with Your Website
Very often your website is the first interaction someone has with your business, so it needs to make a great first impression. When someone lands on your website, it only takes a matter of seconds for them to decide if they will stay or move on. So the goal of your site, especially your home page, is to make a great first impression.
How to Boost Your Business with Facebook
Can Facebook really help you grow your business? Before I went to the #shemeansbusiness event I didn’t think Facebook would be a good marketing tool for a web designer/developer, but now I can see how there’s a place for every sort of business on Facebook, and I’m excited to get started. So I am writing this article as I go along, documenting each step that I take.
How to Drive More Traffic to your Website
You need more than just a website. You need a website that people visit and engage with You need to drive traffic – the right traffic – to your site then convert it into action. But how? Where to you start?
How To Grow Your Network with LinkedIn
It seems like everyone is on LinkedIn, but only a handful are truly active there. Is it worth your time and effort to build a LinkedIn presence? Well, it’s easier than you think, and it can be a powerful tool for building your personal brand. Here’s how.
Great Content is Key to a Successful Website
Quality content is the most important thing when it comes to having a successful website – both for attracting and converting visitors, and being search engine friendly.