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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 up our inboxes—bots are hitting our website forms, flooding them with fake emails and junk submissions. Meanwhile, malicious scripts are trying to crack our WordPress passwords, automated scrapers are stealing […]

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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 provide. As a small business owner, this initial meeting with a potential client, which I call the ‘Good Fit’ meeting, is crucial for building a successful relationship. To ensure these meetings are

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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? Despite the allure of DIY solutions, creating an effective website is complex. Designing a site that not only looks professional but also engages your target audience, enhances your brand, and

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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!

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How to transition website ownership when buying a business

Are you considering acquiring a business and interested in taking over its website? When considering the purchase of an existing business, acquiring its website can be a valuable asset, and a source of valuable leads and traffic. However, integrating a website into your business can be tricky. This article will guide you through the important

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Don’t blow it with a bad Contact page!

A well-designed Contact page on your website can make all the difference in the world. A bad Contact page can leave clients in the dark, wondering what will happen next. It forces them to overthink writing a message to an impersonal ‘info@company.com,’ when they don’t know when or even if they’ll get a response. The last thing you want to do is annoy a potential client, or diminish their trust in you.

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The Must-Have Element Every Website Needs: A Powerful Value Proposition

If you have a small business, it’s essential to have a value proposition for your website that communicates what makes your business unique and why potential clients should care. A value proposition goes beyond “We make websites” and tells visitors what they need to know to become convinced of the value you can provide them. A

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