You may have recently caught wind of the dust-up between WP Engine and WordPress. Maybe you didn’t even get the details, and you just heard that “something” was happening between WP Engine and WordPress. Tech folks like me had some Big Feelings about it. (nerds having strong opinions? Who could’ve predicted?! 😆) For business owners, however, …
Has your website become… the undead? A zombie? Is there forgotten content lurking in some distant dark corner, covered in sticky cobwebs? Welcome to the land of “zombie websites” – websites plagued by outdated, lackluster content that drains the vitality from your business’ online presence. Oh no! Your website serves as the face of your …
It’s January! We’re stepping into another year! Renewal! Huge goals! Time for big changes! Time to… redesign your website?! That kind of energy is huge this time of year, in life and in business. We want to make the most of it, so it’s tempting to do ALL THE THINGS… and yet, you probably don’t …
Let’s say you’ve just started a new business, and you’re next-level excited to get the word out about it. Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while, and you think your online presence could use a New Year’s refresh. Looks like you’re in the market for some design assistance! A team like ours is …
Every service-based small business loves a good testimonial. When you get good feedback from folks who love your work for all the right reasons, of course you want to paste those testimonials on your website for everyone to see! So what’s the catch? Even if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy, not every testimonial …
Imagine your potential customer is on a quest to find a magical object. One that will solve their particular problem. After searching far and wide, they see a sign in the wilderness. Is this what they’ve been looking for? Well, maybe. It’s kind of hard to tell. The sign seems like it might point them …
If your website is hard to navigate for people with disabilities, you’re leaving out a potentially huge part of your audience.
At one point or another, I think just about every small business owner who’s found themselves a bit strapped for resources has asked themselves: “can I build my own business website? Even just something basic to prove that my business exists?” I’ll freely admit that I’m biased when I tell you that, well, I don’t …
Google Analytics has the potential to be a very helpful tool for you as you evolve your website. You can take a closer look at how many people are visiting, how they’re getting there, even whether or not they convert! …but before you can take advantage of that, you’ll need to actually set up Google …
Good web design is a must-have if you want your small business to look professional. However, looks aren’t the only thing your website needs to focus on. Good design should also keep website usability in mind. If your visitors have to think too hard about how to find what they want, you’ll easily lose their …
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