A Business Owner’s Guide to Websites
Getting a website sounds simple: pay someone, wait a few weeks, and you’re online. In reality, there’s more to it, and the things nobody explains up front are the ones that cost business owners the most. Here’s what to know before you start, in plain English. 1. A website is not a one-time thing A […]
Is Your Website Actually Helping Your Business Grow?
Let’s be honest: most business owners treat their website like a gym membership. They pay for it, feel a brief surge of pride when it first “opens,” and then proceed to ignore it for three years while wondering why they aren’t seeing results. If your site is just a digital paperweight that exists because “everyone […]
Why Cheap Websites Always End Up Costing the Most
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I am a sucker for a bargain. If I see a “Buy One, Get One” deal on something I don’t even need, my brain does a little happy dance. But I’ve learned through a series of painful, face-palm moments: edible bargains are one thing, but […]
The Lazy Man’s Guide to a Perfect Website
I’ll be the first to admit it: I am professionally lazy. If there is a way to get a result without me having to spend three hours watching a “how-to” video on YouTube, I’m going to take it every single time. I learned this lesson the hard way a few years ago when I decided […]
Why You Shouldn’t Pay Thousands of Dollars Upfront for a Website
I remember back in the day…and by “back in the day,” I mean like three years ago…when getting a business website felt like buying a used car. You’d sit down with a developer who would throw around words like “backend integration” and “minified Javascript” until your eyes glazed over, and then they’d hit you with […]
The “Handshake” Test: Does Your Website Look Professional or Amateur?
We’ve all been there. You’re looking for someone to fix a leak or trim a tree, and you find a website that looks like it was designed by a caffeinated squirrel in 2004. You know the ones…neon yellow text on a blue background, music that starts playing automatically, and a “Contact Us” page that looks […]
Why Your Current Website Is Losing You Money (And How to Fix It)
As a business owner, you likely think of your website as a digital business card. It’s there if people need it, but you might not think it’s doing much heavy lifting. The truth is, if your website hasn’t been updated in a couple of years, it isn’t just “sitting there”—it’s actively pushing potential customers toward […]