Author: Tatia Burdett
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Struggling with Facebook Support? A Website is the Ultimate Solution
For small businesses, relying solely on social media platforms like Facebook to manage your online presence may seem convenient and cost-effective. After all, these platforms are free (apart from paid marketing or marketplace fees) and come with built-in audiences. However, this convenience hides a significant drawback that becomes glaringly obvious if you ever try to…
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Why Your Homepage Isn’t Working—and How To Fix It
Are visitors leaving your website as soon as they land on your homepage? If so, it’s a sign that your homepage isn’t pulling its weight. This first impression is your chance to introduce your business, build trust, and guide visitors toward taking action. When done right, a well-designed homepage can boost conversions and keep users…
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Practical Advice for Business Owners About Responsive Web Design
You might have heard the term Responsive Web Design during your online business journey. With people browsing the internet on a variety of devices—most commonly their phones—making sure your website looks and works great everywhere is necessary. There is a good chance you are on your phone right now. Am I psychic? No, it’s just…
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What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Web Developer on Upwork
If you search Google for “hire a freelancer web developer,” Upwork often tops the list of results, right after the paid promotions. Many businesses are drawn to Upwork for website solutions, but is it truly the best option? While it might seem like a convenient platform, there are serious drawbacks that business owners should consider…
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What Pages Should a Website Have? A Simplified Guide
A quick search online will serve up an overwhelming list of results, leaving you wondering, what pages should a website have? But here’s the reality: it’s not about the number of pages; it’s about having the right pages, designed to make it easy and intuitive for visitors to find what they need. Think quality, not…
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The Ultimate Guide to Website Terms for Business Owners
When you first decide to build a website, you’ll likely encounter a lot of new terms that might feel a bit overwhelming. But don’t worry—I’m here to walk you through the most common website terms for business owners. Save this page if you think it might be useful to revisit! Even if you’re planning to…
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When to Hire a Web Developer vs. DIY: A Practical Guide
Whether to hire a website developer or build your own depends on your business specific needs, budget, and technical skills. This guide will help you make this decision, and ultimately get a user friendly and functional website.
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Website Maintenance 101: What You Need to Know and Why
Ongoing website maintenance is critical for keeping your business secure, your customers happy, and your growth on track. While maintenance requires time and effort, neglecting it can result in issues that slowly drive traffic away.