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Is Your Business Built on Shaky Ground?
I'm sure there are some business owners on TikTok who pretty darn nervous right now. Why? There's talk of banning TikTok in the US, due to privacy concerns. That, in itself, is a whole 'nuther discussion I'm not going to get into. What I want to talk about though is...
What breed of dog is my social media hound?
Meet my dog Jolene. (cue the Dolly Parton song) This post doesn't have much do do with website design or social media, other than the fact that I call Jolene my little social media hound. But you will see her in quite a few of my social media posts - and she likes to...
WordPress vs. Website Builders
There are plenty of options for building a website. Some of the most popular ones are WordPress or website builders like Wix, Weebly, SquareSpace, or GoDaddy websites. Here’s a rundown of some of the main differences between WordPress and website builders. I'll start...
12 Tips for Working from Home
The COVID-19 Coronavirus has us all making changes to our lives. For many, that means working at home for the first time ever - and can be a tough adjustment! I know a few people who are already going a little stir crazy after just a few days of working at home. And...
CleanTalk Anti-Spam Review
Anybody with a website knows what a problem spam can be! Trying to keep the spam to a minimum is a constant battle. I've tried several plugins but the one I'm using now, CleanTalk*, is doing the job. A developer friend recommended it, so I thought I'd give it a try. I...
How to ask for, and get, more reviews for your business
Everybody knows how important customer reviews are! As a consumer, how often do you check with friends and family before buying something or hiring someone to perform a service for you. Those referrals are important! So are online reviews. Many of us turn to Angie's...
Is your website ready for Google changes to mobile search?
Late last month Google announced some major changes coming to mobile search that will affect a large number of websites. Starting April 21, the Google algorithm will include mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This means that, for searches done on mobile devices,...
How and who to ask for a recommendation or review
There's no doubt about it. Professional recommendations are a great tool to help further your personal career. And business reviews are known ways to drive traffic to your website, improve your SEO, and grow your business. We can ask people to do us a favor by writing...