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Your website’s “About Us” page often gets relegated to the backburner. It can feel like a chore to fill with dry facts and figures. But what if I told you this page could be a secret weapon? A well-written “About Us” page is a chance to connect with your audience on a deeper level. It’s […]

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How to Nail Your About Page Copy

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There are three commonly missed website mistakes that can have a BIG TIME influence on your SEO. Do you know what they are? Dive into today’s blog post to learn what they are, how to quickly and easily audit for them and get them fixed to boost your rankings. The first frequently missed website mistake […]

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Boost Your SEO: Three Mistakes to Avoid

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When it comes to both SEO and attracting your ideal client (two key goals in web design and copywriting), having the right copy is CRUCIAL. Dive into these three copywriting prompts (with specific examples) to help help you nail your copy from your homepage, and leave website visitors wanting to explore more and become your […]

Write Your Site to Attract Dream Clients

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Five key elements to turn your website homepage into a client converting machine  Struggling to convert site visitors into clients? Or perhaps you’re starting a brand new website and don’t have the slightest clue on how to get started on its design. Dive into today’s post that covers five non-negotiable elements that your homepage needs […]

Homepage Design + Copy Must-Haves 

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If you haven’t put any energy into boosting your local SEO, odds are you’re missing out on loads of dream clients – right in your area! So let’s dive into what you can do – quickly & easily – to get found on Google and boost your local SEO! Why You Should Boost Your Local […]

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Boost Local SEO: Google Business Profile Tips & More!

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When it comes to writing your copy, one of the most important sections that is often overlooked and underestimated is your website headers. Headers are the most read copy on your site. Here’s how to write headers that get readers to stop skimming, pay attention, and give your website the attention it deserves. Make your […]

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Scroll Stopping Headers: How to Write Website Headers that Hook your Dream Client

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Congrats! Your new site is live! But what now? Follow these steps to know what to do after launching your website. Set up your google business profile. If you haven’t already done so – make sure you get your google business profile set up (especially if you local SEO is important for your biz). Make […]

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Your site is live! What to do after launching your website.

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8 Mistakes That Are Costing You Money (And How to Fix Them) Let me guess – you’re here because your small business website isn’t bringing in the stampede of customers you were hoping for. Wondering where did the web design for your small biz go wrong? Feeling stumped why your competitor’s “uglier” website is outperforming […]

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Web Design for Small Business

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Why this web designer includes a free legal page with every web design or template. As a web designer primarily collaborating with small business owners and creatives, many of my design and copywriting clients come to me without realizing that their current site is missing a crucial, must-have page on their current website. What is […]

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Does my website need a privacy policy?

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In today’s mobile-first world, a website that doesn’t function flawlessly on smartphones and tablets is a recipe for disaster. (Also, google literally doesn’t care about your desktop version when it comes to SEO…sad, but true). But between responsive design and the limitations of smaller screens, crafting the perfect mobile layout can be tricky. Here are […]

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Avoid these 10 Mobile Web Design Mistakes

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You’ve launched your website. You’re feeling super exited about it…you share it with everyone you know…and then….crickets. There are various reasons this could be happening, but the very first thing you need to make sure is looking, working, and reading just right? Your homepage. Let’s dive into how to improve your website’s homepage. Your Homepage’s […]

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How to Improve Your Website’s Homepage