Posts by Ryan Waterbury
5 ways to market your business if you don’t like blogging
It’s that time again when I’m sitting down to write our blog. It’s something that hasn’t happened consistently over the past two years. It’s not that the idea list is empty. In fact, it’s full, and content has been planned for at least 13 months on a one article per month schedule. So why hasn’t…
Read MoreTips to Improve WordPress Sites for Google Core Web Vitals
First of all, what are Core Web Vitals? Core Web Vitals, or CWV are a set of criteria that Google has developed to help website owners and developers improve their sites for their end users. Many of us lament about Google. For a lot of reasons. Privacy invasions. Changing search algorithms that result in our…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a brand and a logo?
“I just need a logo and a website.” The dreaded words we hear as web designers, graphic designers and branding professionals. Of course any business, organization or political candidate needs those things. So why all the fuss? A logo and a website are also the last items in the process of defining your brand that…
Read MoreDo I need a privacy policy for my website?
In case you want the immediate TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) answer, it is yes. You do need a privacy policy for your website. In an era where privacy doesn’t seem to exist anymore, we as website owners need to disclose certain information to our visitors. Even if they don’t take the time to read…
Read MoreShould I Hire a Web Designer?
Your website is one of the first things that your customers will see when they want information about you. First impressions are important. Taking the time to think about and design your website is an important process. If you found this post, then you’ve already asked yourself the question, “Should I hire a web designer?”…
Read MoreBlogging frequency and the importance of quality content
How often should you post to your blog? It depends. Experts other than myself say once a week or more. Can you afford the time to post several well thought out and researched articles on your blog? Let alone in a week? Consistently? I talked about the time commitment in my first blog post about…
Read MoreRegistering your domain name with G Suite
In our post, How to register your domain name with Google Domains we signed up for a G Suite account at the end of the process after the domain name was purchased. Google makes the process simple. For most new business startups with one or two individuals that need a domain e-mail, it’s perfect. If…
Read MoreHow to register your domain name with Google Domains
You’ve found the perfect name for your business. Now it’s time to secure that name with a domain registrar. We’re fans of registering your domain with Google for a few reasons which will become apparent as we continue on in this journey to get your business online. In this installment, we’ll walk through registering a…
Read MoreChoosing the right name for your business
What’s in a name? It turns out, a lot. Especially if you’re starting a new business that you need to get online. Coming up with a catchy business name can be challenging. And then you find it. Inspiration has hit. Everyone forming the business is in agreement and it’s a wonderful personification of your organization.…
Read MoreWebsite maintenance is a necessity, not a luxury
Even the best designed websites can start to fall flat when things aren’t working correctly. It might be a missed security patch, or a few forgotten updates, but now the site is broken. Forms aren’t submitting, navigation links are broken and a few images aren’t loading. For high traffic sites, trouble navigating a broken site,…
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