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The psychology behind website colors

By Michela Owen | December 25, 2025

Color is one of the first things people notice on a website — usually before they read a single word. Research backs this up: studies show that people form an opinion about a product or brand within 90 seconds, and up to 90% of that initial impression is based solely on color.

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How a website heatmap can help

By Michela Owen | November 20, 2025

When your new website gets enough traffic, analytics can show you what’s happening—but not why. You’ll see the numbers: page views, bounce rate, time on page. But you won’t see what visitors actually do while they’re on the page.

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Will Facebook still matter for businesses in 2026?

By Michela Owen | November 6, 2025

Remember when “post it on Facebook” was the whole marketing plan? Back when everyone from your best customers to your grandma’s cat page was active and liking things like it meant something?

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Reaching everyone means reaching no one

By Michela Owen | August 14, 2025

It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s true: the broader your message, the less likely anyone is to pay attention. Because the second you start trying to reach “everyone,” your content starts sounding like it’s for no one in particular.

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How to increase the speed of your website

By Michela Owen | August 7, 2025

Website speed isn’t sorcery. It’s mostly common sense—with a little technical cleanup and a lot of restraint.

A faster site doesn’t just win points with Google. It keeps real people from bailing before your homepage finishes loading. And the good news? You don’t need a computer science degree to fix it. You just need to stop doing what seems fancy and focus on what actually works.

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Posting on LinkedIn without a strategy is a waste of time

By Michela Owen | July 24, 2025

Posting on LinkedIn can feel like a group project with no instructions.

Everyone says “just show up.” So you do. You’ve got a Canva account, a few half-formed thoughts, and a vague sense that being visible is probably good for business.

You post. Nothing happens.

Next time, you…

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Increase your website’s form conversion rates

By Michela Owen | July 3, 2025

Your website might look great and load quickly, but if your forms don’t convert, your marketing is leaking leads. Whether you’re a small business, nonprofit, or professional service provider, your contact or sign-up form is where interest becomes action. Unfortunately, many forms…

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When to use emojis in social media posts

By Michela Owen | June 19, 2025

We’ve all seen it: a LinkedIn post that reads like a birthday party invitation, or a business profile that seems oddly allergic to joy. Emojis aren’t mandatory. But when used well…

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Local SEO vs organic SEO

By Michela Owen | May 22, 2025

SEO isn’t one-size-fits-all. Local SEO helps people near you find you. Organic SEO builds broader visibility over time.

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Audience research for better marketing

By Michela Owen | May 1, 2025

Trying to reach “everyone” usually means connecting with no one. Audience research helps focus your marketing and reach the right people.

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