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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?

Why consistency matters more than frequency on social media

By Leann Priebe | August 28, 2025

If you’re managing a small business or nonprofit, social media can feel like one more thing on a long list. You may wonder which platform matters most—or whether you should post daily to keep up.

My favorite meetings ever

By Tim Priebe | August 21, 2025

Not all great meetings happen around a table. Honestly, some of the best ones don’t even look like meetings.

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.

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.

The best SEO plugins for WordPress

By Tim Priebe | July 31, 2025

WordPress gives you a lot of flexibility—and a lot of options when it comes to SEO plugins. The right ones can save you time and support your strategy. But the wrong ones just get in the way.

My team and I have…

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…

Best practices for blog introductions

By Dana Bosley | July 17, 2025

Blog introductions do more heavy lifting than most people give them credit for.

The first paragraph or two—ideally under 60 words or so—is what shows up in social posts and elsewhere. So yes, it needs to be clear. It needs to be enticing. And it needs to be accurate. But that’s just the first part of the job.

When to avoid marketing trends

By Tim Priebe | July 10, 2025

Remember Clubhouse? During COVID, it felt like the next big thing. Invite-only. Audio-only. Live chats with celebrities and influencers. It gave people something fresh when everything else was locked down. But once the novelty wore off…

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…