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What business websites need in 2026 

By Leann Priebe | April 2, 2026

I don’t have time to figure out your website. That’s not me being harsh; that’s just reality. If I land on your site and can’t quickly tell what you do, who you help, and what I’m supposed to…

Common website security threats (and why they  matter)

By Tim Priebe | March 19, 2026

Most business owners assume website security is only a concern for large corporations or high-traffic e-commerce brands. It’s easy to think, “We’re too small to…

Why the right people leave your website 

By Michela Owen | January 22, 2026

Let’s talk about why ideal customers leave your website and what you can do to keep the right…

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.

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.

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…

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…

Examples of social proof on websites

By Leann Priebe | May 29, 2025

Visitors are more likely to walk away if your website doesn’t show that others trust you. Here’s how to fix that.

How often should a website be redesigned?

By Leann Priebe | April 24, 2025

We’ve all landed on a site that felt like a time capsule. The layout is clunky, the photos are outdated, and the text reads like it was written before smartphones existed. If you’re wondering when to redesign your website, here’s the short answer: Start evaluating at three years. Start planning at five. And if it’s been ten? It’s overdue.