Small Business Website Design Blog

Small Business Website Design Blog

Nuggets of info that help you make an informed decision for your website design strategy.

Google LOVES a good blog so we’ll own it: This slog…er…I mean BLOG is mostly about executing effective SEO. Let’s call it like it is. If you’re reading this page, it must be working, eh?

Website Designer Helping Small Businesses Stand Out Online

We’re a website designer and SEO team that helps small businesses grow online. We don’t make it fancy. We make it work. Whether you're in Denver, Boulder, Westminster, or somewhere in between — our websites get you found. Website Hosting That’s Fast and Easy Nobody likes a slow website. If it takes more than a few seconds to load, people leave. We keep your website fast and safe with simple hosting plans. You don’t have to do anything — we set it up, manage updates, and keep everything backed up. If anything breaks, we fix it. Fast. Hosting with us means your site stays online, stays fast, and doesn’t leave you guessing. Website Maintenance That Doesn’t Fall Through the Cracks Think of your website like a car. You wouldn’t drive it for years without changing the oil, right? We take care of updates, plugins, security checks, and everything else your website needs to stay running smooth. No weird error messages. [...]

Why Online Marketing Matters for Small Businesses

Your Business Needs to Be Found Online Small business owners face a simple reality: customers search online before they buy. Whether someone needs a plumber, wants fresh coffee, or looks for accounting help, they start with their phone or computer. When your business doesn't appear in those searches, potential customers can't find you. This shift happened gradually, then suddenly became the norm. Now, having a strong online presence isn't optional anymore—it's how businesses survive and grow. The good news? Getting found online doesn't require a marketing degree or massive budget. What Online Marketing Actually Does Think of online marketing as your business working around the clock. While you sleep, your website attracts visitors. Meanwhile, your social media posts reach people scrolling through their feeds. Also, your Google My Business profile shows up when locals search for services like yours. This constant visibility creates opportunities traditional advertising can't match. Instead of hoping the right person sees your newspaper ad, you [...]

Why Your Family-Owned Business Needs a Website

Your family's story deserves a stage that never sleeps. Every family business has something that sets it apart—heritage, values, and a personal touch that big corporations can't replicate. But without a website, you're keeping that story to yourself when potential customers are actively looking for businesses just like yours. What's stopping your family business from having the always-open, always-professional online presence that your competitors are already using to win over your potential customers? The Reality Check: Where Your Customers Are Looking Here's what's happening right now: 76% of consumers research a company's online presence before visiting in person. Even if they plan to visit your physical location, they're checking you out online first. Think about your own behavior. When you need something fixed, a service performed, or want to try a new restaurant, where do you look first? Exactly. Your family business needs to be where your customers are searching—and that's online, 24 hours a day. Why Family Businesses [...]

Mom & Pop Need To Be Online Too

Why Local Businesses Can't Afford to Skip Online Your corner bakery has been serving the neighborhood for thirty years. However, when someone searches "fresh bread near me" at 9 PM, they might never find you. That's the reality facing family-owned businesses today. Local businesses often think websites are just for big corporations. Actually, small family-run shops need online presence more than anyone else. When customers can't find you online, they assume you don't exist. Your Customers Are Already Looking Online People search for local businesses on their phones constantly. Whether they need a plumber, want pizza, or need auto repair, their first stop is Google. If your business doesn't show up in those searches, potential customers will call your competitors instead. Small businesses compete against chains with massive marketing budgets. Nevertheless, a well-designed website levels the playing field. Your family restaurant can rank higher than McDonald's for "best Italian food downtown" with the right approach. Building Trust Before the [...]