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WordPress or Wix?
t’s a question that I get asked a lot. Which is better WordPress or Wix for a small business website? As a WordPress website designer, my automatic response is, WordPress, obviously. But the real answer is, it depends on you. There are pros and cons for both though,...
Some of the biggest mistakes small business owners (and web designers) make on their websites
Are you struggling to make sales on your website?Making more sales online has probably been one of the biggest tasks in your business this past year, and you may have even invested time and/or money into a new website to help you achieve that goal Making sales online...
Is WordPress good for small businesses?
Is WordPress good for small businesses?When deciding which website platform to choose for your business, it can be really overwhelming. You'll often hear "WordPress is good for small businesses" but then you'll hear stories of people stating the complete opposite,...
Podcast Interview: What should your website do?
Podcast Interview: "What should your website do?" Like many, Monday was my first "official" day back to work after the Christmas break, but like many small business owners, I was back to the laptop before the New Year. One of my goals for 2021 was to put myself out...
Seven ways to improve your SEO that isn’t blogging
Seven ways to improve your SEO that isn't blogging I still stand by blogging is my top tip for SEO and organically improving your search engine rankings, but I know some small business owners find the thought of blogging regularly overwhelming and time consuming. So...
Three free ways to get more traffic to your website
Three free ways to get more traffic to your website As a small business owner, having a website is all well and good, but if you’re not getting any visitors, well, it’s kind of pointless. There are lots of ways you can generate more traffic to your website, but as a...
How lockdown helped my business loneliness
Over the past 3 months businesses owners have had to adjust the way they work by turning spare rooms into home offices, dining/patio tables into desks, and sofa arms have been propping up laptops. As many have quickly realised, working from home isn't as glamorous or...
How outsourcing can help your business
A few weeks ago I posted a picture on Instagram Stories of some decorated fairy cakes saying that I had been making cakes with Millie - well, I said “making”, I really meant decorating pre-made cakes. You may call it cheating. I call it being smart. I’ve said it...
How much will a website cost?
Whether you're going down the DIY route or hiring a designer for your website, there are a number of things you need to consider when budgeting for your website design. You need to consider the costs you’ll need to pay now, and any possible costs later on to maintain...
What website platform is best for your business?
Deciding to build a website for your business, whether you're doing it yourself or hiring a designer to do it for you, can be daunting. A website is an investment, so naturally, you want to make sure you get it right. A price of a website can be a deciding factor when...