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    Planning for your new small business website

    August 29, 2018

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    Small Business, Website Planning

    So you want a new website for your small business? All successful endeavors begin with a plan. Here’s why you should plan, how you should plan some questions you should ask yourself to plan out that new website.

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    Think about website accessibility from the start

    October 7, 2019

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    Accessibility, User Experience, Web Design, Website Planning

    Website accessibility is a requirement on today’s internet. It doesn’t matter if it’s expensive or if you’re not sure what the guidelines are. Start thinking about accessibility from the start of your website build, and everything will fall right into place. Because everyone should be able to use your website no matter what technology they…

    Continue Reading: Think about website accessibility from the start
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    To build an ecommerce website … or not to

    September 3, 2018

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    Ecommerce, Small Business, Website Planning

    E-commerce is increasingly becoming a part of what we do these days. But it’s not for everyone. So you have a decision to make.

    Continue Reading: To build an ecommerce website … or not to
  • Three men looking over something on a laptop

    What to check for when looking over the website

    January 18, 2019

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    Small Business, Website Planning

    So your website is just about ready to go live. You like the design, it’s been developed and the content is in. So what’s next? Check the design again.

    Continue Reading: What to check for when looking over the website
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    What happens after the website goes live?

    September 24, 2018

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    Small Business, Website Planning

    So the website for your small business has launched. Awesome. Now what do you do? Well, I hope you have a plan in place.

    Continue Reading: What happens after the website goes live?
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    What to look for in a design for a new website

    September 21, 2018

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    Small Business, Web Design, Website Planning

    So you’ve got the design for your new website back for you to approve. But how do you know if it’s the right design for you. Here are the biggest things to look for.

    Continue Reading: What to look for in a design for a new website
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    What you can do to make the website build process run smoothly

    September 25, 2019

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    Small Business, Website Planning

    You might be building your website now with a developer, and you might be wondering how you can keep things running smoothly. That’s great! Here are somethings you can do to help the project run on time.

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    Where to find a developer for your website

    September 17, 2018

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    Small Business, Web Design, Website Planning

    Once you’ve got the plan for your small business website down, it’s time find a web developer to build it. But where to start your search?

    Continue Reading: Where to find a developer for your website
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    What to look for in a web agency or developer for your small business website

    September 12, 2018

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    Small Business, Web Design, Website Planning

    So you’ve decided to hire a web agency or developer to create your new website. Great! But which one you pick could make or break this website. So here are somethings to look for to make the right decision.

    Continue Reading: What to look for in a web agency or developer for your small business website
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    Self-developing a website vs. hiring a developer

    October 1, 2018

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    Small Business, Web Design, Website Planning

    Should you create a website yourself or hire a developer to building it? It’s a great question with no real right answer. Only what works for you.

    Continue Reading: Self-developing a website vs. hiring a developer
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    Why a website costs what it does (and why it’s worth it)

    September 26, 2018

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    Small Business, Website Planning

    When you get a quote for the price of a new website from a developer, it can be a bit jarring. But here’s what you’re really paying for with that new website.

    Continue Reading: Why a website costs what it does (and why it’s worth it)
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