the blog
This is where I share what I actually see working for small business websites - and what quietly isn't. No jargon, no pressure. Just practical guidance from a Soldotna-based web designer who'd rather help you understand your site than keep you dependent on someone else to run it.
Can I Do SEO Myself? A Practical Reality Check for Small Businesses
Yes, you can do your own SEO. But before you dive in, here's an honest look at what it actually involves, where AI tools help and where they don't, and how to decide if DIY is the right call for your business.
Squarespace vs Wix vs WordPress: Why Most Small Business Sites Get Abandoned (And What to Do Instead)
Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, GoDaddy — the platform debate misses the real reason most small business sites go dead. Here's how to pick one you'll actually keep using and set it up so updates don't feel like a chore.