I cover news for small businesses and insights on creating and owning a website.
12 Steps How to Start a New Small Business
In 1992, I graduated from the University of Oregon with degrees in journalism and economics, hoping to write articles for business magazines. However, soon after,
A New Way to Search with Google’s Generative AI
Pretty soon Google searches are going to go from looking like this… To looking like this… These new types of searches use “generative AI,” so
Is It Time to Redesign Your Website?
Last month, I was given the opportunity to redesign one of my clients’ websites. I had designed her original website over three years ago, and
The Importance of Website Backups
Not backing up your small business’s website is like playing a game of chance where the odds are stacked against you. It leaves you vulnerable
How AI Software Can Be Both Fun and Useful for Your Business
Lately, I’ve been experimenting a little with two of my favorite free-to-use AI software tools, ChatGPT and DALL-E, which are made by a company called
30 of the Most Common Website Terms Defined
In today’s digital age, websites have become an integral part of our lives, serving as gateways to information, communication platforms, and business marketplaces. However, navigating
Why You Should Be Using Elementor for Building Your Small Business Website
Are you looking to build your small business WordPress website from scratch with zero coding experience? If so, there’s a chance you’ve played with the
A Brief History of Website Design
It’s been a long and winding road to get to where we are today, but let’s take a trip down memory lane and see how
Cybersecurity Dangers in Small Business and How to Protect Yourself
In a world increasingly becoming digital, cybersecurity dangers are an unwanted reality. As a result, small businesses need to be extra vigilant in keeping their
What is a Business Plan, and Why Every Service-Based Small Business Should Have One
A business plan can help set your service-based small business up for success. It can help secure funding, plan your next move, and improve your