design teams vs. freelancers – the simple truth
If your budget won’t allow for a team, a strong generalist with an eye for consistency and detail is the next best thing. That’s where I can help.
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How much does a new website cost?
When you need pro website help but are worried about the cost, it’s not easy to find clear answers on the internet. Google something like “price for professional website design” and you’ll see everything from $249 to 20X that amount and more. Prices are all over the place, even before you factor in what you need … Read more
now accepting Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover
the simpler web is now accepting Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards in payment for web design and development services. These new payment options can help you launch or upgrade your web site when the timing is optimal – even if cash flow isn’t. It’s also helpful when you need a quicker turnaround and … Read more
A “free” $4500 web site
Got smarts, and more time than money? Here’s how to get a website without spending a dime. »
New options coming for super-small businesses
It’s tough watching little guys (i.e., mom & pop shops, solo entrepreneurs, new kids on the block) get kicked around in the marketplace because of their inexperience in one key area or another. I’m a firm believer in the free market and the way – if it’s truly free – it rewards people that do … Read more
Small Biz Survival: What to do if you hate your website
Remember the one most important feature for your new website. Focus on finding a system you can and will keep updated. That is the only thing that matters. “What to do if you hate your website” from Small Biz Survival Small-town entrepreneur and blogger Becky McCray offers some good advice for small local businesses and … Read more
I’m speaking at the 2013 Type-A Parent Bloggers Conference!
Until a month or two ago I’d never heard of Type-A Parent, a social network for thousands of parent bloggers and the base from which a huge and wonderful annual conference springs each year. Maybe that’s because I’m not a type A (though I would be if I could do it by snapping my fingers)…or maybe it’s … Read more
Reality check: The real cost of a WordPress website
Over the last couple of years enough entrepreneurs and small business owners discovered WordPress as a solution for their websites that most people who use the web at all have at least heard of it. Many, however, don’t fully understand the difference between using WordPress on WordPress.com versus using the WordPress software installed somewhere else. … Read more
When SEO, AdWords and print ads are a waste of money
Not long ago I was on a road trip that took me through South Carolina. Soon after crossing the GA/SC state line, billboards promoting a roadside attraction near the SC/NC line began appearing every few miles. They were big, boldly colored and there were a bazillion of them (or so it seemed). Though the signs were campy, they … Read more
A small leak
How much does an average customer bring to your business over the course of a year? What about a good customer? You know – the ones for whom your products or services make the most difference, and they know it? Now think about how long your relationship with that customer is likely to last, and the amount of … Read more
5 ways to get a professional website on a small budget
The only thing worse for a website than a small budget is making choices that scream LOW BUDGET. Here’s my top tips for looking good for less $$$.