Web Design Blog.
Thoughts on design, development, and digital strategy.
Managed Website Plan vs DIY Ownership: Which One Fits Your Business?
A managed website plan is not the same thing as renting a template. Here is how monthly service, lump-sum ownership, hosting, edits, and buyouts actually work for small businesses.
The 5 Pages Every Small Business Website Actually Needs
Most small business websites do not need 20 pages to launch well. They need five clear pages that answer the right questions and move visitors toward contact.
Service Area Pages: The Local SEO Move Most Small Businesses Skip
If your business serves more than one city, one generic website page usually is not enough. Service area pages help Google understand where you work and help customers feel like you serve their neighborhood.
Your Google Business Profile and Website Need to Work Together
Most local businesses treat their GBP and website as separate things. Google doesn't. Here's why alignment between the two is your biggest local SEO lever.
Local SEO for Central Texas: How to Show Up When It Counts
Ranking in Pflugerville, Round Rock, or Georgetown takes more than a Google Business Profile. Here's the full picture.
Why Austin Businesses Are Ditching Page Builders
Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress feel like the safe choice — until they start costing you customers. Here's what Austin businesses are switching to.
Why 'Fast' is the only feature that matters
Amazon found every 100ms of latency cost 1% in sales. Here's why site speed is the #1 ranking factor for Austin businesses competing in local search — and what PageSpeed scores actually matter.
The hidden cost of WordPress
Plugins, security patches, and slow databases. Why moving away from WordPress saved our client $12k/year.
Good design is good business
McKinsey's 5-year study of 300 companies found design-led businesses grew revenue 32% faster and shareholder returns 56% higher. Here's what it means for your Austin small business website.