I don’t blog much…

but when I do, I use dog photos

No my writing has nothing to do with dogs. I just like dogs. Most of my blogs are website FAQs – and I don’t hold back! This pure-bred chunk of mountain goat is my Yogi ->

Do I NEED a professional logo?

Do I NEED a professional logo?

No. You don’t NEED a professional logo. You don’t NEED a professional website. You don’t NEED to wear pants either, but it might not send the right message. I could really just end the post right there as the point has been made, but let’s elaborate… Look - if this...

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The pros and cons of WordPress

The pros and cons of WordPress

Are you a WordPress skeptic? Wonder what all the fuss is about? What is the big deal with the world's most popular content management system - fueling a third of the world wide web? I wasn't always a WordPress fan (back in my code-from-scratch days), but I have since...

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Key Q & A’s before hiring a web designer

Key Q & A’s before hiring a web designer

So you're looking for a web designer... let's face it, there are a bajillion out there! Big ad agencies, freelancers, your neighbor’s kid’s best friend… how do you know which web designer or company you should work with? Chances are - you've had a bad experience with...

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6 tips to boost your website rankings TODAY

6 tips to boost your website rankings TODAY

Oh SEO… how we love to hate you. Not one website project goes by without some form of the question, “How do I get my website on the first page of Google?” If I had a simple answer to that question, I’d be retired in Tahiti right now. The truth is (contrary to what all...

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Does it matter where I host my website?

Does it matter where I host my website?

Hosting is one of those things… you don’t want to pay for the expensive stuff until you need it. Let’s just call it website insurance. Sure there’s website hosting for $5/month. Hell - there’s even FREE hosting. But like most things in life, you’re getting what you...

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4 MUST haves on your homepage

4 MUST haves on your homepage

The homepage of your website is a big deal. It’s typically the first page your prospects will see and you want it to make a good and lasting impression. It needs to represent your business at a glance and that’s not an easy task! While this list may seem obvious, it’s...

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Why is the Berkshire Hathaway website so bad?

Why is the Berkshire Hathaway website so bad?

I first encountered the Berkshire Hathaway website back in 2004 when I got my first job out of college – it happened to be with a company owned by Berkshire Hathaway. I was blown away to see how elementary the site was with default font on a plain white background and...

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