5 Min ReadLet me tell you a story. Actually—dozens of them. A marketing manager launches a brand-new website. It looks great. Everyone’s proud. A few weeks later, she emails her developer to request a simple update. Silence. An online store owner hires a company to manage his website. Everything seems fine at first. But when a plugin … Read more
7 Min ReadBusiness owners want straight answers about website management prices. What they usually get is a mess. Google “cost of web management” and you’ll see numbers that range from “cheaper than Netflix” to “more than a car payment.” So which is it? The truth: there’s no magic number. The price only makes sense when you understand … Read more
6 Min ReadI like to think of myself as pretty intuitive. For example, I can predict which self-checkout lane will malfunction before I even load my groceries. Retail-based clairvoyance is not a skill I wanted, but it comes in handy. I can also walk into a restaurant and know—just by the vibe—that we’re about to have terrible … Read more
7 Min ReadIf there’s one thing I’ve learned in more than a decade of providing website management services for small businesses, it’s this: cheap is expensive. Over the years, I’ve spoken to numerous business owners who thought they were saving money by avoiding professional website management services. Some hired a full-time employee. Others handed the responsibility off … Read more
7 Min ReadIf you’re thinking about switching website management agencies, this guide will walk you through the process safely and confidently. Quick Summary: What You Need to Do First A Friendly Note Before We Start Would you believe me if I told you that one of my favorite conversations is about…getting fired? It’s true! Whenever a business … Read more
5 Min ReadRunning a successful website is about more than getting everything live. (This is the point at which most website developers drop off the face of the earth.) It’s about having a website maintenance schedule to keep your website secure, updated, and user-friendly on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis. I’ve put together an overview of the … Read more
5 Min ReadThis case study highlights the power of a strategic partnership and a well-timed push for e-commerce visibility. Emily Journey and Associates is proud to highlight the success of their client, Shadowbox Guru, and the strategic expertise of our web marketing professional, Eve Peratopoulos. Through the integration of Google Shopping, niche SEO content development, and monitored … Read more
4 Min ReadIn-person WordPress training equips you with the knowledge and skills required to manage your WordPress website with confidence. If you’re looking for personalized, one-one-one WordPress training, the team of WordPress experts at Emily Journey & Associates is ready to help you master this sometimes complicated platform. Our unique, customized approach has proven to be the … Read more
3 Min ReadAs a small business owner, you’re wearing every hat – visionary, content creator, customer support, project manager, tech wrangler. The pace is relentless, and time feels like your most limited resource. You’ve heard about AI. You may have even experimented with it. But between the hype and the complexity, it can be hard to see … Read more
5 Min ReadThe AI Website Boom – And Its Quiet SEO Problem If you’ve launched a website using an AI-powered builder like Lovable.ai, Durable, or Bookmark, you’re not alone. These platforms offer a seductive promise: beautiful, professional websites generated in minutes with minimal effort. But here’s the catch: What good is a website if no one can … Read more
6 Min ReadDoes your website need a redesign? The short answer is probably not. But, if you ask enough website design agencies, you might be convinced to go down this path prematurely. When business owners ask me if their website needs a redesign they are often surprised to hear me say, “You might not need a redesign yet.”
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3 Min ReadThat’s a question I’ve heard asked time and time again by my clients over the years. Search Engine Optimization is a process that takes time. If you are willing to invest time into your SEO initiative, it can yield the highest return on investment of all your other marketing campaigns put together. One thing is for certain… with the right SEO strategy in place, you will eventually see positive results that will make your investment worthwhile.
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