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How to Choose a Web Design Vendor: Avoid Scams & Bad Deals

How to Choose a Web Design Vendor Without Getting Burned…

Michael Stein26 min Read More

Successful Client Call

What Makes a Perfect Website Management Partnership: Lessons from a Great Client Call

(Names have been changed to protect privacy) We just wrapped…

Michael Stein10 min Read More

Stop chasing cheap

Stop Chasing Cheap Websites – Why Quality Saves Money

Why Business Owners Keep Choosing Cheap Vendors (And Paying For…

Michael Stein23 min Read More

How to Measure Website ROI | Justify Your Investment

Building a new website feels like a leap of faith.…

Michael Stein28 min Read More

What Goes Into Professional WordPress Site Management

There's an epidemic of poorly managed websites. Throw a stone…

Michael Stein21 min Read More

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8 Questions Every Business Should Ask When Choosing a Web Design Agency

Business owners and marketing managers face a minefield when selecting…

Michael Stein12 min Read More

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Managed WordPress Hosting: Beyond Speed—Performance, Scalability, Workflow Tools & Real Support

Speed matters, but true performance includes deeper layers of optimization,…

Michael Stein4 min Read More

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Why Accurate and Secure Backups Matter for Your WordPress Site

Your WordPress site is the center of your online presence.…

Michael Stein7 min Read More

remarketing - its a critical part of your marketing efforts

Remarketing Strategy: How to Convert the 95% Who Leave Without Buying

Most B2B companies are leaving money on the table. They…

Michael Stein16 min Read More

Complete B2B Podcast Launch Guide for Marketing Teams

The Complete Guide to Launching a B2B Podcast Without Burning…

Michael Stein12 min Read More

Managed Web Hosting for Mid-Size Business Growth | Expert Guide

Why Mid-Size Businesses Are Ditching Traditional Web Hosting for Managed…

Michael Stein11 min Read More

Where Most Hosting Falls Short—And What We Do Differently

Where Most Hosting Falls Short—And What We Do Differently If…

Michael Stein10 min Read More

How Much Should You Really Pay for Web Hosting in 2025?

How Much Should You Really Pay for Web Hosting in…

Michael Stein13 min Read More

The Harsh Truth About SEO: What You’re Really Paying For

Most businesses are wasting thousands on SEO that doesn’t drive…

Alex Jariv19 min Read More

Why We Don’t Sell Websites — We Sell Outcomes

Most businesses don’t need a new website—they need a strategy.…

Alex Jariv9 min Read More

Web Design Projects: How Much Time Is Expected of You?

Web design projects don’t have to drain your time. This…

Alex Jariv9 min Read More

website rfp

The Complete Website RFP Guide: How to Write, Send, and Evaluate Proposals for Maximum Success

Thinking about a full website redesign but not sure where…

Alex Jariv21 min Read More

Trust the Expert: Why Letting Professionals Lead Drives Better Outcomes

When you hire someone for their expertise, the expectation is…

Alex Jariv8 min Read More

Why Specialization Beats “We Do Everything” Every Time

At some point, every agency or service provider faces a…

Alex Jariv7 min Read More

Why Web Projects Fail—and How to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t

Years of conversations have taught us, many businesses have at…

Alex Jariv9 min Read More

podcast with Dr. Lanny L. Johnson, M.D. on why process matters

Why Process Matters: Trusting the Experts You Hire

Dr. Lanny Johnson shares wisdom from decades of surgical innovation.…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

Why the Web Design Process Matters for Your Website’s Success

In this episode with Jillian Young, we talk about how…

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

SEO vs Paid Media: What Actually Drives Leads Today?

SEO vs Paid Media: What Actually Drives Leads Today? In…

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

custom web design process and pricing

Custom Web Design Process: Time, Phases, and Costs Explained

Custom Web Design Process: Time, Phases, and Costs Explained

Alex Jariv5 min Read More

Who's Setting These Prices

Web Design Pricing: Educating Clients on Value and Process

Web Design Pricing: Educating Clients on Value and Process

Alex Jariv5 min Read More

practical wordpress website management options

A Practical Guide to WordPress Website Management: Options and Insights

WordPress Website Management: Options, Insights, and Best Practices

Alex Jariv5 min Read More

Cheap is the most expensive

Why Cheap Web Design Will Always Cost You More: Cheap Is The Most Expensive

Choosing cheap web design can lead to endless fixes, wasted…

Alex Jariv6 min Read More

Get your foundation right

Get Your Foundation Right: Why Ignoring Digital Essentials Can Hurt Your Business

We're all sprinting through life, juggling a hundred things at…

Alex Jariv5 min Read More

Rent a website? No thanks

Why Renting a Website is a Terrible Idea for Your Business

Renting a website might sound like a good deal, but…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

Discover why hiring the right partner—freelancer or team—can make or break your web design and digital marketing success.

Freelancer vs. Team: Why Choosing the Right Partner Defines Your Success

Discover why hiring the right partner—freelancer or team—can make or…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

Learn how to identify when it's time to part ways with a vendor or client to protect the quality and efficiency of your business.

Avoid Disaster! When to Cut Ties with your Webmaster

Learn how to identify when it's time to part ways…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

building your dream team with Frankie Moreno

Building Your Dream Team

In this episode of the podcast, I had the privilege…

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

Why Nameless Faceless Organizations Fail: The Power of Putting Yourself Out There in Business

I've been on a mission to get more content out…

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

Why the ‘One-Stop Shop’ is a Myth: The Real Path to Effective Digital Marketing

Throughout my 10+ years in the digital marketing and…

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

AI Websites? No Thanks.

Why AI Websites Won’t Replace Web Designers Anytime Soon: Don’t Believe The Hype

Alex discusses the growing concern that artificial intelligence (AI) might…

Alex Jariv2 min Read More

stop with the SEO BS, focus on paid media, especially in the beginning.

Stop with the SEO BS: Why You MUST Focus on Paid Media First

Alex addresses the common misconceptions surrounding SEO and highlights the…

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

custom redesign best practices, how to best redesign your website

Mastering Custom Web Redesigns: Best Practices and Figma Tips

This guide provides insights into leveraging Figma for efficient design…

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

Custom website redesigns, why templates are not the answer.

Why Custom Web Redesigns Matter: Say No to Templates

A business's website is often its main vehicle for success,…

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

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You’re Joking, Right? The Worst Website Hosting Advice

Learn the worst web hosting advice and how to avoid…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

Tips about custom website redesigns from a professional web designer

Powerful Custom Website Redesigns: Boost Your Site’s Success

Custom Website Redesigns for WordPress In a recent conversation with…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

The truth about web hosting, what your provider isnt telling you

The Truth About Web Hosting: What Your Provider Isn’t Telling You

In a recent conversation with Andy Renshaw, a long-time…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

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How to Improve Web Accessibility in 10 Steps

See the best practical tips for improving web accessibility.

Alex Jariv6 min Read More

always ask why, when starting a website redesign project to avoid redesign regret

Redesign Regret: Think Twice Before You Act!

Explore the "why" in every web design project.

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

How to Build a Brand: 10 Important Steps to Take

This guide covers how to build a brand in 10…

Scott Hall12 min Read More

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Web Accessibility Examples: 5 Focus Areas + 5 Accessible Websites

5 web accessibility examples to improve your website.

Alex Jariv13 min Read More

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Why Web Accessibility is Important When Building a Site

Explore why web accessibility is important.

Alex Jariv5 min Read More

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How to Choose a Web Design Agency to Work With

Tips for choosing a web design agency.

Scott Hall15 min Read More

cheap websites are costly - make sure to hire the right web design company

Why Cheap Websites Are a Bad Investment

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast, where we…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

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What is Wireframing in UX Design?

Explore wireframing in UX design.

Alex Jariv6 min Read More

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UX Design Checklist: Don’t Miss a Thing

UX design checklist to improve your website.

Alex Jariv17 min Read More

5 Top Tools For Responsive Web Design

5 Top Tools for Responsive Web Design

5 Tools for responsive web design

Scott Hall8 min Read More

9 Best Web Accessibility Testing Tools + Free tools to use

9 Best Web Accessibility Testing Tools + Free To Use

Explore the best free web accessibility testing tools!

Scott Hall14 min Read More

UI Design Tips

UI Design Tips for Your Next Website

Discover 5 UI design tips to improve your website.

Alex Jariv7 min Read More

What Do UI/UX Designers Do in Web Design?

What Do UI/UX Designers Do in Web Design?

What do UI/UX designers do? Discover the answer!

Scott Hall7 min Read More

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Web Design for Local Businesses: 5 Best Practices

Explore web design for local businesses.

Scott Hall8 min Read More

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What is a Modal in Web Design?

Learn what a modal is in web design.

Scott Hall10 min Read More

Web design for mobile

Web Design for Mobile: 5 Best Practices

Learn the 5 best practices for mobile web design.

Scott Hall11 min Read More

Web Design for Small Businesses: 7 Best Practices

Web Design for Small Businesses: 7 Best Practices

Web design for small businesses: 7 best practices.

Scott Hall9 min Read More

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11 Best Practices for Modern Web Design

Best practices for modern web design.

Scott Hall15 min Read More

Why is UX Design Important for a Website?

Why is UX Design Important for a Website?

Explore why UX design is important for a website.

Scott Hall7 min Read More

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Which of the following isn’t related to web design? | Top 5

Learn what doesn't relate to web design.

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

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30 Bad Websites with Terrible Web Designs

A list of 30 bad websites.

Alex Jariv24 min Read More

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5 Cool Pixel Art Examples in Web Design

See 5 cool pixel art examples in web design!

Alex Jariv5 min Read More

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5 Best Ways To Use Spider Web Design Concepts In A Website

See the 5 best spider web design uses for websites.

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

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Is UX or UI More Important in Web Design?

Find out which is more important: UX or UI.

Scott Hall9 min Read More

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5 Best Web Design and Social Media Tips From Our Experts

The top 5 insights in web design and social media.

Alex Jariv13 min Read More

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What Do Web Designers Need Proficiency In Today?

Learn what it takes to be a professional web designer.

Alex Jariv12 min Read More

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5 Best Bespoke Web Design Examples + What Is Bespoke Web Design?

View top 5 bespoke web design examples!

Alex Jariv6 min Read More

woocommerce vs shopify

WooCommerce vs Shopify – Why WooCommerce Is Better

Learn why WooCommerce beats Shopify.

Alex Jariv16 min Read More

what is figma and why we use figma

What is Figma and Why Figma Is the Best Design Tool…. A Web Designer’s Perspective

Discover the extraordinary design power of Figma.

Scott Hall13 min Read More

website PHP updates - the importance of managing PHP versions into the future

Making Your Website Better with PHP Updates

An overview of how key PHP updates improve your website.

Alex Jariv3 min Read More

website redesign

Should You Get A Full Website Redesign or Fix Your Current Website?

The pros & cons of a website redesign vs. fixing…

Scott Hall8 min Read More

wordpress errors

Top 10 WordPress Errors

Read about the 10 most common WordPress errors and how…

Alex Jariv16 min Read More

web design resources

22 Useful Web Design Resources, from Wix to HubSpot, and more

We've compiled 22 useful web design resources to improve your…

Alex Jariv5 min Read More

shopify payments

How To Set Up A Shopify Payments Merchant Account

Step-by-step instructions on how to set up a Shopify Payments…

Alex Jariv11 min Read More

10 Best Fonts For Amazing, Effective Logo Design

We’ve provided a list of the top 10 best fonts…

Alex Jariv4 min Read More

25 Interesting Things You Can Do With Google Lens

15 Interesting Things You Can Do With Google Lens

What is Google Lens? Google Lens is a visual search…

Scott Hall12 min Read More

google search console

4 Ways Google Search Console Improves Web Design

Helpful guide to Google Search Console.

Scott Hall5 min Read More

content writing

11 Content Writing Tips To Help Your Online Business Succeed

Information on how to create engaging and interesting editorial content.

Scott Hall7 min Read More

web design terms

Big Glossary of Web Design Terms

We've put together a glossary of web design terms that…

Scott Hall18 min Read More

google history

Google History: From Stanford University to Global Dominance

An overview of Google's history.

Alex Jariv36 min Read More

14 Steps to Boost Your Google Business Profile + Categories List

Tips for optimizing your Google business profile.

Scott Hall61 min Read More

11 Free SEO Tools To Use In 2023

The Definitive Guide to Using Web Archive: 2023 and Beyond

An overview of different web archives.

Alex Jariv37 min Read More

Writing A Great Support Ticket

Writing An Excellent Support Ticket to Sage Digital Agency

Instructions for how to write a great Sage support ticket!

Scott Hall4 min Read More

free seo tools

11 Free SEO Tools To Help Increase Traffic To Your Site

Want actually free SEO tools? Then read this post.

Scott Hall13 min Read More

google trends

Google Trends: What Is Google Trends and How To Use It

Learn more about Google Trends and how to use it…

Scott Hall7 min Read More

local guides program

Google’s Local Guides Program: Everything You Need to Know

What is Google's Local Guides program? Read more to find…

Scott Hall9 min Read More

hire a web designer

7 Steps to Follow Before You Hire A Website Designer

This guide details what to do before you hire a…

Scott Hall17 min Read More

build a website

The Cost to Build a WordPress Website from the Ground Up

This is a guide to the cost of building a…

Alex Jariv12 min Read More

6 Big Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring A Web Design Consultant

6 Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring A Web Design Consultant

There are 6 big mistakes to avoid when hiring a…

Scott Hall15 min Read More

Beginner’s Guide to Landing Page Design

This is a helpful overview of landing page web design.

Alex Jariv19 min Read More

15 Tips for How to Improve Your WordPress Website Speed

Learn how to improve your website's speed.

Alex Jariv25 min Read More

5 Rules To Consider When Offering SEO Content Writing Services

5 tips for writing SEO content.

Scott Hall6 min Read More

7 Top WordPress Ecommerce Plugins For Your Online Store

We've curated a list of 6 must-have ecommerce plugins for…

Scott Hall12 min Read More

wordpress security

Protecting Your WordPress Website Against Security Threats

Discover how to protect your website from common WordPress security…

Alex Jariv11 min Read More

20 Questions To Ask A Web Design Company Before Hiring Them

Here are 20 questions to ask a web design company…

Alex Jariv21 min Read More

Why Good Web Hosting Is Important

The Power of Managed Web Hosting + How Much Does It Cost?

Managed web hosting is important for your website. Find out…

Alex Jariv6 min Read More

ada compliance

What is ADA compliance and why is it important for your site?

ADA compliant websites are important. Read to learn why.

Alex Jariv8 min Read More