Web design

SEO Basics for Small Business Owners

A beginner’s guide with tools like Ubersuggest and Google Keyword Planner Search engine optimization (SEO) can feel intimidating when you’re just getting started, but it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of structure and a few reliable tools, you can improve your visibility online and attract customers who are actively searching for what you offer. In this guide, we’ll break down the fundamentals of SEO in a simple, approachable way, perfect for small business owners who want results without becoming SEO...

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Why Your Wix Website Isn’t Showing Up on Google (and How to Fix It)

You’ve spent hours designing your Wix website, picked beautiful colors, added all your content… and yet, when you Google your business name or your services, your site is nowhere to be found. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs run into this problem after publishing their Wix website. The good news? You can get your site to show up on Google with a few simple SEO tweaks. Here’s what might be happening and how...

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The Ultimate Collection of Wix Website Templates for Every Niche (2026 Edition)

When it comes to building a website for your business or personal brand, using a ready-made template can be a game-changer. Templates provide a strong foundation, saving you time, money, and effort during the setup process. If you want to create a stunning website but don’t have the time or budget to hire a professional web designer, this post is for you! I’ll walk you through the templates I’ve created over the years, most of which are Wix website templates, with...

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What is the real cost of building and running a website with WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix?

When considering building a new website for your business, it may be difficult to figure out the real cost of doing so on each one of the main available platforms such as self-hosted WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or Etsy in the case of an online shop. In this post, you will find a quick comparison of the ongoing costs involved in opening and maintaining a website using each one of these services.   Some considerations:   ·   Even though many of the associated costs may...

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Wix vs Squarespace: What are the main differences?

When it comes to website builders, Wix and Squarespace are definitely the most popular and widely used options right now, and for good reasons too: they are both user friendly, affordable, and capable of great results. So, what are the main differences and why you should choose one or the other? Here you have an in-depth dive into their strengths and weakness in some crucial aspects of the website building experience. I’ve analyzed these categories from the point of view...

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Font formats: What is the difference between OTF and TTF? + I have a YouTube channel!

If you have ever downloaded a new font to install on your computer, you have probably come across these two different formats: TTF and OTF. If you opened both files, you probably didn't notice any differences. So, what's the deal with these two font formats and which one should you choose? First, let's see some details about each one:   TTF (TrueType Font) This format was developed by Apple and Microsoft in the early 1980s. They needed a format that could be recognized...

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How to create a Coming Soon page on WordPress

If you are planning to create a new website, redesign your existing one or simply make some changes that will probably mess up things for a while, chances are you don’t want your visitors to see the behind the scenes process. That’s when a coming soon page comes in handy. They are also called maintenance pages or splash pages. It will allow you to show a static page on your main URL instead of your actual website. You can customize...

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WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: what are the main differences?

If you happen to hang around Facebook groups for entrepreneurs and business owners you have probably noticed this is one of the most frequently asked questions when talking about WordPress websites: what is the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? It is understandably confusing if you have just started dipping your toes on the waters of this content management system. Another common situation is you didn’t build your website yourself and now that you are planning to do some updates you...

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A beginner’s guide to WordPress security

Self-hosted WordPress websites are powerful marketing tools for business. Being an open source platform, WordPress offers endless possibilities, the most profesional looks and the latest functions. But, as some would say, with great power comes great responsibility and this case is no exception. Security should be your number 1 priority when working on your website. The platform already takes care of a great part of it but there is still a lot you can do to shield your site from...

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