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The Real Cost of DIY Website Design Using AI Website Builders
06/24/2026
Why Minneapolis Businesses Should Think Twice Before Building Their Own Website with AI
Cheap v Affordable Websites
06/01/2026
For small business owners, one of the biggest questions when building a website is:“How much should a website actually cost?”
Do SEO Agencies Lie About Rankings, Traffic, and Leads?
05/21/2026
SEO agencies do not always lie, but some make promises they cannot truly control. Rankings, traffic, and leads depend on Google, competition, demand, and how well your website converts visitors.
Why SEOs Push for Website Redesigns (and Why They Should Work With Your Web Designer First)
05/01/2026
If you’ve ever hired an SEO company, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this early on:"We should probably redesign your website."
Quick SEO Improvements for Better Rankings & Local Visibility
04/29/2026
You’ll get the most value by focusing on low-effort, high-impact SEO fixes your designer can implement without a full rebuild
SEO Trends 2026
03/01/2026
Here are the most important SEO trends for 2026, based on current data and industry analysis. I’ll keep it practical and focused on what actually matters (not hype).Web Design Trends 2026
02/01/2026
Let’s dive into the biggest website design trends shaping 2026 — trends that aren’t just pretty to look at, but strategic for growing your business online.
Who Should Control Your Website Hosting — You or Your Web Designer?
01/01/2026
We always recommend that you purchase your hosting plan and domain directly through a trusted provider & own it.
7 Powerful Offline Marketing Strategies to Boost Website Traffic in the Age of AI
12/01/2025
Discover the best way to market a website offline in the age of AI for online traffic. 
Top 10 Reasons to NOT Use AI to Build a Website for Your Small Business
11/07/2025
The AI Website Hype — And Why You Should Think Twice
Why You Shouldn’t Use ChatGPT (or AI) to Build Your Website
11/06/2025
AI is incredible, but requires human oversight
Top 10 Powerful Things a Small Business Owner Needs to Review at the End of Every Year
10/11/2025
Crucial Year-End Review Checklist to Strengthen Your Small Business
Articles and Guest Posts for SEO
09/24/2025
In the world of digital marketing, few strategies hold as much weight—and long-term value—as articles and guest posts for SEO.
Do I really need a website?
08/26/2025
Here’s the Truth. Let’s cut the fluff. As someone who builds websites for a living right here in Lino Lakes, I get this question all the time from small business owners:
Local SEO vs Local SEM
08/05/2025
If you’re a local business trying to get more customers in your area, you’ve got two main weapons in your digital toolkit: Local SEO and Local SEM.
Blog Post Syndication for SEO
07/05/2025
Once you've written a compelling blog post, send it out into the world for additional visibility and backlinks.
Using Chat GPT to Write Blog Posts
06/10/2025
Discover the power of using Chat GPT to write blog posts by The Website Guy in Lino Lakes MN for faster, better SEO content.
How to promote your business on LinkedIn
04/24/2025
Learn how to promote a business on LinkedIn with practical tips, content strategies, and networking tactics that drive real results. 
How to promote a business on NextDoor
03/24/2025
Promoting a business on Nextdoor can be super effective, especially for local service providers like painters, landscapers, realtors, pet sitters, etc.
How to promote a business on Alignable
03/24/2025
Promoting your business on Alignable is all about building trust and community relationships.
How to promote a business on Reddit
03/24/2025
Doing so can be effective - but only if done carefully without spamming. 
SEO Trends in 2025
01/18/2025
In a world where online competition is fiercer than ever, search engine optimization (SEO) remains the beating heart of any successful digital marketing strategy. ...
Website Design Trends 2025
01/18/2025
In the ever-changing digital landscape, staying ahead of web design trends can make or break your online presence. ...
The Future of SEO with AI
03/28/2024
In this article, we’ll explore the future of SEO with AI and how it can revolutionize the way we approach search engine optimization.
Can I Use AI to Design a Website?
12/11/2023
Do you have better things to do than learn yet another computer tool? We are here to free you to do what you do best - run your business. 
Is AI Replacing Web Designers
11/16/2023
The answer is no. It is simply changing how human website designers approach web design. 
What is the Best Site Builder for Small Business?
07/19/2023
A Guide to Website Design for Small Business
Facebook vs a Real Website
01/09/2021
Facebook should not replace a website as the face of your business
The Purpose of a Website
11/05/2020
A small business website is built to sell. Make sure it can be found.
Do It Yourself Social Media
02/23/2020
Here are a few tips and tricks for social media on a shoestring budget.
Contact Forms, EMail & Spam
01/29/2020
Sometimes what we want gets filtered out. Be sure to check the junk folder.
Web Designer & SEO Agency
01/13/2020
If you choose to add an SEO agency to your team, we can get along just fine.
Protect your site from being hacked
06/25/2019
Monitor & protect your site from becoming infected. Sucuri.
Is Your Website Secure?
04/22/2019
If you do not put in place an SSL certificate, Google will tell on you.
What's Wrong With WordPress
04/16/2019
When choosing a web-based website builder, choose wisely...choose wisely.
Trust, respect, & understanding in business
08/16/2014
Seek first to understand, then be understood.
Reputation Management
12/23/2013
Do you know what they are saying about you? Do you care? You should.
Plagiarism, Copyright, & Fair-Use
07/21/2013
Where does your website content come from? Make sure it is original.
What To Look For In A Website Designer
06/29/2013
What types of things do you look for in a website designer?
Best Times to Post to Social Media
05/14/2013
Do you use a social media dashboard to treat each network as an individual??
Website Content - Too Much v Not Enough
04/29/2013
Do you write content for your customer or the search engine?
Catching More Bees With Honey Than Vinegar
09/20/2012
Criticism does not mean being destructive. Treat others as you want to be treated.