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Our latest musings covering a wide range of agency related topics and strategy to help push your business forward.

Seo Weekly Issue 6

Unlock Hidden SEO Opportunities With This Blog Ideation Framework

It can be difficult to consistently generate fresh, engaging blog ideas that are both creative and tie in with an SEO strategy.  Believe me,…

February 11, 2025

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6 Steps to Writing Web Copy That Sells, Not Yells

Discover persuasive writing strategies you can use to create irresistible copy. Write engaging content that’ll turn casual visitors into keen customers….

February 6, 2025

Seo Weekly Issue5

Word Count Doesn’t Matter

It’s fairly widely known that word count is not part of Google’s algorithm – and that’s 100% fact. So no matter how many clients…

February 4, 2025

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Member Spotlight: Cheryl Hock

Cheryl Hock is the kind of business owner most of us dream of being — she’s built a business that doesn’t just pay the…

February 3, 2025

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You’re Thinking About Price Hikes All Wrong

Rising subscriptions got you down? It’s time to change the way you look at your agency’s finances….

January 29, 2025

Seo Weekly Issue 4

Does My Page Builder Affect SEO?

It’s VERY easy to get “shiny thing syndrome” when considering adding a page builder to your development stack – and I’ll be the first to…

January 28, 2025

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The Inside Scoop on the Best Project Management Tools (From the People Who Actually Use Them!)

Which project management tools are actually worth your time and money? From freebies to paid faves, find out which ones digital agency owners are using and why….

January 27, 2025

Seo Weekly Issue 3

Do Breadcrumbs Boost SEO?

Breadcrumbs have been around forever, and if you don’t treat them with respect they can look unsightly and date a website in seconds… However,…

January 21, 2025

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More Caring, Less Scaring: How to bring up website policies without scaring your clients

Privacy policies don’t have to be scary. Discover how to bring them up without putting your clients on the defensive….

January 17, 2025

Seo Weekly Issue 2

A 5-minute SEO Assessment for ANY Website

“How much do you charge for SEO?” We’ve all had that question, and let’s be honest – you can’t give away a whole SEO…

January 14, 2025

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5 Steps to Creating Engaging Content in a Sea of AI ‘Meh’

Want to learn how to make your brand stand out in a neverending flood of AI content? Discover our tips for creating engaging content your audience will love….

January 10, 2025

Seo Weekly Issue 1

The Fastest Way to Demonstrate a Return To a New SEO Client

You’ve just landed a new SEO client. Instead of celebration, you’re feeling that familiar pressure: “Now I need to prove my worth – fast!”…

January 7, 2025

Developers Are Assholes

Web Developers Are Assholes

Are web developers really assholes, or is the job just built that way? Discover 5 hilarious (and brutally honest) reasons why developers might come off as jerks — and why it’s not entirely their fault….

December 20, 2024

Week 49

Increased Volume of Threats During Holidays

We are just a few days away from Christmas holidays and many people have already gone to their well deserved vacations. When companies are…

December 19, 2024

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Last Chance to be a $5 Barfly Member!

Learn about all the goodies coming to our Barfly program in 2025 — there’s still time to get in at half the price!…

December 17, 2024

7 Privacy Mistakes

Top 7 Privacy Mistakes That Web Designers Make

Think your privacy practices are solid? You might be surprised. From ‘Accept-only’ cookie banners to pre-checked opt-ins, these 7 common mistakes could leave your site (and clients) exposed….

December 12, 2024

Week 48

What Will WordPress Security Look Like in 2025?

I was thinking wether to leave this as the last security weekly, but I recon that by releasing this in the middle of the…

December 6, 2024

Week 47

Why Use Virtual Patching for WordPress Security?

Virtual patching is a security strategy that involves applying protective measures to the WordPress application without modifying any of the source code (core/plugins/themes). Virtual…

November 29, 2024

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The Revenue Opportunity Web Designers Forget About: Website Policies

Learn how privacy policies and terms of service can generate reliable recurring income while helping clients stay compliant….

November 23, 2024