A great website without a strong call-to-action (CTA) is like a store without a checkout counter. You can have beautiful design, compelling content, and all the right messaging, but if your visitors don’t know what to do next, you’re missing an opportunity. But what...
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How to Do SEO, Simply
How to do SEO can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not immersed in digital marketing. You’ve probably heard terms like “backlinks,” “meta descriptions,” and “alt text” thrown around without much context. But here’s the thing: SEO doesn't have to be complicated....
Does Inbound Marketing Still Work?
Inbound marketing, once the darling of the digital marketing world, is all about drawing customers in naturally. It focuses on engaging content, organic search visibility, and valuable resources that help people solve their problems. It gained momentum in the early...
7 WordPress Maintenance Services That Are the Secret to a Healthy Website
Imagine buying a car and never changing the oil, rotating the tires, or getting a tune-up. Eventually, that car is going to break down-and the repair bill will be much higher than if you had done routine maintenance. Your website is no different. WordPress maintenance...
How Storytelling Can Set Your Business Apart
Storytelling isn’t just for books and movies—it’s one of the most powerful ways businesses can connect with their audience. Here’s why it matters and how you can use it.Let me tell you a story Setting the Scene I was 14 and boarding the church van that would take me...
Boost 4-Day Work Week Productivity with Automation: My 2025 Strategy
Last year, I hit a wall. Running a business can feel like a 24/7 commitment. There’s always something to do: client work, emails, strategy sessions, creative projects—the list is endless. I’ve always believed in working hard, but I started noticing the toll it was...
Spicy – Creative Mornings: April 2024
When I think of “spicy”, I think of food. I love food. I love trying different cuisines from around the world. Sometimes, I think I live to eat, and I’m not sad about it. I remember the first time I tried Thai food. I was 14, and my best friend’s mom had her birthday...
Perspective – Creative Mornings: March 2024
This is a series exploring the theme of the month from Creative Mornings. To explore more of the series, click here.“There are no facts, only interpretations.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche I did not like Philosophy in school. In fact, I hated it. I wasn’t interested in...
Native – Creative Mornings: Feb 2024
This is a series exploring the theme of the month from Creative Mornings. To explore more of the series, click here.I used to have a shirt that had “native” next to the shape of the state of Arkansas. It was one of my favorite shirts, and I proudly proclaimed that I...
Do you know Eva Zeisel?
Have you ever heard of the industrial designer Eva Zeisel? Eva Zeisel (1906-2011 (that's 105 years!)) left an indelible mark on the world of ceramics and furniture design, and her journey is a fascinating blend of creativity, resilience, and innovation. Early Years...








