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#April25 #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy

After the nomination period has ended, be sure to come back and #vote #vote #vote!

Our local paper #PressPubs / #TheCitizen has an annual "#BestOf" contest. This year, they have a new #BestWebDesigner category. I would love it if you'd be willing to #nominate #TheWebsiteGuy for this honor. More info and links below...

Nominate until 5/19 @ 5:00pm Central
Vote Starting 7/10 @ 9:00am Central

Nominate your #favorite Web Designer (under services)

https://www.presspubs.com/citizen/bestof/
or
https://www.presspubs.com/quad/bestof/

#ShowTheWebsiteGuySomeLove
#ShowYourLocalFavoritesSomeLove
#LoveQuadArea #LinoLakesMN

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

After the nomination period has ended, be sure to come back and #vote #vote #vote!

The Perfect Date – April 25, 2024

Describe your #PerfectDate? Be funny, weird, quirky, and off. Let’s see how many different types of responses we can get.

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/

Describe your #PerfectDate? Be funny, weird, quirky, and off. Let's see how many different types of responses we can get.

#April25 #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

DIY Wednesday – April 17, 2024

DIY #WebDesign and #invoicing share a secret: the real challenge lies in the details you haven’t encountered yet. Trusting experts ensures it’s done correctly from the start.

Know any new business owners struggling with #accounting or in need of more #visibility? We’re here to support them through referrals and targeted solutions.

DIY #WebDesign and #invoicing share a secret: the real challenge lies in the details you haven't encountered yet. Trusting experts ensures it's done correctly from the start.
Know any new business owners struggling with #accounting or in need of more #visibility? We're here to support them through referrals and targeted solutions.
https://bit.ly/3xiiZzf
#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Tip Tuesday – April 16, 2024

Website tip # 0416: Watch your email.

Are Your Website Queries Getting Filtered? Be Sure to Check the Spam Folder.

I always make sure the contact form is working, but depending on how the email was set up, some queries may be filtered by the spam filters. Check the junk folder. Especially if it’s Gmail.

SFP and DMARC are good tools to help ensure email deliverability. Ask your host for more info.

MX Toolbox is also a good monitoring tool for performance tracking. https://mxtoolbox.com/

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/email.html

Website tip # 0416: Watch your email.

Are Your Website Queries Getting Filtered? Be Sure to Check the Spam Folder.

I always make sure the contact form is working, but depending on how the email was set up, some queries may be filtered by the spam filters. Check the junk folder. Especially if it's Gmail.

SFP and DMARC are good tools to help ensure email deliverability. Ask your host for more info.

MX Toolbox is also a good monitoring tool for performance tracking. https://mxtoolbox.com/

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/email.html

Tax Day – April 15, 2024

“Dear #IRS, I am writing to cancel my #subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list.” — Charles M. Schulz

No, we do not do #taxes. But feel free to reach out for a #referral if need be. We may know the right person to take care of you.

#HappyTaxDay #April15th #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

“Dear #IRS, I am writing to cancel my #subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list.” — Charles M. Schulz

No, we do not do #taxes. But feel free to reach out for a #referral if need be. We may know the right person to take care of you.

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

#HappyTaxDay #April15th #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

DIY Web Design Wednesday – April 10, 2024

DIY Website design can be like figuring out 3rd party digital business card options or 3rd party “scan me to send a review” options.

The user experience in going through the process can be frustrating and disappointing and the return on the value of your time wasted may not be worth it.

There is a better way – let me go through the learning curve for you. This frees you to do what you do best – run your business.

* https://www.facebook.com/help/1985220725104252
https://www.facebook.com/help/225602007465207

BTW – the options we’ve found… For digital business cards (create and share business card via outlook app or desktop). And for “scan me to get a review” options (QR code linking to “get more reviews” link in google my business).

DIY Website design can be like figuring out 3rd party digital business card options or 3rd party "scan me to send a review" options.

The user experience in going through the process can be frustrating and disappointing and the return on the value of your time wasted may not be worth it.

There is a better way - let me go through the learning curve for you. This frees you to do what you do best - run your business.

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

BTW - the options we've found... For digital business cards (create and share business card via outlook app or desktop). And for "scan me to get a review" options (QR code linking to "get more reviews" link in google my business).

Tip Tuesday – April 9, 2024

Small Biz Tip # 0409:
#FacebookPage #scams – don’t fall for them.

If you get an email, or FB message about your FB page being out of compliance, and will be deleted if you don’t fix it, don’t panic. Check the status of your FB page (*see link). Then, if all looks ok, you can report the message then block / ban the profile.

This goes for your Google My Business Maps listing as well. Scammers will call you and say your listing is in violation of blah blah blah. Don’t fall for it.

Motivational Monday – April 8, 2024

This is true only for the negative. Be sure to make your job shine! Work where you can be you. Be a positive light for those around you. Find happiness. Keep it real, stay happy. #CareerGoals #BeYourself #DreamBig

If you know of anyone who has a dream of starting their own business, we’d love to help.

#Eclipse2024 #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #LIke #Share

This is true only for the negative. Be sure to make your job shine! Work where you can be you. Be a positive light for those around you. Find happiness. Keep it real, stay happy. #CareerGoals #BeYourself #DreamBig

If you know of anyone who has a dream of starting their own business, we'd love to help.

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

#Eclipse2024 #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #LIke #Share

DIY Web Design Is Like… – April 3, 2024

DIY Web design can be like judging a book by its cover. Right or wrong, it can come at a great cost in terms of opportunity lost to know the real story behind the cover.

Opening our hearts and minds removes the barriers of prejudice. Let’s embrace diversity and learn from each other. It’s time for unity and respect. 💖 #UnityInDiversity #NoToPrejudice #LoveAll

The Website Guy, will never ever ever discriminate nor treat differently (better or worse) a potential client based on demographic affiliation – especially political or religious. I treat my clients with the same respect I am shown.

#PrejudiceDiscriminationForAnyReasonIsNotCool
#EveryBusinessDeservesToBeSeen #GetAWebsite #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

DIY Web design can be like judging a book by its cover. Right or wrong, it can come at a great cost in terms of opportunity lost to know the real story behind the cover.

Opening our hearts and minds removes the barriers of prejudice. Let's embrace diversity and learn from each other. It's time for unity and respect. 💖 #UnityInDiversity #NoToPrejudice #LoveAll

The Website Guy, will never ever ever discriminate nor treat differently (better or worse) a potential client based on demographic affiliation - especially political or religious. I treat my clients with the same respect I am shown.

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

#PrejudiceDiscriminationForAnyReasonIsNotCool
#EveryBusinessDeservesToBeSeen #GetAWebsite #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Website Tip # 0402 – April 2, 2024

Ready to make your website shine like never before? AI’s got your back in SEO and design, while that special human touch crafts unforgettable experiences. #AIinSEO #WebDesign #HumanTouch

Know someone aiming to use AI for their website creation? We’re here to ensure it’s done right.

https://bit.ly/3xiiZzf

#GetAWebsite (no-ai) #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Ready to make your website shine like never before? AI's got your back in SEO and design, while that special human touch crafts unforgettable experiences. #AIinSEO #WebDesign #HumanTouch

Know someone aiming to use AI for their website creation? We're here to ensure it's done right.

https://bit.ly/3xiiZzf

#GetAWebsite (no-ai) #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Not April Fools – April 1, 2024

Embrace today’s vibe: Every tough day brings you closer to your goals. Keep going, you’ll thank yourself later.

If you know of anyone who has a dream of starting or growing their online presence for their business and passion, we’d love to help.

https://bit.ly/3xiiZzf

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/services.html

Embrace today's vibe: Every tough day brings you closer to your goals. Keep going, you'll thank yourself later.

If you know of anyone who has a dream of starting or growing their online presence for their business and passion, we'd love to help.

https://bit.ly/3xiiZzf

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy

Happy Easter – March 31th, 2024

My all time favorite song by my all time favorite artist. All is free to believe what they want, but HE is my reason for the season…

“True Meaning of Easter” by #BingImageCreater. Matthew 28:6

Good Friday – March 29, 2024

Happy Good Friday! Today celebrates love, sacrifice, hope, and forgiveness. Let’s reflect, appreciate life, and be kind. May we discover light in darkness and value each moment. #GoodFriday #Hope #NewBeginnings

First Day of Spring – March 20, 2024

Happy #1stDayOfSpring

#DIYWebDesign & #DIYSEO can be like #DIYWeatherPrediction.

Without really knowing all the rules and tricks of the trade of a seasoned trained professional, you’re just guessing. And even the pros guess and get it wrong – because like SEO, the weather has a mind of its own. But they are still right more often than not, right?

If you know of anyone who would like help figuring out what needs to be fixed on their website to make it liked better by google, we can help.

#GetAnOptimizedWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share #FirstDayOfSpring

Happy #1stDayOfSpring

#DIYWebDesign & #DIYSEO can be like #DIYWeatherPrediction.

Without really knowing all the rules and tricks of the trade of a seasoned trained professional, you're just guessing. And even the pros guess and get it wrong - because like SEO, the weather has a mind of its own. But they are still right more often than not, right?

If you know of anyone who would like help figuring out what needs to be fixed on their website to make it liked better by google, we can help.

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/services.html

#GetAnOptimizedWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share #FirstDayOfSpring

Small Business Tip # 0319

#SmallBusinessTip # 0319

Don’t be afraid to make the time to #invest in yourself or your business – including your #website.

If you know of anyone is looking for on-going affordable #seo services (including white glove reporting for web designers or the do-it-yourselfers), we are here to help.

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/searchengineoptimizationservices.html

#WorkLifeBalance #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

#SmallBusinessTip # 0319

Don't be afraid to make the time to #invest in yourself or your business - including your #website.

If you know of anyone is looking for on-going affordable #seo services (including white glove reporting for web designers or the do-it-yourselfers), we are here to help.

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/searchengineoptimizationservices.html

#WorkLifeBalance #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Small Business Motivation – March 18, 2024

“Do not focus on numbers. Focus on doing what you do best. It’s about building a community who want to visit your site every day because you create value and offer expertise.”
– Cassey Ho, Founder of Blogilates.com

#SmallBusinessMotivation

If you know of anyone who is struggling with their website or marketing, we’d love to free them to do what they do best – run their business.

#GetOutOfYourHead #GetIntoTheField #IrishCoffeeDay #StPatricksDay #HappyStPattiesDay!

"Do not focus on numbers. Focus on doing what you do best. It’s about building a community who want to visit your site every day because you create value and offer expertise."
- Cassey Ho, Founder of Blogilates.com

#SmallBusinessMotivation

If you know of anyone who is struggling with their website or marketing, we'd love to free them to do what they do best - run their business.

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Happy St Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2024

“You’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind.” – #IrishProverb

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewebsiteguy

"You’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind." - #IrishProverb

#GetOutOfYourHead #GetIntoTheField #IrishCoffeeDay #StPatricksDay #HappyStPattiesDay!

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewebsiteguy

John 3:16 – March 16, 2024

On this #March16, I know I am not a perfect #Christian, but I know I am loved perfectly by #HIM, and so are you. #John316

#Hope #Redemption #Encouragement #PayItForward

Pie Day – March 14, 2024

I know I’m a day late but hopefully not a dollar short, because for me, every #Friday should be #PieDay

#TheWebsiteGuy here wishing you a very happy #314 #PieDay. You don’t have to be a #MathWiz to know that a business’s online presence is more than 1 #piece. Be sure to not #desert your website, for having one #slice to your online marketing plan can be a #SweetDeal. How many do you have?

More #WebsiteTips here:
https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/blog.html

#GetAWebsite #SmallBizWebDesign #AffordableWebDesign #WebDesignNearMe #WebDesignMinnesota

I know I'm a day late but hopefully not a dollar short, because for me, every #Friday should be #PieDay

#TheWebsiteGuy here wishing you a very happy #314 #PieDay. You don't have to be a #MathWiz to know that a business's online presence is more than 1 #piece. Be sure to not #desert your website, for having one #slice to your online marketing plan can be a #SweetDeal. How many do you have?

More #WebsiteTips here:
https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/blog.html

#GetAWebsite #SmallBizWebDesign #AffordableWebDesign #WebDesignNearMe #WebDesignMinnesota — Pi Day special homemade blueberry pie baked in a skillet overhead view

Small Business Tip # 0312 – March 12, 2024

This is #Fiona giving todays #SmallBusinessTip # 0312:

First build a #website worthy of being found (#SEO)…

Then…. #PROMOTE it!

If you have a small business, give a #shout in the #comments below. Let us know how we can help. And if you have a website that needs a 2nd look, give us a shout.

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/blog.html

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

This is #Fiona giving todays #SmallBusinessTip # 0312:

First build a #website worthy of being found (#SEO)...

Then.... #PROMOTE it!

If you have a small business, give a #shout in the #comments below. Let us know how we can help. And if you have a website that needs a 2nd look, give us a shout.

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/blog.html

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Monday March 11, 2024

Be the reason someone smiles today, instead of cries. A website can help with that.

#EVERYONEDeservesToBeSeenAndHeard #GoldenRule

Monday March 4, 2024

With permission, my weekly post for “Motivational Monday”

There is a fine line between being a “#VoiceOfReason” with good intentions & being just another “hateful #InternetTroll”.

GoldenRule #RiseAboveHate.

Tuesday Feb 27, 2024

Business Tip # 0227

Don’t become so complacent that you stop striving to be of value to your clients. Always strive to find new and innovative ways to be of help to your clients in whatever they need. And if they think pastures are greener elsewhere, chalk it up as a learning experience for your business, but don’t take it personal.

If you know of anyone who needs value in their online presence, including a website, we’d love to help.

#BusinessRelationships #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Business Tip # 0227

Don't become so complacent that you stop striving to be of value to your clients. Always strive to find new and innovative ways to be of help to your clients in whatever they need. And if they think pastures are greener elsewhere, chalk it up as a learning experience for your business, but don't take it personal.

If you know of anyone who needs value in their online presence, including a website, we'd love to help.

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

#BusinessRelationships #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share — Value – Business Concept

Monday Feb 26, 2024

This is my new buddy #Floki. He is definitely trying to get my attention. Tell me what he is saying – winner gets a FREE #WebsiteAudit …

If you or anyone you know is having issues with their website, or just want a 2nd set of eyes, we’d love to give insight.

#MondayMotivation #GetAWebsite #AuditYourWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Small Business Tip # 0213 – Feb 13, 2024

#Smallbusiness tip # 0213

Implement a #backup strategy for your #computer. You never know when it’s gonna quit on ya.

If you need a guy, I know a guy. A couple of them actually. See list of favorite business partners here (below the form):

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/referralprogram.php

On that note, we build websites where it is automatically backed up on our desktop computer (even when a web-based solution is not used). They can also be uploaded to a host of your choice. If you know of anyone who needs a computer guy or a #WebsiteGuy, let us know. www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

Backup Storage Data Internet Technology Business concept.

Motivational Monday – Feb 12, 2024

I really hate it when I am asked to do less than my best.

If you know of anyone who needs a website because they don’t have the time, want, or know-how to go at it alone, we’d love to help. www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/diywebdesignsurvey.php

Web Design Is Like Wed – Feb 7, 2023

Do it yourself website design is like… well, you tell me?

What task, other than building a website, would you never dream of doing yourself? Answer in the comments and then tell me how your experience was building your own website?

If you know of anyone who should NOT try and build their own website, please tell them to hire a pro – like us.

#GetAWebsite #HireAPro #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Small Biz Tip 0206 – Feb 6, 2024

Small Business Tip # 0206…

Step 1 – Have a website as home base to drive traffic back to…
Step 2 – Drive traffic back to it.

#OnlineVisibility is about being visible to those online. Folks will not automatically know you have a new #website by magic – even with the best #SEO. You must #promote it and proactively put it in front of people showcasing your talent, passion and value.

If you know of anyone who needs an online presence for their business, but they don’t know it yet, we’d love an introduction. We can help with step 1 and then work with them on step 2 – #affordably.

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/blog.html

#GetAWebsite #PromoteYourWebsite #BeSocial #LocalLinks #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Motivational Monday – Feb 5, 2024

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
— Antoine De Saint-Exupery, Writer, Poet, Aristocrat and Journalist

If you know of anyone who is thinking of or has just started a #NewBusiness, talk to them about getting a #website as part of their #MarketingPlan and #BusinessPlan. We can help.

#SmallBusinessOwnerMotivation

Small Biz Owner Motivation – Jan 22, 2024

“If you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth” – #RockyBalboa (@ 30 seconds)

If you know of anyone who needs a website or redesigned website for their small business, give a shout.

https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/linkedin-pages/publishing

Tip Tuesday – Jan 16, 2024

A great place to share your blog posts (other than generic social media posts) is to reconstruct the blog post as a #LinkedInArticle. Why? Because it adds #visibility to a new #B2B audience in a different way with heightened #SEO than typical posts.

Here is some more info on that…

https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a522427

https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a519819

If you know of anyone who needs #FreshContent by way of a blog on their website, or they just need a new or redesigned website, let us know. We’d love to help.

#GetAWebsite #GetOnLinkedIn #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Motivational Monday – MLK Quote – Jan 15, 2024

“We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope” – Dr. MLK.

Web Design Is Like Wednesday

Keeping it going with the car theme this week – do it yourself web design is like do it yourself car maintenance (and we are assuming the simple stuff like oil changes, tire rotation and brakes etc.

It may seem simple enough, especially for the mechanically inclined. But I submit 1 question – how long, how much oil spilt all over yourself and how many mistakes did it take for you to become an expert / confident enough to go at it on your own?

In terms of web design, let us help you avoid the school of hard knocks and simply trust us to build the website for you without costing you precious time and money wasted drumming through the learning curve of those “easy diy web-based website builders”.

You have better things to do – like run your business.

http://www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz – (651) 398-2379

#WebDesignWednesday #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #LIke #Share

Tip Tuesday – Jan 9, 2024

#WebsiteTip # 0109

A #website that is not #maintained goes nowhere fast. Like a car, it must be constantly tweeked, modified, updated and maintained to stay in good health. If you leave it sit for too long, like a car – it accumulates rust and is soon forgotten about.

Be sure to keep your website up-to-date at least quarterly, if not semi-annually or annually. Even better, be sure to promote it weekly and / or monthly with social media and fresh content via a blog post.

If you know of anyone who needs a new or redesigned website, or on-going updates and tweeks to the SEO of their website, let us know how we can help.

#TipTuesday #GetAWebsite #UpdateYourWebsite #BeSeen #Like #Share #TheWebsiteGuy

#WebsiteTip # 0109

A #website that is not #maintained goes nowhere fast. Like a car, it must be constantly tweeked, modified, updated and maintained to stay in good health. If you leave it sit for too long, like a car - it accumulates rust and is soon forgotten about.

Be sure to keep your website up-to-date at least quarterly, if not semi-annually or annually. Even better, be sure to promote it weekly and / or monthly with social media and fresh content via a blog post.

If you know of anyone who needs a new or redesigned website, or on-going updates and tweeks to the SEO of their website, let us know how we can help.

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

#TipTuesday #GetAWebsite #UpdateYourWebsite #BeSeen #Like #Share #TheWebsiteGuy — The rusted abandoned wreck of an old car in a remote area of Australian Outback on a rural dirt road near Fowlers Gap, NSW

Monday Motivation – Jan 8, 2024

#MotivationalMonday

“If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up” – #Anonymous

If you know of anyone who is starting a business, and is in need of a website, we’d love to help.

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #LinoLakes #Like #Share

#MotivationalMonday

"If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up" - #Anonymous

If you know of anyone who is starting a business, and is in need of a website, we'd love to help.

www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #LinoLakes #Like #Share

Web Design is Like Wednesday – Jan 3, 2024

#WebDesignIsLikeWednesday

Do it yourself website design can be like a new years resolution. You have every intention of keeping it, but sometimes one thing leads to another and it just never gets done. And once a solid effort is made to get it done (yourself), there is no accountability other than yourself to make sure it is done right. So, you don’t know if it is actually working or not.

If it is your new years resolution was to get a website to increase awareness and visibility, let us help. We’ll even provide marketing ideas (or help doing so), metrics for website traffic and keyword ranking so you know how well the website is doing in terms of visibility.

https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/facebook-business-page-as-website.html

Inspirational motivating quote on notebook with vintage filter

Tip Tuesday – Jan 2, 2024

#TipTuesday #Tip # 102

#Facebook should not replace a #website as the face of your #business. #SocialMedia is meant to be an additional marketing tool to gain visibility & awareness – to drive #traffic back to the website – which gains search engine likability.

Happy New Year – Jan 1, 2024

Happy new year to my friends, family, clients and potential clients.

May your needs be met, your finances increase, and health improve in 2024. Let us know how we can help.

#HappyNewYear #MakeItYourBestYearYet #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy
http://www.TheWebsiteGuy.biz

Testimonial Thursday – Dec 7, 2023

#TestimonialThursday

I launched a new website this past week – Angelus Painting.
https://www.angeluspainting.com/

Case Study:

The website may only be a #Weebly website, but it was my goal to improve the wheel – not just recreate it. Result? A quality, affordable website that is now appropriately #MobileFriendly – even for Weebly as well as a website that more accurately reflects the owner’s unique skillset as an interior painter / cabinet refinisher and views of customer service.

Side note – We chose to keep it with Weebly because it is a good tool for the price, and at the time – budget was a consideration. We decided on the lower cost platform (still SEO worthy) so there was room for other services – like MOZ Local Links.

The client is also back in the owner’s box with full control over their own website with Weebly (they were not owners of the hosting account before). I also moved the domain name to a better provider so they have the opportunity to move the website to a better hosting product that will scale with them down the road.

#ThisIsHowIRoll #CustomerService #GetAWebsite #BeSeen #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Werb Design Wednesday – Dec 6, 2023

#WebDesignWednesday

#DIYWebDesign (if you are not careful) can be like going to a networking event with blank business cards. Without your info, how can they find you?

In other words, if #OnPageSEO (proper keywords – including your name – in the right places) is not implemented in the so called “easy to use #WebBasedWebsiteBuilder” because the tool did not tell you to do this, your #website will not be found – not even by your own name. And not all tools make it intuitive.

If you want to make sure your website can be found, give us a shout for a complimentary #WebsiteAudit.

#GetAWebsite #BeFound #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Two businessman holding and exchanging empty business card

Tip Tuesday – Dec 5, 2023

#WebsiteTip # 1205

If you build your own website, be sure to run it through a #WebsiteAudit tool to ensure the I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed in terms on #OnPageSEO. You may be surprised as to what needs to be fixed (rules of SEO the website builder may not have told you about).

Here are a few of our favorites…

https://www.seoptimer.com/
https://seositecheckup.com/
https://nibbler.insites.com/
https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/overview – an app for Chrome
https://www.thehoth.com/seo-audit-tool/? – Managed SEO
https://gtmetrix.com/ – Page Speed

If you would like a 2nd set of eyes to run your audit with suggestions, let us know. We are here.
https://www.thewebsiteguy.biz/blog.html

Motivational Monday – Dec 4, 2023

“#Ability will enable one to get to the top, but #character will keep them from falling” – Anonymous

#HowYouDoBusinessMatters

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #BeHappy #TheWebsiteGuy #WebDesignLinoLakes #Like #Share

Motivational Monday – Nov 27, 2023

#MotivationalMonday

Be the reason someone gets up this morning smiling. And if you need us to be that person for you, because you don’t have an awesome website, let us know.

Shop Small Friday, Nov 24, 2023

Don’t forget to #ShopSmall & #ShopLocal this #BlackFriday, #SmallBusinessSaturday & #CyberSunday. Support your local veteran owned business in #LinoLakesMN.

#GetAWebsite #BeSeen #SmallBusinessWebsiteDesign #TheWebsiteGuy #Like #Share

Web Design Is Like Wednesday – Nov 22, 2023

#WebDesignWednesday

Building a #website on your own for the first time is like roasting a #turkey for the first time on your own. I am sure you are embarking on this task alone because you think it is that #easy. But do you know the #rules? Weight to defrost time ratio? Being sure to take the guts out first? Do you bake, deep fry or simply throw it in the microwave and what is the do’s and don’ts process for each? If you don’t know exactly what you are doing ahead of time, there is a very real chance of getting #burnt.

#WebDesign is the same. Even with a simple web based website builder. Let us make sure you don’t waste your time or money by ruining a perfectly good #bird and let us make something Martha Stewart herself would be #proud to show off.

And if you need more convincing, building your own website can also be like picking a fight at the #Thanksgiving dinner table. In short – just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Are you sure it is worth it? Food for thought.