Until 2014, the majority of my clients came through referrals. This provided a steady stream of work, but we were not at full capacity. Even though I spent time a lot of time networking and attending conferences, most of the people I met were not good prospects. I...
Let’s say you’re a small business owner. Let’s say you’re a smart, dedicated, and passionate business coach or management consultant. Maybe you’ve just gotten certified. You have a small group of clients, and they love you. So… what’s the problem? The problem is, you...
Late last week, I received a phone call from a consulting firm that turned into a $7,500 website project. I asked how they found me and was told that they Googled “WordPress Websites Rockville.” I checked it myself and I held the #1 spot for this keyword phrase. And...
How often do you use your smart phone to search for something? An answer to a question, a fact, or a particular website? If you’ve ever come across a website that is hard to read on your smartphone, this means that the site is not mobile friendly. But who really...
When you first look at a website, you know whether it “looks” reputable — but a professionally-designed website, while critically important to the reputation of your business, won’t bring you more traffic. If you want your business website to be search-friendly (and...
Are you wondering if you can really get a decent website at GoDaddy for $1 a month? How about a SquareSpace website for $16 a month? As a marketing consultant and graphic designer (who has been building websites for over a decade), I know that these offers really are...