It’s that special time of year again – time to give our websites a little TLC and gear up for a fantastic year ahead. Last year, I shared some of my basic tips on things to check on your website yearly. But this year, I wanted to revisit the topic of what things to check […]
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It’s hard to believe it’s already the end of another year…and another year in business as Southern Creative 🥂! As we wave goodbye to 2023 and welcome a bright future ahead in 2024, I wanted to take a moment on the blog to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had in 2023. It’s been a
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Adding people to your email list is THE way to build up a plugged-in potential client base and stay in touch with your existing and past clients! But it falls to the backburner for so many business owners… and it’s not until they’re building a website that they start to think about building an email
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In the world of digital marketing, SEO is like the backbone of your online presence. It’s crucial, but it’s also wrapped in a bit of mystery, isn’t it? For instance, how long does SEO take to work? We all know SEO is essential to get our websites noticed by the right people. It’s the key
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In today’s digital-first world, making your business visible online is crucial. One powerful tool at your disposal is Google My Business, aka Google Business Profile. If you’ve been wondering “what is Google My Business?” or how to get Google My Business you’re in the right place! While often associated with brick-and-mortar stores, Google My Business
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Keeping track of all your leads, contracts, invoices, and client info is HARD, y’all. The DIY way of doing things is okay for a season at the beginning of your business. But as your client roster grows and you start getting more leads, your hands can get full, and quickly. I use Dubsado to manage
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SEO terms, backlinks, and indexing, oh my! If SEO is one of those things that leaves you like 🤔…this is the blog for you, my friend. SEO can be really confusing! But, real talk: at the end of the day, it’s the ONE thing that makes the biggest difference in whether or not anyone will
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Have you ever typed in a website URL and wondered how the magic happens behind the scenes? That’s thanks to DNS! Or maybe you’ve tried to change your hosting provider and hit a full stop when the directions say to modify your “DNS records.” DNS is one of those techy things you’ll inevitably run
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Putting together a website is intensive work, y’all! And when you have your head down in the design phase, it’s easy to get so focused on what you’re doing that you can’t see the forest for the trees. Whether you’re DIY-ing your website or working with a pro, setting aside dedicated time to preview your
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If you’re not using Pinterest to drive traffic to your website, boost lead magnets, level up email marketing, and promote your brand…it’s time to start! Pinterest is definitely still a great place to store ALL of the ideas and inspiration, but it’s also where people are hanging out and searching for new ideas, tools, and
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