Small Business Category

Customer Spotlight: CAN ATX, Connecting the City Through an Online Presence

by Jessica Jones
Friday, June 9th, 2017

In a huge metropolis like Austin, there are endless ways to help serve the local community. Sometimes, it can seem daunting or challenging to find a way to get involved with improvement efforts. CAN ATX (Community Advancement Network) seeks to remedy this problem by providing research, detailed demographics, and initiative opportunities to take part in.

Raul Alvarez announcing CAN dashboard report

Customer Spotlight: Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm and Website Redesign Success

by Jessica Jones
Friday, May 5th, 2017

What started as a move to the Hill Country for founder Sibby Barrett ended up evolving into getaway spot for visitors coming from all over Texas. Onion Creek Kitchen relies heavily on the web – all of their sales of cooking classes, lodging, and other products occurs via their website.

Sibby cooking at Onion Creek Kitchens

The Importance of Local SEO

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, April 24th, 2017

There are many reasons to pursue local SEO, not least being the huge potential it has to boost business for companies. What follows is a look at some of the biggest reasons to consider incorporating it into your search engine optimization efforts.

The Biggest Challenges Merchants Will Face with New E-Commerce

by Jacqueline Sinex
Friday, April 7th, 2017

When a store merchant decides to start selling online, they often don't realize the challenges they will encounter. Is e-commerce scary foreign territory?

store owner thinking about e-commerce

Why Should Small Businesses Have a Website?

by Ruth Hawk
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017

Small business does not have to mean small impact. With the advent of the digital age came an opportunity for small businesses to expand their reach beyond their local circle. Website development offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to build your small business.

Customer Spotlight: Special Shit Seasonings and E-Commerce Success

by Jacqueline Sinex
Monday, October 31st, 2016

Now sold in 17 countries, the success of Special Shit seasonings is partly due to its thriving e-commerce channel.

special commerce website

5 Must-Have Elements of E-Commerce Payment Options

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, October 3rd, 2016

Building effective e-commerce sites is overwhelming. These 5 things are essential for any online merchant.

ecommerce and small business

WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal: A Comparison

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, September 12th, 2016

A content management system is a critically important element of a website. This platform provides the foundation you need to successfully design and run a website. And, no two CMS’s are alike. In a way, this diversity is a good thing.

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