SEO
Web Design and SEO Should Be One Brief — Not Two Vendors
When design and SEO are separate handoffs, you get a pretty site that nobody finds. Here is why they belong in the same brief — and what that looks like in practice.
From the Blog
Straight talk on web design, SEO, migrations, and what’s actually working.
Website Redesign
Website Redesign Without Losing Rankings
A redesign should improve how you look and how you rank. Here is the SEO equity checklist we use so a new site does not erase years of search work.
SEO
The Cost of Hiring Separate Web Design and SEO Agencies
Two invoices feel thorough. They usually produce a site that looks finished and a backlog of SEO fixes that never ship. Here is what that split actually costs.
SEO
Why Websites Treat Urgent Leads Like Tire-Kickers
If your contact form treats a ready-to-buy inquiry the same as a “just browsing” quote request, you are losing work. Here is how generic forms bury priority leads — and how to fix the front door.
SEO
Service Pages That Win Local Search (Without Doorway Spam)
You do not need fifty thin city pages. You need clear service pages, honest service-area signals, and a site fast enough to convert the click.
Web Design
What is a Headless CMS? And Do You Need One?
A headless CMS separates content management from front-end presentation. It enables faster, more secure websites, but it's not the right choice for everyone. Here's what it actually means and how to decide if you need one.
SEO
What is Structured Data? How Schema Markup Helps Your Site Rank
Structured data tells search engines exactly what your content is about. It powers rich results, helps AI-powered search cite your site, and builds your presence in Google's knowledge graph. Here's how it works and which schema types matter most.
Web Design
How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? An Honest Answer.
The honest answer is: it depends. But that's not helpful, so here's a realistic breakdown of website costs in 2026, what drives the price, what to expect at every budget level, and the hidden costs most agencies don't mention.
SEO
Core Web Vitals and SEO - What Business Owners Actually Need to Know
Core Web Vitals are a Google ranking signal, but most business owners don't know what they actually measure or what to do about them. Here's the practical version, what they are, how they affect rankings, and the most common fixes.
Web Design
Gatsby vs Astro in 2026 - Which Static Site Framework Should You Use?
We've built production sites on both. Here's an honest comparison of Gatsby and Astro in 2026, performance, developer experience, ecosystem health, and when each one still makes sense.
Web Design
Webflow vs WordPress in 2026 - An Honest Comparison for Business Owners
Both are legitimate choices. Here's what actually matters when choosing between Webflow and WordPress, design flexibility, SEO, content management, cost, and the trade-offs most comparison posts gloss over.
Web Design
Astro vs WordPress in 2026 - Which Is Right for Your Business Website?
We build on both. Here's an honest comparison of Astro and WordPress for business websites, performance, SEO, content management, cost, and when each one is actually the right choice.
Web Design
How We Hit 100 Across All Four Lighthouse Categories - And Why It Matters for Your Rankings
A perfect Lighthouse score isn't a vanity metric. It's a direct signal to Google that your site loads fast, works for everyone, follows best practices, and is built for search. Here's what it takes to get there, and what it means for your rankings and conversions.
Website Migration
Drupal Website Migration: A Practical Guide to Moving Off Drupal
Migrating off Drupal, whether to WordPress, a headless CMS, or another platform, requires careful planning to protect your content, functionality, and SEO rankings.
Website Migration
Drupal to WordPress Migration: The Benefits and When It Makes Sense
Is migrating from Drupal to WordPress worth it? Here’s an honest look at the benefits, the trade-offs, and how to know if it’s the right move for your organization.
Website Migration
Webflow to WordPress Migration: What to Know Before You Make the Switch
Moving from Webflow to WordPress is a common path for sites that have outgrown Webflow’s CMS limitations.
Website Migration
WordPress Website Migration: How to Move Your WordPress Site Without Losing Rankings
Whether you’re migrating to a new host, a new domain, or a new platform entirely, WordPress migrations carry real SEO risk when handled incorrectly.
Website Migration
WordPress to Webflow Migration: What to Expect and Whether It's Right for You
Moving from WordPress to Webflow gives you a more visual editing experience, but it comes with real trade-offs.
Website Migration
Drupal to WordPress Migration: What to Expect and How to Do It Right
Migrating from Drupal to WordPress is one of the most common CMS migrations we handle. Here’s what the process looks like, what goes wrong, and how to protect your SEO through the move.
ADA & Accessibility
Do Websites Have to Be ADA Compliant? What Business Owners Need to Know
Most business websites are legally required to meet ADA accessibility standards, and the number of lawsuits filed over non-compliant sites is rising every year. Here’s what the law actually says and what to do about it.
LLM & AI SEO
What is LLM SEO? How to Optimize for AI-Powered Search
LLM SEO is the practice of optimizing your content to appear in AI-generated answers, in Google’s AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other LLM-powered tools. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and what to do about it.
Website Migration
The Complete Website Migration SEO Checklist
A step-by-step SEO checklist for website migrations, covering pre-migration audit, redirect mapping, staging review, launch, and post-launch monitoring. Use this before you move a single file.
Why We Build With Astro
Astro is a modern static site generator that ships zero JavaScript by default. Here's why it's our go-to tool for client websites.
Why Your CMS Choice Matters More Than You Think
The CMS you choose affects your site's speed, security, flexibility, and how much control you have over your own content.
5 Things Killing Your Page Speed (And How to Fix Them)
Slow websites lose visitors and rankings. Here are the five most common performance problems we see and practical fixes for each.
SEO for Small Business: What Actually Matters in 2026
SEO doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what small businesses should actually focus on to get found online.