Digital Insights
Is creating a website for my business easy? – #AskAlison
They say that hindsight is 20/20. We've all come out of a project or job with a list of things we wish we'd known before getting started. So it's not uncommon for a new business owner to wonder, "Is creating a website for my business easy?" The answer to this one is...
Black Friday Discounts 2019 – Deals you should and shouldn’t take advantage of.
You've likely already noticed, but your social feeds are chalk full of ads today with deals on everything from appliances to makeup. Even some service industries are getting into the business of discounting their services on Black Friday. Not me. You may wonder why I...
How long does it take to build a new website? – #AskAlison
Building a website can seem like a daunting task to a small business owner. It's probably not your favorite thing to do, and you might be dreading the process. But it doesn't have to be hard. When starting to plan out your new site, you may ask yourself, how long does...
Moving to a new office space? Don’t forget these important steps in order to preserve your online rankings.
It's an exciting week here at Cromie Creative Consultants. This Thursday, I'll be moving into a new office space! I've been working at home and on the go and it's proven to be an extremely inefficient use of my time. Moving into the office will reduce my drive time by...
Divi 4.0 Is Almost Here!
This Thursday, the long-awaited Divi 4.0 update will be released. This version of Divi comes with many anticipated features, which I will outline and then talk about what that means for you and your business website. The biggest update within this version will be the...
How do I find the best WordPress theme? #AskAlison
This week's #AskAlison covers a question about WordPress themes. WordPress is great because it's so widely supported, but one downside to that is the abundance of themes to choose from. How do you find the best WordPress theme and avoid the issues commonly found in...
What social channels should I use for my business? – #AskAlison
It's time for another #AskAlison. This week, I'm answering a question that comes up a lot at the beginning of a web build. Quite often, when I ask a business owner about their social channels, they get nervous and are unsure if they are using the right, or enough,...
Do I need to write blogs to get found in search? – #AskAlison
I often get asked the same questions from my clients, regardless of the industry they are in. That's why I'm starting a weekly series called #AskAlison. Have a question about digital marketing or business ops you've been dying to get help with? Ask away in the...
Five things to do when preparing for a website build
Over the last five and a half years, I helped businesses build websites. In some cases, it was a brand new website, and in others, it was an update to an old, out of date, web presence. The internet is constantly changing, but one thing that hasn't changed as...