Business
In the digital era, so much of your business is done online. We have created a huge library of articles that center around every digital aspect of running your business. From setting and achieving online goals to what goes on the about us page of your website, we have lots of great tips and tricks to help you make your business website work for you. Got a question? Just ask. We’re happy to answer your questions and give you direction.
Your Website’s Credibility and Why It Matters
Anyone can make a website. Even if you aren't a professional website developer like me, it wouldn't be too complicated to pay for a DIY service and start posting your...
Your 2022 Website Checklist
I always advise clients to check their website at least once a year. Realistically, you'd be looking at it more often, but at a minimum, once a year. Many business...
Tips for Photographer Websites
We haven't done a ton of photographer websites, but we've done a few. And we've talked to a lot of photographers about websites. Having a great website to showcase your...
Third-party reviews on your website
I get asked a fair amount if it's okay to use third party reviews on your website. By that, I mean reviews that have been left for your business, not...
Use Case Studies to Increase Conversions
Having case studies on your website can be a really good way to showcase how you can help your customers. Case studies are different than testimonials. A testimonial is simply...
Making the most of your hair stylist website
Don't miss the mark on your hair stylist website. There are certain things your clients want, and some things they don't care about. And while having a fancy and cutting-edge...
Creating a successful website for your dog breeding business
I'm not sure how it happened, but we have created many websites for labradoodle breeders over the years. Some that are still active and some that have since retired. But...
What patients want when they visit doctor websites
If you are a doctor or dentist and have a website for your practice, it's super important to make sure that your patients can find the information that they need...
The truth about guest posts
If you have a website, there's a good chance at some point, someone will email you and ask if they can contribute a guest post. If you're like me, you'll...
Do referral based businesses need a website?
I was talking to someone the other day who has a great business, has been doing it for a while and is super busy with work. By all means a...
Online Ethics & Social Media: What you need to know
Being online now is more challenging than ever. There are so many different places you can post content. Aside from posting on your website or blog, you can also post...
Getting Content is Important and Often Difficult
Your website needs content. And it needs great content. If you're a business owner, most of the time when someone lands on your website, it's not because they clicked on...
Accepting Credit Cards online is not as hard as you may think
When someone comes to me with a website that needs e-commerce, one of the first few questions I ask them is, "How would you like to accept payments?" One of...
The subtle psychology of a good website
I've heard there are people who think making websites is easy, that it doesn't require a particular strategy or a lot of skills and that you can use a DIY...
Facebook Messenger on your website
I'm an admin on a lot of different Facebook pages. One thing I've noticed over the last year is that more and more people are contacting businesses via Facebook messenger....
Webinar: How to Automate Your Business and Double Its Efficiency
If you follow this blog much, you'll know that I sometimes write about automation. Automation is using technology to perform business processes, which can streamline efficiency and increase productivity. For...
Prevention of COVID-19 in workspaces
We are extremely fortunate at at Sumy Designs to be able to work from home, but we understand that working from home isn’t an option for some of our clients....
Accessibility Realities for Websites
Recently I had a client come to me asking about ADA compliance for their website. If you haven't noticed, accessibility is a hot topic in the web design and development...
Moving your business online during COVID: A case study
I'd like to introduce you to my friends at Dope Yogi. Dope Yogi started as a yoga blog by two yoga teachers who wanted to share their love of yoga...
