Stuff I know about the internet
Not your average tips, tricks, or tutorials – this is my take.
Look, I’ve been doing this a while now, so I know a thing or two about the internet and what goes on around here.
This is my corner of the internet where I cover things that work, what’s a waste of time, and what’ll make your website do it’s job.
No recycled advice, no “just post more” rinse and repeat BS – just good marketing, bad jokes, and random musings from someone who actually does this stuff, all day, every day.
PS. I suggest recommend you skip past the posts here from a few years ago. That was back in a time where I thought I had to say/do things a certain way to fit into a corporate world. We’ve moved on from that, you’ll see 👀
Let’s be honest: We’re all here to make money
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Stop with the ‘I can do it all’. Admit it, you need marketing support
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Why WIX can’t sit with us. Buckle up, you’re in for a ride.
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Someone bid on my brand name in Google Ads, here’s what I did about it.
So there I was, working on my own digital marketing, minding my own business on a Saturday afternoon. I dropped my brand name into Google - ‘Grahn Creative’ was the exact search term I used. The Google Ads results that appeared in front of me had me floored. Why was I...
Which website builder is right for you? WordPress, Shopify, SquareSpace.
If you're starting on your digital journey. It's highly likely that you've jumped over to Google and searched this exact question. There are a range of website builder platforms available and they all have their pros and cons. Which website builder platform is best...
How do I get my website to show up in search results on Google.
Before you ask how to get your website to show up on Google, we need to understand what we are searching for. First up, what are you searching for on Google? If you're typing your business name into Google and your website isn't showing up. That's a problem! If your...
Tips for Creating an Engaging and User-Friendly Website Design
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We all know that there’s a whole world of opportunity waiting for us online, but as business owners, navigating the digital marketing space alongside everything else you’re currently doing can feel overwhelming. You know your business would benefit from being more...
5 Tips to make your Website more user-friendly
Website design is a skill that takes practice and experience to master. With the rise of online tools, there are many options for DIY'ers out there. If you fancy yourself a dab-hand with a computer, and have an eye for detail there are options to get you online (and...
5 Website Mistakes To Avoid
Gone are the days when word of mouth was enough to keep your business growing. Even in small towns, a quality website is a must. More competition, and people moving to the area, all mean you can’t rely on past customers and the occasional ad in print or radio as your...