Why Your Small Business Website Needs a Professional Touch in 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital age, I have witnessed firsthand how a well-designed small business website can transform the fortunes of startup entrepreneurs and business owners alike. If, like me, you’re a passionate small business owner and firm believer in the power of digital marketing, you know that a professional website is not just a tool […]

What is WordPress: The Ultimate Starter Guide

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Are you interested in creating your own website but unsure of where to begin? Let us introduce you to WordPress, a versatile and user-friendly platform that has become the go-to solution for millions of website owners around the world, including at Cake & Eat It where all of our sites are powered by WordPress. In […]

Mastering Local SEO: Your Ultimate Guide to Success

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Introduction In today’s competitive online landscape, where consumers turn to their devices to find local businesses, mastering local SEO has become essential for small businesses. Whether you’re a small, local business or a growing chain with multiple locations, optimizing your online presence for local search can significantly impact your success. In this guide, we’ll dive […]

The Top 9 Best FREE Stock Photo Sites in 2023

The best free stock photo sites Finding high-quality stock photos for your website can be a difficult and expensive task. But luckily, there are plenty of great websites out there that offer stunning, professional-grade photos at no cost. In this post, we’ll be exploring the best of the best – the top 9 free stock photo […]

Protecting Your Website: Tips from the Pros

As a website owner, ensuring the safety and security of your website is crucial. As the cyber world becomes more complex, the need for website security has become more important than ever. In this blog post, we will discuss tips from the pros on how to protect your website. 1. Keep your software updated As […]

How to Create Killer Content for Your Website

Creating high-quality content is essential for websites. Not only does it attract visitors, but it also helps to retain them. Engaging content provides value, builds trust, and establishes credibility for your brand. Additionally, great content can improve your search rankings and drive traffic to your website. Therefore, it is important to invest time and effort […]

How to Make Your Website Faster: 7 Expert Tips for Turbocharging Your Website

In today’s digital age, website speed is more important than ever. A slow website can be frustrating for users and can even negatively impact your search engine ranking. In this post, we’ll cover some of the factors that can slow down your website and provide tips on how to make it faster. From optimizing your […]

What is web design and how to do it effectively

What is web design?

If you’re anything like me then you likely have a half dozen tabs (or more) open as we speak. If you’re the rare exception and you’re reading this from your one and only tab, then firstly I’m honored, but you also have much more self control than most. In those tabs, you may be browsing […]

7 Ways Your Website is Costing You Customers and 7 Easy Ways to Fix Them

7 Ways Your Website is Costing You Customers and 7 Easy Ways to Fix Them

If you’re a small business, chances are you have a website. You’ve probably printed business cards with your URL on them. Maybe you’ve even spent money on online advertising. Now you sit back and wait for the new customers to start rolling in. Silence. Google Analytics tells you traffic is coming to your site but […]

Is it better to build your own website or hire someone?

With tools like Squarespace, Wix, or Weebly and a wealth of web designers online, it can be hard to tell what’s the best fit for your business. We’ll break down the pros and cons of each so you can answer for yourself: is it better to build your own website or hire someone?