Web Design Resources & Digital Strategy Insights

Tax season is chaos. Between client meetings, deadline pressures, and mountains of paperwork, your website is probably the last thing on your mind. I get it. But here's the reality: while you're focused on serving clients from January through April, your website needs...

Running a non-profit is demanding. Between fundraising, program management, volunteer coordination, and community outreach, your website often falls to the bottom of the priority list. I get it. After 16+ years working with organizations like Project PACT, GRACE, and...

Your products are great. Your pricing is competitive. You're driving traffic to your site. But somehow, 7 out of 10 visitors leave without buying, and you're watching potential revenue disappear every single day. After 16 years of designing websites for e-commerce...

Your firm has decades of experience. Your partners are industry experts. Your client results speak for themselves. But potential clients are choosing your competitors after spending 90 seconds on your website. After 16 years of designing websites for accounting firms,...

Your SaaS product is brilliant. Your technology is solid. Your team is talented. But your website is treating enterprise buyers like they're shopping for consumer products, and it's costing you deals. After 16 years of designing websites for B2B companies, SaaS...

A patient searches for a healthcare provider in your area. They find your practice and a competitor's practice at the same time. Both of you have great reviews. Similar credentials. Comparable locations. But they choose your competitor. Why? Because their website made...

I'll never forget the conversation I had with a potential client last month. She'd spent $3,000 on a website two years ago, and now she was back in the market, budget doubled, because that "affordable" site had cost her tens of thousands in lost business. After 16...

Your nonprofit's website should be your most powerful fundraising tool. But if you're like most nonprofit leaders I've worked with over the past 16 years, your website might actually be driving potential donors away instead of inspiring them to give. The harsh...

I've watched technology transform our industry countless times. But nothing has been quite like the AI revolution we're experiencing right now. The question isn't whether AI will change web design - it's how smart designers will use these tools to create better...

The question I'm hearing more and more from potential clients is: "Should I just use AI to design my website instead of hiring a designer?" It's a fair question. AI website builders are everywhere, promising professional websites in minutes, and the technology is...

The professional services industry is experiencing its biggest technological shift in decades, and it's happening faster than most firms realize. Artificial intelligence isn't just changing how professional services firms operate internally - it's fundamentally...

The fintech industry faces a unique challenge that most other sectors don't: creating websites that are both highly converting and fully compliant with some of the strictest regulations in business. After designing websites for fintech companies for over 16 years,...

The legal industry is experiencing a seismic shift. After decades of relying on traditional referral networks and word-of-mouth marketing, mid-sized law firms across the country are finally acknowledging what many other industries learned years ago: your digital...

I absolutely love the DIY spirit. There's something incredibly satisfying about rolling up your sleeves and tackling a project yourself. As someone who's been designing websites for over 16 years, I've met countless business owners who want that same sense of...

I get this question at least three times a week: "Megan, my website gets decent traffic, but nobody's calling or filling out my contact form. What's wrong?" After designing websites for over 16 years and working with hundreds of businesses across the country, I can...

When I work with nonprofit organizations, I always tell them the same thing: your website isn't just a digital brochure—it's your most powerful fundraising tool. After 16+ years designing websites for nonprofits across the country, I've learned that choosing the right...

Getting a new website shouldn't feel like jumping into the unknown. Yet I hear from business owners all the time who've had nightmare experiences with other designers: blown budgets, missed deadlines, and websites that look nothing like what they expected. That's...

I've been designing websites for over 16 years, and the question I hear most from business owners isn't about colors, fonts, or fancy animations. It's this: "Will a better website actually make me more money?" The short answer? Absolutely. But I don't expect you to...

Website redesigns are exciting—fresh visuals, better user experience, and modern functionality that makes your business shine online. But here's what keeps me up at night as a web designer: I've seen too many businesses lose months or even years of SEO progress...

Why Maine entrepreneurs are investing in professional websites and local SEO to grow their businesses Maine's business landscape is evolving rapidly, and smart entrepreneurs across the Pine Tree State are recognizing that a strong digital presence isn't just nice to...

Let me be honest with you – as someone who's been designing websites for over 16 years, I've seen plenty of trends come and go. But this whole "AI website builder" craze? It's giving me serious pause, and here's why. Sure, AI promises the world: quick deployment,...

As I look out my window here in Midcoast Maine, watching the last patches of snow melt away and the first signs of spring emerging, I can't help but feel the surge of energy that comes with this season of renewal. For Maine businesses, this spring represents more than...

As a website designer with over 16 years of experience, I've encountered numerous SSL certificate issues and security warnings. One of the most common concerns my clients face is the dreaded "Your connection is not private" error in Chrome. Today, I'll walk you...

Which Website Payment Option is Best for My Business? Monthly vs. One-Time Investment I often hear this question from business owners looking to invest in their digital presence: "Should I pay monthly or make a one-time investment for my website?" As a UX-focused web...

After nearly 2 decades of designing websites (and seeing what works and what doesn't), I've learned one unchanging truth: a pretty website means nothing if your visitors can't figure out what to do on it. Let me share something that happened just last week. A...

Hey there! Let's have a real talk about something I see way too often in my website design work - businesses putting off their website redesigns like that gym membership they swear they'll use "next month." The Shocking Numbers (That Nobody Wants to Talk About) Here's...

Your website is often the first impression your business makes on potential clients. But just like fashion trends, technology and user expectations evolve. If your site looks outdated, loads slowly, or isn’t optimized for mobile, it could be costing you leads,...

In today’s digital age, having a well-designed website is crucial for any business or individual looking to establish a strong online presence. For members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Tampa Bay area, partnering with a web designer who is also part of the community...

In the bustling and vibrant city of St. Pete, Florida, where the sun-kissed beaches meet the thriving business landscape, the demand for a reliable and skilled website builder is at an all-time high. As businesses strive to establish a robust online presence, finding...

Hey there, I'm Megan Dorien, and I've learned a thing or two about the importance of reliable website hosting on my journey to enhance my online presence. If you're wondering why good website hosting matters, or how to find 'web hosting near me' (you), buckle up as I...

Title: Navigating the Digital Landscape: My Journey to Find the Perfect Web Designer in St. Pete, Florida Hey there, I'm Megan Dorien, a proud resident of St. Pete, Florida, and I've embarked on the exciting journey of enhancing my online presence. As I began my quest...

WordPress is great for so many reasons; the built in SEO, the millions of plugins (literally, millions), and the plentiful choices of pre-built, customizable themes. By far though, one of the greatest gifts that WordPress has given to the world is the ease of use of...