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.
How writers should showcase clips on websites
We do a lot of websites for writers here. These are some of my favorite types of sites to work on. After so many years and so many writer sites,...
Should you use instagram for your business?
When I talk to business owners about their online presence, they all seem to already have or have planned a Facebook presence, but not as many have been thinking about...
The best way to showcase your service areas on your website
If you provide service to customers away from a brick and mortar store, then it's possible that you need to showcase your service areas on your website, so those who...
Secrets of a Successful Website
Have you ever watched the show Flip or Flop on HGTV? The show has two professional house flippers who make a living finding homes, buying them quickly, rehabbing them, and...
Hiring a small team for your WordPress website
When it comes to website design and development, there are a lot of choices. There are huge companies with lots of employees, big offices and big fees. Then on the...
10 ways your website is driving away customers
A lot of people think that if they build a website, they'll magically get more customers. This is not true, particularly if you make mistakes that drive people away from...
What can a professional web design company do that I can’t?
In the modern era of website builders, literally anyone can spin up a website in a day and have a new website that's live for the world to see. I...
Website Content: Perfect is the enemy of done
Believe it not, the biggest delays we experience when completing a website results from website owners struggling with content. Everyone wants to showcase their business, their products, their services in...
The Biggest Mistakes of DIY Websites
These days, it's easy to get a website online. You can go to any one of the big DIY builder programs and click and create a new website. What's not...
A Website is More Important Than A Business Card
We are a company that offers many different solutions outside of just web design services. We can do a lot of things to go with it, like custom logo design,...
Automation Saves you Time and Money
I have a secret. I am addicted to automation. I love making connections. One of my favorite past times is perusing Zapier to find more ways to connect my various...
If you build it, they won’t necessarily come
One of the biggest misstatements when it comes to websites is that if you build it, they will come. So many times I've seen a website launch and the owner...
Plan your social media strategy with an editorial calendar
You're busy. You don't have time to login to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and continuously update your status and engage with your customers. But as a savvy business owner, you know...
Common mistakes you can avoid on your business website
One of my favorite hobbies is looking at a website and telling you everything that's wrong with it! It's my super power. So I thought I'd use this platform to...
The Logo Design Process
If you’ve made the decision to move forward with a custom logo design for your business or organization, then you’ve come to the right place. Sumy Designs can create a...
How often should you update your website?
Not surprisingly, I have a lot of opinions on this. I have a lot of opinions on many websites in general. So let me start with this - you should...
Blogging trends and website design
A happy new year from Sumy Designs to all the small business near and far. 2017 was a good year for Sumy Designs, I hope it was for you as...
Websites for Realtors
As a realtor, your online presence needs to be great. But so many realtors make several key mistakes and miss the mark when it comes to attracting new clients. I'm...
Big tips to help your small business
Did you know that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Business Employment Dynamics, only 80% of small business startups will survive their first year? And only 50% will survive...
