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Practical guides for small business owners in Northeast Alabama. No jargon, no upsell.
The AI Built My App. Getting It Online Took Two More Weeks.
I'm not a developer. I used Claude to build a working web app in a few hours. Then I spent two weeks trying to ship it. Here's what I learned.
From Localhost to Live: What It Actually Takes to Ship Your AI-Built App
A practical breakdown of everything that stands between your working prototype and a real URL. What you can handle yourself, what you probably can't, and where to get unstuck.
Why Your AI Can Write 2,000 Lines and Still Can't Ship Your App
The same AI that built your app in an afternoon will confidently break it when you say 'deploy this.' Here's the structural reason why, and what to do about it.
Nobody Reads Your Website (Here's What They Actually Do)
Your visitors aren't reading your website. They're scanning it. Here's how people actually behave on small business websites, and what to do about it.
What to Put on Your Google Business Profile (Most Businesses Skip Half of It)
Your Google Business Profile has more than a name and phone number. Most businesses leave the useful parts blank. Here's what actually belongs there.
How to Get Your Service Business Into the Google Maps 3-Pack
Three businesses show up at the top of every local Google search. They get most of the calls. Here's what determines who they are, and how to get your business there.
5 Things Your HVAC Website Needs to Rank on Google
If your HVAC website isn't showing up on Google, it's probably missing one of these five things. Here's what Google actually looks for, and what your customers need to see.
Web Design for Plumbers: What Actually Gets Phone Calls
Most plumber websites look the same and none of them generate leads. Here's what a plumbing website actually needs to get the phone ringing, from someone who builds them.
Why I Do Web Design for Northeast Alabama Businesses
From pastoral ministry and a family flower farm to building websites for small businesses in Northeast Alabama. Here's why this work matters to me.
StoryBrand for Small Business: A Practical Guide
The StoryBrand framework helps small businesses turn confusing websites into clear sales tools. Here's how it works, explained without the marketing jargon.
How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost in 2026?
Honest breakdown of what small business websites actually cost in 2026, from DIY to agencies, and what you should expect at each price point.
Why Your Website Isn't Converting (And the Framework That Fixes It)
Most small business websites look fine but don't generate leads. Learn how the StoryBrand framework turns your site into a sales tool by making your customer the hero.
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