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Practical guides for small business owners in Northeast Alabama. No jargon, no upsell.

Jun 9, 20264 min read

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.

AI ToolsVibe CodingWeb Development
Jun 9, 20264 min read

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.

AI ToolsVibe CodingDeployment
Jun 9, 20264 min read

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.

AI ToolsVibe CodingDeployment
Mar 18, 20265 min read

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.

Web DesignConversionsSmall Business
Mar 17, 20265 min read

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.

Google Business ProfileLocal SEOSmall Business
Mar 17, 20264 min read

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.

Local SEOGoogle Business ProfileSmall Business
Mar 13, 20265 min read

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.

HVACLocal SEOWeb Design
Mar 13, 20264 min read

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.

Web DesignPlumbersLocal SEO
Mar 13, 20262 min read

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.

Small BusinessNortheast AlabamaAbout
Mar 12, 20265 min read

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.

StoryBrandSmall BusinessWeb Design
Mar 11, 20265 min read

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.

Web DesignSmall BusinessPricing
Mar 11, 20263 min read

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.

StoryBrandWeb DesignConversions

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