Practical insights on web design, AI-assisted development, and building effective websites for small businesses in the Red River Valley.
After years of building WordPress sites, I've evolved my approach. AI tools let me build faster, cleaner semi-static sites that outperform WordPress for most small businesses in the Red River Valley. Here's why, and what it means for you.
Read Full Article →Blocking AI bots might seem protective, but for local businesses it usually does more harm than good. Learn why AI visibility matters and when blocking actually makes sense.
Read more →AI is now the first impression layer for local businesses. Learn how to give AI systems the clear, concrete information they need to confidently recommend you.
Read more →Learn how to write website content that AI can understand and recommend without losing your natural voice. Simple, practical tips for small business owners.
Read more →AI is changing how customers find businesses, but your website matters more than ever. Learn why declining traffic doesn't mean declining influence.
Read more →Most designers won't build you a free test site. Here's how AI makes it possible, what you actually get, and why there's zero risk to trying.
Read more →Most electrician websites are either nonexistent or terrible. Here's what actually gets you service calls in Grand Forks, Devils Lake, and rural North Dakota.
Read more →Rural businesses have different web needs than urban companies. Here's why speed, simplicity, and local focus matter more, and why most designers completely miss the mark.
Read more →Have a train wreck of an old site? AI tools now make it possible to rebuild and modernize massive outdated sites without the traditional $20k+ price tag.
Read more →A practical guide to choosing between semi-static sites and WordPress for your small business. Performance comparison, cost analysis, and decision framework to help you make the right choice.
Read more →Most fishing guide websites are either overbuilt or embarrassingly outdated. Here's what actually works for guides around Devils Lake, the Red River, and rural ND/MN.
Read more →AI isn't replacing web designers, it's making them faster and better. Here's how AI tools help me build higher-quality websites for small businesses in less time and at lower cost, without sacrificing the personal touch.
Read more →People complaining they can't hear you on phone calls? Your Galaxy S5 mic hole is probably clogged with lint. Here's how to fix it in 5 minutes without rooting your phone.
Read more →Tapatalk removed the ability to disable their app banner and wants you to pay for it. Here's a simple code fix to remove it permanently from your phpBB forum.
Read more →Divi's fullwidth slider is way too tall by default. Three methods to change the height using CSS, from child theme option to builder custom code.
Read more →Divi only lets you add one button per slide. Here's how to add two buttons without a plugin, with HTML code snippets and mobile-friendly CSS.
Read more →Divi hides slider arrows until you hover. That's terrible UX. CSS code to keep navigation arrows always visible, plus custom arrow graphics option.
Read more →By default, Divi displays featured images at the top of every blog post. Here's how to turn that off with a simple settings change, no code required.
Read more →Windows 10 crashing constantly on your HP Envy x360? The AMD Vega 8 driver from HP is garbage. Here's how to fix it with updated drivers and Chrome tweaks.
Read more →Local web design for Devils Lake businesses. I grew up there, so I know the area. Fast, mobile-friendly websites that actually help you get customers.
Read more →Web design for Crookston and East Grand Forks businesses. Fast, affordable websites built by someone who knows Northwestern Minnesota.
Read more →Local web design for Grafton, ND businesses. Fast, mobile-friendly sites built by a Grand Forks designer who knows the area.
Read more →I build fast, effective websites for small businesses throughout the Red River Valley. No fluff, no complexity, just sites that bring in customers.