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Wix Alternatives: How to Choose the Right Website Builder for Your Business (2026)

September 1, 2018 28 Comments

Compare Wix and its main alternatives, and choose a website platform by what your site needs to do.

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16 Best WordPress Plugins for Small Business Website

August 30, 2018 1 Comment

There are several plugins to make your website better and extend its functionality. But these are some of the plugins that you should always have on your website.

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How to Build a Web Presence for a Maryland Small Business (2026)

August 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

How Maryland small businesses build a strong web presence in 2026: registering correctly, a website on your own domain, Google Business Profile, reviews, local pages, Maryland-specific licenses to show, and a 30-day plan.

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How to Improve Wi-Fi for Your Small Business or Home Office (Does the Soda Can Trick Work?)

August 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

A simple can of cola can be used to strengthen the wifi signal in your home or office. Do you know about that? Learn how to do it.

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Yodle Reviews and What to Look For in Local Marketing Services (2026)

November 30, 2017 8 Comments

Yodle is no longer a separate company, but the lessons from its reviews still matter. Here’s what small businesses should look for, and avoid, when choosing local marketing services in 2026.

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How to Create a Free Website for Your Business: Step-by-Step (2026)

April 30, 2017 2 Comments

A practical step-by-step guide to creating a free business website, what free plans include, and when to upgrade to your own domain.

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