The Digital Ohana blog
Website advice for local businesses
Plain-English guides on getting found on Google, turning visitors into calls, and owning a website that keeps up with your business.
How to Choose the Right Website Hosting for Your Business
Website hosting, explained for business owners: how modern hosting works, why the account should be in your name, and what to ask before you sign up.
· 4 min read
Selling Online as a Local Business: What You Really Need
Thinking about an online store? Most local businesses need less than they think. Here's how to take payments and bookings online without a big store.
· 4 min read
Do You Need a CMS? How You'll Really Update Your Website
A CMS sounds like a must-have, but it comes with upkeep. Here's how most local businesses actually update their sites, and when a CMS makes sense.
· 4 min read
Responsive Web Design: Why Local Businesses Should Design for Phones First
Your customers find you on their phones. Here's what phones-first design really means for a local business, from tap-to-call to short forms.
· 4 min read
Why Website Speed Matters: A Guide to Optimizing Performance
A slow site costs local businesses calls. Learn why speed matters, how to check yours, and why custom-coded sites load faster than plugin-heavy builders.
· 4 min read
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