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Core Web Vitals: A Simplified Approach to Improve 3 Scores

By Danielle Iera / July 30, 2021

Algorithm updates have 1 purpose: to help a person find exactly what they seek. Web Vitals are really no different. Here’s our approach…

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Need to Track Website Leads? Use KPIs!

By Nicole Hanusek / June 15, 2021

Focus your efforts on the areas of our business that matter most. Start tracking website leads and KPI’s by downloading this easy-to-use template.

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How to Use Content Marketing to Connect with Your Audience

By Diane Pauley / April 18, 2021

People love to consume content. And it’s everywhere these days. Most of us are glued to screens from the time we wake up until we…

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Optimize Your Website Like a UX Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Danielle Iera / April 8, 2021

Mastering Search Engine Optimization (SEO) will help you generate more targeted traffic. But, it’s not enough to just optimize for search engines alone. Thousands of people could flock to your website, but do they stay? And if they remain, are they having a good time?

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How Practicing Creative Thinking Can Propel Us Forward

By Danielle Iera / January 17, 2021

Yes, you are and can be creative. My mother always said, “I am not creative. I can’t even draw a stick figure…” and each time,…

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3 Ways to Practice Clever and Creative Thinking

By Danielle Iera / January 17, 2021

Back to Basics: 3 Ways to Practice Clever and Creative Thinking If we want to support our customers, family, friends, colleagues, or anyone with any…

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How to Keep Clients Smack Happy

By Diane Pauley / October 27, 2020

Ah, relationships. We can’t live without them, and we certainly can’t live without them in business. Relationships are the cornerstone of any good business.  And…

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Quick Tips to Identify the Latest Scams Targeting Website Owners

By Danielle Iera / October 18, 2020

Updated Monday, June 21, 2021 Scams Targeting Website Owners: Website Domain Renewals This post is about the latest scams targeting website owners. As if we…

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3 Key Phases of The Website Design Process

By Nicole Hanusek / October 6, 2020

The entire website design process is equally important, from creating sitemaps and prototypes to mockups. While distinct, the overarching goal of sitemaps, prototypes, and mockups…

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4 Reasons to Say “No” in Business

By Diane Pauley / September 27, 2020

Contrary to popular belief, saying “yes” to every client doesn’t always help your business.  At Smack Happy Design, we know that we love to work…

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3 Tips for Doing Business Digitally in Disruptive Times

By Diane Pauley / September 23, 2020

Learn how the Smack Happy team is doing business digitally and navigating the new realities of the remote world. Watch the interview here. What should…

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Organize & Prioritize Your Website Marketing

Organize & Prioritize Your Website Marketing

By Nicole Hanusek / September 20, 2020

In this post, I’ll talk about some techniques for finding the time to organize and execute your website marketing plans. You’ll walk away with some…

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