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When Trust Becomes Part of the Timeline

By Danielle Iera / March 8, 2026

Merrick described our team as extended cousins, people who already know the business, already know the standards, and don’t need to be managed into doing good work. We’d say the same about him.

Should You Use an AI Website Builder for Your Business? Read This First.

By Danielle Iera / March 3, 2026

AI website builders execute instructions. They don’t interrogate them. Here’s what the speed promise leaves out before you make a decision you’ll rebuild from.

Creating an Accessible and Inclusive Website

By Danielle Iera / January 11, 2026

Accessibility is about intention, accountability, and follow-through. If your website needs to serve real people, it needs to be built for real use. No overlay can replace that.

Why “No Web Maintenance Needed” Is Algorithm Candy

By Danielle Iera / November 18, 2025

Claims that well-built web projects never need maintenance are algorithm candy, not reality. Learn why ongoing updates are essential for stability and security.

Free Custom Website Mockup: Peek Before You Leap

By Danielle Iera / October 30, 2025

Imagine trying on your website before you buy it. Our Free Custom Website Mockup gives you a sneak peek at your future site, strategy included. No contracts, no gotchas, just a free design concept that might make you wonder why everyone doesn’t do it this way.

How our Complimentary Website Concept Works in 5 Steps

By Danielle Iera / October 30, 2025

Ever wish you could see your new website before signing anything? With our Complimentary Website Concept, you can. In just five easy steps, we’ll create a custom homepage concept for your brand—no templates, no pressure, and absolutely no surprises. Just design that makes sense (and looks damn good).

You Don’t Need to Be “Techy” to Build a Great Website

By Danielle Iera / October 19, 2025

In our latest episode of Let’s Not Optimize This, we spent some time reflecting on feedback we’d received about what it’s like to work with…

Are Websites Dead?

By Danielle Iera / August 24, 2025

Do businesses really need a website anymore? Matt “Wolly” Wollersheim, Director of Channel Partnerships at Smack Happy Design, has been in the web game since the late ‘90s and his answer is a resounding yes.

Automation Pitfalls in Website Maintenance

By Danielle Iera / May 21, 2025

After our recent episode of Let’s Not Optimize This: Button Pushers Anonymous, we were reminded how automation can truly be a double-edged sword.

Final Destination: Website Edition

By Danielle Iera / May 20, 2025

You know that scene in Final Destination 2 with the logging truck? That’s exactly how it feels watching someone click “enable auto updates” on a WordPress site with no backup, no plan, and no dev on deck.

Your SEO Foundation: 5 (Plus 3) Fixes We Shared on LinkedIn Live

By Danielle Iera / April 16, 2025

Nicole Hanusek, CEO & Founder of Smack Happy Design, and web-designer-turned-WordPress-wizard Heather Bauer sat down for a behind-the-scenes look at how a few quick, cost-effective…

Top 10 Best B2B Website Design Examples

By Danielle Iera / February 7, 2023

B2B sites are typically used by businesses to promote their products and services to other companies. Any B2B website design should be easy to navigate, clean-looking, and simple. You’ll want your target audience and prospective customers to find exactly what they’re looking for on your site to make an informed decision about whether or not they want to do business with you. Check out our top 10 B2B website designs!