Before & After Photos: How to Use Them to Get More Clients
SHOW YOUR WORK! If you do great work, then before and after photos are a great way to show people what you do and why they should use your services.
April 6, 2026
Category: Skill Building
Spring Clean Your Service-Based Business Website in 60 Minutes (No Tech Skills Needed)
Spring cleaning is as important for your online space as it is for your physical space! Here are some things to take a look at on your website to help your business sparkle and shine online.
March 9, 2026
Plan Like a Big Brand: Why Small Businesses Should Map Marketing, Events & Offers now (not later)
Don’t leave growth to luck! they work a quarter (or two) ahead with promo calendars, simple launch checklists, and clear goals. The good news: you can copy that approach at a small-business scale and get steadier sales, fewer fires, and easier decisions—all year long.
December 15, 2025
What Is On-Page SEO (And Why Small Business Owners Should Care)
On-page SEO – How simple website tweaks can help more customers find you online.
October 14, 2025
✅ On-Page SEO Checklist for Small Business Websites
On-Page SEO Checklist – Boost your visibility, improve user experience, and help customers find you online.
October 7, 2025
Why ADA Website Accessibility Matters for Your Small Business
What is website accessibility, who it applies to, and why it’s time to take it seriously.
August 19, 2025
Learn about Google Business Profile for 2025
Come visit us at the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce on June 16th to learn about how to spruce up your GBP once you have it verified to show up in searches a bit more often.
June 6, 2025
Florence Inspiring Monday on 2/10/25: Taking Better Photos
FLORENCE FRIENDS! We’re going to be visiting your charming town in person again on Monday evening, 2/10/25, for RAIN’s Inspiring Monday event! Come join us for some photo-taking tips and use our lightbox to shoot a few product photos!
January 28, 2025
IT IS TIME to update those hours!
Are your posted business hours and holiday closures up to date?! The holidays will be here in the blink of an eye and folks need
November 19, 2024
Holidays are coming soon!
Labor day is coming up – we will be closed for a few days surrounding labor day weekend so if you have any site updates
August 4, 2024
3 Ways to Make Your Product Photos Look Better
Online selling can seem easy, but taking product photos that make people want to buy your products can be tricky! Here are 3 common problems to watch out for and ways to solve them.
July 12, 2024
Florence Friends: Bring your SEO questions to Inspiring Monday on 5/13/24!
Florence, we’re coming to visit you on May 13! Bring your SEO questions on down to Inspiring Monday at Empowered Living Wellness Center at 6:00 PM.
May 6, 2024
What Size Should My Social Media Image Be?
Getting the size of your social media images for the platform is crucial. Read more on what the specifics for these platforms are in this article…
January 26, 2024
Come see us during February’s Forum!
Attention Cottage Grove & Surrounding Areas – Come see us and get started with e-commerce at February’s Chamber Forum on Tuesday, February 13 from 6-7:30pm!
January 8, 2024
Don’t forget to update your business hours!
Now that we’ve “fallen back” yet again, it’s a good reminder to update your website, social media channels, and Google Business Profile with any updated
November 7, 2023
Maximizing Visibility: How Google Business Profile Management Can Help Your Business
Having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses to succeed. With the vast majority of consumers turning to the internet to find and research
June 16, 2023
Mastering Local SEO and Google Business Profile
Join Us at the Monroe Community Library Are you a local business owner looking to enhance your online presence and attract more customers from your
June 14, 2023
Optimizing Your Website for 2023: A Comprehensive Guide to Website Spring Cleaning
This is a great time for a good spring cleaning! Each year, website owners should check their site for outdated information and to ensure it’s performing optimally. Here’s a step-by-step approach to optimize your website for 2023…
March 5, 2023
Why You Might Want To Optimize Your Business Website in the “Off-Season”
Many businesses have a seasonal element, and the off-season can be a challenging time. So why not make the most of this downtime by focusing on your website?! Read more about how to optimize your business website for success when you have more time than customers!
February 24, 2023
Improve Your Website’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Roost Web Strategies Design Services
If you’re running an online business, you know how important it is to have a website that is easy to find and navigate. Search engine
February 3, 2023
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