The website footer is like the red-headed stepchild of web design. It gets neglected and unfairly so. Your footer shows up on every page of your site - working overtime on navigation and sought after when a legal issue comes into play. I mean, think about it, we all use them and quite a lot. How many times have you thought, "Gee, I wonder what their return policy is?" And then headed straight for the bottom of the page. Or "Oh, I wonder if they're open to today?" And once again, headed for the bottom of the page. Precisely. The footer is essential to your overall site's performance and ought to be thought of strategically to employ its true potential. In this post, I'm sharing the seven things you must have in your website footer to do just that.

So you've heard a bit about blogging and that it's key to growing your online business. But maybe you're thinking, "Is it worth the time and energy?" Well, I'm here to tell you that it is, especially if you run solely online with no brick and mortar connection. Blogging is the gold nugget of growing and is highly underutilized by brand new business owners. If you're looking to increase your exposure, have more income, be successful online, then read on, my friend.

It can be frustrating to finish your brand new Squarespace website, hit publish, and then immediately Google yourself to find that nothing is showing up in search results. "What the heck?! I thought a new website was supposed to help my business get more exposure!" I hear you, my friend. But don't fret. You can do some things to make sure that your brand new website is set up for success. Keep reading to find out what you can do for your Squarespace website to help your online business show up in Google search results.

DIYing your website is an amazing experience. I wish every business owner could have the chance to do it. But not every entrepreneur or business is in a place for the job. That's why I've compiled some tips for you on why you might want to DIY your site vs. hiring a website designer. Neither is good or bad. It just depends. Whether you're a first-time online business owner or you've had skin in the game for a while, there are some pros and cons to weigh. Read on to find out which camp you're in! And then get that website ball rolling, my friend, because it's time to be online, like yesterday.

I found myself discussing business with friends over dinner again. It's hard not to when you're the CEO of a one-woman show—discussing things that I now know about running an online business, myths that are all too common, and trying to explain how I do what I do over the sound of sake shots and onion trains at the hibachi grill. Hindsight is 2020, and I had no clue what I was getting into when I first started my business. This first year has been eye-opening, to say the least. But now, I have a wealth of insight to share. If you're a new online business owner or looking to start one soon, I hope to shed a little light on what's to come. So today, I'm spilling the beans on the top lessons I've learned when starting an online business. Here's to you and your new business. Cheers, friend!

So 2020 has finally come to a close. (Heavy sigh of relief.) And it's time to make those new year's resolutions. Maybe even kick-off that online business you've been dreaming about for a while. After all, there's no time like a pandemic to get yourself online; nothing could be more perfectly socially distanced. So how do you make this new venture a success? Well, keep reading, my friend, because I've created a step-by-step guide on how to start an online business in 2021.

It's time. You've finally decided to sweep your online business princess feet of the ground and get that website you've been daydreaming about. That's amazing! But before you go and hire a website designer, there are a few things you need to do to get ready. Don't worry. I've mapped out seven actionable steps for you to take so that by the time you're done ready this post, you'll know exactly what to do. Shall we?

"Where can I find you online?" If you're a business owner in, then there is no skirting this question. Everyone and their mom has a Facebook page, Twitter account, or TikTok presence. And your business is no different. But the real question is... "Do you have a professional website?"

Launching an online biz? The right tools can make all the difference. As someone who helps women launch new businesses nearly every week, I’ve learned that the tools we choose are vital for managing, marketing, and connecting with clients effectively.