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Do you get these? Beware of Fake Domain Renewal Scams

If you own a website, you may have received a letter or email urging you to renew your domain name for a hefty fee. At first glance, these notices may seem legitimate, but they are often deceptive solicitations designed to trick website owners into paying for unnecessary services. How the Scam Works Fraudulent companies send letters that look like official domain renewal notices, complete with your website’s domain name, registrar information, and an urgent deadline.

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Can I use a plugin or Widget to automatically make my website ADA compliant?

No. Yes, the answer is a bit more complicated than that, but the simple truth is: relying solely on a plugin will not make your website ADA compliant. Why Plugins Alone Don’t WorkIt’s tempting to think there’s a quick fix for making your website ADA-compliant. After all, many plugins advertise themselves as “set it and forget it” solutions to accessibility concerns. However, true compliance isn’t something that can be achieved with a single tool. ADA

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Web Hosting Uncovered: My Honest Review

Choosing the right web hosting can make or break your online presence. Over the years, I’ve worked with several hosting providers, each with its quirks—some great, others frustrating. Below, I share my honest opinions, including pricing details and personal experiences. In full transparency, I’m an affiliate for a few of these companies (links included), but trust me—this isn’t a promotional post. You’ll see exactly why! 1. Bluehost – Bluehost WebsiteStarting Cost: $2.95/month (intro price)Details: Automatic

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How Small Businesses Can Save on ADA Compliance with the Disabled Access Credit

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is necessary, but small businesses struggling to fund digital accessibility improvements may be eligible for assistance through the IRS Disabled Access Credit. What is the Disabled Access Credit? The Disabled Access Credit is a tax incentive designed to encourage businesses to comply with Title III of the ADA, which covers public accommodations, including both physical spaces and websites. Eligible small businesses can receive a credit covering 50%

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Do you get these? Beware of Fake Domain Renewal Scams

If you own a website, you may have received a letter or email urging you to renew your domain name for a hefty fee. At first glance, these notices may seem legitimate, but they are often deceptive solicitations designed to trick website owners into paying for unnecessary services. How the Scam Works Fraudulent companies send letters that look like official domain renewal notices, complete with your website’s domain name, registrar information, and an urgent deadline.

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Setting up your small business online: Part 2 E-Commerce isn’t really that simple

So you have registered your domain and picked out a hosting service. Now you’d like to sell something. Here’s where you can have so many options and it’s hard to tell what might be a good fit. One of the things I pride myself on is being able to explain complex systems to people who get bogged down in “tech-speak” and trust me the world of web design is full of “tech-speak”, but the reality

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Have I been hacked?

One of the common posts I see from friends on Facebook is “my site has been hacked” when in fact a duplicate account has been created that looks like their account. This may seem like the same thing, but it’s very different. What has happened is they have been “spoofed”. So, what are Hacking and Spoofing and why does it matter? Hacking and spoofing can appear to be the similar but are quite different. The

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Tips for creating an ADA accessible website

Over the last year, there have been numerous lawsuits regarding lack of accessibility of websites. In working with my clients, it’s apparent that this is an evolving area that will become more and more necessary for business owners as well as public entities like government and educational institutions to address. According to an article in “The Economist”, the early guidelines were just that websites should create “effective communication” but the actual rules of what that

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How to handle a negative online review

Until just recently, unhappy customers had two options to complain formally: send a written letter/email, or ask to speak to a manager. Of course, this was in addition to personally telling all their friends about their experience. Along comes social media and now unhappy customers can now announce their complaints to a much larger audience: not only to their friends, but to anyone who’s listening. One statistic says that more than 93% of people shop

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Podcasting, is it for you? We give you the basics!

I created my first podcast years ago with a show called “Denver Urban Lifestyles”. Along with a marketing friend, we featured neighborhoods in Denver and area events. It was a lot of fun, but a lot of work! However, I’ve had the podcast “bug” ever since. More recently I’ve created and hosted an ongoing podcast for Denver Parent Magazine. It’s a magazine format and I’m in the process of cutting it up and re-releasing it

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Website maintenance

We’re stuck inside with a Zoom call at 1pm and some time on our hands. Maybe you want a project you can do while you multitask helping your kids with schoolwork. Here are just a few ideas on what you could be doing to help your website. Update, update, update One of the biggest issues I find with most of my clients is that they don’t do updates. WordPress is open source, what does that

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Case Studies

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Crafting a Modern Digital Experience: The Handicraft Club’s Online Transformation

Client Overview Founded in 1904 by Julia Lippitt Mauran, Mary Parsons, and eight other visionary women, The Handicraft Club of Providence, Rhode Island, has a storied history rooted in the promotion and practice of traditional crafts. For over a century, this private club has been a haven for artisans, offering classes in basketry, decorative arts, fiber arts, jewelry, needle arts, painting, printing, drawing, and weaving. As the organization grew, so did the need for a

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Transforming Blazen Illuminations’ Digital Landscape: A Case Study in Innovation and Engagement

Client Overview Founded in 1998, Blazen Illuminations is a family-owned experiential creative services company renowned for integrating cutting-edge lighting and multimedia technology with theatrical techniques and immersive storytelling. With a focus on cinematic vision, problem-solving engineering, and event management, Blazen produces award-winning, integrated event productions. Their patented media technology positions them as a single-source production partner for clients seeking innovative, immersive experiences. Challenges and Objectives Blazen Illuminations needed a comprehensive digital strategy to support its

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Client Case Study: Transforming Northern Will County Special Recreation District’s Digital Presence

Client Overview The Northern Will County Special Recreation District (NWCSRA) in Illinois was formed by merging several organizations dedicated to providing recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. As part of their evolution, NWCSRA recognized the need for a cohesive brand identity and an engaging online presence that reflected their expanded mission. To achieve this, they partnered with Campfire Concepts for a comprehensive marketing analysis and rebranding initiative. They then entrusted us with the critical task

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