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8 StoryBrand Website Examples from a StoryBrand Certified Coach
At Hoffbeck + Co., the StoryBrand framework is the foundation for how we empower brands to connect more deeply with their audiences. Curious to see how this works in practice? Let’s look at some Storybrand website examples that bring StoryBrand principles to life.
How to Complete GA4 Setup in Google’s Setup Assistant
Learn how to complete the Google Analytics [GA4] setup with our step-by-step guide. From data collection to advanced configurations, our blog will help you achieve a complete GA4 setup and harness the full potential of Google Analytics.
The Ultimate Guide to Google Analytics GA4 Setup for Beginners
GA4, the latest iteration of Google Analytics, offers invaluable insights into customer behavior and website functionality so you can make data-driven improvements to your site. This comprehensive blog will walk you through the essential steps to setup GA4 and connect it to your website so you can begin tracking invaluable data to help your business thrive.
6 Quick SEO Tips You Can Do Today for Better Rankings
Sometimes, we small business owners just need some simple tasks that will get us quick results – and that’s what we’re bringing you today. Here are 6 SEO tasks you can do in an hour or less, to significantly boost your position in the search results.
How to Optimize a Blog Post for SEO + Our Checklist
If you’re blogging for your business, but you aren’t thinking about SEO, you’re missing out on website visitors! We’re sharing our 12-step SEO checklist that we use to make sure we give every blog we write its best shot at ranking in the search engines.
The 10 Best Script Fonts on Squarespace
While script fonts can look beautiful on your website, they are hit or miss in terms of quality and legibility. We searched through Squarespace's built-in fonts and found the best script fonts so you don’t have to.
5 Squarespace Font Pairings We Love for 2024
The fonts you choose for your website play a significant role in setting the tone for your organization. Check out five Squarespace font pairings we love that can set your website apart from the standard pairings everyone is using.
Pinterest Best Practices to Boost Your Small Business Growth
Boost your small business growth with these Pinterest best practices. Learn how to optimize your profile and boards to drive traffic and enhance visibility, plus get Pinterest 101 tips and tricks.
7 Ways to Build a More Trustworthy Website
Your website should build trust with your customers. But how exactly do you do that? Don’t miss these 7 changes you can make right away to have a more trustworthy website and boost your sales.
Balancing Life and Work: Why Experiences Matter
Life isn’t just about making money—it’s about collecting experiences. Read about how we’re balancing personal life and work to prioritize what truly matters.
Do I Really Need a Bookkeeper as a Small Business Owner?
Bookkeeping comes with the territory of running a small business. Can you get away with doing your own bookkeeping as a small business owner? Technically…but you’d likely be leaving money and tax credits on the table. Lane walks you through what to consider if you’re thinking about DIY-ing your bookkeeping in this blog.
4 Legal Components Your Website (Probably) Needs
There are many joys that come with owning a business. We get that for most business owners, legal things (and taxes) are not on that list, but pay attention because this blog has some important info for protecting your business. Today, we’re breaking down legal components you should be aware of for your business’s website and how to implement them.
Are You Open-Minded in Your Business?
Are you getting in your own way when it comes to your business? When someone shares a different angle or idea, do you quickly write it off? Let’s talk about the power of being open-minded in your life and business, and what can happen when you give yourself the freedom to fully consider a suggestion.
How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Brand
Fonts are a vital part of your business’s visual identity and can significantly impact how customers perceive your brand. In this post, we’ll cover some of the basics of typography to give you a better understanding of what makes up a font and how to choose the right ones for your brand.
How to Use Color Theory to Choose Your Brand Colors
We’re giving you a crash course in color theory today – including the lingo you should know, what certain colors say about a brand, and some resources to help you along the way.
Why We Use Squarespace + How It Stacks Up to Other Platforms
How do you know which website platform is right for your business? We’re dishing all the details about why we love Squarespace for our small business clients and how it stacks up to other popular platforms like WordPress, Wix and Shopify to help you decide.
The Top GA4 Reports Small Businesses Should Use to Improve Their Marketing Strategy
Streamline your Google Analytics 4 experience with 4 key GA4 reports, offering actionable insights to enhance your website's performance and drive business goals forward.
All About 404 Pages + Why Your Website Needs One
You hope no one will ever land on your 404 page, but if they do, you need to make sure it’s solid. In this blog, we’re talking about all things 404 pages: why you need a custom one, how to update yours, and why they matter for SEO. Plus, we’ll tell you how you can check to see if you have any broken links so you can avoid users landing on your 404 page.
Why Small Businesses Fail & How To Be an Outlier
Find out why some small businesses struggle and how you can be different! Lane shares tips and stories to help small business owners succeed. Learn about hard work, a bit of luck, and never giving up. You can do it!
Top 8 Squarespace Integrations for Small Business Owners
Squarespace is way more than just a website builder. It comes with tons of features that make business owners’ lives easier. Today, we’re going over the top Squarespace integrations and add-ons that make it easier for our clients to run their businesses.
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