A new site paired with smart SEO can bring thousands of targeted visitors your way. Without a solid strategy, that same relaunch could tank your search rankings, lose organic traffic, and hit your business. Launching a new website? Virtual high five! It’s a big move and one worth celebrating. While a redesign might look like…
If your inbox is overflowing with junk form submissions, you’re not alone. Spam, fake leads, and automated messages are hitting more businesses than ever, and they’re getting harder to block. Most of it’s easy to spot: casino links, adult content, foreign-language phishing attempts, and gibberish messages that read like they were typed by a cat…
Imagine this: You walk up to a store, ready to grab what you need and get on with your day, but the doors won’t open. You wait. Nothing. Ten awkward seconds of staring at your own reflection, and you’re out. That’s what a slow website feels like. Every extra second of load time is a…
With over 70 million disabled individuals in the U.S. alone, digital accessibility is becoming an essential part of the online experience. Yet, less than 3% of the world’s 1.13 billion websites are fully accessible, leaving millions of users with cognitive, visual, or physical disabilities facing barriers online. “Prioritizing accessibility isn’t just about meeting regulations. Accessibility…
Your homepage needs to do more than just look good. It should work like a skilled party host, making every visitor feel welcome and guiding them exactly where they need to go. Your homepage has to impress multiple audiences at once, helping them find what they need without overwhelming them. Sounds tricky, right? It’s tempting…
Recently, a disagreement between WordPress.org (the free, open-source software) and WP Engine (a popular WordPress hosting provider) left many small sites without crucial updates. It’s a reminder of why partnering with a team like First Ascent for managed hosting is a smart move—especially for small businesses. We manage our own servers, so your site isn’t…