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Website Design, SEO Mara Deyo Website Design, SEO Mara Deyo

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.

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Marketing, Branding, Website Design Alyssa DeGeorge Marketing, Branding, Website Design Alyssa DeGeorge

10 Words Used in Graphic Design Lingo You Should Know

In this blog post, we'll demystify 10 essential terms from the world of graphic design and marketing that you'll encounter during your branding journey. From 'Insignia’ to ‘Negative Space’, understanding all of this graphic design lingo will pave the way for a successful discussion and collaboration as we shape your brand identity.

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Website Design, SEO, Copywriting Mara Deyo Website Design, SEO, Copywriting Mara Deyo

The Essential 10 Step Website Pre-Launch Checklist

Creating a website involves attention to detail. Amidst design and content discussions, small yet vital aspects often shine. Before launching your site, a critical checklist emerges: ten essential tasks. This downloadable PDF guide ensures a seamless debut or enhances your existing site. Custom SEO titles, functional tests, legal compliance – each step matters. Complete them for a confident website launch.

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StoryBrand, Website Design Mahla Hoffbeck StoryBrand, Website Design Mahla Hoffbeck

A Peek Into Our Website Design Process

Today, we’re giving you a peek behind the scenes of our website design process from the initial call to launch day! At Hoffbeck + Co, we’ve spent years refining our processes in order to create a transparent and efficient experience so that our clients know what to expect throughout their time working with us — and we figured why not break it down for you on our blog?!

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Copywriting, StoryBrand, Website Design Mara Deyo Copywriting, StoryBrand, Website Design Mara Deyo

How to Write a Better About Page with the StoryBrand Framework

The About page is typically one of the most visited pages on a website. People love a good story, and they love to see the people behind the business. But most small businesses either miss or totally botch this perfect opportunity – where they’ve got more eyes and focused attention from their potential customers – to share the right information on this page.

If you know your About page needs a makeover, but you’re not sure where to start, we’re breaking it down for you today.

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StoryBrand, Website Design Mahla Hoffbeck StoryBrand, Website Design Mahla Hoffbeck

Checklist: 10 Essential Elements Your Website Homepage Needs

Your website homepage really matters. It’s one of your greatest opportunities as a small business to show and tell your potential customers what you’re all about – but you truly only get seconds to grab their attention. Unfortunately, far too many small businesses waste or ruin their opportunity with a confusing and unappealing homepage. Don’t let this be you — read on!

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