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How to Exclude Internal Traffic in GA4
What if the data you’re collecting with GA4 is inaccurate? Your Google Analytics reports might be skewed because they include traffic from your own team or contractors. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to exclude internal traffic from your reports—a best practice to ensure your analytics reflect only external audience activity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Get Google Reviews: Use Our Templates to Boost Your SEO
Use our review request templates and sample review responses to boost your local search rank. No matter what type of small business you are or how long you’ve been in business, you don’t want to miss out on this blog that’s 100% actionable.
Do’s and Don’ts for Your Website Navigation Bar
Is your website navigation bar helping or hurting your customers’ experience on your website? Today, we’re talking about one of the first things you see on a website – the top navigation bar. Read on for what you should include – and almost more importantly, what to leave out!
5 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Squarespace Website Design
Squarespace has been busy releasing new design features that were previously only achievable with custom code. We’re sharing 5 of those new features (and exactly how to implement them) in this post!
9 Things to Include in Your Website Footer
Your website’s footer is visible on every single page of your website – so don’t neglect it! It is prime real estate on your website. Be sure to make the most of it and include these nine things in your website footer.
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.
Unveiling the Power of Google Reviews for Boosting your SEO Strategy
Did you know that receiving Google Reviews is a great way to increase your business’ local search rank? There are a lot of platforms that you can get reviews on, but Google Reviews have a lot of power to affect your local SEO search results because most people search on Google. Take this as your sign — your Google Business Profile should be set up, and you should be trying to get great reviews.
6 Reasons Why Your Website Isn’t Converting
Your website should be your business's ultimate sales tool; if you can’t remember the last time it got you a lead, it’s time to make some changes. If you’re finding yourself feeling frustrated at the lack of action on your website, you might be making one (or multiple) of these common mistakes.
How to Find SEO Keywords + Our Favorite Tools
Solid SEO (search engine optimization) keywords are the foundation of your SEO strategy. We get that most small business owners know SEO is something they need, but it usually seems overwhelming and complex leaving them feeling unsure where to start. That’s why we’re taking it back to basics today and breaking down all things SEO keywords – what they are, how to find them, and how to use them.
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