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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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Motivation Mahla Hoffbeck Motivation Mahla Hoffbeck

2023 Year In Review

Today we’re dropping Hoffbeck + Co's 2023 highlights, including 7 years in business, 130+ clients served, team growth, and exciting plans for 2024. Every year this one always seems to be a popular read. Enjoy reading our 2023 year in review and cheers to a fantastic year ahead!

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Business Coaching, Marketing Mahla Hoffbeck Business Coaching, Marketing Mahla Hoffbeck

Hoffbeck + Co’s Best Business Blogs of 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, explore our best business blogs of the year (aka; the most popular ones!) for practical insights, tips and how-to’s for website launches, copywriting, SEO optimization, website homepage perfection, and leveraging Google Reviews. Don’t miss these now if you missed them earlier, and be sure to share these impactful reads with other fellow entrepreneurs who could use them and be setup for a successful 2024. Read now for invaluable tips to boost your online presence!

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Motivation Lane Hoffbeck Motivation Lane Hoffbeck

My Favorite Week: How I Use Rhythms and Rituals in My Entrepreneurial Life

You might laugh when you learn which week of the year is our favorite, but over the years, we’ve learned that when you do things matters. Paying attention to the rituals and rhythms of your days, your weeks and your year can have a big impact, not only on your well-being, but also on your business. We hope this read inspires you to life your best entrepreneurial life, and maybe even to slow down with us during this favorite week of the year.

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Business Growth, Community Lane Hoffbeck Business Growth, Community Lane Hoffbeck

Why Small Business Owners Should Make Iterations Their Superpower

If you are struggling to take the next step because it feels scary… if you are endlessly debating if you should start something… then this blog is for you. Iterations take the pressure off. Iterations give you confidence. Iterations can be your unassuming superpower. This is a quick two-minute read for anyone who needs some motivation and encouragement to get after it.

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Stories, Motivation, Musings, Community Mahla Hoffbeck Stories, Motivation, Musings, Community Mahla Hoffbeck

Why We Travel: Stories and Reflections From the Road + Home Sweet Oceanside

We took on a multi-purpose work and family fun cross-country road trip from Southern California to Southeast Minnesota with two littles and a dog in tow. There’s nothing quite like getting out of your normal space and routine to incite new creative thinking and powerful “aha” moments for both life and work. Jump into the blog to read about our top takeaways from the road trip.

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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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Marketing, Branding Alyssa DeGeorge Marketing, Branding Alyssa DeGeorge

Our Step-by-Step Brand Identity Process

We’ve outlined our comprehensive brand identity process for you! From gathering the essential information and crafting mood boards to refining logos and delivering final brand assets, our step-by-step approach ensures brand consistency and appeal. Read this blog to see how we guide you through the process to get to your authentic brand identity.

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Business Growth, SEO Lane Hoffbeck Business Growth, SEO Lane Hoffbeck

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.

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