It’s my mission to support your business.
I have experience in owning small businesses. Plus, I love the satisfaction of supporting other community businesses and organizations.
I help businesses get found by their clients. I use my technical and creative skills as a web developer, web designer, SEO strategist and helping highlight your secret sauce- what makes your business stand out.
I love to support others dreams.
There’s something magical when people give it all they can to create something of value.
I know, it’s tough owning a small business – I have had several small businesses through the years myself – so I know the struggles and the peaks.
I know it is the life-blood of the USA economy.
It’s also so amazing, as small business owners – you are an integral part of your community. You get up early and work late, you create value from your services and products, you answer a need.
I get emotional just thinking of the hard work that so many do to strive and thrive to be a part of their community, provide for their family, and live according to their values, talents and goals.
I support You
Back Story
Because of my business experience AND website development experience I am uniquely qualified to help with ideas on how to differentiate your business in a competitive market and how to create the best online experience for your clients.
History
I started many years ago as a mechanical engineer – programming and troubleshooting machines.
My husband and I started our 1st company: fabricating and programming custom automated equipment in Massachusetts.
Then – life happens.
We had children and I needed to devote extra time for some special needs. I became a trained advocate for children of special needs at the Boston Federation for children with Special Needs.
More Business Marketing Experience
Fast forward, we started a hobby business doing wood products in Texas. This was mostly a family learning experience. I hired someone to do our 1st WordPress website….gave him the money and never saw him again. So i understand being on the customer end and being taken advantage of. I work with businesses and organizations in my community- I see you in town – you can trust me and get a hold of me anytime for questions.
Online & SEO & Marketing
This starts my learning of all things marketing and online web development. I learned as I went: researching, competitive analysis, pricing models, niche opportunities. I took classes on HTML coding and SEO, e-commerce, marketing and email.
Stillwater Fused Glass Studio
A major move to Minnesota and my kids are in school. I started a fused glass teaching studio.
I did competitive analysis of the local studios. I incorporated what I liked and created a better customer experience, offering something different and better. I ran the studio for 6 years.
Importance of Local Business Marketing Strategy
I did all the marketing, website, SEO, in-person and online classes. I closed during the proverbial 2020 year. After ending the website over 5 years ago – I still get calls and emails for the studio – That’s what a good web presence SEO will get you. SEO is like planting a garden, it takes time to take root but once it does – it grows and grows.
Out with the Old- In with the New
In addition to shutting down a business in 2020, we started a new family business. Custom metal signs – my son and husband handle all the fabrication and engineering while I handle all the marketing, web, SEO and customer interface. Do a search- custom metal signs in Stillwater MN – did you find it?
Why am I doing this
So, my technical skills and competitive spirit of creating a better customer experience have landed me here.
I do understand the struggles of a small business – it’s not all glamorous, as I would ring up a sale and later take out the trash- lol.
I understand a small business owner is busy creating and running their business. You are the expert in your business.
It is another level to create not only a website but a customer focused and SEO based site. This takes time and experience, I’d like to help you highlight your unique organization or business to your community.
Give me a call – I’d love to hear about your business or organization.
