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Marketing Maven Blog
Welcome to our blog, "A Word From the Marketing Mavens!" We're glad you are here, and we hope that the resources we provide will be helpful to you as a marketer or small business owner. We strive to make our content relevant, down-to-earth, and straightforward. Check it out!


What Makes Your Website Your Most Powerful Business Tool
Your website is one of the most powerful tools in your business. It quietly works behind the scenes to attract new customers, strengthen your marketing, and build long-term value for your brand. If you’re not thinking about your website this way, you’re missing one of the biggest opportunities to grow your business. It’s time to see it differently, not as something that simply exists, but as a working system that supports your goals every single day.

Crystal Peterson
Dec 17, 2025


Why You Should Invest in Your Website: A Smart Move for Small Businesses Ready to Grow
As a small business owner, especially in a mid-sized or rural town, you’ve likely built your business through hard work, reputation, and word of mouth. That’s a great start. But today, even referrals go online to check you out. A website is no longer optional. It’s your handshake, your storefront, and your first impression. If you’ve ever asked yourself: “Do I really need to invest in my website?” The answer is yes. And it might already be costing you business if you haven’t.

Crystal Peterson
Aug 25, 2025


How to Get More Traffic to Your Website: 5 Essential Steps
The reality? If you build it, they won’t come, unless you actively drive traffic to your site and make sure your website is optimized with foundational SEO so people can actually find you. If you’re wondering why people aren't visiting your website, start here. These are the basics every business owner should be doing to get eyes on their site.

Crystal Peterson
Jun 11, 2025


Choosing Between Wix Studio and Wix Classic Editor: Which One’s Right for You?
So, should you stick with the tried-and-true classic Wix Editor, or give Wix Studio a spin? Let’s dive into what each has to offer!

Logan Welcher
Aug 22, 2024


9 Reasons Your Website Isn't Converting
Content courtesy of Sam Moss from 1Click Agency. Follow Sam on LinkedIn for more great marketing resources! In today's digital age, your...

Matt Phillips
Oct 20, 2023


10 Rules for Copywriting
Copywriting is defined as “the act or occupation of writing text for the purpose of advertising or other forms of marketing”. Ultimately,...

Rachel Mawhirter
Sep 11, 2023


Using Your FREE Google My Business Listing to Stand Out Online
Google My Business is a free way for your business to engage with both current and future customers. By keeping your profile up-to-date...

Rachel Mawhirter
Mar 14, 2023


Top 5 Ways to Leverage Your Free Google My Business (GMB) Listing
Google My Business is a free way for your business to engage with both current and future customers. By keeping your profile up-to-date...

Rachel Mawhirter
Dec 1, 2022


Ten Homepage Musts for Your Mobile Friendly Website
If you’re looking to redesign your website or give your current site a tune-up, we’ve put together a list of the top ten elements you...

Rachel Mawhirter
Aug 31, 2021


I Launched a New Website.... So Now What?
As a design firm (and a relatively new one in the scheme of things) we failed early on at explaining the role of a website to some of our...

Rachel Mawhirter
Aug 31, 2021
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