From the HDS blogWeb Design Insights for Small Businesses
Read practical guidance on website design, Squarespace, SEO, content, maintenance, and choosing the right website service. You’ll also find HDS case studies, industry-specific advice, and updates about tools affecting small-business websites.
What a Web Design Company Actually Does for a Small Business
A web design company does far more than pick colors and layouts. Here's what happens at every stage, from strategy and copywriting to launch, SEO setup, and ongoing support, plus what belongs in the quote.
Website Design for Nonprofits and Community Organizations in Maine
A step-by-step guide to nonprofit website design in Maine: ranking your audiences, shortening the donation path, showing real proof, local SEO, accessibility, and choosing a build path your staff can actually maintain.
Website Design for Bakeries and Specialty Food Shops
A ten-step build order for bakery website design, from hours above the fold and killing the PDF menu to custom order forms, allergen copy, local SEO, and seasonal planning.
What Information a Web Designer Needs From You to Get Started
The information needed for a website design project is finite and knowable, but most of it stalls builds when it arrives late. Here are the ten things to gather before your designer starts, ranked by how much delay each one causes.
How Unlimited Website Updates Work in a Managed Website Service
Unlimited updates in a managed website service means no per-change invoices, but scope still has edges. Here's what's included, how fast changes ship, and what happens if you cancel.
How to Find a Web Design Company Near You That Understands Your Market
A web design near me search gives you proximity, not market knowledge. Here's a seven-step process for shortlisting designers who actually understand how your customers find and hire businesses like yours.
Oakland Furniture WordPress-to-Squarespace Website Rebuild
HDS migrated Oakland Furniture from an outdated WordPress site to a 10-page Squarespace website with clearer navigation, original copy, mobile optimization, and an experience designed around calls and showroom visits.