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What Are Local SEO Services? A Guide for Small Businesses

Local SEO · July 22, 2026

What Are Local SEO Services? A Guide for Small Businesses

Understanding what are local SEO services is essential for any small business that wants to compete in today’s digital-first marketplace. Customers increasingly rely on search…

Website Maintenance Checklist: 15 Essential Tasks for Businesses

Website Maintenance · July 22, 2026

Website Maintenance Checklist: 15 Essential Tasks for Businesses

A website is not a one-time project. It requires continuous updates, monitoring, and optimization to ensure it performs well, stays secure, and delivers a smooth user experience.…

Digital Marketing vs Traditional Marketing: Which Drives More Local Customers?

News · May 22, 2026

Digital Marketing vs Traditional Marketing: Which Drives More Local Customers?

In today’s competitive landscape, choosing the right marketing approach can determine whether a local business thrives or struggles to stay visible. The discussion around digital…

15 Common Local SEO Mistakes that Stop Small Businesses From Ranking

News · May 22, 2026

15 Common Local SEO Mistakes that Stop Small Businesses From Ranking

Local search visibility plays a major role in how small businesses attract customers and grow online. Today, most users search for nearby services before making a decision.…

What Are Website Maintenance Services | Complete Business Guide

News · May 8, 2026

What Are Website Maintenance Services | Complete Business Guide

A business website is not a one-time project. It requires continuous attention to stay secure, functional, and competitive. Many business owners invest heavily in designing and…

How Internet Marketing Services Generate Leads for Local Businesses

News · May 8, 2026

How Internet Marketing Services Generate Leads for Local Businesses

Local service businesses operate in a highly competitive environment where visibility and consistent lead flow determine success. Whether it is a roofing company, cleaning…

Just Launched: Junk in the Truck PNW Website | Eco-Friendly Junk Removal in the Pacific Northwest

Site Launch · September 19, 2025

Just Launched: Junk in the Truck PNW Website | Eco-Friendly Junk Removal in the Pacific Northwest

We’re thrilled to introduce the brand-new website for Junk in the Truck PNW , a locally owned, eco-friendly junk removal company serving the Pacific Northwest. For the first time,…

Just Launched: Denny Wilford Foundation Website Redesign | Nonprofit Web Design by Shameless Promotion

Site Launch · July 9, 2025

Just Launched: Denny Wilford Foundation Website Redesign | Nonprofit Web Design by Shameless Promotion

We’re proud to announce the redesigned website for the Denny Wilford Foundation’s initiative , a nonprofit dedicated to improving lives, restoring dignity, and expanding access to…

Just Launched: Abeille Mind & Wellness Is Now Online

Site Launch · June 1, 2025

Just Launched: Abeille Mind & Wellness Is Now Online

Just Launched: Abeille Mind & Wellness Is Now Online We’re excited to introduce the brand-new website for Abeille Mind & Wellness , a warm and welcoming counseling practice based…

Just Launched: Boysen Concrete Construction's New Website

Site Launch · May 15, 2025

Just Launched: Boysen Concrete Construction's New Website

Just Launched: Boysen Concrete Construction’s New Website We’re excited to share our website redesign for Boysen Concrete Construction , a skilled and experienced concrete…

Just Launched: Sonlight Cleaning Services' New Website Is Live

Site Launch · May 2, 2025

Just Launched: Sonlight Cleaning Services' New Website Is Live

Just Launched: Sonlight Cleaning Services’ New Website Is Live We’re proud to announce the launch of a fresh new website for Sonlight Cleaning Services , a trusted, full-service…

Just Launched: Kristi Conner Counseling’s New Website Is Live

Site Launch · April 16, 2025

Just Launched: Kristi Conner Counseling’s New Website Is Live

Just Launched: Kristi Conner Counseling’s New Website Is Live We’re excited to announce the launch of a new online home for Kristi Conner Counseling , a practice rooted in…

Shameless Promotion Launches Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday

Design · March 31, 2025

Shameless Promotion Launches Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday

Launch Announcement: Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday’s New Website is Live We’re excited to share the launch of a brand new website for Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday, a…

Just Launched: Aquamess Restoration’s New Website

Site Launch · February 20, 2025

Just Launched: Aquamess Restoration’s New Website

Just Launched: Aquamess Restoration’s New Website We’re excited to announce the launch of the brand-new website for Aquamess Restoration — a responsive, modern platform built to…

Pros & Cons of Canva Email Signatures

Tips · January 31, 2025

Pros & Cons of Canva Email Signatures

Your email signature is more than just a name at the bottom of a message—it’s a branding tool that leaves a lasting impression. While Canva is a popular choice for designing…

How To Fix Blurry Canva Email Signatures in Gmail

Tips · January 1, 2025

How To Fix Blurry Canva Email Signatures in Gmail

If you’ve created an email signature in Canva but it looks too big, too small, or blurry in Gmail , you’re not alone! Many Gmail users face this issue when trying to add a…

Hassle-Free Networking Group Website

Design · November 1, 2024

Hassle-Free Networking Group Website

Gig Harbor, WA – 11/01/2024 – Every networking group can benefit from a professional, well-organized website to attract members and grow its reach. With Shameless Promotion’s new…

Shameless Promotion Launches Free Gig Harbor Events Website

Design · July 4, 2024

Shameless Promotion Launches Free Gig Harbor Events Website

Gig Harbor, WA – July 4th, 2024 – Local businesses, residents, and visitors now have a new go-to source for discovering Gig Harbor events with the launch of GigHarborCommunity.com…

How to Add a User to Google Analytics (Step-by-Step Guide)

Tips · April 23, 2024

How to Add a User to Google Analytics (Step-by-Step Guide)

Google Analytics is an essential tool for tracking website performance, visitor behavior, and marketing success. If you need to give someone access to your Google Analytics…

Is your Google Business Profile showing up online?

News · January 29, 2024

Is your Google Business Profile showing up online?

If you haven’t checked it recently, we would recommend that you do! More and more businesses are needing to re-verify their profiles or are being flagged as potentially fraudulent…

Deleting Facebook Pixel

Website Content · April 11, 2023

Deleting Facebook Pixel

In the world of digital marketing, installing meta pixels (formerly Facebook pixels) has become crucial for tracking website visitors and gaining insights into their behavior.…

How to Install the Facebook Pixel

Website Content · April 11, 2023

How to Install the Facebook Pixel

Installing a Facebook pixel on your website is essential if you want to track your website’s performance and create custom audiences for retargeting/remarketing campaigns. Here’s…

Benefits of Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency

Website Content · March 28, 2023

Benefits of Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency

In today’s digital age, having an online presence is crucial for any business to succeed. However, it’s not enough to simply have a website or social media account. You need to…

What's The Difference Between Domains & Hosting?

Hosting · February 21, 2023

What's The Difference Between Domains & Hosting?

The difference between domains, hosting and website builders is one of the biggest things that confuses our clients when we start working on their website. We like to use a house…

How To: Remove Unwanted Posts and Reviews

Tips · July 8, 2022

How To: Remove Unwanted Posts and Reviews

There was a time when business owners would run their brick and mortar, advertise in newspapers, mailers and simply engage in their community. Now, with most businesses running…

How To: Avoid Domain Payment Scam

Tips · May 23, 2022

How To: Avoid Domain Payment Scam

Don’t Pay Now! How To Avoid A Domain Payment Scam! Far too often scams get the best of us. Especially when you receive mail that looks like a real invoice! This blog will help you…

Deciding To Use A CRM

Tips · March 24, 2022

Deciding To Use A CRM

Our CRM Journey There are a lot of choices out there for Client Relationship Management (CRM). So many that it is pretty overwhelming to decide which one is right for you. As our…

4 Ways To Make Sure Your Business Makes Santa's Nice List This Season

News · December 21, 2021

4 Ways To Make Sure Your Business Makes Santa's Nice List This Season

4 Ways To Make Sure Your Business Makes Santa’s Nice List This Season Retailers are expected to make $843.4 billion in sales over the 2021 holiday season, according to research.…

How Do I Add a New WordPress User?

Tips · September 28, 2021

How Do I Add a New WordPress User?

We recommend that you do not share your own website login information. Even within your own company, each person should have their own user account. This is the best practice for…

What’s the best way to share your video content? Vimeo vs. YouTube

Tips · September 17, 2021

What’s the best way to share your video content? Vimeo vs. YouTube

Our clients often ask about Vimeo vs YouTube. If you now have videos you’d like to share for your business, but don’t know how do you pick the right platform… Our recommendation…

What Do You Need to Know Before You Launch Your Home Business?

Tips · May 28, 2021

What Do You Need to Know Before You Launch Your Home Business?

I mage via Pixabay What Do You Need to Know Before You Launch Your Home Business? Before starting a home business, be informed about what goes into launching a company…

Keeping Cyber Space Invaders Out of Your Small Business Website

Tips · April 20, 2021

Keeping Cyber Space Invaders Out of Your Small Business Website

Small businesses are at a disadvantage when it comes to keeping their websites secure. They do not have the deep pockets to invest in elaborate cybersecurity measures that bigger…

Safety Tips for Children on YouTube

Kids on the Internet · May 1, 2020

Safety Tips for Children on YouTube

You may be concerned about allowing your children on YouTube. YouTube can be a great resource for content, but can also expose your children to inappropriate content. A great way…

How to Use YouTube Kids Parental Controls

Kids on the Internet · April 30, 2020

How to Use YouTube Kids Parental Controls

Parental controls are one way to navigate the difficulties of allow your children to access the internet. Today, we will be focusing specifically on the parental controls…

Five Reasons to Backup Your Site

Tips · April 21, 2020

Five Reasons to Backup Your Site

Do you backup your site regularly? If not, you definitely should be. Here are five reasons why you should backup your site. 1. Your Hosting Company May Not Backup Your Site Many…

Google Reviews Are Important - Why & How To Get Them

Tips · April 7, 2020

Google Reviews Are Important - Why & How To Get Them

Why Are Google Reviews Important? Google reviews provide several benefits. With so much competition online, anything that can help you stand out should be used to your advantage.…

7 Tips for Working From Home

Tips · March 31, 2020

7 Tips for Working From Home

Be Productive Working From Home Are you lucky enough to be able to work from home? Whether you are new to working from home or have experience with it, it can be challenging. We…

Learn to Code Roblox Games - Free Online Class for Kids

News · March 19, 2020

Learn to Code Roblox Games - Free Online Class for Kids

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting free online classes on how to code Roblox games during school closures. When we realized that schools would be closed for weeks…

Domain Registration vs. Website Hosting

Hosting · March 18, 2020

Domain Registration vs. Website Hosting

Domain registration and website hosting are often combined services. However, they do not need to combined. If you are setting up a new website or interested in switching hosting,…

Google My Business - Drive Customer Engagement on Google

News · February 28, 2020

Google My Business - Drive Customer Engagement on Google

Does your business show up on Google Maps searches? Maintaining your Google My Business profile is free and an important part of your online presence. Get started today by…

Why You Should Review Your Website Content

Website Content · February 19, 2020

Why You Should Review Your Website Content

Don’t lose the confidence of your visitors with outdated content! Fresh, accurate content improves your ranking in search results and increases your chance for qualified leads. We…

Outdated Software Increases Your Risk of a Hack

News · February 13, 2020

Outdated Software Increases Your Risk of a Hack

Did you know that a top cause of a WordPress site hack comes from outdated software? You may think “hackers only go after ‘the big guys’, though”. The reality is that hackers can…

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Site Launch · December 20, 2019

Madrona Site Launch

We are proud to announce the launch of MadronaBookkeeping.com! Madrona Bookkeeping & Tax Services, Inc. can help keep your books on track, provide payroll for small to medium…

Are You Scaring Off Your Potential Customers?

News · December 9, 2019

Are You Scaring Off Your Potential Customers?

If your website URL has http in front instead of https, then you are in need of an SSL and there is a good chance that your visitors are receiving a message that your site is not…

Cars4Change Site Launch

Site Launch · November 8, 2019

Cars4Change Site Launch

We are proud to announce the launch of Cars4Change.net! Cars 4 Change was formed to help women get a reliable form of transportation when coming out of the local women’s prison in…

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News · October 23, 2019

Read about us in Celebrating Fox Island Magazine!

Read The Article! We are excited to announce our Business Spotlight feature in Celebrating Fox Island magazine! Click the image or the button to access a digital version of…

Shameless Promotion

News · September 19, 2019

The EU's GDPR: Are You in Violation?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the EU, which went into effect in 2018. The regulation may come from Europe, but most American companies are also impacted. If…

What is CCPA and Should You Be Worried?

News · May 4, 2019

What is CCPA and Should You Be Worried?

The new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect January 1, 2020 and there is a chance it may apply to you. If you are a for-profit business of any kind that…

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