James Murgatroyd

James is an Edmonton web designer, developer, digital strategist, and owner of Holler Digital a digital marketing consultancy focused on solving complex business problems with strategy, technology & design​ for global clients.

Optimize Your Ctas With Behavioral Science

Optimize Your CTAs with Behavioral Science: Why “My” Outperforms “Your”

When it comes to website optimization, the smallest words can have the biggest impact. In conversion copywriting, one subtle tweak — changing “Claim Your Offer” to “Claim My Offer” — can increase clicks by up to 25%, according to studies from Unbounce and HubSpot. This isn’t magic. It’s behavioral science at work. Let’s explore why […]

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Plain-English Guide to SEO Terms (For Nonprofits & Training Organizations)

If you’ve ever sat in on a digital strategy meeting and felt lost in a sea of acronyms like GA4, DR, or CTR — you’re not alone. The good news? SEO (Search Engine Optimization) doesn’t have to be complicated. At its core, it’s about making sure the right people can find the right information at

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Website Audit Google Analytics

June 2025 Google Algorithm Update & SEO Best Practices

Staying ahead of Google’s frequent algorithm changes is essential for maintaining search visibility. As of June 2025, several key updates are shaping how websites are ranked. This article breaks down the most important changes and offers clear, actionable recommendations to help you adapt your SEO and content strategies. Key Updates Impacting Rankings 1. June 2025

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What’s The Point Of Wordpress Security Plugins If You’re Not Updating Them?

What’s the Point of WordPress Security Plugins If You’re Not Updating Them?

You’ve got a WordPress security plugin installed – great. But if it’s been months since you updated it (or worse, years), your website is more vulnerable than you might think. At Holler Digital, we see this all the time: business owners feeling confident because they’ve checked the “security” box with a plugin. But in reality?

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7 Ways To Improve Your Donation Page And Raise More Funds

7 Ways to Improve Your Donation Page and Raise More Funds

Your donation page is more than just a form, it’s the moment of truth. A cluttered, slow, or confusing experience can turn generosity into hesitation. These 7 proven tips will help you simplify, streamline, and supercharge your donation page to raise more for your cause. At Holler Digital, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful a well-optimized

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Social Links Don’t Belong In Your Website Header

Web Design Tip: Why Social Links Don’t Belong in Your Website Header

You worked hard to funnel people to your website so don’t send them straight back to the distraction zone.   Placing social media links in your website header might seem like a smart web design move to boost visibility, but it’s actually like hanging a giant, flashing exit sign at the top of every page.

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Seo Focused Website Site Map

Baking SEO Into Your Website Architecture: Why Search Strategy Starts with the Sitemap

If you’re waiting until after your website is built to think about SEO, you’re already behind. At Holler Digital, we don’t treat SEO as an afterthought, it’s an essential part of the foundation. That means before a single pixel is designed or a line of code is written, we’re already laying the groundwork for visibility,

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How Engagement Makes The Difference

Why AI Content Alone Falls Short, and How Engagement Makes the Difference

With the growing availability of AI content-generation tools, many businesses have turned to automation to keep their websites full of fresh articles and blogs. But while AI can produce large volumes of content quickly, it often misses the crucial ingredient that sets truly successful content apart: meaningful engagement. Without a thoughtful approach to how readers

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Thw 20 Second Gut Test For Web Design

The 20-Second Gut Test: How We Discover Your Design Style Without Overthinking It

When it comes to designing a website, one of the biggest challenges isn’t writing code or crafting copy, it’s understanding your visual taste. That’s where our 20-Second Gut Test comes in. This short but powerful design exercise is part of our UI design process, and it’s surprisingly effective. It helps us quickly capture your aesthetic

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