James Murgatroyd

Your website looked great when you launched it. But the web moves fast — and most business owners don’t notice when their site starts working against them. Here are 10 signs it might be time for a redesign.

Every week someone asks me some version of this question — usually after they’ve already been quoted something that felt either suspiciously cheap or eye-wateringly expensive and they’re not sure which one to trust. Fair enough. Website pricing is genuinely confusing, partly because the range is so wide and partly because quotes rarely explain what’s

If you’ve ever asked an SEO agency this question and walked away more confused than when you started, you’re not alone. The honest answer is: it depends — but not in a cop-out way. There are a few specific things that determine your timeline, and once you understand them, you can set realistic expectations and

If your website traffic has felt a bit unpredictable lately, you’re not imagining it. Google has been unusually active in early 2026 — and a couple of significant updates have already rolled through that are worth understanding, whether you’re managing your own site or working with an agency. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of what’s happened,

In 2026, marketing attribution is no longer optional—it is foundational. With paid media costs rising, organic search becoming more competitive, and AI-driven platforms changing how users discover brands, understanding exactly where your traffic and conversions come from is critical. That is where UTM tags still play a central role. Despite being over a decade old,

As 2025 comes to a close, SEO professionals are reflecting on the final core update of the year and what it signals for the future. Google rolled out the December 2025 Core Update on December 11, marking the third broad core update of the year, following those in March and June. In this blog post, we’ll break

Choosing where to host your website is one of the most important early business decisions you’ll make online. For Canadian businesses, especially those running WordPress or e-commerce websites, understanding hosting costs in Canada you setting realistic budgets and choosing a provider that delivers reliability, performance, and security. This guide explains what goes into the cost of web

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

Sit through enough digital strategy meetings and you’ll start to feel like everyone else got the memo — and you didn’t. DR. CTR. E-E-A-T. GEO. It sounds like alphabet soup. But here’s the thing: none of it is actually complicated once someone explains it in plain English. This guide breaks down the SEO terms you’re

Let’s be honest—most businesses don’t have a traffic problem.They have a website problem. We see it all the time: businesses spending thousands on Google Ads, Facebook campaigns, or boosted posts, only to wonder why the phone isn’t ringing. Here’s why: Yes, we’ve seen businesses pay to rank for their own business name. That’s like buying

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

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?

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

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.

Six to eight thousand dollars might sound like a lot — or not nearly enough — depending on what you’ve been quoted before. Some people expect the Mona Lisa with a built-in chatbot. Others just want something that doesn’t embarrass them when a prospect Googles their business. For most small and growing businesses, a $6,000–$8,000