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Should You Use Google Analytics?

A Privacy-First Guide for WordPress (and Squarespace) Sites Disclaimer: This post provides general information about privacy considerations and website analytics options. It is not legal advice, and we are not attorneys. Privacy laws are complex and evolving, and their application depends on your specific circumstances. For legal guidance on compliance with CIPA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, or […]

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Early Thoughts on Using AI for Web Projects

We are starting to field questions from clients on how we can/will/should use AI when building out a website. Both in terms of process and deliverables and in terms of embedding AI features into clients’ websites. We are in somewhat early days regarding AI, and these are big questions. And like many people, we have […]

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Squarespace vs. WordPress: How to Choose the Right Platform (Without Regret)

One of the most common questions we hear at MIGHTYminnow is: “Should we use Squarespace or WordPress?” And the honest answer is: it depends. This is an inflection point where you need to make a decision that takes into account your team, your budget, your tolerance for maintenance, and how your site may need to […]

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Is Your Website Hacked? A Guide to Malware Scanning

And how would you know? Daily Malware Scanning with MalCare Even well-maintained WordPress websites can be targets for attacks. Out-of-date plugins, vulnerable themes, weak passwords, and server-level exploits are all common entry points for hackers. But here’s the reassuring part: most hacks can be prevented or caught early when you have a strong malware-scanning system […]

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Is Your Website Backed Up? A Guide to Keeping Copies of Your Site

A Guide to Safe, Off-Host Backups (we ❤️ BlogVault) When something goes wrong with your website, a solid backup can turn a potential disaster into a mild inconvenience. But not all backups are equal—and many hosting providers only keep backups on the same server your site lives on. That means if your hosting provider has […]

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Is Your Website Up? A guide to Uptime Monitoring

When your website suddenly stops loading, would you even know? And when you find your site not loading, how do you know what it is? Is it your hosting provider? A plugin? Your internet connection? Or is the entire site actually down? Or the whole internet, for that matter. In steps the idea of “Uptime […]

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WordPress “Your Site Is Experiencing a Technical Issue” Emails

 And Why It’s Usually Nothing to Worry About If you manage a WordPress website, you may occasionally receive an email with a subject like “Your Site Is Experiencing a Technical Issue.” These alerts can sound alarming, but in most cases, they’re completely normal and nothing to worry about. Here’s why they happen and what you should […]

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Sliders & Carousels

Sliders and carousels (often used interchangeably) show rotating content, like hero images that slide to reveal a second message, navigation dots, auto-advance, etc. They’ve been a go-to design pattern for years. But ask the question: should you use one? The web accessibility world has an opinion: Should I Use a Carousel? The Allure of Sliders […]

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Online Scheduling

If you offer consultations, coaching, workshops, or any kind of one-on-one sessions, a good scheduling tool can make your life much easier. Instead of juggling emails and calendar invites, these tools let clients book time with you directly—while keeping everything synced with your existing calendar. Below are several solid options we often recommend, including an […]

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Finding Stock Photos

Choosing the right images can elevate your website from good to exceptional—but buying stock photos before you’re sure they’ll work can lead to wasted time and money. Here’s a tip tip: Always try a watermarked preview on your site first. This ensures the photo fits the design, layout, tone, and color palette before you purchase […]

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