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Ask Beth - Do I really need a website?
Q: “I already have a Facebook page and an Instagram – do I really need a website too?” Great question, and I hear a version of it a lot. Short answer: yes – and here's why. Social media is fantastic for staying in front of people who already know you, but you don't own that platform, and not everyone searching for a business uses Instagram or Facebook to find one. A lot of people still go straight to Google, and increasingly to AI tools like Claude or Gemini, to find loca
Beth Dunlop
Jul 15
Is Your Website Doing Its Job? A 10-Minute Audit for Busy Owners
If your honest answer is “I'm not totally sure” – that's completely understandable. Between serving customers, managing staff, and keeping the books, your website is working (or not working) for you every single day, whether you're paying attention to it or not. It's usually the first stop for a potential customer before they ever walk through your door or pick up the phone. The good news: you don't need a massive redesign to make it better. You just need ten minutes and
Beth Dunlop
Jul 15
Ready Before the Rush
A 5-Year Celebration Offering Rising Tide Business Services is celebrating 5 years of supporting rural and coastal businesses across BC. Launched in 2021 under the Rural Islands Economic Partnership, Rising Tide was created to help small businesses and non-profits stay visible, connected, and competitive in a fast-changing digital world. For five years, we’ve helped organizations: Build easy-to-manage websites Show up in search results Create clear, professional content Devel
Rising Tide
Mar 1
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