From Welding to Websites: Why I Started Forged Digital
I spent 15 years as a welder before I ever built a website. Here's how that work shaped the way I build sites for local businesses, and where the Forged Digital name comes from.
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Straight talk about websites.
Honest answers to the questions local business owners ask me most, from what a website costs to keeping your domain safe. No fluff, no jargon.
How Much Does a Website Cost for a Small Business in South Alabama?
A straight answer on what small business websites cost, what drives the price, the costs nobody mentions up front, and exactly what I charge.
Do I Need a Website If I Already Have a Facebook Page?
Facebook is a great tool for local businesses. Here's what it does well, where it falls short, and why I think most businesses need both.
5 Things Every HVAC, Plumbing, or Roofing Website Needs to Get More Calls
Your website has one job: get the phone ringing. Here are the five things I put on every trade website, and why each one matters.
What Happens When Your Business Domain Expires (and How to Protect It)
Let your web address lapse and it can end up showing somebody else's spammy site. Here's how that happens, and the simple steps that keep your domain safe.
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