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Member Spotlight: John Serbell

John Serbell didn’t exactly take the traditional route into web design. Film degree in 2008 (brutal timing). Two years in AmeriCorps traveling the country…

March 2, 2026

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7 Things People Think Privacy Policies Do (But They Don’t)

A Privacy Policy isn’t a magic compliance shield. Here are 7 common misconceptions that could quietly put your clients at legal risk….

February 27, 2026

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Member Spotlight: London Box

London’s path to web design isn’t the straight-line… She studied oil painting. Worked front-of-house in restaurants. Managed a flower shop. Built workflows inside an…

February 23, 2026

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The Best Image Compression Tools for WordPress Websites

Agency owners share the image optimization tools they trust — from WordPress plugins to local apps and server-level solutions….

February 19, 2026

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Member Spotlight: Holly Neumann

Holly Neumann has been doing this work long enough to know the difference between something that looks good and something that actually works. Before…

February 16, 2026

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The Best Keyword Research Tools for Web Agencies

Agency owners share which keyword research tools they rely on — from enterprise-grade platforms to scrappy API-driven stacks….

February 12, 2026

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How Your Agency Can Sell Fractional Marketing Services (& Why It’s a Good Move)

With more clients bringing work in-house, fractional marketing services let agencies stay embedded & add value that AI can’t. Here’s how to sell yours….

February 11, 2026

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Member Spotlight: Annie Middleton

Annie Middleton didn’t set out to start a hosting company — she just wanted websites to stay online. After years of watching servers go…

February 9, 2026

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The Best Proposal Software for Web Agencies

Agency owners share how they create proposals, what tools they’ve abandoned, and why speed, polish, and confidence matter more than features….

February 5, 2026

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Member Spotlight: Tabitha DeSeranno

Before Tabitha DeSeranno was designing websites, she was a server — the kind of job where you learn (very quickly) how to read people,…

February 2, 2026

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The Best Domain Registrar for Web Agencies

Agency owners share which domain registrars they trust, where they’ve moved away from, and why pricing, control, and peace of mind matter more than ever….

January 29, 2026

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Stop Forcing Cookies Down Your Visitors’ Throats. It’s Illegal… and Weird.

Functional and marketing cookies enabled by default? That’s not consent. Here’s why privacy laws say it’s illegal — and what agencies get wrong….

January 28, 2026

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The Best Analytics Platform for WordPress Agencies

Agency owners share which analytics platforms they actually use, what clients can understand, and why “simple” keeps winning….

January 23, 2026

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Member Spotlight: Marc Hyde

Marc Hyde’s path into web work didn’t start with code or plugins — it started with people. Before launching Marc Hyde Creative, Marc spent…

January 19, 2026

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The Best Browser Extensions for Web Designers & Developers

Agency owners share which browser extensions they rely on daily, what earns a permanent spot in their toolbar, and why a smaller, smarter set usually wins….

January 15, 2026

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Member Spotlight: Brad Nault

Brad didn’t set out to build an agency empire. He set out to build a life that didn’t require fluorescent lights, micromanagement, or pretending…

January 12, 2026

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Member Spotlight: Sam Sayer

Sam’s path into web started long before WordPress entered the picture — in print studios, brand agencies, late nights DJing, and designing flyers for…

January 8, 2026

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The Best Project Management Tool for Web Agencies

Agency owners share which project management tools they use, what fits their workflow, and why there’s no single “best” option….

January 8, 2026

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The Fastest Way to Grow Your WordPress Agency

Learn the “Earn-Out” methodology to acquire books of business, instantly boost your MRR, and scale without needing a mountain of cash upfront….

January 7, 2026

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Want to Stand Out Post-AI? Building a Personal Brand Is the Way to Go.

Building a personal brand is the best growth strategy for web designers & developers in a post-AI world. Learn how to build yours to stand out and get chosen….

January 6, 2026

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The Best Agencies Know What They Don’t Do

This is it – the final SEO Weekly. ???? It’s been an absolute pleasure to share the last 52 weeks with you… When I…

December 30, 2025

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My tried and tested SEO Proposal Template

At SEOHive we often help agencies (through our strategy sessions) prepare SEO pitches and proposals for their clients – and we’ve seen SO many…

December 23, 2025