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By Stride Digital Solutions May 26, 2026 If you own a business and want more local customers, there’s one tool you absolutely cannot afford to ignore: Your Google Business Profile. You’ve seen it a hundred times whether you realized it or not. It’s the box that pops up when you search for something like: “restaurant near me”, “electrician in near Alexandria”, or “boutique in Marksville”. It shows photos, reviews, hours, directions, and a big button to call. And here’s the par

By Stride Digital Solutions May 5, 2025 If you’re like most business owners, launching your website felt like a big accomplishment and it should. It takes time, money, and a whole lot of decision-making to get it live. But here’s the part that catches people off guard….Your website isn’t something you build once and walk away from. It’s not a crockpot. You can’t set it, forget it, and expect it to keep bringing in customers month after month. Your website is more like a store

By: Stride Digital Solutions January 21, 2026 If you own a small business in Avoyelles Parish, Rapides Parish, or anywhere in Louisiana , your customers are already searching for you online — the real question is: can they find you? Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and local digital marketing are no longer optional. They’re essential for businesses that want to show up on Google, attract local customers, and stay competitive in today’s digital world. Whether you’re a se

By Stride Digital Solutions January 12, 2026 Here’s the thing most business owners don’t realize: Your website can look nice … and still cost you customers every single day. You don’t need a perfect website, but you DO need a website that works. After building and fixing websites for small and medium businesses all across Louisiana and the South, I’ve seen the same mistakes over and over again. The good news? Most of them are fixable (and fast). Let’s walk through the top m

By Stride Digital Solutions December 22, 2025 How Smart Businesses Turn Winter Slowdowns into Sales Wins Winter is here. Holiday lights are up. Eggnog is flowing. And somewhere between Black Friday chaos and New Year’s resolutions, a lot of businesses do the same dangerous thing every year…They go quiet. Social media? Sporadic. Website? Outdated. Marketing plan? “We’ll deal with it in January.” Big mistake! Because while some brands are hibernating like bears, others are own

By Stride Digital Solutions December 15, 2025 Building a website isn’t just picking pretty colors and hoping people find you. It’s a process — and if you’ve never gone through it before, it can feel overwhelming. So today we’re deep diving into exactly what you need before hiring a website designer, what to expect during the process, and how to make sure you end up with a website that actually brings you customers. Let’s make this simple. 1. You Need a Clear Understanding of

By Stride Digital Solutions December 2, 2025 When you hear “website design,” most people think pretty colors, nice photos, and a logo at the top. And sure — that matters. But a high-performing website- The kind that actually brings you customers, books appointments, fills your inbox, and gets the phone ringing- That’s a whole different ball game! Today I’m breaking down, in simple terms, what makes a business website work and not just “look cute.” If you’re a small business

By Stride Digital Solutions – Helping Businesses Grow Without the Guesswork November 18, 2025 Let Me Tell You Something I Learned the Hard Way… Running a business in Louisiana, whether you’re cooking up shrimp étouffée in Avoyelles or selling boutique finds in Lafayette—isn’t for the faint of heart. We wear all the hats. Owner. Manager. Janitor. Facebook post-writer. Sometimes dishwasher. And at the end of the day, we still wonder, “Are folks even finding us online?” If you’