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How AI Helps Us Help You
In a world where speed, personalization, and intelligence are expected by default, the web design and development landscape is evolving fast. At Ask the Egghead, we’re not just keeping up—we’re leading the charge. One of the biggest reasons? Artificial Intelligence....
Future-Proof Your WordPress Site in 2025
Is your WordPress website built to thrive next year—or just survive? At Ask the Egghead, we build websites that don’t just look good today, but work brilliantly tomorrow. With technology evolving faster than ever, a static website is a risk you can’t afford. Whether...
Why You Need Managed WordPress Hosting from Ask the Egghead
your website is more than just a marketing tool—it’s the foundation of your brand, your customer experience hub, and often your primary sales platform. But maintaining a WordPress site can quickly become a burden, especially if you're wearing multiple hats in your...
Your Website Is More Than Just Curb Appeal
When someone visits your website, it’s like they’re pulling into the driveway of your digital home. Sure, a beautiful homepage might get them to admire the landscaping, but will they actually step inside, feel welcome, and stay for a while? Too many businesses treat...
Top Website Mistakes That Hurt Your Business
Building a business website is one of the most important investments you'll ever make. It's your digital storefront, your 24/7 salesperson, and often the first impression potential customers have of your brand. Yet, many businesses unknowingly sabotage their success...
Plugin of the Week: WPForms Made Simple
If there’s one plugin that bridges the gap between “just a website” and a tool that drives real engagement, it’s WPForms. Whether you're running a small business, nonprofit, portfolio, or service-based brand, forms are essential — for leads, bookings, feedback,...
SEO Simplified: Boost Your Website Without Tech Skills
Want your website to rank higher on Google, but feel overwhelmed by all the technical jargon? You’re not alone. Many small business owners believe that improving SEO (Search Engine Optimization) requires deep technical knowledge — but that’s not true.With a few...
Find Your Perfect Website Style
When it comes to creating a powerful online presence, your website isn’t just a place for customers to find you — it’s a direct reflection of your brand’s personality. But how do you figure out the style that truly fits your business?Take our fun, quick quiz below to...
SEO Promises That Should Scare You
Let’s be real: most business owners don’t really know what goes into SEO — and shady developers know it. That’s why you’ll see vague, inflated, or outright dishonest claims about SEO baked into web design quotes. These red flags aren’t just sketchy — they’re designed...
Design Mistakes That Destroy Your Credibility
Your website is your brand's first impression — and in 2025, it only takes users 0.05 seconds to form an opinion about it. That means before they read your headline, check your pricing, or even see what you sell, they’ve already decided whether to trust you. The wrong...
Fire Your Developer If This Is Happening
You invested in a website because you wanted a 24/7 salesperson, a brand ambassador, and a lead generator. But what if the very thing you paid for is doing the opposite? Bad websites don’t just fail to help — they actively hurt your business. Here are the red flags...
Website Glow-Ups: Before and After a Redesign
Ever heard the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Yeah, that’s cute — but let’s be real: when it comes to your website, people absolutely judge you by your design. First impressions matter. In fact, users form an opinion about your site in just 0.05 seconds. If...
Your Website Should Work as Hard as You Do
Your website should do more than just sit there looking pretty. If you're a small business owner, you already wear enough hats — from customer service to marketing and everything in between. But what if your website could handle some of that workload for you? What if...
5 Silent Website Mistakes Costing You Clients
Clicks to Clients: Web Design That Converts
Your website is often the first handshake between you and a potential customer. But while good design may catch the eye, great design converts. That’s the difference between a visitor who bounces—and one who books, buys, or subscribes. At Ask the Egghead, we...
Hosting That Grows With You
For a growing business, your website isn’t just an online presence—it’s the foundation of your sales, marketing, and customer experience. And that foundation needs to be fast, secure, and able to scale without breaking. Basic hosting options may get you online, but...
Website Stress? We Make It Simple
You know your business better than anyone. You’re passionate, driven, and focused on growth—but when it comes to building or managing your website, things can quickly get overwhelming. Maybe you’ve tried to do it yourself. Maybe you’ve worked with someone in the past...
From Blank Page to Full Site: How We Bring Ideas to Life
Building a website can feel overwhelming—like staring at a blank canvas with no idea where to start. But at Ask the Egghead, turning your vision into a stunning, high-performing WordPress site is what we do best. Whether you’re a small business owner, a creative...
What Your Website Really Says About You
Your website is often the first impression people get of your business. But here’s the kicker: even if you think it's “just a site,” your visitors are picking up a lot more than you may realize. Design choices—like your color palette, layout, fonts, imagery, and even...
This Is the Last Time You’ll Need to Worry About Your Website
Let’s be honest: most business owners didn’t start their companies to become web developers. But at some point—between juggling customer emails, chasing down leads, and handling the day-to-day chaos—you found yourself trying to fix a broken plugin, struggling to get...
Why Your Business Needs a Professional Website
Your website should be your hardest-working employee—bringing in leads, building credibility, and making it easy for customers to connect with you. But if it’s slow, outdated, or difficult to navigate, it’s probably driving people away instead. A poorly designed or...
First Impressions Matter: How to Get Your Website Right
What makes someone stay on a website, click a button, or trust a brand enough to make a purchase—all within just a few seconds? While functionality and content are critical, there's something deeper at play: psychology. At Ask the Egghead, we know that great web...
Why Your Competitor’s Website Wins (And How to Fix It)
Have you ever wondered why your competitor’s website seems to show up everywhere—Google’s first page, local directories, even in casual conversations—while yours feels like it’s stuck in digital obscurity? You offer great products or services. You’re passionate. But...
Slow Website? Your Hosting Might Be the Culprit
Let’s face it—there’s nothing more frustrating than a slow website. You’ve poured hours (maybe even weeks!) into crafting great content, optimizing your images, and perfecting your design, yet your site still drags like it’s stuck in 2005 dial-up mode. Here’s the...
DIY Website Builders: Cheap Now, Costly Later
It’s tempting to think that building your business website yourself will save you time and money. Platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and Weebly promise beautiful templates, quick setup, and affordable monthly fees. But what they don’tadvertise is the hidden price you’ll...
Google’s 2025 Algorithm Update: What You Need to Know
Google’s latest algorithm update is changing the way businesses rank in search results. With new AI-driven ranking factors, stricter content quality requirements, and a stronger focus on user experience, many websites will see shifts in their search performance. If...
Sell Smarter with AI: How Ask the Egghead Enhances Online Sales
For small businesses, selling online requires more than just a great product. Customers expect personalized recommendations, instant support, and seamless shopping experiences. Without automation, businesses struggle to keep up with lead follow-ups, abandoned carts,...
Top Small Business Web Designers – Ask the Egghead Leads the Way
Ask the Egghead has been named one of the Top Web Design Services for Small Businesses by Techreviewer, a leading platform that evaluates and ranks tech companies. This honor reflects our commitment to helping small businesses build powerful, visually stunning, and...
Stop Fighting with Joomla: WordPress is Easier & More Powerful
Joomla is a frustrating, outdated, and unnecessarily complicated platform that makes managing a website harder than it should be. Its clunky interface, steep learning curve, and lack of flexibility force users to waste time on technical headaches instead of growing...
RPA for Small Businesses: How AI Can Automate Your Workflows
Running a business means handling countless repetitive tasks—data entry, invoice processing, scheduling, and customer follow-ups. These manual processes slow down productivity, increase costs, and take time away from strategic growth efforts. What if you could...
Ask the Egghead: The Future of Web Development in DC
In the competitive world of web development, standing out requires a combination of technical excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to client success. Ask the Egghead, Inc. has consistently demonstrated these qualities, earning recognition from...
AI for Marketing Automation: Smarter Campaigns, Less Hassle
Marketing is one of the most critical functions for any small business, but it’s also time-consuming. Crafting emails, managing social media, running ad campaigns, and optimizing SEO all take significant effort. What if AI could handle these tasks while increasing...
Ditch Drupal: Upgrade to WordPress with Ease
Drupal users often find themselves frustrated with complex updates, high maintenance costs, and lack of flexibility. Unlike WordPress, which is known for its ease of use and vast plugin ecosystem, Drupal requires technical expertise, constant developer support, and...
AI-Powered Customer Service: Faster, Smarter, More Efficient
Customer expectations are higher than ever. People want fast, personalized support 24/7, but most small businesses don’t have the resources to staff a full-time support team. That’s where AI-powered customer service tools like chatbots and virtual assistants come in....
Outgrowing Wix? Make the Move to WordPress Today
Why Moving to WordPress Is Essential for Your Business At Ask the Egghead, we specialize in helping businesses migrate to WordPress—the most powerful and flexible website platform available. If your website is currently built on Wix, you may already know how its...
Ask the Egghead Named Among Top 100+ eCommerce Developers
In an exciting achievement for Ask the Egghead, the company has been recognized as one of the Top 100+ eCommerce Development Companies in the USA for 2025 by Techreviewer.co. This accolade solidifies Ask the Egghead’s reputation as a trusted leader in the eCommerce...
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