Category: Business Resources
How-to guides, checklists, and business resources for small business owners. Web development tutorials, digital marketing tips, and practical advice.
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Digital Ownership for Small Businesses: What Do You Control?
I keep thinking about what happens when a business spends years building an audience on a platform it does not control. That got me thinking more broadly about digital ownership for small businesses. Who actually owns the relationship? A business might have thousands of social media followers, hundreds of Google reviews, years of customer conversations,…
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How I’m Using AI to Build Better Systems for Business and Life
At David Martin Design, I have always believed the best solutions are not just creative: they are structured, strategic, and built to work in real life. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most powerful tools I use to deliver on that vision (both for my business and personal workflows). But here is…
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Welcoming Raymond Labban to the David Martin Design Team
We are thrilled to officially welcome Raymond Labban to the David Martin Design team as a part-time Digital Marketing & SEO Specialist! Raymond brings a fresh perspective and a strong passion for helping businesses thrive online. His skills and dedication are already making an impact, and we’re excited to highlight how he’ll support our growing…
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Transferring Your Website to a New Web Designer: A Step-by-Step Guide
Switching to a new web designer can be a significant step in ensuring your website remains up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with your evolving business goals. However, the process of transferring a website is more complex than simply handing over a login. It involves careful coordination, clear communication, and understanding what to expect throughout the process.…
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From Donuts to Data Protection: How BackBlaze Became My Go-To Backup Solution
Earlier this year, I attended one of my favorite local networking events - Design & Donuts - held at The Mill in Bloomington, Indiana. For those unfamiliar, The Mill is more than just a coworking space; it’s the heartbeat of our entrepreneurial community. It's a place where creators, innovators, and tech enthusiasts collide to share…
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My Custom GPTs: Elevating Workflows & Creativity
Welcome to a showcase of my custom-built GPTs! Each of these tools is designed to solve specific challenges, enhance productivity, and support creativity in web development, digital marketing, and beyond. Click on each link to explore further and see how these unique GPTs can help you or your business. Custom GPT Tools by David Martin…
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Building 67 Storage: A Branding Case Study
Transforming Ideas into Virtual Reality: The Genesis of 67storage.com The creation of 67 Storage was a branding project that challenged our creativity and technical expertise but also strengthened our belief in the power of one-on-one collaboration. Our partnership with Roman, the business owner behind 67 Storage, started with a mission to craft a digital web…
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The 3 R’s - Every Business Wants to Be Remembered, Respected, & Referred
Being remembered, respected, and referred will have a significant impact on the success of your business. It is important for business owners to create an impression that lasts and is remembered by their customers and clients.
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How to set up a secure spam-free email contact form using Google forms
Yesterday, I had a client tell me that he had a little over 115 submissions on his website contact form. He was very happy with the results and I asked him how many of those contact form submissions were spam? His answer was, "None of them." Out of all of the submissions that he had…