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25 years in this industry means I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what everyone keeps getting wrong. These posts are the honest version of that — no fluff, no generic advice, no content written to fill a page. Just the things worth knowing before you hire a designer, build a site, or wonder why yours isn’t working.

How Agencies Handle Web Design Overflow Without Hiring

July 11, 2026

The email comes in on a Thursday afternoon. A client wants to rebuild their website. Full redesign, new CMS, the works. Your team is already stretched across three active projects,…

Why Isn’t My Website Showing Up on Google?

June 22, 2026

An Honest Diagnosis. If you’re asking this question, you’re probably in one of two situations: You built or redesigned a website recently and expected it to show up — and…

How Much Does a Website Cost? A Straight Answer.

June 12, 2026

This is the question everyone has and almost nobody answers directly. Most “web design pricing” articles spend 1,500 words explaining why it’s complicated before quietly admitting they can’t give you…

Freelance Web Designer vs. Agency: An Honest Answer From Someone Who’s Been on the Inside

June 10, 2026

Ghost Runner Creative Services | 25+ years in web design and development There’s no shortage of articles comparing freelance web designers to agencies. Most of them read the same way:…

The Hidden Cost of a Bad Website

May 22, 2026

What slow, outdated, and broken websites are quietly costing Upstate SC businesses—and most owners have no idea it’s happening. 53% of mobile visitors leave if a site takes over 3…

Will AI replace web designers?

May 16, 2026

An honest answer from someone who's been doing this for over 20 years.

DIY Website Builders vs. Hiring a Pro: What’s Best for Your Business?

May 25, 2025

Every week, a business owner asks me some version of this question: “I was looking at Wix or Squarespace — is it worth hiring someone instead?” It’s a fair question.…

The 5 Most Common Website Mistakes and How I Fix Them

April 20, 2025

After 16 years and over 100 websites, I’ve stopped being surprised by what I find when a new client sends me their current site. The same problems show up over…

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