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May 18, 2022 | By Courtney Johnston

Why a Static Website Makes Sense for Your Business: Benefits, Steps for Setup, and Examples

A static website means the same information is served up every time and nothing changes on the site. Create a static website for your business in six steps.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The 9 Best Small Business Websites

In researching the best business sites, we looked at storytelling, attention to detail, and great photography. We've listed the top nine small business websites.
May 18, 2022 | By Brian O'Connell

A Beginner’s Guide to the Headless CMS

A headless CMS can provide a seamless content engagement experience while gathering more customer data. A headless CMS can give you the following advantages.
May 18, 2022 | By Brian O'Connell

A Beginner’s Guide to the Decoupled CMS

For a more flexible content management system, businesses turn to a decoupled CMS to have greater control. Here are the structural components of decoupled CMS.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The 3 Steps to Install a WordPress Theme

There are lots of themes available for download, and the right theme will make your WordPress site stand out. Learn how to get a theme installed in three steps.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

How to Efficiently Back Up Your WordPress Website

Backing up your WordPress site isn't difficult; the process can be automated for you. Here are the top four WordPress backup plug-ins to save your files and data.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

Is Squarespace Difficult to Use?

Squarespace is a powerful website builder that offers e-commerce capabilities and hosting, but is it difficult to use? Here are four reasons you should use it.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

How Much Does a WordPress Website Cost?

WordPress is a titan in the content management system space with millions of users worldwide, but how much does it cost? Learn more about the pricing plans.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

6 Best SEO Tips for Wix

Wix is an SEO-friendly content management system with an intuitive SEO tool built-in. Here are six SEO tips that will greatly improve your website's ranking.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

Why Shouldn't You Use Wix? Here Are the Pros and Cons

Wix is a very popular website builder and has a decent market share, but is it right for your business? We breakdown the pros and cons of using Wix as your CMS.
May 18, 2022 | By DP Taylor

Email Your WordPress Posts to Subscribers: Here's How

WordPress can automatically inform your subscribers of a new blog post with an email notification. Here's how to alert your subscribers of your new content.
May 18, 2022 | By DP Taylor

11 Ways Websites Make Money

Building an online store can be a great way to earn money from the comfort of your home. Learn how websites make money using these eleven methods.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

7 Simple Steps to Create a Website for Your Small Business

If you're starting a business, you need to have an online presence. Building a website isn't complicated. Learn how to make a website in seven easy steps.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

6 Steps to Building Your E-Commerce Website

Building an e-commerce site from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Follow our six-step approach to create an amazing e-commerce site.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

8 Must-Have CMS Features for Your Small Business

Choosing the right CMS platform can feel overwhelming, especially when you have to consider what CMS features your need. Here are eight features you want.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

How to Use WordPress to Build Your Website: A Beginner’s Guide

WordPress is a leading website builder platform that's affordable and customizable. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use WordPress to build your next site.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The Top 8 Weebly Alternatives for Your Business's CMS

Weebly has a long history in web building, but there are other options. Depending on your needs, consider these eight CMS alternatives for your small business.
May 18, 2022 | By Mark Roy Long

5 Benefits of Using a CRM for Your Small Business

Customer relationship management software helps keep customers on board and simplifies the customer acquisition process. Here are some benefits of using a CRM.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The Top 5 Free Content Management Systems

Looking for an inexpensive content management system? The Ascent outlines the best free content management systems that won't put a hole in your pocket.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The 5 Best CMS Software Solutions for Your Small Business

Are you looking for an effective and powerful content management solution? The Ascent compares the top CMS software features to help you find the best fit.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The 5 Best Site Builders for Creating a Real Estate Website

Looking for a real estate website builder for your small business? The Ascent shares the top website builder tools to help you decide which is right for you.
May 18, 2022 | By Justin Guinn

The 10 Best E-Commerce Website Builders for Your Online Business

Planning to launch an online business but not sure which e-commerce platform to go with? The Ascent covers 10 of the best e-commerce website builders.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The 10 Best Wix Templates for Each Type of Business

Wix is an easy-to-use platform for website-building, but which template should you use? Here are the best Wix templates for restaurants, retail, travel, & more.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The Best Drupal Alternatives for Your CMS

If you're looking for a non-Drupal CMS option, let The Ascent help you select the right CMS for your business with this list of Drupal alternatives.
May 18, 2022 | By Rose Wheeler

The 5 Best Website Builders for Small Businesses

You need the right site builder software when building a website for your business. The Ascent goes through the best website builders for small business.