Strategy

Website vs Social Media: Why a Facebook Page Isn’t Enough for Your Small Business

By Nathanael Auran / July 28, 2026

If you’re comparing website vs social media for your business, here’s the quick answer: social media is helpful, but it should not be the only place your business lives online. A Facebook page, Instagram profile, or LinkedIn account can help people discover your business, follow your updates, and interact with your brand. That’s valuable. But […]

How I Use Google Search Console and AI To Improve SEO With Way Less Time

By Tyler Golberg / December 30, 2025

Using AI to improve SEO felt inevitable. I love the data aspect of SEO, but the optimization process was tedious. It is interesting to see how people use search to find a site, but it is very time consuming to uncover the small clues that matter most. Those patterns are the real value for virtually […]

Best WordPress Donation Tools for Nonprofits on a Budget (and How to Choose the Right One)

By Brad Chancellor / November 25, 2025

If you lead a small or mid-sized nonprofit, you’ve probably asked some version of: “What’s the best WordPress donation tools for nonprofits that won’t wreck our budget?” The honest answer: there isn’t a single “best” tool for everyone. But there is a best fit for your size, staff capacity, and goals—and you don’t need to […]

What Is Local SEO — and Why It Matters for Small Businesses

By Brad Chancellor / November 14, 2025

If you’ve ever grabbed your phone, typed “coffee shop near me,” and picked one of the first three results…congratulations, you’ve just participated in Local SEO. And here’s the part many small business owners don’t realize: Your customers are doing the exact same thing.Every day.For businesses just like yours. They’re not scrolling past page one. They’re […]

AI Site Builders vs. Professional Web Development: Which Is Right for Your Business?

By Stephanie Thaemert / September 25, 2025

AI website builders are everywhere right now. You’ve probably seen ads claiming you can have a new website up and running in an afternoon, no coding required. The appeal is obvious: AI sites are fast, cheap, and look good enough to get by. When considering website creation, it’s essential to evaluate the differences between AI […]

Keeping Your Website Updated + Best Practices for Maintenance | Sprout Sessions Episode #6

By Brad Chancellor / June 23, 2025

What You’ll Learn in This Sprout Session In this episode, the team dives into the importance of website maintenance—specifically, keeping your CMS, plugins, and themes up to date. You’ll learn: 🍿 Watch Now! Episode Summary Building a website is just the beginning—maintaining it is where the real value lives. In this episode, the CYBERsprout team […]