September 15, 2026 | Tech Tips
Quick gut check. Have you Googled your own business name lately? Not your website. Just your business name, like a customer would. If a box popped up with your hours, photos, and a map pin, nice work, that's your Google Business Profile already working for you. If nothing showed up, or what did show up...
September 9, 2026 | News
Last week, I packed my bags and headed out to Phoenix, Arizona for WordCamp US 2026, which is the big annual event for WordPress developers, designers, and web agency owners. As much as I like keeping up with web tech, the best part of these trips is easily the human side. I went with my friend Jayne,...
August 20, 2026 | Checklists
When was the last time you actually used your own website like a normal customer? Not logging into the dashboard to publish a post. Not jumping on to fix a quick typo. We mean pulling out your phone, sitting on your couch, typing in your own web address, and trying to book a service or buy a product....
August 6, 2026 | Business
Let’s play a quick game of "Would You Hire This Person?" You’re planning a major event. Let's say a corporate event or your own wedding, and you need a professional photographer. You reach out to two people whose portfolios look great. The first reply comes from: [email protected] The second...
July 28, 2026 | News
If you logged into your website's backend this week, you might have noticed a prompt asking you to update to WordPress 7.0. When a major integer update drops (going from WordPress 6.x to 7.0), developers get hugely excited about the underlying code shifts. But if you’re a small business owner who just...
I'm Katie, the owner, project manager, website designer, and front-end developer of Pinecoast Creative. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design and Web Technologies, I started my business in 2015, and I’ve loved every minute of it! I love to read, drink coffee, go to yoga, and listen to music. Your website will likely be crafted to the sounds of Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, and Hozier.Take our Website Care Plan Quiz to find out which maintenance plan is right for you.