Wordpress alternatives for small businesses with Raechel Larsen
In this podcast episode, we explore various website platforms for small to medium-sized businesses, discussing the limitations of WordPress and the benefits of alternatives like Squarespace, Wix, and FG (Funnel Gorgeous). We emphasized the need for user-friendly, integrated platforms that align with business needs and reduce reliance on plugins. The episode also highlighted our positive experiences with a comprehensive platform offering call tracking, website, email, and social media integration, and shared insights on powerful women founders in the tech industry.
If you like this topic, here are a few other episodes to check out:
Best Website Platforms for Small Business in 2022 with Hilary Quinn : https://digitalbloomiq.com/seo/best-website-platforms-small-business
Easy evergreen funnels for small businesses with Lindsay Hope : https://digitalbloomiq.com/pod/lindsay-hope
SEO for new sites - https://digitalbloomiq.com/seo/new-websites/
Listen to the conversation with Raechel here:
Shownotes for this episode:
We kick it off with talking about the importance of having a user-friendly website for small to medium-sized businesses. We talk about how WordPress, despite being around for 10 years and still being popular, may not be the best choice for every business depending on their specific needs.
Having an up-to-date website is important, but frequent updates on WordPress can cause issues.
We talk about the security vulnerabilities of WordPress due to its open-source nature and the need for constant updates and web developer support. We also start to explore alternative platforms that offer built-in features and reduce the reliance on plugins.
Raechel emphasizes the importance of feeling comfortable and in control when using technology.
We start to discuss alternative website building platforms, including Squarespace, Wix, and FG (Funnel Gorgeous). We compare and contrast features and improvements of each platform and shared their personal experiences and preferences.
We both share our positive experiences with a platform that integrates call tracking, website, email, and social media plugins. They found it user-friendly, affordable, and a time-saver compared to using multiple tools separately.
More about Modern Bay Designs:
Modern Bay is more than a branding bar for female entrepreneurs; it's a movement. We understand that our clients feel overwhelmed with the burden of creating a timeless brand that not only reflects them personally but as a business. They are committed to serving and creating authentic connections with their family, friends and clients, but do not want to lose themselves in the process. At Modern Bay, we make this dream possible.
Our mission is to be a creative vessel for helping female entrepreneurs gain confidence and clarity through their brand.
In 2019, our founder Raechel Larsen was driven by a strong desire to establish a brand that would encompass her love for both the coastal and western lifestyles, as well as her passion for art and business. She often found herself caught in between these worlds. Raechel faced challenges in industries that were predominantly male-dominated, such as sailing, volleyball, and business. As a foster and step mother, she believed she hadn't earned the privilege to call herself a mother since they were not her biological children, though she loved them all as her own. Transitioning from a coastal to a country life, she constantly felt compelled to assimilate into her new environment. The world did not have a place for an art creating coastal cowgirl, just yet.
Our approach is rooted in authenticity and transparency for our company but also for our clients. We take the time to understand the values and concerns of our clients, ensuring that their brand initiatives are meaningful, relevant, and impactful. Our streamlined process allows us to best support our client’s brand identity through marketing materials so they can confidently present their company to clients, knowing that it authentically represents them and their unique brand.
Modern Bay is dedicated to authentically embracing our brand and advocating for female entrepreneurs, while creating a sustainable lifestyle so there is something to leave behind for the next generation. We not only talk the talk, but we also walk the walk. We are eliminating any potential plastic usage, but we also make a concerted effort to utilize recycled paper products wherever possible. Our founder’s personal mission to create a sustainable way of life starts with her Arizona ranch that continues to strive to be fully self-sustaining. Through our engagement with non-profit organizations and schools, we actively contribute to our community by providing training, discounted rates, and internships.
At Modern Bay, we believe that our brand's success goes hand in hand with making a positive impact in the world. We are committed to driving change and empowering our clients to be a part of that change. By aligning with us, client’s can tap into the growing consumer demand for socially responsible brands and build a strong brand community that connects on a deeper level.
Whether it's supporting our clients through branding, championing environmental sustainability or helping the community we are committed to making a difference where it matters most and that starts with you.
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