Apricity Website Solutions

09/03/2026

You know that feeling when you're paying for something tech-related and you're honestly not sure what it's even doing? Or you're staring at a stack of tools and subscriptions wondering if you actually need all of them?

If that's you, I want you to hear something: you're not supposed to have all the answers. That was never your job.

Your job is to run your business. To take care of your people and know where you're headed. Nobody expected you to also become fluent in tech along the way.

Confusion isn't a sign you're doing it wrong. It's usually just a sign it's time to bring in someone you trust. Someone who speaks your language and the tech's, who can look at what you've got and tell you what's worth keeping, what's quietly costing you, and what you can let go of.

That's the work I've been doing for more than 25 years now. Not just building websites, but sticking around long after launch day so the folks I work with never have to be the tech expert in the room. You don't have to figure it out alone.

So let me ask, because I'm genuinely curious: what's the one tech question you've been afraid to ask out loud?

06/11/2026

Your website is up 24/7. So why does it feel like it's asleep?
Not broken. Not ugly. Just not doing the work it should be doing.
If any of these five things sound familiar, let's have a conversation about what's actually going on and what's worth fixing first.
https://apricitywebsolutions.com/contact/

06/02/2026

Your website is supposed to be working right now.

Not waiting for you to send traffic to it. Not sitting there looking professional. Actually doing something, like capturing interest, answering questions, or moving people toward a conversation.

Here are five questions that tell you whether it is:
1. Can someone find you by searching the problem you solve, not just your name?
2. Is it obvious within 10 seconds what you want a visitor to do next?
3. Do you know the last time your site was backed up, and where that backup actually lives?
4. Is anything on your site supposed to capture leads but hasn't in the last 90 days?
5. If a screen reader visited today, could it describe your images and navigate your menus?

Two or more "I don't know" answers means your site has a second job it's not doing.

I put together a free checklist for exactly this situation. Link in the comments.

05/29/2026

I'm a HUGE fan of Co-working and if you're in the Longmont area this is completely worth it! Downtown, a gorgeous space and FREE for a week (seriously, how can you say no!) - Please share this with anyone who might be a good fit! Love this space! Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce

Your home office has gotten a little too comfortable. Or chaotic. Or both.

We’re hosting a FREE Coworking Week in Downtown Longmont and inviting remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone tired of working from their kitchen table to come try the space for free.

What’s included:
- Free coffee & snacks
- Fast WiFi
- Flexible workspace
- Quiet areas for focused work
- Access to private spaces for phone calls

Come work for a few hours, stay all day, or pop in throughout the week and see what coworking is all about.

Spots are limited, so registration is encouraged!

05/22/2026

We just wrapped up some accessibility work on a website for a special recreation district, an organization that runs outdoor programs specifically for people with disabilities.

We built this one originally. That's actually part of why the audit mattered, because a site being compliant on launch day doesn't mean it stays that way. People change, content changes, and compliance drift is real.

The people visiting this site are often the exact people that web accessibility standards were written to protect. Screen reader users. People navigating with keyboards instead of mice. People who depend on alt text being accurate because they literally cannot see the image.

What we found during the audit: image-based content that screen readers couldn't interpret, and a header rendering issue causing inconsistent display across pages. Neither was catastrophic on its own. Together, they added friction for the people who could least afford it.

Here's the takeaway:

Accessibility isn't a one-time badge you earn or something you run a tool to test. It's an ongoing part of running a website, especially if your organization serves, employs, or wants to reach people with disabilities.

You don't always need a full overhaul. Sometimes it's a focused audit, an honest conversation about what needs to change, and a clear priority list.
If your website hasn't had an accessibility review in the last 12 months, that's worth fixing. Reach out and we'll talk about what that actually looks like for your organization.

05/08/2026

Nearly 20 years in, and what I do at Apricity is still evolving. This month's Web Tonic talks about what's new at Apricity and why it might matter to you. Come take a look. (link in first comment)

04/29/2026

Some of you are friends and some of you know me as the person who built your website (maybe years ago). Some of you have no idea what I actually do for a living (this may include my kids, ha!)
Here's the plain version: I help businesses build websites that actually improve how they operate. Not just something that looks good. I'm talking about systems that connect, accessibility that's built in from the start, and automation when it actually makes sense for the business.
If your website (or a friend's or your company's) looks fine but doesn't connect to how you actually work, that's exactly the problem I solve.
Curious? what does your website not do that it should? Drop it in the comments, and if you prefer send me a message or email me at [email protected]