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Did your website traffic or submissions drop this summer?You’re not imagining it! Google’s July 2026 Core Update reshape...
10/13/2026

Did your website traffic or submissions drop this summer?

You’re not imagining it! Google’s July 2026 Core Update reshaped rankings across the entire web.

This update introduced new signals that evaluate how your content is created, reviewed, and updated. Sites without strong editorial processes, unique insights, or clear expertise saw the biggest declines.

We just published a full breakdown of:

- What changed
- Why so many sites lost visibility
- How businesses can recover
- What you should update right now

If your leads slowed down or your analytics dipped, this article will help you understand exactly what happened — and what to do next.

Read the full blog post: https://www.strottner.com/googles-july-2026-core-update/

Need help recovering? Contact us! https://www.strottner.com/contact-our-design-and-marketing-company/

Let’s rebuild your visibility and get your submissions flowing again.

More website traffic sounds good.But if you run a local business, where that traffic comes from matters quite a bit.A th...
10/08/2026

More website traffic sounds good.

But if you run a local business, where that traffic comes from matters quite a bit.

A thousand visitors from places you don’t serve may make the analytics graph look impressive, but they’re unlikely to make the phone ring.

Local SEO is about something more useful: being visible when people in your market are actively looking for what you provide.
That means the website matters.

So does your Google Business Profile.

And they work much better when they’re telling the same story.
For Week 2 of SEOctober, we’re looking at how local SEO helps businesses get found by the people who can actually become customers.

Because traffic is nice.

Customers are nicer.

https://www.strottner.com/want-more-local-customers-start-with-local-seo/

Google’s October 2026 Algorithm Update Is Here and it’s BIG.If your website relies on mass‑produced AI content, thin art...
10/06/2026

Google’s October 2026 Algorithm Update Is Here and it’s BIG.

If your website relies on mass‑produced AI content, thin articles, or templated posts…this update is going to sting. Google just rolled out its strongest Helpful Content System changes yet, targeting low‑quality AI content and boosting sites with real expertise, original insights, and strong user engagement.

Here’s the quick breakdown:

▶️AI content mills are getting hit hard
▶️E‑E‑A‑T signals matter more than ever
▶️Engagement metrics (bounce rate, dwell time) now influence rankings
▶️SGE/AI Mode favors structured, well‑written content
▶️Technical SEO signals lost ranking weight
▶️Sites with anonymous authors or affiliate-style content saw 40–60% drops

If your rankings dipped this month, you’re not alone and you can recover with the right strategy.

Need help adapting to Google’s new rules? Contact Strottner Designs. We specialize in high‑quality content, SEO strategy, and site structure that aligns with Google’s newest standards. Let’s get your rankings moving in the right direction again.

https://www.strottner.com/googles-algorithm-update-october2026/

SEOctober is back.And this year we’re looking at a bigger question than “Do you have a website?”Can people actually find...
10/02/2026

SEOctober is back.

And this year we’re looking at a bigger question than “Do you have a website?”

Can people actually find your business?

Customers may discover you through Google, Maps, Local Services Ads, streaming TV, or increasingly through AI-powered research. The path is a lot less tidy than it used to be.

So for SEOctober, we’ve put together a Local SEO Power Pack that combines Local SEO, Google Business Profile Management, Local Services Ads, and Connected TV advertising.

Purchased separately, the services total $1,600 per month.

During October, the package is $1,500 per month.

The idea isn’t to be everywhere simply for the sake of being everywhere. That’s a great way to make a marketing budget disappear.

It’s to be visible in the places your customers are actually looking, and ideally before they find your competitor.

Because being online is easy.

Being found is where the work starts.

Learn more about SEOctober 👉 https://www.strottner.com/seoctober-is-back-dominate-your-local-market-this-fall/

Digital marketing has changed more in the last 18 months than it did in the last decade and honestly, that’s what makes ...
09/28/2026

Digital marketing has changed more in the last 18 months than it did in the last decade and honestly, that’s what makes it exciting.

Today’s most successful brands aren’t just posting more… they’re posting smarter.

They’re using behavioral psychology, AI insights, and authentic storytelling to create content people actually care about.

Here’s what’s working right now:

🔥 Short‑form video that feels real
🔥 SEO built around search intent
🔥 AI‑powered personalization
🔥 Community‑driven social media
🔥 Data‑first decision making

If your digital strategy isn’t built around intent, behavior, and connection… you’re leaving opportunity on the table.

The brands thriving today aren’t the loudest, they’re the most intentional.

Ready to elevate your digital presence? Let’s make your marketing work for you, not against you.

www.strottner.com

Good WordPress security doesn’t start five minutes before launch.It starts much earlier.Which plugins are we using? Who ...
09/24/2026

Good WordPress security doesn’t start five minutes before launch.

It starts much earlier.

Which plugins are we using? Who needs access? Where is the site being hosted? What information are the forms collecting? Are backups in place? Who’s responsible for maintaining everything six months from now?

Those decisions matter just as much as whatever security plugin happens to be installed.

For Week 3 of Secure September, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we approach WordPress websites at Strottner Designs, including the decisions we make during the build and why we don’t think our job should end when the site goes live.

We also get into DIY sites, abandoned websites, and the surprisingly common collection of WordPress administrator accounts belonging to people nobody remembers.

How Strottner Designs Builds WordPress Websites With Security in Mind

https://www.strottner.com/how-strottner-designs-builds-wordpress-websites-with-security-in-mind/

Client Spotlight: I Spy FrenchiesI Spy Frenchies - Where Quality, Care, and Family Come FirstAt I Spy Frenchies, every p...
09/22/2026

Client Spotlight: I Spy Frenchies

I Spy Frenchies - Where Quality, Care, and Family Come First

At I Spy Frenchies, every puppy begins with a story; one rooted in family, passion, and a deep respect for the French Bulldog breed.

This month, we’re proud to shine our Client Spotlight on the incredible work happening behind the scenes at I Spy Frenchies, a family‑run French Bulldog program dedicated to producing healthy, well‑structured, and exceptionally loved Frenchies.

I Spy Frenchies partnered with Strottner Designs (https://www.strottner.com/) in 2024 for a digital marketing package, including Search Engine Optimization, monthly site updates, ongoing blog content, and Pay‑Per‑Click management.

In mid‑2026, Strottner Designs rebuilt their website from the ground up, refreshing the layout, improving performance, and adding a modern visual flair that better reflects their brand.

Visit I Spy Frenchies at https://www.ispyfrenchies.com/

Your WordPress website was secure when it launched.Great.What about now?WordPress has changed. Plugins have released upd...
09/17/2026

Your WordPress website was secure when it launched.

Great.

What about now?

WordPress has changed. Plugins have released updates. New vulnerabilities have been discovered. Bots have continued scanning websites. Hopefully your backups have continued running too.

A secure launch is a snapshot.

Keeping the site secure is an ongoing job.

For Week 2 of Secure September, we’re looking at why WordPress security isn’t something you set up once and forget about, and what can happen when a business website goes months without anyone professionally maintaining it.

Because “nothing bad has happened yet” isn't really a maintenance plan.

WordPress Security Isn’t Set It and Forget It: Why Ongoing Website Maintenance Matters

Read here 👉 https://www.strottner.com/wordpress-security-isnt-set-it-and-forget-it-why-ongoing-website-maintenance-matters/

Clean, minimal design does more than make your brand look modern, it builds instant credibility. When your visuals are c...
09/14/2026

Clean, minimal design does more than make your brand look modern, it builds instant credibility. When your visuals are clear, intentional, and uncluttered, people trust your message faster and engage more confidently.

Minimalism isn’t “less.” It’s focused, strategic design that highlights what matters most: your expertise, your offer, and your brand’s personality.

We just published a new blog post breaking down why clean design creates trust from the very first click and how it can elevate your entire digital presence.

· Read the full post here: https://www.strottner.com/how-clean-minimal-design-builds-instant-credibility/
· Want a clean, modern redesign? Message us anytime.

Secure September starts with a simple question:Is your WordPress website actually secure?Not “does it load?”Not “has any...
09/10/2026

Secure September starts with a simple question:

Is your WordPress website actually secure?

Not “does it load?”

Not “has anything bad happened lately?”

Actually secure.

Outdated plugins, weak passwords, vulnerable forms, malware, brute-force attacks, poor hosting, and missing backups can all create problems long before most business owners know anything is wrong.

And no, your company doesn’t have to be famous enough for somebody to personally target it. Automated attacks are perfectly happy to ruin the day of a business they’ve never heard of.

Have you ever clicked a Google link for a local HVAC company and then wound up on a Canadian pharmacy site selling discount cialis?

Our first Secure September post covers seven WordPress security risks every business owner should understand, without requiring a cybersecurity degree to get through it.

Is Your WordPress Website Really Secure? 7 Risks Every Business Owner Should Know 👉 https://www.strottner.com/wordpress-website-security-7-risks-every-business-owner-should-know/

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