Savvy Tech Advice

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to every mom running a business between school pickups, sick days, and the kind of late nights nobody puts on a highlight reel.

The moms who answer client emails during nap time. The moms who built something from scratch because they needed work that worked for their family. The moms who refuse to choose between showing up at home and showing up for clients, and have figured out, day by day, how to do both.
We see you. We are you. And the work you are building matters.

Wishing you a day that feels a little lighter than the rest.

Savvy Tech Advice Team

10/23/2025

🚫 Beware of impersonation scams
At Savvy Tech Advice, your trust is our priority.
We’ve learned that scammers are impersonating small businesses like ours to offer fake “SEO audits.”

✅ Official messages only come from .com
If something feels off, forward it to [email protected]. We’ll confirm it for you.

Read more about how to protect your business in our latest post 👇

https://www.savvytechadvice.com/post/protecting-our-clients-from-impersonation-scams

At Savvy Tech Advice, trust and transparency are at the core of everything we do, which is why it’s essential to inform our clients about a recent impersonation scam targeting small businesses like ours.We’ve recently learned that fraudulent emails are circulating that impersonate Savvy Tech Adv...

10/20/2025

🚨 Heads up, friends! 🚨

We’ve been made aware of fake emails going around pretending to be Savvy Tech Advice and Erin, offering a “free SEO & compliance audit” and trying to scare people about their websites.

Please know — that’s not us.
While we might occasionally reach out to new businesses in the future, we’ll never use fear-based or pushy tactics to sell services. That’s just not how we operate.

✅ Official messages only come from [email protected]
🚫 If you get something from any Gmail or unfamiliar address, don’t click anything or reply.

If you ever get a weird message — even one claiming to be from Wix — feel free to forward or screenshot it to us so we can double-check it for you. These scams are becoming common for website designers and small businesses.

Thanks for always trusting us to help keep your business safe online. 💙💻

09/23/2025

Your Website is Like a House - Post 3: Platform

If your domain is your phone number, and hosting is your land + utilities, then your platform (Wix, WordPress, Shopify, etc.) is your bank or credit union.
It’s the institution behind your “mortgage”, each with its own rules, fees, and flexibility:

▪️Some banks make things simple and supportive (that’s Wix).
▪️Others give you total freedom but expect you to manage more details (that’s WordPress).
▪️Others are built for very specific needs (that’s Shopify).

The point? The platform sets the rules, but you’re still the homeowner.

Choosing the right one comes down to what you need most: flexibility, simplicity, or specialty features.

✨ Next up: Your Website = The House Itself.

08/25/2025

Your Website is Like a House- Post 2: Hosting

If your domain is your phone number, then hosting is your land and utilities.

It’s what keeps your website standing, powered, and connected.

🌆 City Hosting (Wix, Squarespace, Shopify)
Hosting is bundled in. Your house is automatically hooked up to electricity, water, and security systems. You’ve got guardrails (city codes), but less hassle.

🌄 Country Hosting (WordPress + GoDaddy/Bluehost/etc.)
You buy the land separately. It’s on you to hook up the utilities — power, water, security. You have more freedom, but also more responsibility when something breaks.

✅ Pay your hosting bill = the lights stay on, utilities work, and visitors feel safe.
❌ Stop paying = the power shuts off, warnings appear, and your house eventually gets condemned.

Hosting is the foundation your site lives on. Without it, your business might as well be offline.

We help small businesses choose the setup that fits their needs -whether they want city convenience or country freedom,and keep their digital homes powered, secure, and running smoothly.

08/22/2025

Your Website is Like a House- Post 1: The Domain

Think of your domain like your phone number 📞.

It’s how people reach you, and it’s tied to your identity.

A few key things to know:

You don’t own it forever. You’re leasing the right to use it.

Renewal fees = your phone bill. Stop paying, and you lose the number.

Reputation matters. If someone else grabs it, they could get calls (or traffic) meant for you.

👉 Your domain is more than just a name, it’s how people find and trust your business online.

✨ Next up in this series: Hosting (the land & utilities).

08/19/2025

Not everyone is tech savvy — and that’s okay.
Over the next few posts, we’ll break down your website in plain English using something everyone understands: a house. 🏡

Your domain = your phone number.
Hosting = the land and utilities.
Your website platform = your bank or mortgage.
And so on...

Each piece matters and when you get them working together, your business has a solid, secure foundation to grow.

✨ Follow along as we walk through it step by step. No jargon, just real talk.

08/16/2025

🎉 Big news — Savvy Tech Advice is officially a Wix Legend Partner! 🚀

This is the highest level in Wix’s partner program, and it means we’ve built enough websites, solved enough tech headaches, and earned enough trust to get recognized at the very top.

But honestly? This isn’t about the badge. It’s about every late-night troubleshooting session, every small business we’ve helped show up online, and every client who trusted us with their digital home. 💻✨

Legend status also comes with perks—like priority support, advanced tools, and insider access—which means better results and faster solutions for our clients.

Two years in the making, and we’re just getting started. Thank you to all of you who’ve trusted us with your websites and tech—you’re the real MVPs. 🙌

08/12/2025

Still on a free Wix plan? Let’s talk.
We get it — free sounds great. Quick, easy, zero dollars.
But if you’re trying to grow a real business (or even a side hustle you’re proud of), “free” can actually hold you back.

▪️Your link is doing you dirty
YourBiz.wixsite.com just doesn’t say “professional.” First impressions matter — especially online.

▪️ Google’s not impressed
Without a custom domain and SEO tools, you’re basically invisible in search results. If Google can’t find you, neither can your customers.

▪️ Their ads, on your site
Big banners that shout “this is a free site.” Not the vibe.

▪️Growth? Not on free
Want e-commerce, or automations? You’ll need an upgrade first.

Even Wix’s lowest paid plan removes ads, unlocks SEO tools, and gives you control over your credibility.

Your site is your digital storefront. Your voice. Your reputation.
Don’t let “free” put a ceiling on your success.

08/06/2025

Your business systems should support you, not stress you out.
But too often we see Frankenstacks made of:

4 different scheduling tools
10 random logins just to send one email
Duplicated workflows with 0 automation
A "temporary" patch from 2022 that's still running things

Enter the Fixer: Erin, our Systems & Solutions Lead, helps streamline, simplify, and supercharge your tech.

Whether you're stuck, scaling, or starting fresh, we’ll help you untangle the chaos.

Book your no-pressure consult today and let’s put the smart back in your tools.

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