We Inherited a WordPress Website From Another Developer. What Happens Next?

Changing WordPress developers can feel risky, especially when the website has been managed by the same person or agency for years. You may not know how the site was built, which plugins are important, where the backups are stored, or whether any documentation exists. Sometimes the previous developer is helpful during the transition. Sometimes they … Continue reading “We Inherited a WordPress Website From Another Developer. What Happens Next?”

AI For Digital Marketing Agencies – Do you use AI in your Business?

Do we use AI at MantyWeb? Yes. We do. Most agencies use AI in some form, and I would be shocked if those that don’t will avoid using AI much longer. Here’s some of what we’re using AI for: ✅ Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Windsurf, Cursor and other tools for development and debugging work ✅ … Continue reading “AI For Digital Marketing Agencies – Do you use AI in your Business?”

How To Audit Your WordPress Website

The Ultimate WordPress Website Audit Checklist for 2026 Your WordPress website is working right now, but is it working well? A comprehensive website audit reveals hidden problems that silently cost you traffic, leads, and revenue every single day. We’re often asked to perform website audits focusing on different aspects (plugins, speed, SEO, conversions), so we … Continue reading “How To Audit Your WordPress Website”

When Does DIY WordPress Stop Making Sense For Your Small Business?

DIY WordPress sometimes makes sense for new businesses, but once your site generates meaningful leads or revenue, the hidden costs (time, opportunity, risk) typically exceed professional maintenance fees by 3-5x. You launched your business, picked a theme, watched some tutorials, and got a WordPress site online. At the beginning that was exactly the right move. … Continue reading “When Does DIY WordPress Stop Making Sense For Your Small Business?”

The Small Business Owner’s Checklist For A New WordPress Website Project

A smooth WordPress project starts long before anyone touches a theme or a plugin. This checklist walks you through what to decide and prepare so your new site launches on time, within budget, and ready to support real business goals, not just “look nicer than the old one.” If you’re planning a new WordPress site … Continue reading “The Small Business Owner’s Checklist For A New WordPress Website Project”

How To Find A Good WordPress Developer For Your Website

Quick Summary: This guide reveals the 7 most common reasons WordPress projects fail, the warning signs to watch for when hiring developers, and the green flags that indicate you’ve found a reliable partner. Whether you’re planning your first WordPress site or recovering from a failed project, you’ll learn exactly what to look for to ensure … Continue reading “How To Find A Good WordPress Developer For Your Website”

How Much Do WordPress Maintenance Plans Cost?

2025 Pricing Guide – If you are researching WordPress maintenance, you have probably noticed that pricing is all over the map. Offers range from $25 a month to $3,000 or more a month, which makes confident budgeting hard. Here is the short version. DIY upkeep runs about $25 to $90 a month in tools, plus … Continue reading “How Much Do WordPress Maintenance Plans Cost?”

The Complete WordPress Maintenance Guide for 2025

Many WordPress sites get rebuilt every 3 to 5 years because owners skip routine maintenance. That cost is avoidable. Styles do change, and we recommend a visual refresh every 2 to 5 years so your site does not look dated. With steady maintenance, you can update the design without rebuilding the entire site. Think of … Continue reading “The Complete WordPress Maintenance Guide for 2025”

Should Your Business Believe the “95% of AI Pilots Fail” Claim?

A new MIT study, The State of AI in Business 2025, has made waves with a bold headline: 95% of AI pilots fail. If you’re leading a business right now, that number might make you think twice about investing in AI at all. But here’s the reality: the study isn’t wrong, but it’s easy to … Continue reading “Should Your Business Believe the “95% of AI Pilots Fail” Claim?”

What I’ve Been Reading

Who doesn’t like a curated list? Well, I do. So, here’s my latest. What I’ve been reading online the last couple of weeks. (I’m sticking to articles of value to creative agencies and leaving off the Dilbert cartoons!) The Powerhouses of the Internet are Turning Against Websites – a recent article by Rand Fishkin about a … Continue reading “What I’ve Been Reading”

What’s the BEST Project Management Software?

If you’ve ever talked with me or read any of my posts about “what is the best…” whatever, you’ll know that I don’t have a lot of religion around tools. I firmly believe the best CMS, or CRM, or accounting software, or email program, or project management software is the one that works for YOU. … Continue reading “What’s the BEST Project Management Software?”

My New Content Isn’t Showing Up. Now What?

You’ve just posted new content and now it’s not showing up. So what do you do now? Before you contact your developer, there are a few things you should try. Clear Your Built in Caching Plugin Let’s just start here. If your Content Management System has built in caching, either through your hosting or a … Continue reading “My New Content Isn’t Showing Up. Now What?”