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    The Fog Knows Too Much

    An Echo Glen Mystery But first a word from our sponsor…. The Growling Lynx Recommends (With Reluctance) You didn’t ask, but I’ll tell you anyway. These are the sort of ruggedly refined provisions I might endorse—if I believed in endorsements. Tested under duress. Selected with unreasonable standards. Approved in a moment of weakness. Gorilla Grip […]

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    The Lodge Show, Episode #87: “Possum, Interrupted”

    Interview conducted live (and somewhat reluctantly) by The Growling Lynx LYNX: Welcome back. It’s late, the woods are loud, and my next guest has strong opinions about web performance and a long history of chewing on HDMI cables. Please welcome Wendell S. Possum. WENDELL: (adjusts microphone with his face) You know what really burns my […]

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    The Voice Behind the Static

    Echo Glen Signal Tower Presents Episode 001 – “The Voice Behind the Static” Broadcast Time: 11:00 PM Host: The Station Keeper Location: Room 3B, Echo Glen Summit Station Frequency: Drifts slightly if you breathe near it Weather: Fog thick enough to hold a grudge [Opening Transmission – 11:00 PM] Static. Tape clicks. Coffee sloshes quietly. […]

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    A Dam Good Idea – Day 2: Where the Water Comes From

    Introduction Today we’re going to talk about where your water comes from—and how to start directing business inflow sources instead of draining it for future success. Understanding the various business inflow sources can significantly enhance your growth strategy. A dam is only as useful as the water flowing into it. You can build the strongest […]

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    Offer Fewer Paths, Not More Clutter

    It’s important to offer fewer paths If someone lands on your website and doesn’t know where to go next, It’s tempting to give them more options. But that doesn’t create clarity. It creates hesitation. And hesitation is the enemy of action. Too Many Roads = No Direction Imagine a trailhead with twelve signs pointing in […]

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    What Visitors Want on Their First Click

    (And Why Most Sites Miss It) What visitors want when they reach your site—whether through a Klaviyo campaign, a Google search, or a referral from a friend—they’ve already made a small decision: to give you a shot. But that click doesn’t mean they’re ready to buy. In fact, most of the time, they’re not even […]

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    From Entry to Action: The Website Funnel Starts Before Your Homepage

    Most people assume their website funnel begins on the homepage. That’s a common mistake. In reality, the path to your site often starts well before someone ever types in your domain. They’re coming from: These aren’t theoretical examples—they’re happening every day. If your site only works when someone starts at “Step One,” you’re already losing […]

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    Footers, Not Dumpsters

    Refined, Not Reduced – Navigation Series, Part 5 The footer is the last part of your site people see and usually the last thing anyone designs on purpose. Too often it becomes a digital junk drawer: half-finished navigation, legalese, broken links, outdated phone numbers, a copyright line from three years ago, and one button that […]

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    Sidebars That Actually Help

    Refined, Not Reduced – Navigation Series, Part 4 There was a time when every website had a sidebar. Then came the trend to kill them. But the truth is when used well sidebars are incredibly useful. They just got lazy. A good sidebar acts like a station attendant: always off to the side, rarely flashy, […]

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