We don’t usually spotlight one brand but there’s always room for exception—especially when it’s something we feel is pretty awesome and will help out our readers. Today that exception is Shopify, a one-stop-shop e-commerce platform that allows businesses to sell directly from their site. First, before we begin, let’s acknowledge that running an online store […]

I don’t know about you, but I like to get the bad news first. Here’s the bad news: Some small businesses have a website but secretly aren’t sure what a website is for –and when it needs to implement changes. Now, the good news: Just a few minor tweaks can make a major difference in […]

The future of internet access is on the global table with the final frontier being the rural four corners of planet Earth. As of 2014, only 14% of Africa is online with other developing countries having internet access hovering around 32%. The current question becomes, how will these remote areas get regular internet access, and who is […]

You’re a busy business owner or manager, with more to accomplish than you can possibly do in one day or week. Plus, some of your tasks or goals require specialized expertise -therefore, you’re contemplating the idea of hiring outside help to write content, manage your social media, and more. Almost every business owner has at […]

Thinking of building your own website and not sure what service to use? Figuring out what builder works best for your needs without spending hours actually using them is near impossible. For this post, I did the dirty work for you and spent time on each of the most popular platforms: Squarespace Squarespace templates are […]

Over the past few months it has been my personal mission to generate as much social media buzz about Tepia Co. as possible. There have been ups and downs, likes and unlikes, and hours of clicking “follow” involved. I’ve learned what types of posts are guaranteed to gain audience attention and how to correctly utilize […]

Navigation is one of the most commonly used functions of our phones today. Mapping apps have revolutionized the way we travel and all but done away with bulky, overpriced GPS systems (sorry TomTom). In this week’s blog post, I’ll review the top three navigation apps: Waze, Google Maps, and Apple Maps. Waze Waze is the most used navigation app […]

It’s always a thrill to have that “Ah ha!” moment when an idea for a mobile app comes to mind. After your initial stroke of genius, however, you have to ask yourself a harsh question, “Would anyone besides my mom download and use my app?” To answer that, it’s helpful to look at the common traits […]