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Notes From the People Who'd Actually Do the Work. Page 12 of 12

Field notes, playbooks, and straight answers from the 11 Marketing + Design team: what's actually moving the needle in search, sites, and ads right now.

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Updated 07/25/2026 · By Walter Steelman

The Best Web Design Software

WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace all build good-looking business websites. What actually separates them, and how to pick the one that fits how you plan to run your site.

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Updated 07/25/2026 · By Walter Steelman

Is Web Design a Good Career?

Web design sits between visual design and code, and businesses of every size need it. What the job requires, where the demand comes from, and the trade-offs worth knowing first.

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Updated 07/25/2026 · By Walter Steelman

Is Graphic Design a Good Career?

Graphic design pays people to solve communication problems with type, image, and layout. What the work involves, the skills it takes, and the parts of the job nobody mentions in a portfolio class.

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Updated 07/25/2026 · By Walter Steelman

Can Website Design Be Copyrighted?

The creative parts of a website are protected by copyright the same way artwork and photography are. What that covers, how the DMCA protects site owners, and why the contract matters as much as the law.

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Updated 07/25/2026 · By Walter Steelman

What Is Professional Web Design?

The difference between a professional website and a DIY one shows up in functionality, code quality, and search visibility long before it shows up in looks. Here is what you are actually paying a professional for.

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Updated 07/25/2026 · By Walter Steelman

Are Website Design Costs Tax Deductible?

Website design costs are usually deductible, but as a capital expense you depreciate rather than write off at once. Accessibility work may also earn a tax credit.