Hi Ashley here, I want to share with you why I care about small business web design and founded Drawbore. The idea grew out of my own experience—and struggles—as a small business owner. My husband and I were juggling a butchery business, a farm that supplied the shop, deliveries, inventory, and, of course, trying to showcase everything we had to offer on our website. Add little ones underfoot, and it was a lot. I was running a small business and learning web design and to be

A website doesn't suddenly become obsolete; it happens gradually as your business evolves. Your services change, your reputation grows, and your photography improves, yet your website remains stagnant. Over time, the online representation of your company no longer matches reality. Here are signs this might be happening to you: 1. You're Hesitant to Send Customers to Your Website If you find yourself explaining or apologizing for your website before sharing it, it's likely out

Most business owners don't start companies because they love writing website copy. You're good at building homes, repairing equipment, landscaping properties, practicing law, caring for the homebound, installing HVAC systems, or whatever work caused you to start your business in the first place. Then someone asks you: “What do you want your website to say?” Suddenly, everything becomes considerably more difficult. The good news is that your website doesn't need dozens of clev

How often do you consider why you are drawn to certain brands? I have always loved rich, royal hues: hunter greens, ruby reds, majestic purples, cognac, tobacco brown. And yes, grey. I’m a millennial gal after all. I had a brief moment when I was really into black and white and dramatic, clean lines, but I never started purchasing in that design theme. I appreciated it, but it never really felt like me. The books I read growing up probably influenced my go-to aesthetic too.

Your website is often one of the first places people go to learn more about your business. Maybe they heard your name from a friend, saw one of your trucks around town, or found you through a Google or AI search. Before they ever pick up the phone, they may visit your website with one simple question: “Is this a company I can trust?” That makes your website a valuable opportunity to build on the reputation you’ve already earned. Clear information, thoughtful organization, and

"In many ways, your website has become the modern version of a first handshake."

"A website doesn't just build credibility by what a firm says about itself. It also builds it through the company it keeps."