Braden Gardner

Founding a small business is not an easy process. Doing so requires passion, conviction, and clear goals if you want any chance of staying open longer than a year or two. When we founded Midwest Websites, my business partner and I were both fed up with the mediocre web design and outdated SEO … Read more about 5 Reasons Small Web Design Companies Offer Better Prices and Value

Running a business is more than a full time job – it is a way of life. While many typical day jobs end when 5:00 comes around, small business owners usually have to put in 20-40 hours of extra time each week to keep everything running smoothly. Those who are just getting started often put in even … Read more about 5 Common Web Developer Horror Stories – and How to Handle Them

When I was growing up, I lived in a very rural area of Iowa. The nearest town had a population of less than 1,000 people and the nearest city was a 30 minute drive from our house in the country. As a result, technological innovation came slowly to our area, and my parents still have to endure the … Read more about 5 Key Benefits of Hiring a Local Website Designer