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The Granite DifferenceOct 8, 20263 mins read

WordPress Has Entered the Chat

Launch a WordPress site free for a month, then just $9.99/month. Bring a domain or grab one from us.

Craig Diehl
Granite Cloud & Code
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Web Design & DevelopmentOct 6, 2026

Is Your Website as Safe as You Think? Check It Free

New free tool: enter your website and get a graded report on SSL, security, SEO basics, email spoofing protection, and domain health in seconds.

Craig Diehl
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Tips & How-TosSep 17, 2026

Set Up Google Workspace on Your Domain in One Click

Granite Cloud & Code now auto-generates and injects the DNS records Google requires to verify your domain — no manual record editing, no typos, no waiting.

Craig Diehl
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Search Engine OptimizationAug 14, 2026

SEO Audits: Know Exactly What's Holding Your Site Back

New service: full-site SEO audits, checked by hand, priced about 60% below agency rates. See what's covered and what it costs.

Craig Diehl
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Web Design & DevelopmentAug 3, 2026

We Just Cut Our Prices — Here's Why That's Good for You

Web design that doesn't cost $10,000. We cut prices over 60% thanks to AI — see the new numbers and why nothing else changed.

Craig Diehl
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Web PerformanceMay 12, 2026

10 Signs It's Time to Redesign Your Website

Is your website quietly costing you customers? Take this honest 10-point gut check to find out if it's time for a redesign.

Craig Diehl
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Local BusinessApr 20, 2026

Summer Website Checklist for Lakes Region Businesses

Summer traffic is coming — is your website ready for it? Run through this quick pre-season checklist before the rush hits.

Craig Diehl
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Local BusinessApr 16, 2026

Local SEO for Lakes Region Businesses: How to Get Found

Want to show up when locals and tourists search for a business like yours? Here's the plain-English guide to getting found on Google.

Craig Diehl
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The Granite DifferenceApr 13, 2026

Do You Really Need a Custom Website?

Yeah, I know. You're reading a blog post about whether you need a custom website… on the website of a company that builds custom websites. The irony isn't lost on me. But here's the thing — I'd rather give you a straight answer than waste your time with a thinly veiled sales pitch dressed up as helpful advice. So let's actually talk through it.

Craig Diehl
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