https://irmowebdesign.com/blogIrmo Web Design is a Chicago-area web design and development studio. Custom websites on WordPress, Webflow, Next.js, Shopify and headless CMS, built for SEO, AI search and conversion. Projects from $2,500 to $100,000+.en-ushttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/llms-txt-schema-open-graphhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/llms-txt-schema-open-graphTue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTSEO & AEOWhat llms.txt actually does today, why schema markup and Open Graph tags still matter more, and the crawler settings that decide whether AI tools can see you.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-website-platformhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-website-platformTue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMTPlatformsA complete, plain-English guide to choosing between WordPress, Webflow, Next.js, Framer, Squarespace, Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, AI builders and headless CMS.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/cybersecurity-for-small-business-websiteshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/cybersecurity-for-small-business-websitesTue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMTSecurityMost small business breaches start with a phished password or a weak login. Here is how to lock down email, admin accounts and your website's front door.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/website-accessibility-ada-wcaghttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/website-accessibility-ada-wcagTue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTStrategyWhat the ADA and WCAG mean for your business website, what WCAG 2.2 AA asks for, why overlays are not a fix, and how to make a site accessible in practice.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/our-platform-stackhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/our-platform-stackTue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMTStrategyOur house rules: WordPress for blogs and content, Webflow for heavy design, React and Next.js for speed, and headless CMS when content feeds many channels.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/website-redesign-without-losing-seohttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/website-redesign-without-losing-seoTue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTStrategyA redesign can wipe out years of search traffic if URLs, content and redirects are handled carelessly. Here is the checklist we use to protect rankings.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/netlify-vs-vercel-hostinghttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/netlify-vs-vercel-hostingTue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTHostingNetlify and Vercel both host fast, Git-based websites. Here is how they differ, which one fits a Next.js build, and when neither is the right call.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/ransomware-backups-small-businesshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/ransomware-backups-small-businessTue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 GMTSecurityRansomware and failed updates both end the same way without good backups. Here is how small businesses should back up their website and data, and test it.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/contentful-vs-sanity-vs-wordpress-headlesshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/contentful-vs-sanity-vs-wordpress-headlessTue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTHeadless & CMSContentful, Sanity and headless WordPress all feed a modern front end. Here is how they differ for editors, developers and budgets, and which one we pick when.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/shopify-for-growing-brandshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/shopify-for-growing-brandsTue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTEcommerceHow growing brands should approach Shopify themes, apps and custom work, and the honest signals that it is time to consider a headless storefront.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/answer-engine-optimization-websiteshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/answer-engine-optimization-websitesTue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTSEO & AEOAnswer engine optimization helps AI assistants find, trust and cite your site. Here is what it is, how it differs from SEO, and what to change on your website.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/vibe-coding-business-websitehttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/vibe-coding-business-websiteTue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMTPlatformsAI builders like Bolt, Lovable, v0 and Replit can ship a site in an afternoon. Here is what they do well, what tends to break, and when to bring in a studio.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/godaddy-domains-and-hostinghttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/godaddy-domains-and-hostingTue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMTHostingGoDaddy is a solid place to register and manage domains. For hosting and site building, it depends on the site. Here is how we advise clients to use it.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/woocommerce-when-it-makes-sensehttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/woocommerce-when-it-makes-senseTue, 13 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMTEcommerceWooCommerce makes sense when your store lives inside a content-heavy WordPress site. Here is when it fits, when it doesn't, and what it takes to run well.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/optimizely-for-enterprisehttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/optimizely-for-enterpriseTue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMTPlatformsOptimizely is a digital experience platform combining CMS, experimentation, personalization and more. Here is what a DXP does and when it is worth it.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/dns-ssl-email-authenticationhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/dns-ssl-email-authenticationTue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMTSecurityA plain-English guide to domains, DNS, SSL certificates and SPF, DKIM and DMARC, so your site stays up and your email reaches the inbox.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/hostinger-reviewhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/hostinger-reviewTue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMTHostingHostinger is a capable budget host for small WordPress sites and side projects. Here is where it fits, what to watch for and when to pay for more.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/bigcommerce-for-b2bhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/bigcommerce-for-b2bTue, 21 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMTEcommerceBigCommerce is our pick for B2B selling, large catalogs and multi-storefront setups. Here is what it does well, where Shopify still wins and how to plan a build.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/core-web-vitals-small-businesshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/core-web-vitals-small-businessTue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMTSEO & AEOCore Web Vitals measure how fast and stable your site feels to real visitors. Here is what LCP, INP and CLS mean and what to fix first on a small business site.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/framer-for-marketing-siteshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/framer-for-marketing-sitesTue, 09 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMTPlatformsFramer is a fast way to launch a polished marketing site. Here is what it does well, where it runs out of room, and how it compares with Webflow and WordPress.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/flywheel-hosting-for-agencieshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/flywheel-hosting-for-agenciesTue, 19 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMTHostingFlywheel is managed WordPress hosting built around designers and agencies. Here is who it fits, how it relates to WP Engine, and when to look elsewhere.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/wordpress-security-hardeninghttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/wordpress-security-hardeningTue, 29 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMTSecurityMost WordPress hacks come from outdated plugins, weak logins and poor hosting. Here are the updates, plugin habits and hardening steps that make a real difference.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/contentful-content-blockshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/contentful-content-blocksTue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMTHeadless & CMSHow Contentful content types, entries, references and reusable blocks work, and how marketers build Next.js pages from approved components without a developer.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/squarespace-for-small-businesshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/squarespace-for-small-businessTue, 17 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMTPlatformsSquarespace is a polished, low-maintenance builder for small business sites and simple shops. Here is what it does well and the signs you have outgrown it.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/nextjs-for-business-websiteshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/nextjs-for-business-websitesTue, 27 May 2025 14:00:00 GMTPlatformsNext.js gives business websites fast pages, custom functionality and a clean path to a headless CMS. Here is when it is worth it and when it is overkill.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/wp-engine-reviewhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/wp-engine-reviewTue, 06 May 2025 14:00:00 GMTHostingWP Engine is premium managed WordPress hosting with staging, backups and expert support. Here is who it fits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check first.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/what-is-a-headless-cmshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/what-is-a-headless-cmsTue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMTHeadless & CMSA headless CMS stores content and delivers it by API to any front end. Here is how it works, when it is worth it, and when a traditional CMS is the better call.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/shopify-vs-bigcommerce-vs-woocommercehttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/shopify-vs-bigcommerce-vs-woocommerceTue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMTEcommerceShopify fits most stores, BigCommerce suits B2B and big catalogs, WooCommerce fits content-led WordPress shops, and Squarespace fits simple ones. Here is how to pick.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/website-security-checklisthttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/website-security-checklistTue, 04 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMTSecurityA practical website security checklist for small businesses: accounts and logins, updates, backups, hosting, SSL, email authentication and monitoring.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/webflow-for-design-led-siteshttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/webflow-for-design-led-sitesThu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMTPlatformsWebflow gives designers precise visual control, rich interactions and clean output on managed hosting. Here is when it beats WordPress, and where it falls short.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/siteground-reviewhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/siteground-reviewTue, 28 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMTHostingSiteGround offers well-supported WordPress hosting on Google Cloud with built-in caching, backups and staging. Here is who it suits and who should look elsewhere.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/elementor-vs-divi-vs-astrahttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/elementor-vs-divi-vs-astraWed, 08 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMTPage buildersElementor and Divi are visual page builders; Astra is a lightweight theme. How they compare, plus why we often prefer native blocks for speed.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/choosing-web-hostinghttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/choosing-web-hostingTue, 10 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMTHostingShared, managed WordPress, VPS, cloud or platform hosting? How to match hosting to your site, traffic and team, and what to check before you buy.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/wordpress-for-blogs-and-contenthttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/wordpress-for-blogs-and-contentThu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMTPlatformsFor blogs and content-heavy sites, WordPress still wins on editing, SEO tooling, plugins and talent. Here is why we pick it, and when we don't.https://irmowebdesign.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-costhttps://irmowebdesign.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-costTue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMTStrategyA professionally built business website typically runs $2,500 to $100,000+. Here is what drives the number and which tier fits your business.