About Us
Like an inviting storefront, your website should make you money. The good impression you make with your website should extend your influence and drive awareness of your product or brand. It is your business card and marketing platform.
We build WordPress eCommerce, eLearning, and starter websites for businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and nonprofit boards. We teach our clients how to administer their own websites. We also offer hosting and maintenance packages.
At Waterlink Web we connect your customers with you through websites that will get found on the internet.
How We Got Started
In 2012 I built my first website — for an apiary my husband and I own — and was hooked. That same year I entered a specialized computer program. A year and one-half later I completed the program, earning a certificate in website development and design.
In 2014 we launched Waterlink Web. I love the process of helping businesses, nonprofits, online educators, and other entrepreneurs succeed with websites built specifically for them.
I’m a frequent speaker at WordPress MeetUp events. As part of the WordPress community I gladly share techniques for protecting your website from hackers, Search Engine Optimization, and much more.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (8)
"Mary Ann at Waterlink Web is the best! "
"Waterlink websites follow best practices for website construction and SEO."
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I am a website designer and developer based in Portland, Oregon who works primarily with small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
The saying among SEO professionals is, "Google doesn't see 'pretty'." At Waterlink Web we build your website so that it can come up in search resul...
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"Nikkie West has a terrific knowledge of native plants and how important they are for our native..."
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"Nikkie West has a terrific knowledge of native plants and how important they are for our native birds and more. Our city yard is a registered backyard habitat. Nikkie helped me know what to plant and what to remove. We get lots of compliments, have lots of native birds, and it is all relatively easy to maintain."
"Terrific realtor. Leah is very involved in the St. Johns community and knows his market. I highly..."
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"Terrific realtor. Leah is very involved in the St. Johns community and knows his market. I highly recommend her."
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I recommend SiteGround as well. Get the GrowBig account.
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I recommend SiteGround as well. Get the GrowBig account.
I used to use Firefox but switched to Chrome and, more recently, switched back to Firefox. It feels like websites load faster on Firefox. Firefox has the extensions I need for my work. Privacy is also a factor.
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I used to use Firefox but switched to Chrome and, more recently, switched back to Firefox. It feels like websites load faster on Firefox. Firefox has the extensions I need for my work. Privacy is also a factor.
Short answer, yes and yes. I create screen videos as a learning tool for my clients that teach how to add blog posts, images, etc. to their new websites. The clients love them and, occasionally, they come up in internet search results where other folks find them useful. I have met new clients...
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Short answer, yes and yes. I create screen videos as a learning tool for my clients that teach how to add blog posts, images, etc. to their new websites. The clients love them and, occasionally, they come up in internet search results where other folks find them useful. I have met new clients through these videos, but that's not the reason I make them.
Your website is the online entry to your business. Keep it fresh. As your business evolves your website should as well.
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Your website is the online entry to your business. Keep it fresh. As your business evolves your website should as well.
I use Studio Press themes. My clients look over the dozens of themes available and select the ones they prefer. We then discuss options, select their theme, and I style it/brand it to reflect their esthetic. Each website, even when using the same theme, comes out unique and beautiful.
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I use Studio Press themes. My clients look over the dozens of themes available and select the ones they prefer. We then discuss options, select their theme, and I style it/brand it to reflect their esthetic. Each website, even when using the same theme, comes out unique and beautiful.
Small businesses fail to update their website because they had someone build the website who is: a) no longer in business, b) broke up with them, c) moved out of their house and went off to college, d) they built it themselves and are too busy to update the site. My recommendation, have your...
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Small businesses fail to update their website because they had someone build the website who is: a) no longer in business, b) broke up with them, c) moved out of their house and went off to college, d) they built it themselves and are too busy to update the site. My recommendation, have your website built by a serious website designer/developer and then contract that person to maintain your site long-term. When you want something changed, send an email and it will be done. This is the service Waterlink Web clients enjoy!
Money is Time. Time is Money. In 2019 I'm spending my time/money on treating my customers right, as usual.
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Money is Time. Time is Money. In 2019 I'm spending my time/money on treating my customers right, as usual.
WordPress can do this. Two learning management system (LMS) options that I can recommend are LearnDash and Sensei. Let me know if I can help you further.
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WordPress can do this. Two learning management system (LMS) options that I can recommend are LearnDash and Sensei. Let me know if I can help you further.
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Thank you note.
Build your website using WordPress, a free open-source software. WordPress offers lots of free plugins that will help with linking social media to your website.
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Build your website using WordPress, a free open-source software. WordPress offers lots of free plugins that will help with linking social media to your website.
