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Your Lead-Gen Popup Might Have a Backdoor: WordPress Plugin Backdoor Attack
ByCathy Edison July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

TL;DR: In June 2026, attackers compromised the Content Delivery Network (CDN) behind OptinMonster, TrustPulse, and PushEngage and injected malicious code into files those plugins load automatically. These three WordPress lead-capture plugins are widely used and trusted. No update or download was needed to be exposed. Roughly 1.2 million sites were affected. The malware created…

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The Visibility Gap: What’s Holding Government Contractors Back
ByHot Dog Marketing June 10, 2026

Insights from the 2026 Government Contractor & Professional Service Roundtable Hot Dog Marketing hosted a roundtable with government contractors, professional services firms, and consultants working across the public sector locally and statewide. Our goal was simple: to understand what many firms face in 2026 and find where opportunity exists. In this blog, we’ll walk through insights that…

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Why Is My Website Getting Traffic but Bad-Fit Leads?
ByCathy Edison June 2, 2026July 2, 2026

TL;DR: Why Is My Website Getting Traffic but Bad Fit-Leads? Website traffic only matters if it brings the right people to your business. If your site is getting views but not qualified leads, the problem may be unclear messaging, broad Search Engine Optimization (SEO) content, weak service pages, or a website that no longer reflects the work you want to win. …

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Your Website Is Not a Crockpot: Why “Set It and Forget It” Is a Bad Plan
ByCathy Edison May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

TL;DR Your website is not something you launch once and ignore. For professional services firms, government contractors, public entities, and local service businesses, your website is part of your credibility, lead generation, recruiting, and customer experience. Website maintenance is not optional. Ongoing WordPress hosting and maintenance help keep your site secure, up to date, fast,…

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How to Get Found Online: What’s Working Now in Digital Visibility
ByCathy Edison May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Digital Visibility TL;DR Getting found online now means more than ranking for keywords. People discover businesses through Google, AI tools, social media, reviews, local listings, referrals, ads, and websites. To stay visible, your business must deliver clear messaging, helpful content, consistent marketing, and a website that shows what you do and why people should trust…

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How Often Should I Update My Website (and What Happens Without Website Updates)?
ByCathy Edison March 24, 2026April 30, 2026

TL;DR Your website should be updated at least monthly, with ongoing monitoring of performance, security, and functionality. If you’re not updating your site regularly, you risk security vulnerabilities, slower performance, lost leads, and reduced visibility in search and AI-driven results. A well-maintained website is not just a marketing tool; it is essential to your business…

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5 Reasons AEC Firms Invest in Marketing and Still Don’t Win More Projects
ByCathy Edison March 16, 2026April 30, 2026

Marketing for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in Austin and San Antonio looks very different today than it did just a few years ago. Summary: AEC firms in Austin and San Antonio are investing more in marketing, but many aren’t seeing a real increase in project wins. The challenge isn’t usually about budget. It’s…

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Is Competition from Large, Out-of-State AEC Firms Affecting Texas Companies?
ByCathy Edison February 4, 2026April 30, 2026

Short answer: Yes. Texas-based architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are facing increased competition from large national and global firms entering the state, creating uncertainty about project pipelines, win rates, and sustained stability. However, firms with strong local knowledge, clear positioning and early trust-building strategies still have a significant advantage, if they know how to…

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The AEC Capacity Crisis: Why Architecture, Engineering and Construction Firms Are Struggling to Keep Up
ByCathy Edison December 10, 2025February 4, 2026

AEC firms in Central Texas are entering 2026 amid rapid regional growth, infrastructure investment and development demand. On paper, it should be a high-growth time for small and mid-size firms. The truth is, many are stretched so thin that they are missing opportunities. This is the capacity crisis. It is affecting architecture firms as they…

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The Growing Disconnect Between Marketing and the Customer Journey
ByCathy Edison December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Marketing leaders love touting omnichannel experiences. But between the ambition and reality, something essential is getting lost across the customer journey. Recent research shows this gap is more than just frustrating; it can actually be risky. Most B2B buyers complete the bulk (roughly two-thirds) of their research and decision process; vendor shortlisting, requirements gathering, vendor…

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