Insights by Maurice Thompson

Straight answers before
the next marketing decision.

We write for founders and small teams deciding what to spend on content, websites, and early marketing—and what can wait.

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Know what you are paying for.
And why it matters.

These articles come from the working side of strategy, production, and web design. We link the sources, explain the tradeoffs, and keep the recommendation practical.

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8 insights shown.

01 · Content Strategy6 min read

Content strategy · Cost clarity

Content Day vs. Hiring a Marketing Specialist

A content day and an in-house marketing hire solve different problems. Compare the work, the real costs, and when each option makes sense.

02 · Web Strategy7 min read

Web strategy · Customer experience

What a Conversion-Ready Website Actually Needs

A brighter button cannot rescue a confusing website. Strong conversion starts with a clear offer, credible proof, accessible interaction, useful speed, and an obvious next step.

03 · Launch Strategy7 min read

Launch strategy · New business

The First 90 Days of Marketing for a New Business

Your first three months are not a race to join every channel. Use them to sharpen the offer, build proof, learn from real customers, and find a rhythm you can sustain.

04 · Content Strategy4 min read

Content strategy · Practical next steps

Put Your Content Library to Work

Turn a folder of approved photos and video into a useful publishing plan, with a clear owner, purposeful formats, and a next step for your audience.

05 · Launch Strategy5 min read

Marketing priorities · Small business

What Marketing Should You Fix First?

Start with the gap that makes the next customer decision harder: an unclear offer, incomplete local information, a confusing website, or content nobody can use.

06 · Web Strategy5 min read

Web strategy · Scope decisions

Website Refresh or Rebuild?

A tired-looking website may need focused updates. A site that cannot support the business may need a new foundation. Here is how to tell the difference before committing to a build.

07 · Web Strategy5 min read

Web strategy · Budget and scope

Small Business Website Cost in South Jersey

See FMP’s website planning ranges, the work that changes a proposal, and the questions that make two quotes easier to compare.

08 · Content Strategy6 min read

Content strategy · Website photography

What to Photograph Before a Website Redesign

Build the shot list from the pages and customer questions first. Use this worksheet to plan people, process, products, places, crops, and approvals.

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