Clarity & Creativity – Marketing and Website Insights for Small Businesses
Welcome to The Mouse Journal. Here you’ll find honest insights, practical strategies, and creative thinking designed to help small businesses grow with more confidence, clarity, and connection.
Whether you’re refining your website, simplifying your messaging, or building your next campaign, this is your go-to space for marketing-led ideas that work.
Is AI Recommending Your Small Business in 2026?
AI search is changing how people find local services. Discover why clarity, structure, and consistency across your website and online presence help AI tools confidently recommend your small business to potential customers in 2026 and beyond.
New Business Goals for the Year Ahead? It Might Be Time to Review Your Website
January often brings new goals and fresh energy for small businesses. But when priorities change, your website should too. This blog explores why reviewing your website is a smart first step when planning growth for the year ahead.
Multi-Page Website vs Single-Page Website
I’m often asked whether a single-page website is enough for a small business. The truth? It depends on your goals. In this post, I explore the pros and cons of one-page vs multi-page website design, and how to decide what’s best for your business.
Why Your Website Needs Strategy Before Design
Thinking about a new website? Before you dive into design, pause. In this blog, I share why every Mouse Blue Creative site begins with strategy — and how a clarity-first approach helps small business owners build websites that truly work for them.
What I’ve Learnt from Helping Small Businesses with Their Websites.
Most small business owners don’t just need a website — they need clarity. In this blog, I share the lessons I’ve learnt from helping small businesses design sites that are simple, strategic, and built to grow.