Strong Minded Agency

05/31/2026

Whoa, we didn't even know we had a social media holiday.

Well, let's take a break from building websites and have some cake.

Thank you to everyone on our team (and extended team) that's ever coded, dragged, dropped, wireframed, designed, edited, and optimized a website.

We appreciate you.

Happy Web Designer Day.

05/30/2026

Who's the most creative person you know?

There's not a person on our team that wouldn't be offended if they weren't at the top of your list. And that's how we like to keep it.

If we don't rank high enough for you, test us. We will earn that spot real quick.

Happy National Creativity Day.

05/23/2026

Is ChatGPT still the best AI tool for creatives and marketers?

Eric Hersey put that question to the test by spending time working inside Claude and Gemini to see how they actually compare in real-world workflows.

The takeaway is refreshing because it’s not blind hype or fear around AI. It’s practical experimentation.

In this article, Eric breaks down where each platform shines, where they fall short, and why the real value of AI is not replacing human creativity, but improving efficiency, research, organization, and workflow.

Some of the most interesting insights come from:
• Using Claude to expand podcast storytelling and long-form writing
• Testing Claude Code to automate photo organization and file naming
• Comparing Custom GPTs, Gems, and project organization between platforms
• Understanding why human editing and perspective still matter

The conclusion is not “one AI wins.”

It’s that different tools serve different purposes, and the smartest workflows combine them strategically.

Read more:

A real-world breakdown of Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini for writing, research, and workflow. See what works, what doesn’t, and why ChatGPT is still part of the stack.

05/21/2026

When most people think about a website, they think about how it LOOKS.

But one of the most important questions is...can everyone actually USE it?

Can visitors read your text easily? Navigate on mobile? Understand your layout? Watch your videos with captions? Fill out your forms without frustration?

Accessibility isn't just about compliance. It's about creating a better experience for real people.

And honestly? Most businesses don't intentionally build bad websites. They just never stop to think about how other people experience them.

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, this is your reminder to spend five minutes looking at your website through someone else's eyes.

A cleaner, easier, more accessible website usually benefits everybody.

05/19/2026

Expand your perspective. Expand your business.

Sometimes you just need help seeing the full picture.

Strong Minded Agency can help.

05/18/2026

Photography will make or break your website.

Admit it - when you go to a website and see nothing but stock photography...you silently ask yourself, “Is this business real?” Even worse, you might ask yourself...“Is this business cheap?”

It shouldn't break the bank to get some actual photos taken...right?

Don't come off as fake or cheap. This is the perfect month (being that it's National Photography Month) to look at your website and decide if your photos are making you look BETTER or WORSE.

05/16/2026

What if blogging no longer required sitting at a desk?

In this article, Eric Hersey explores how AI voice tools are changing the way content gets created, especially for busy business owners who have ideas but never seem to have the time to sit down and write.

The biggest takeaway is simple:

Your thoughts, experiences, and perspective still matter more than AI-generated content ever will.

AI can help organize ideas and turn conversations into drafts, but it cannot replace real-world experience, original opinions, or authentic storytelling.

Instead of waiting for the “perfect time” to write, Eric shares how he’s using small pockets of time, like sitting in the car or waiting during kid pickups, to talk through ideas using voice AI and turn them into publishable blogs later.

It’s a practical reminder that content creation has changed. If you can talk, you can create content.

Read more:

Learn how to create authentic blog content using AI voice tools. Turn your thoughts into publish-ready blogs without typing or needing extra time.

05/15/2026

How long does it take you to get a response to an email or a call? If it's longer than a day, you have the wrong agency.

We live and breathe on our phones. There's no excuse in this day and age not to get a prompt response back.

And no, we are not workaholics...

We just have systems in place that guarantee we will respond. It's literally the easiest thing to do.

We might not be able to fix your problem within 24 hours, but at least we can confirm we saw your message and added it to our queue.

On Customer Experience Day, ask yourself - how long does it take to get a response back from my web designer, social media manager, or agency?

We would love to see a red notification on our phone with your name attached.

05/13/2026

Your business evolved. Your technology should too.

The same thing happens with websites, marketing, social media, and advertising strategies. What worked five years ago might actually be slowing your business down today.

Maybe it's time to let your old technology float away.

05/12/2026

AI is making marketing faster.

But is it making marketing better?

In the latest episode of Meeting of the (Strong) Minds, Eric Hersey, Jenny Snyder, and Luke Hladek have an honest conversation about where AI genuinely helps and where it starts creating problems for brands.

The discussion covers:
• Using AI to speed up research, content creation, editing, and production work
• Why AI-generated content can quietly damage trust if audiences spot it immediately
• The risks of AI “hallucinations” and blindly trusting generated information
• The gray areas businesses are struggling with right now
• Why human voice, perspective, and creativity still matter more than ever

One of the strongest takeaways from the episode:

AI works best as a tool, not a replacement for authentic human thinking.

The team also gets into the uncomfortable realities many marketers are wrestling with right now, especially balancing efficiency with originality and connection.

If you work in marketing, creative services, content, or branding, this conversation will probably sound very familiar.

Listen to the full episode:

Eric, Jenny, and Luke break down the real-world impact of AI on marketing, web design, and content creation. Where it helps, where it hurts, and how to stay human.