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Josiah Cole
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Josiah Cole

Co-Founder, CTO & Webmaster

Building websites professionally for over 20 years — development, hosting, SEO, and applied AI.

Josiah has been building websites professionally for over 20 years — since the early days of the web, through every platform shift since. He handles design, development, hosting infrastructure, and anything that requires getting into the code.

An early adopter by nature, he continuously evaluates new tools and technology so COLEwebdev's clients don't have to figure it out themselves — including applied AI, where he leads how the studio uses AI to build client tools and stay current on AI search behavior.

He writes and maintains the technical guides on this site — SEO, Core Web Vitals, platform comparisons, accessibility, and anything that requires understanding how the web actually works under the hood.

Areas of expertise
Web DevelopmentWordPressSEO & Technical SEOHosting & InfrastructureApplied AI IntegrationCore Web Vitals
Written by Josiah

16 guides on the COLEwebdev whitepapers library.

04
The 3 Types of Web Design
Which Approach Is Right for Your Business?
07
The 7 C's of Web Design
A Framework for Building Complete Digital Experiences
08
Building a Better FAQ
Questions That Convert and Get Found on Google
11
Why Your Google Ads Are Wasting Money
Negative Keywords, Landing Pages & Conversion Tracking
14
How Long Does a Website Take to Build?
A Realistic Timeline, and What Usually Slows Things Down
15
When Should I Redesign My Website?
Data-Driven Signs It's Time, and the Difference Between a Refresh, Redesign, and Rebuild
17
Should I Use WordPress or Squarespace?
An Honest Comparison for Small Business Owners
18
What's the Difference Between Web Design and Web Development?
Two Distinct Disciplines, and Why the Best Work Combines Both
19
Why Isn't My Website Showing Up on Google?
Four Fixable Problems Behind Most Visibility Issues
20
How Long Does SEO Take to Work?
Realistic Timelines, and What Good SEO Looks Like While You Wait
21
How Do I Know If My Website Is Actually Working?
The Right Metrics to Track, and What "Working" Really Means
22
Should I Use Shopify or WooCommerce?
A Practical Comparison for Small Business E-Commerce
23
What Are Core Web Vitals?
Google's Speed Metrics, and What They Mean for Your Rankings
24
Website Accessibility and ADA Compliance
What Small Businesses Need to Know About WCAG and Legal Risk
25
How to Improve Your Google Maps Ranking
Local SEO for Small Businesses That Need to Be Found
26
What Is WordPress Maintenance?
Why Your WordPress Site Needs Ongoing Care, and What Happens When It Doesn't

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