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Client Spotlight: Bears Bakery & Cafe

By Almostronaut Crew | November 10, 2026
One of Sooke longstanding bakery cafes, Little Vienna Bakery, was acquired by new owners this year, and they were keen to change the vibe in a more... cottage core direction....
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Sometimes, it’s a Night Shift

By Almostronaut Marleen | October 21, 2026
Most of what we do for our maintenance client is really benign upkeep work. Some can be automated, such as uptime monitoring and notifications that your domain renewal is due....
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New AI disclosures for website owners

By Almostronaut Marleen | June 1, 2026
We have some new AI regulations coming into place this summer! As of July 1, 2026, the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) acknowledges AI disclosure requirements within website policies. If...
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Networking for Introverts

By Almostronaut Marleen | May 31, 2026
Networking is so important for small businesses (see also: Networking for Small Business Owners, Without the Ick Factor) so I thought I'd share some more thoughts. I know you think...
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AI and the Creative Process

By Almostronaut Marleen | April 22, 2026
On Wednesday, I attended the Pacific Northwest Creatives Summit in Victoria, as a panelist on a discussion titled "AI for Creatives: Smart Use, Real Risks, and What’s Next". Here's how...
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From High Priestess to High Piercist

By Almostronaut Devyn | February 21, 2026
Hiya, I’m Devyn, and I wanted to share some of my thoughts and talk about my process of creating the "High Piercist" custom tarot card that I illustrated for Melissa...
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Happy 10-Year Work Anniversary!

By Almostronaut Marleen | February 11, 2026
This month marks ten years of working with Ian from EstateMaster Antiques! Ten years sounds so long, and it feels like we've been working together forever and also not at...
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When is my website due for a redesign or rebuild?

By Almostronaut Marleen | February 4, 2026
Some people say that websites should be rebuilt every 3-5 years. I disagree! Older websites can be fine (especially if they were "built to last" and can be kept in...
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What are you doing to get new clients?

By Almostronaut Marleen | January 28, 2026
When people ask how I get new clients, the honest answer is: I do mainly what suits me. I’m a people person, so good old-fashioned networking and referral relationships work...
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