The Art of the Digital First Impression: How Your Homepage Shapes Your Brand

At Crowd Digital Marketing , we love spotlighting businesses that go above and beyond to serve their communities. This month’s Client Highlight features Five Seasons Windows & Doors , a trusted name in expert window and door installations across Colorado. With projects in Boulder, Golden, Colorado Springs, and Denver, their team is known for delivering customized solutions and a smooth, worry-free process for homeowners.

At Crowd Digital Marketing, we love working with businesses that are staples in their communities—and Northside in Breckenridge is no exception.  Known for their craveable comfort food and laid-back vibe, Northside needed a website that reflected their personality while making it easy for customers to explore the menu, place an order, or plan their next visit.

DudaCon 2025 was one for the books—and we were thrilled to be part of it. Our very own Alex Schupp took the stage this year to speak alongside other agency leaders and digital innovators, sharing how we use Duda to build smarter, faster, and more flexible websites for our clients. But beyond the spotlight, DudaCon gave us a powerful look at what’s next for agencies and the future of web design. If there was one takeaway from the entire event, it’s this: the future of website building isn’t just faster, it’s conversational, AI-assisted, and deeply integrated with the real workflows agencies use every day. Here are 5 major updates and 6 standout features we’re bringing back from DudaCon 2025:

At Crowd Digital Marketing, we’ve worked with businesses and organizations across industries who come to us with one big question: “Why isn’t my website bringing in leads, calls, or sales?” More often than not, it’s not because their services are lacking—it’s because their website is.  Here are some of the most common web design issues that could be costing you conversions—and what to do about them:

If you’re in Denver this summer and looking for a refreshingly unique way to cool down, Kakigori Ken should be at the top of your list. This Japanese dessert pop-up, located at The Source Hotel , is scooping up artfully crafted shaved ice treats that go way beyond your average snow cone.

When summer hits Denver in full force, those bright blue skies can quickly go from charming to scorching. If you're trying to stay cool while still making the most of the season, we’ve got you covered. From local favorites to creative escapes, here are eight great ways to beat the heat in the Mile High City.

Your website isn’t just a digital business card—it’s your 24/7 storefront, lead generator, and brand ambassador. At Crowd Digital Marketing, we believe every effective website is built on three key pillars: Reliability, Responsiveness, and Results . Whether you're launching a new site or optimizing an existing one, these "3 R’s" are what separate a good website from a great one.

Your website is speaking on your behalf. Before a customer sends a message, makes a purchase, or walks through your doors, they’re forming opinions based on what they see online. In many cases, your website is their very first interaction with your brand—meaning it’s already communicating something long before you say a word. At Crowd Digital Marketing, we’ve worked with brands across industries—from Michelin-recognized restaurants to political campaigns and local Denver institutions. And we’ve learned one universal truth: Every website tells a story. The key is making sure it’s the right one. Here are six common messages your website might be sending—and how we help clients rewrite that narrative to better reflect who they are and what they offer.