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Affordable Web Design – Real-World Case Studies of Local Businesses Winning

Post author:lauren@galanthii.com
Post published:November 1, 2025
Post category:Design Software Local business websites SEO traffic for website Service business website Uncategorized Website & brand evolution Website builders & plugins Website design
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(Part 3 of 4) Real-World Case Studies: Local Businesses Winning with Affordable Web Design When people talk about affordable web design, they often imagine something basic: a digital placeholder, not a powerhouse. Yet across small towns and busy cities alike, local businesses are quietly proving otherwise. These are the stories of transformation that rarely make headlines but reshape communities from the inside out. Before-and-After Metrics: Traffic, Leads, Revenue Take the example of a small landscaping company in Oregon. Their original website was a single page built years ago. It loaded slowly, wasn’t…

Beginning my creating journey: Electric Typewriter

My Creative Journey: The Electric Typewriter That Started It All

Post author:lauren@galanthii.com
Post published:October 15, 2025
Post category:Behind the Build Creative Entreneurship do what you love Finding purpose in projects Life behind the scenes Mindset & Motivation Offline side hustle skills as a service Small wins & quiet progress Starting fresh at any age Starting over at any age Wins, fails, and pivots Writing tools & formatting tips
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It started with a rented electric typewriter, a stack of library books, and a head full of ideas. I didn’t know it then, but I was building the foundation for everything I do today. My creative journey has been a lifelong process. I had three little ones at home, an unemployed husband, and we’d already filed for bankruptcy. We were desperate. I went to the local library to research money-making ideas, and one thing stuck:

The beauty of a side hustle isn’t the hustle at all — it’s the freedom to create, share, and belong. Meet people, and feel like you're a part of your community

The Other Side of Side Hustles: 5 Ideas Where Creativity Meets Real Life

Post author:lauren@galanthii.com
Post published:October 11, 2025
Post category:Creative Entreneurship Creative Income Ideas Creative routines + habits Design choices + reflections do what you love Etsy & digital products Etsy Shop Mindset & Motivation Offline side hustle Resources for creatives skills as a service Small wins & quiet progress Software comparisons & reviews Uncategorized
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Discover 5 inspiring side hustles that merge creativity with real life—from handmade crafts to local skills. Learn how to build freedom, flexibility, and purpose through meaningful work that fits your lifestyle.

Easy side projects working with AI AI tools

3 Easy Side Projects You Can Start This Week

Post author:lauren@galanthii.com
Post published:September 28, 2025
Post category:AI for Creatives AI Side Hustles AI tools & creative workflows AI Tools for Creative Income Creative Income Ideas Finding purpose in projects make money online Mindset & Motivation Online Income Small wins & quiet progress Website & brand evolution Website builders & plugins Wins, fails, and pivots
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In this blog post I talk about easy side projects anyone can do with basic online digital tools, and start earning some extra income right away.

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7 Free AI Tools You Need in 2025 for Images and Video

Post author:lauren@galanthii.com
Post published:September 21, 2025
Post category:AI for Creatives AI Side Hustles AI tools & creative workflows AI Tools for Creative Income Creative Income Ideas Finding purpose in projects make money online Mindset & Motivation Online Income Small wins & quiet progress Website & brand evolution Website builders & plugins Wins, fails, and pivots
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(No Watermarks, No Paywalls) Create smarter, not harder. A list of free AI tools to unlock image and video generations for free, without spending a dime.

5 Hidden Myths About Digital Side Hustles That Could Be Blocking Your Success

Post author:lauren@galanthii.com
Post published:September 19, 2025
Post category:Creative Income Ideas Digital Creativity make money online Mindset & Motivation Online Income Small wins & quiet progress Website & brand evolution Website builders & plugins Wins, fails, and pivots
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The Truth About Digital Side Hustles That Will Set You Free. No one ever starts a side hustle straight away. Not because they don’t want to, but because they’ve bought into myths dressed up as truths.

Simple AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva turn your laptop into a side hustle hub.

4 Simple (But Powerful) Ways to Build Digital Creativity That Lasts

Post author:lauren@galanthii.com
Post published:September 16, 2025
Post category:Behind the Build Blog setup + real-time lessons Blogging Creative Entreneurship Creative Income Ideas Design choices + reflections Digital Creativity Finding purpose in projects Mindset & Motivation Online Income Online Income Starting fresh at any age Starting over at any age Tools and Resources
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The Story Behind Galanthii.com

Welcome to Galanthii.com — my little corner of the internet where creativity meets possibility. I started this blog not as an expert, but as someone who is dedicated to succeed, building, and experimenting out loud.

If you’ve ever wanted to create something meaningful online but didn’t know where to start — same. You’re in good company.

Sharing What I've Learned: The Story Behind Galanthii.com

Why I Started this Blog

Post author:lauren@galanthii.com
Post published:September 13, 2025
Post category:AI for Creatives Behind the Build Blogging Creative Income Ideas Finding purpose in projects make money online Mindset & Motivation Online Income Small wins & quiet progress Starting fresh at any age Starting over at any age Tools & Tech Tips Wins, fails, and pivots
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Learning as I Go: The Story Behind Galanthii.com

Welcome to Galanthii.com — my little corner of the internet where creativity meets possibility. I started this blog not as an expert, but as someone who’s learning, building, and experimenting out loud.

If you’ve ever wanted to create something meaningful online but didn’t know where to start — same. You’re in good company.