Welcome to Scruffy Dog Design
Web Strategy & Design that works as hard as you do.
Master your website. Build your brand. Own your future.
Small businesses shouldn’t be held back by complicated jargon. I’m here to give you the map, the vetted tools, and the confidence to build your own high-performance digital home—without the headache.
The internet is crowded, and the ‘old ways’ of building a site are slowing people down. I started Scruffy Dog Design to cut through the noise. I focus on high-performance setups that stay fast, rank well, and belong entirely to you.
Stop Fighting with Your Technology. Start Growing Your Business.
Too Much Jargon
You shouldn’t need a degree in Computer Science to understand your own website. We speak plain English.
Slower Than It Should Be
In the US, a slow site is a lost customer. We focus on high-performance setups that keep users clicking.
No Clear Results
A beautiful site is useless if it doesn’t rank or convert. We prioritize strategy over fluff
The Modern Business Essentials
Running a successful business in 2026 requires the right tools. We’ve tested the options and narrowed it down to the essentials that actually move the needle.
High-Speed Website Hosting
Think of this as your site’s home. We only recommend ‘landlords’ that are fast, secure, and won’t crash when your business is booming. If your site is slow, you’re losing US customers—it’s that simple.
Getting Found & Staying in Touch
A website is useless if nobody sees it. We break down the tools you need to show up on the first page of Google and keep your customers coming back without you having to lift a finger.
Bulletproof Security & Privacy
US privacy laws (like CCPA) are no joke. We point you toward the tools that keep your customer data safe and your business legally protected, so you can sleep soundly at night.
Tools That Save You Time
Stop chasing paper. From automated booking systems to simple customer managers, we recommend the tech that handles the ‘boring stuff’ so you can focus on the work you love.
High-Tech Skills. Low-Stress Advice.
Hi, I’m Ashling. I’m a dog lover, a straight talker, and a web specialist who realized that most business owners are being over-charged for things they don’t understand. At Scruffy Dog Design, I strip away the complexity. I help you choose the right tools and build the right strategy so you can get back to what you do best—running your business.
Breaking Down the Jargon
Fix your Slow Business Website
Is a slow website killing your US search rankings? Learn the “Science” of site speed and how to fix it for under $50 using simple, low-stress tools.
How to Build a Professional US Business Website
Learn how to launch a professional, high-authority US business website for under $200. No fluff, just the essential tools for success.
Divi vs Squarespace for business
Choosing between Divi and Squarespace? We compare the two for design flexibility, SEO, and long-term costs for professional US brands.
Access the Resources Library
Stop guessing and start building. Join the pack to unlock the Scruffy Dog Resource Vault—a curated library of jargon-free maps, technical blueprints, and vetted toolkits designed to help you own your digital home without the headache.
What’s Inside
The 2026 SEO Growth Map: How to outrank the generic competition.
Local Authority Masterclass: Everything you need to dominate Google Business Profile.
The High-Performance Tech Stack: My personal blueprint of the only tools actually worth your money in 2026.
I’ll email you whenever I add a new blueprint to the vault. No fluff, no jargon—just the straight talk you need to lead the pack.
Affiliate Disclosure: This guide contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase a tool through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend tools that I have personally vetted and believe provide genuine value to your business growth. These commissions help support my work and my mission to rescue and rehome dogs. Thank you for your support!