Stellaractive

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃

We hereby declare that a pile of candy wrappers on your desk shall be considered a seasonal decoration.

No matter what Halloween plans you're brewing up, we hope you have a fun and safe holiday.

10/30/2026

Our Halloween party was full of fun costumes, questionable drawings, and delicious eyeballs.👁️

It was great to see the team’s creativity on full display outside of our daily work. We may have to make costumes part of the office dress code more often! 🥸

10/30/2026

We’re honored to be nominated for Best Advertising & Marketing Service in the 2026 Best of the Rose City awards! 🌹

We're grateful to be part of Portland's small business community, and we'd love your support.

Voting is open now through November 13, and you can vote once every day.

👉 Visit the link below and find Stellaractive under Services > Advertising/Marketing.

Thank you, Portland, for supporting local businesses!

Vote once per day from October 26 through November 13.

10/27/2026

When someone fills out a form on your website, they’re showing interest in your business. Giving them the option to join your email list can turn that interaction into an ongoing connection.

Our Team Tip covers a few simple ways to grow your email list, including opt-in forms, useful incentives, and clear sign-up benefits.

https://bit.ly/3VeuaFe

10/22/2026

If your website sends automated emails, you know how frustrating it can be when those messages get lost or end up in a customer’s spam folder.

Setting up SMTP on WordPress websites can make those emails much more reliable. Our guide walks through how SMTP works, how to set it up, and what to check if messages still aren’t getting through.

Fix WordPress email issues with SMTP for reliable delivery. Learn setup tips, benefits, and troubleshooting steps so your emails always reach the inbox.

10/19/2026

If you want to reach more people on Instagram without paying for ads, teaming up with local creators or businesses can put your posts in front of people who may not have found you otherwise.

Research found that collab posts earned more engagement than standard ones, with some of the biggest gains coming from Reels and creator-led collaborations.

Organic reach on Instagram is increasingly difficult to earn consistently. For brands, the question is no longer simply whether to work with creators, but how to structure those partnerships so content reaches the right audiences and drives meaningful engagement.

10/15/2026

Social media is supposed to be, well… social. Following relevant accounts, joining conversations, leaving thoughtful comments, and responding to people who engage with you can all help more people discover your business.

Here are a few actionable ideas for being more active in your online community without turning engagement into another full-time job.

https://bit.ly/4yZFfbD

10/13/2026

Google’s AI Overviews are showing up in more search results. New data found that they appeared in nearly 39% of U.S. desktop searches in August, up from about 24% a year earlier.

It’s another sign that businesses should be considering how their content may surface in AI-generated results.

AI search is expanding as YouTube and Reddit gain citation visibility and ChatGPT loses prompt share to rivals, Comscore data shows.

10/09/2026

For our latest team outing, we got our hands dirty at Roosevelt's Terrariums. After a history class on terrariums, everyone made their own, filled with plants, rocks, bears, and dinosaurs.

While we’re pretty proud of our creations, it’s probably best we stick to making websites for now. 😅

10/07/2026

It’s easy to assume the business with the biggest budget automatically gets the top spot in Google Ads.

That's only part of the story.

See what really influences ad placement and why you may not see your ads when or where you expect.

Learn why your Google Ads may not appear at the top, how Google Ad Rank affects placement, and what to check before increasing your budget.