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There’s a lot to consider when building or updating your martial arts school’s website. One of the most important things is the copy you use. What exactly do we mean when we say copy? Well, …

David Heineman of Stay Safe Martial Arts built a haven in Mundelein, Illinois, for students of all ages to practice martial arts and self-defense. In his 30 years of training experience, he has competed on …

What are backlinks anyway? Well, simply put, backlinks are a link on a third-party website that leads to your website. But more importantly: high-quality, relevant, local backlinks are a crucial component of SEO. They help …

In 2024, Kicksite was proud to announce a new partnership with We Defy Foundation. A registered 501(c)3, We Defy Foundation’s mission is to provide combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means …

At Kicksite, we see clients accepting payments from students in a variety of ways. While some schools have taken the important step of setting up credit and debit card processing, many others are still dealing …

As a small business gym owner with plenty on your plate, outranking your competitors on search can be a long and time-consuming process, especially if you’ve got a newer website. Moving up in organic rankings …

For over 3,000 years, the world has practiced various forms of martial arts for self-defense, competition, and fitness. Many people already know that martial arts training improves your strength, mobility, and stamina. But in honor …

Since 1963, National Small Business Week has taken place during May, celebrating the contributions and importance of small business owners and entrepreneurs in the United States. Since then, that celebration has expanded and May is …

You’ve just received a lead in your Kicksite account—now what? The time between a prospect’s lead capture form submission and your initial response is critical — in fact, it should happen within the first 5 …

Summer is poised to be another massively profitable season for businesses and organizations hosting camps for kids, including martial arts summer camps. As video games, social media and endless streaming options lure kids in, parents …

Published June 29, 2023. Updated on April 8, 2025 to reflect Kicksite’s uplifted Finances experience. Kicksite’s uplifted Finances experience introduced a handful of new features designed to make managing your school’s money WAY easier. At …

The everyday hustle and routines in life can be very stressful. And that’s not even taking into account the surprise moments that throw us for a loop and stretch us thin! It’s important to acknowledge …