Tunnel 7

🌿 Building collaborative relationships with our clients is super important to us at Tunnel 7! That’s because, in our opinion, work that involves good collaboration is more fun and honestly, it produces better results long term. ✨ Here’s how it works at Tunnel 7: 1) We take the time to get to know you and your business or organization. The better we understand who you are, what you do, and what success looks like for you, the more we can use our expertise to help you succeed online. 2) We include you in the process. You know your business best and we want your input throughout your project. BUT, we also know you're busy and none of us likes to be in endless project meetings, so we'll only ask for your input when it's really needed. 3) We've found that our best collaborative work happens when everyone’s passionate about the project, there is respect for the skills and expertise that everyone brings to the table, and it’s helpful if everyone has the bandwidth to manage their part in the process. Ready to learn more? Head on over to our bio, send me a DM, or reach out to us on our website! #MarketingAgency #WomanOwnedBusiness #PDXSmallBusiness #PartnershipGoals #DigitalMarketingPlan

Concerned about website security? Here are 3 simple practices to help you keep your website secure: 1) Keep your software up to date ⚡Why it's important: Running out of date software on your website creates vulnerabilities that can be easy to target. ✨What to do: Stay up to date with the latest versions of your content management system (CMS), plugins, and themes. 2) Back up your website regularly ⚡Why it's important: If your website is compromised, a website backup can make fixing things much easier. ✨What to do: Host providers often include website backups as part of their hosting service and tools like the Wordpress Updraft plugin make site backups super easy too. 3) Set up website monitoring ⚡Why it's important: Website monitoring tools can alert you if your website goes offline, if there is any unauthorized activity on the site and more. ✨ What to do: Check with your web developer to see what tools they recommend, based on your unique needs. 🌿 Read our blog post for more easy ways to improve your website's security: https://tunnel7.com/blog/website-security-equals-peace-of-mind #MarketingAgency #PDXSmallBusiness #TechSupport #WebDeveloper #WebsiteServices

Hi, I'm Emily! I know there are some new folks here, so welcome! Here’s a quick rundown of how Tunnel 7 can support you and your business: 🌱What do we do? - Simply put – my team and I help you succeed online. - We design and build compelling websites. - We provide digital marketing and website maintenance support. - We provide SEO services to help your site rank well with search engines. 🗻 What's our preferred terrain? - Becoming your trusted partner for all things web! - Bringing our clients results, not just pretty pictures. - Brainstorming that reaps the rewards. Yes, we build websites and work on digital marketing, but, what we really do is help you achieve better results online. 💛 #PDXSmallBusiness #MarketingAgency #WomanOwnedBusiness #WebDeveloper #WebsiteServices

Back in January, I braved the cold and went on an ice climbing trip in Ouray, Colorado. ❄️ Climbing ice (and rock!) is a great way for me to recharge my creative batteries and add some adventure to life. A highlight of the trip was climbing 3 pitches of waterfall ice near Ouray – here are some photos from that day. ✨What do you do to stay inspired / add some adventure to life? Let us know in the comments #WomanOwnedBusiness #IceClimbing #Coloradogram #RechargeYourSoul #FrozenWaterfall

In honor of Black History Month, my team and I encourage you to support Portland’s Black businesses! Here are some of our favorites: Bete-Lukas Ethiopian Restaurant Feed the Mass Karvel Digital Openhaus Coworking Mimi’s Fresh Tees We strongly believe that diversity is a huge win for the US and world, and that it makes our communities stronger and more vibrant. We stand against the unjust actions of the current administration which upholds harmful ideologies. We believe that work done toward equity and inclusion is essential to ensuring that everyone, including people who have historically been marginalized, have a seat at the table. This month, I’m supporting the Black Resilience Fund - you can learn more about the good work they’re doing in the Portland community at the link in our bio. #BlackLivesMatter #BlackHistoryMonth #SocialJustice #PortlandOregon #BlackOwnedBusinesses

My team and I enjoy working with small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits that are ready for a new website. We especially love supporting fellow woman-owned businesses and other underrepresented professionals in the business world. Many of our clients come to us feeling overwhelmed by the thought of building a website. They know the importance of a strong online presence but lack the time, expertise, or interest to tackle it themselves. That’s where my team and I come in! Our clients tell us they feel relieved, supported, and excited when we help transform their ideas into a fresh website. It’s all about building trust and putting our heads together to translate your vision into a solution that aligns with your goals. Here’s what it’s like to work with Tunnel 7: 🌱 A collaborative partnership 🌿 Solutions-focused design ✨ Clear communication that makes tech easy to understand 💛 A long-term relationship built on trust and mutual respect Whether you're an adventurous go-getter inspired by the outdoors or a creative with a big idea, we’re here to turn your challenges into opportunities. We’re more than just "web people." When you work with us, you get a trusted partner who cares about your mission and helps you achieve your vision online. Ready to collaborate on a website that delivers results? Head over to our profile to book a consultation! #PDXSmallBusiness #MarketingAgency #WomanOwnedBusiness #WebsiteServices #CommunitySupport

❔People often ask me, "Hey Emily, what makes Tunnel 7 different?" 🌱 Tunnel 7's mission is simple: my team and I help organizations and businesses achieve better results online by designing and building award-winning websites and providing digital marketing support. That's the more technical way to put it. What we really do is help you tell your business' story, meet your goals, and make your online vision a reality, in a fun, low-stress way. For us, success happens when our clients stop seeing us as their “web people” and start seeing us as their go-to trusted partner. Ready to learn more? Reach out: https://tunnel7.com/contact #PDXSmallBusiness #WomanOwnedBusiness #WebDesigner #WebsiteServices #OnlineMarketing

Today, I want to give a shout out to my long-term client, Winning Writers. My team and I primarily support them with web development work, though we’ve also worked together on marketing and SEO projects over the years. Their website is a great and well-known resource for poets and creative writers (they also host their own writing contests!) and we’re very happy to be part of their team. I appreciate and value their commitment to diversity and inclusion in all the work they do. I also really like supporting creatives and artists – their work is so important to our world. ✍️🌎And like Tunnel 7, they value long-term relationships in their work. If you're a creative writer or poet, please go check out the good work that Winning Writers is doing. You're sure to find helpful writing resources and maybe even a contest to participate in on their website! #PDXSmallBusiness #MarketingAgency #WomanOwnedBusiness #WritingResources #PoetryContest

It’s easy to think of your website as static and assume that once you’ve got it up and running, you're good to go. But website maintenance needs to happen after launch! There are some essential steps you’ll want to consider to keep your website in top shape (especially if you’re a busy business owner without a full-time developer or content team.). I know this can feel like a lot... If you’d like a little help, here are some high-impact tasks my team and I can take off your plate: 🌱 Keep your software up to date. 🌿 Set up website backups. 🌻 Build out any new sections to the site that you need. 🗻 Develop a website content plan and content calendar. ✨ Set up GA4 and help you understand GA4 reports to know how people are using your website. I love helping clients with their web maintenance because it's a great way for us to build a long-term relationship and provide you with easy continued online support. Comment “WEBSITE” if you’d like to chat with me about Tunnel 7’s web maintenance services. #PDXSmallBusiness #MarketingAgency #WebMaintenance #WebsiteServices #WebDeveloper

Hi, it's Emily! As the one responsible for making sure your websites and online marketing are a success, I often get asked "How did you get into web design and marketing anyway?" Well, in 2023 I shared my journey in this video. 💡 Let's just say it required determination and I'm a fan of learning new things. #PDXSmallBusiness #MarketingAgency #WomanOwnedBusiness #WebDesigner #WebDeveloper

I had the chance to go on a Vipassana retreat over the holidays. 😌 That meant turning off my phone, removing all distractions and spending my days simply meditating, eating and sleeping. Given the busyness and complexity of life these days, the simplicity of the retreat was a welcome change. Here are 3 things I learned from my time offline: 🔄 My life does not need to revolve around my smart phone. We all know our phones can be useful for lots of things and I’m not suggesting you throw yours in the river. But being offline for the retreat reminded me of all of the things I miss out on when I spend too much of my free time with my face in a screen (think: time with the people I care about, time in nature, etc.) It was good to have a chance to reevaluate my relationship with it. 🌿 Mindfulness is a great tool for learning to relate to life’s experiences in an open, non-judgmental way. With mindfulness, I can be more aware of what’s going on for me – I’m less on auto pilot and I have more choice in how I respond to things. And bonus: you can take it with you anywhere. 💛 Appreciation and gratitude even for the small stuff can go a long way. We all get that life is hard sometimes. Things can be unpredictable and the world can seem wild, chaotic, and downright scary. Finding even small things to feel appreciation for can help keep anxiety and fear at bay, and help us live more full, meaningful lives. All in all, the retreat was a great reset and I’m excited to dive back into work with our many great T7 clients. #PDXSmallBusiness #MindfulnessPractice #PutDownYourPhone #MeditationPractice #RetreatLife

I’m wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year! My team and I hope you got to unplug and spend quality time with your loved ones over the holidays. We look forward to reconnecting with our great clients and colleagues on many exciting projects in the new year! #HappyNewYear2025 #HappyHolidays #PDXSmallBusiness #WomanOwnedBusiness #MarketingAgency