From the Nerd Mercenary
Plain-talk tech for local businesses.
Real stories and straight advice on keeping your business secure, online, and found, no jargon.
June 23, 2026
What Makes a Good Business Website (and What Most Get Wrong)
A good website turns searchers into customers. Most local sites miss on a few fixable things. Here's what actually makes one work.
Read moreJune 23, 2026
AI for Small Business: What's Real and What's Hype
Every vendor is selling AI. Most of it is noise. Here's a plain take on what AI really does for a small business, and what it doesn't.
Read moreJune 23, 2026
What AI Actually Lets a Small Business Build Now
Custom software used to be big-company money. AI changed that. Here's what a local business can actually build now, and where to start.
Read moreApril 14, 2025
How This Nerd Mercenary Keeps Hattiesburg Businesses Running Like Clockwork
Managed IT isn't tech talk, it's the lifeline that keeps local businesses online. Here's how I do it.
Read moreMarch 24, 2025
The Nerd Mercenary's Take on Cybersecurity: Keeping Your Hattiesburg Data Safe
Ransomware doesn't knock first. Here's how I keep Hattiesburg businesses safe before trouble hits.
Read moreMay 5, 2025
How I Turned Peak Health and Wellness into a Local Search Star
A Hattiesburg clinic was getting scrolled past. Here's how we got them topping local search.
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