Hi all,
February flew by, and we’re headed straight into spring. And if you’re thinking about making the leap into starting your own business, spring is the perfect time. The sun is shining, motivation is building, so make the most of it. ☀️ 🐝
If you need a bit of inspiration or a nudge in the right direction, I’ve got the details. Was opening a small business on your resolutions list, but you’re not quite ready to jump? We’ve got ideas to help you crush your fears and get started successfully. And, let’s check out the design trends defining 2026 so far and how you can use them for your own venture.
The internet has become a noisy place, and it can be tough to feel like you have something unique to add to the frenzy. But with 70% of all adults reporting that they’ve felt like impostors at some point, you’re not alone.
Don’t let your doubts hold you back. If you’ve been struggling to take the first step, we’ve got a guide for you:
A big motivator for new entrepreneurs is finding their “why.” Maybe you know you have a winning idea, but you haven’t nailed down why being a business owner is the best path towards achieving your goal. Here are some stats on what motivated other entrepreneurs:
28% of entrepreneurs started a business because they wanted to be their own boss, 22% were frustrated with the corporate grind, and 10% were pivoting due to layoffs. (Guidant)
45% said that they wanted autonomy, 26% were following their passion, and 16% wanted more income. (Hubspot)
66% said they were more confident in their business’s financial outlook versus the economy overall, giving an increased feeling of stability, with 25% expected to grow enough to need additional employees. (GoDaddy)
If you’re still not sure if you’re ready to make the leap into being your own boss, freelancing is a good way to test the waters before you fully commit. Our guide on starting a freelance business will help you decide if the solopreneur life is for you.
These guides are also helpful for when you’re ready to get your venture online, so bookmark them for reference later, if needed:
Ecommerce site builders are rapidly changing. Check out our full ecommerce site builder comparison guide to see which solution fits your business best!
Last month, we talked about digital marketing trends, but this month is all about visual trends. With a heavy tilt towards human-first design, there are plenty of plush trends this year to choose from:
If you want a full deep dive from our amazing design teams on all of the digital design trends this year, they’ve written an excellent article over on GoDaddy Resources.
Our design team also broke down which digital design trends correspond directly to website design, which you should also definitely check out here.
Like these trends? Want to use them for your own business? GoDaddy Content Creator has all of these trends available as templates for you to make your own. Get the app here!
And while trends change from year to year, the fundamentals of web design stay well-defined. So, when keeping an eye on current trends, you’ll also want to remember the basics to keep your website both up-to-date and functional. If you need a refresher, here’s our guide to web design in 2026.
Sound off on your favorite trends on our socials:
That’s it from me for this month. It’s been a long, snowy winter for most of the United States, so hopefully your March is warmer and greener. I’ll be back next month with more from GoDaddy Resources, so have a great March, and I’ll see you then.
Take care,
Stacey
Managing editor, GoDaddy Resources
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