Your email and website are two separate things. Even though they're both online and related to your company, email is not the same as your website. They serve completely different functions. The only thing that connects your email and website is your domain, which is sort of like … Read On ›
I have a new offering—a Website Tune-up Call! It’s for folks with WordPress websites (not built by me) who need assistance and maintenance. Whether your developer isn’t available anymore, they don’t offer ongoing maintenance services, or you simply don’t have the same vision, your site doesn’t have to … Read On ›
A WordPress designer and a WordPress developer do two separate things. Sometimes you’ll find someone (like me) who’s both. I want everyone who’s thinking about getting a new website to make a super-informed decision, so today, I’m going to talk about what each role does, and why … Read On ›
What is it? A sales page (or landing page). What’s the objective? To SELL something—right there on that page! Creating a successful sales page is a little bit art, a little bit science. I frequently get asked to develop sales pages for clients, and today I want to dive … Read On ›
Have you received a domain renewal letter telling you it’s time to renew your domain or annual listing—and asking for payment? Don’t take these seriously and don’t send them money. My clients (and I) have gotten letters in the mail that look all legit, saying they are from the … Read On ›
The world of web design is filled with shades of gray—but sometimes, there’s a right way and a wrong way—to do things and one of them is how to use headings properly. Best practices exist for a reason: because they’re B-E-S-T. Lots of folks don’t know about this … Read On ›
Why should you stop using "click here" and" here" as links? These words provide no context to the reader without supporting text You forego any possible SEO-benefit from the link You're losing website accessibility as screen readers can't discern the context of the link If your hyperlinks don't have proper color … Read On ›
Have you ever wondered “What should go on my homepage?” From what I hear, this question keeps people up at night—and today, I’m going to answer it. I think a homepage should be a hub for the important areas of your website. It should give a preview of … Read On ›
If you have a business, it has a history. And it’s a good idea to show off that history and build trust with your audience. But there’s a caveat. It has to be engaging! While bullet points of timeline text can be pretty snoozy, a visual timeline … Read On ›
Many of my clients are graphic designers who need a developer to turn their design into code. They design the website, and I develop it for them. When new graphic designer clients come to me, they say things like: “I can’t find a developer who actually makes the website look … Read On ›
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