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 ›
As a busy freelancer, remembering to say “no,” letting work be good enough, and turning off my darn email once in a while, helps me stay productive and focused. And sometimes, I have to remind myself to wear my big girl pants and take control of my … Read On ›
You can do your own landscaping.You can fix your own car.You can trim your cat's nails. But what is the cost? Well, for me, it was a disastrous situation with a juniper bush and scratches on my arms. Somewhere along the way I realized that my time, sanity and safety are … Read On ›
It’s time for what (if you’re a designer) will probably be your favorite step in my free report, Get Your Website Done: 12 Actionable Steps for Designers . . . take inspiration and design! Now that you have picked a niche, written your content, taken photographs, and prepared … Read On ›
Are you making these two mistakes in the planning of your website? I’ve let them slide in the past, too. But I’m putting my foot down so I can deliver the best possible websites for my clients. You are planning your website backwards if: 1. You decide you need a … Read On ›
If you saw my 2013 and 2014 recaps, you’ll notice that something is missing from my 2015 by the numbers. Candy Crush. I quit…proving you can, in fact, have too much of a good thing. However, after returning from maternity leave, I did re-introduce something I had also … Read On ›
I’m back in action! In my pre-baby post, 9 Tips for Freelancing and Maternity Leave, I outlined my plans for time off with my new daughter, Julia. I’m happy to say that everything went swimmingly! It made me wonder how the heck I ever survived my haphazard … Read On ›
Aside from when they’re sitting on Santa’s lap, people usually give each other a certain amount of personal space. But personal space doesn’t just exist for people. It’s necessary in design too. In web design, space refers to the area surrounding the elements that allows a design to … Read On ›
Can you hear the sleigh bells jingling? The holiday songs you hear on the radio have rhythm—and so should your website. In web design, rhythm suggests implied motion and moves the eye of the viewer throughout the design. In my series, Applying the 7 Principles of Design to … Read On ›
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