Tag: website

Website, DNS, and Email

Should I host my WordPress website and email separately?

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 ›

Jill Anderson, WordPress web designer, working on laptop

I got out of my house for a photo shoot.

I have had photos taken three times in my house. And even though I tend to be a bit of a hermit, I decided to build on my travel-to-Puero-Rico-momentum and find a photography studio to go to. It was time for something different, and the idea of … Read On ›

Website tune up call

7 reasons you might need a WordPress website Tune-up Call

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 ›

golden unicorn with wordpress logo

Do I need a WordPress designer or WordPress developer?

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 ›

Man pointing at elements on a sales page

What should go on a sales page?

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 ›

Google search bar

What’s better: Google Ads or SEO?

If you have a website, of course you want to show up in Google when people are searching for businesses like yours. There are a few ways to do this, and not all of them cost money! Today I'm going to talk about the difference between Google … Read On ›

Megaphone saying Farewell

How to say goodbye to a WordPress website

All good things must come to an end. (Game of Thrones and the tray of brownies disappearing in my kitchen come to mind.) Sometimes, it’s even time to say goodbye to a WordPress website.  You’re retiring (Congrats!)  You’ve hit the lottery and you’re yachting around the world. (Do you need … Read On ›

WordPress for directory websites? Absolutely!

One of my favorite things to do is show the many capabilities of WordPress…and today, I’m sharing how wonderful WordPress is for creating directory websites.  Here are some directory or listing-based websites I’ve created using my ever-competent friend, WordPress.  Examples of WordPress directory websites DudeRanch.com DudeRanch.com displays dude and guest ranch … Read On ›

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6 reasons why WordPress is better.

If you’re a person who's ever traveled with kids, you know that if you stay in a hotel room, you’re stuck going to bed when the kids do. But in an Airbnb, you make the rules! It made me think of WordPress vs. some of the other … Read On ›

domain renewal letter scam

Domain renewal letter? Totally bogus.

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 ›