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Website Backups Aren’t Enough: Can You Actually Restore Your Site?
Last week, I made one of those mistakes that instantly makes your stomach drop. I was cleaning up a WordPress website and removing an old user account. It was a routine task, one I’ve done hundreds of times before. But this time, I clicked the wrong option. Instead …
The Importance of Heading Structure in Website Design
I’ve looked at and audited tons of websites and one thing I see over and over again is a lack of an organized heading …
The Benefits of a Consistent Website Stack
I know there is a lot of advice out there about the best way to build your next website, and today I’m chiming in …
Boost Amazon Sales and Visibility with Your Own Website
As an author, you’ve poured your heart and soul into getting your non-fiction book written and published. But your passion goes so much deeper …
Eight Elements to Clean Up to Improve Website Performance
You’ve probably noticed that simplicity is one of the cornerstones of my business. I believe we get overwhelmed when things are too complicated. I …
Words Have Power
I think we sometimes forget just how powerful words can be. They can move people to laughter or tears, empathy and understanding. There have …
Are you an expert?
There are a lot of ways to get your website built including DIY or having a friend help you. I’ve had clients in the past whose friends know WordPress and could help them get updates made. Unfortunately, knowing WordPress and knowing website design, structure, or user experience isn’t exactly the same thing. It’s a lot …
My morning dose of Contrarian Thinking
I have followed Codie Sanchez for quite a while on Instagram and her message has always resonated with me. The other day I got …
Goodbye, 2020! Hello, 2021!!
2020 has not been the easiest year for many people. It was a difficult year for my family and we took a huge loss …
Creating Order From Black Friday Chaos
The mention of Black Friday and Cyber Monday either fills you with excitement or dread. For the first few years in my business BF …
Some of my favorite podcasts in honor of National Podcast Day
Today is National Podcast Day. I don’t have my own podcast, but I thought this would be a good time to share a few …
Your New Website is Live! Now What?
Congratulations! Your new website is live and you’re feeling like a million bucks. Now what should you do? Having your website built is just the first step. There are still two pretty big buckets that need to be filled every month. But before I get into that, a little story… As I launch my new website, …
Start with Website Strategy, not Design
As I was preparing my new website for launch so many thoughts about website design and life, in general, were rolling around in my head. Website design isn’t necessarily about a client’s idea of “design” at all. Design isn’t just about pretty colors and typography. Website design starts with the website strategy — goals, intentions, …
Why I Focus on Simple Websites
When it comes to your website, designing a simple website is actually a pretty difficult task. So, why do I focus on simple websites? Websters Dictionary has a few definitions for simple, but the first two are: 1) easy to understand, deal with, use; and2) not elaborate or artificial; plain. The answer to the question is actually …
Why Critical Thinking Skills Matter…Even When You Think It’s Just Data Entry
A few months ago we talked about how much your business is worth to you. I’m going to ask you again…no, beg you…please stop …
Doesn’t Your Business Deserve Better Than Low Cost Support?
I am all about finding low cost and free services to run my business, but not at the expense of my business. One area …