Jun 15, 2019 | Web Design, WordPress
If you’re reading this post you’ve no doubt noticed I use a lot of pictures of chucks (Converse sneakers) on my website. I’m sure you’ve wondered why a website designer seems fascinated by these. You’ve probably thought ‘she’s... 
May 25, 2019 | Small Business, Web Design
We’ve talked a lot about planning what goes on your website, but there are two pieces of content we haven’t really talked about before but that are just as important, if not always read. Yes! There is website content you didn’t know you needed and... 
May 4, 2019 | Free Training Resources, Web Design, WordPress
You know you need to get your business online, but you aren’t sure how to find your way around a website once it’s created, let alone how to create one! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. I put together this 40 minute video walking you through... 
Apr 24, 2019 | Small Business, Web Design
Over in the Get Your Website Simply Launched facebook group, we’ve been working our way through creating a website. We started with the basic planning that needs to take place and building from there. This post is an extension of a Live I did in the group all... 
Mar 30, 2019 | Small Business, Web Design
So you’ve already planned out what you need for your website. You already have an overarching goal for your site and understand how each of your pages support this overarching goal. So let’s start really talking about the components you need to include on each... 
Mar 16, 2019 | Web Design, WordPress
Earlier this week Facebook and Instagram were down and I saw a lot of people panicking. Or maybe some were just frustrated, but it sure caused a lot of activity! I was actually at a co-working day and just before I learned about what was happening heard “What... 
Mar 2, 2019 | Small Business, Web Design
You’ve heard people say they’ve got a blog. You’ve heard others say they have a website. What’s the difference? Or is there any? And which is right for you? Let’s start with a little background information. In 1997 the term... 
Feb 8, 2019 | Small Business, Web Design
I had to go searching for my little guy this morning. He wasn’t hiding on purpose, he just slept with his entire body under the covers and his head under the pillow last night. At least I knew where to find him! (He only ever sleeps in his bed…or in the... 
Jan 29, 2019 | Small Business, Web Design
I know I’ve posted in the past about owning your online home and talked about how you should build a list and how I recommend building your website on WordPress.org supported by a proven hosting provider*(affiliate link). Today I’m sharing a story as a... 
Sep 20, 2018 | Small Business, Web Design, WordPress
Start Establishing an Online Home a.k.a a Website that YOU own In the last post, I started to answer the question I’ve been seeing a lot of lately, I’m about to launch my business. Should I start with a website or a Facebook business page? At the end of... 
Sep 5, 2018 | Small Business, Web Design, WordPress
Over the last few weeks and in several Facebook groups, I’ve seen the same question multiple times. I’m about to launch my business. Should I start with a website or a Facebook business page? I always suggest creating a website and a Facebook page. When... 
Aug 15, 2018 | Small Business, Web Design
I’ve mentioned having an overall goal for your website before you begin to build it in To help your website stand out and Asking certain questions before you begin. Having website goals gives you a starting point with your website content and... 
Jul 18, 2018 | Small Business, Web Design
Have you ever paid for an experience after being given expectations and were let down? Ever had a great first impression that made you stick around for more? My son recently went to a local day camp. The brochure listed it as “fun camp” and the description... 
Jul 5, 2018 | One Page Website, Small Business, Web Design
When you’re just starting your business there are so many questions that can distract you from building on a firm foundation. You may be looking around at others who do something similar to your ultimate goal for your business, I mean, who doesn’t when... 
May 23, 2018 | Small Business, Web Design
Many business owners with the realization they need a website just don’t know where to begin. They have questions like “What do I do first?”, “How do I know ……” these first several posts here on my site are to help you better... 
May 9, 2018 | Small Business, Web Design
“Everyone else is doing it!” That’s an excuse most kids give their parents, but it’s not a good reason for having a website for your business, even if it’s true! We’ve already covered some statistics and relational reasons why you... 
Apr 25, 2018 | Small Business, Web Design
Your website is your online business card. It’s your ideal employee, working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. Now that’s loyalty! Why have a website? I’m not going to get into this too deeply, because I think you’re... 
Apr 11, 2018 | Small Business, Web Design
I think its safe to say most people know what a website is, or at least have some vague idea. But some people have a hard time feeling comfortable talking to someone about creating a website because there are so many words they just don’t understand or have only... 