Why might a business owner need to hire a professional designer at a time when so many DIY tools are available online? This question was one I answered recently when I participated in a short interview at a local business networking group. I only had a short time, so I thought long and hard about […]
It’s OK to be a Website “Beginner” …
…But if you find understanding web “stuff” confusing or overwhelming, my free Web Essentials Guidebook will break it down for you. (Technically it’s The Cut-to-the-Chase, Simplified, Clarified, Bare Bones, No-Need-to-Be-Confused-Any-Longer Website Essentials Guidebook. I’d never say “for Dummies!”) Do I Need This Book? This e-book will explain in bite-sized portions what you need to know about maintaining and protecting […]
Listen to My Interview on Hallway Chats
I recently had the pleasure to be on Hallway Chats, a podcast focusing on interviews with people in the WordPress community. Although I initially sound a bit “deer in the headlights” at the beginning (and a bit husky from a cold), I did finally find my groove and had an absolute blast during the interview, I […]
What’s Your X-Factor? What Sets You Apart?
We are all so close to our own talents and innate abilities that we can’t see how special they are. After all, they come to us naturally. Oh, those nagging questions of self-doubt our brains sometimes throw at us. Am I good enough? Can I distinguish myself from others who do similar work? Can I offer […]
Extending the Provider-Client Relationship
What happens after a project ends? My designer-client relationships rarely end with the completion of a project. I like to keep aware of what a client is doing even they are not in need of additional graphic design, or if I do not have a web maintenance plan with them. Some of the things I do are […]
How To Write a Great Headline that Generates More Traffic
See what I did there? I have to admit I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about my blog, article and press release headlines. I usually want something that entices, clearly connects to the subject matter, uses important keywords for SEO, and often includes some humor. (I have a sick weakness for puns.) Turns […]