You’re staring a blank screen. You know you need your website – people need to be able to find you on the web – but you just aren’t sure where to start or how to do it. It’s time to hire a contractor. Before you sign an agreement and get started, though, you’ll need the answer to the following question:…
This is the first article you clicked on, right? Believe it or not, I (and a lot of other contractors) want you to keep your costs down, not just because your satisfaction is important to me, but also because your total cost is reflective of the time I’ve spent on your project, and I very much love to be efficient….
Building a brand new website can be overwhelming; there are just so many options out there! It can be difficult to sort through all the add-ons and features available and to know what you need for your site vs. what’s unnecessary, especially when you’re first starting out. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of three must-haves for any new…
What’s in a name? Sure, a rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but if it’s not something easy to remember, no one’s going to find its website! One of the first decisions you have to make about your website is choosing your domain name (and making sure it’s available). Smush It Together So you think you’ve got…
If you’ve ever had a moment where you’ve thought, “…but I need my site to do THIS,” chances are, WordPress developers (or plugin developers) have already thought of it. One of the most versatile CMS (that’s Content Management Systems) in existence, almost a third of the internet’s websites are built on the WordPress platform. And if you’re working with me,…
When it comes to hosting, there is a veritable smorgasbord of options, and over the last decade, I’ve had the chance to try quite a few of them. Through trial and error, I’ve found favorites at every price point. I had a bit of a revelation this week: it turns out by recommending the same dang WordPress hosting I’ve been…
You and I are, very likely, in different businesses. Perhaps you are a health, life, or business coach. Maybe you are a lawyer, doctor, stylist, or home cook. Maybe you offer cleaning services, home organization, personal finance advice, or swim lessons. Doesn’t matter: you need clients. So you will very likely find yourself on the “Intro Call” (or whatever you…
I am not a lawyer. I’m offering advice here for the convenience of my clients and readers because this may affect you, but I do not and can not pretend to have a full and in-depth knowledge of this law or exactly how it will pertain to your particular website. Everything below is offered freely and is true to the…
Have you just set up your initial meeting with a potential web designer (maybe meeeee?) and wondering what to do in the meantime? First of all, you definitely don’t need to do anything; an experienced web designer or developer will be ready to walk you through your first steps. But if your excitement won’t let you sit still until you make…
So you want to create a logo? Whether you’re commissioning a designer or going it on your own, knowing what type of logo you’re after is a good first step. Here are the five types of logo, ordered by complexity, plus a few examples by yours truly: Wordmark Text, generally the name of the business in a stylized, unique font….