Getting a website for your business can be scary. There’s so much to think about, like what the heck is a domain name, do I need one, and how do I get one? Finding a web designer to work with can be just as scary. But when you choose the right web designer, you get someone who’ll help guide you …
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Do you actually need a website for your business?
You have a Facebook page, Twitter feed and Instagram profile already, and they’re sending customers your way. So do you actually need a website for your business? I’d say, definitely yes. But wait, hear me out. It’s not an automatic yes because I’m a web designer who wants to sell you a site; …
Why People Aren’t Visiting Your New Website (And How To Fix It)
You’ve got a shiny new website that people should be flocking to, but looking at your stats no one’s visiting it at all. It’s just crickets. What’s gone wrong? 😭 Why People Aren't Visiting Your New Website: When it comes to websites it’s not true that if you build it they will come. People …
Use These WordPress Plugins And Your Audience Will Stay Longer On Your Site
Did you know, according to the statistics HubSpot deliberately gathered, people will stop engaging with a website if the content or layout is unattractive? How do you make your audience stay and engage on your blog when absolutely have no idea how to make it more attractive? Simple! Use …
6 reasons to forget DIY design and hire a professional designer
Hands up if you do your own finances? Write your own website copy? Formulate your own marketing strategy? I get it — building a business can cost a small fortune so it’s natural that we all try to cut corners where we can. Eventually though, we know that we’re going to have to hire a professional …
4 quick ways to make your WordPress site look more professional
You don't have to be a professional web designer to create your website with WordPress. But you do want a site that looks like a professional created it. If you're inexperienced, building your own site can feel like an uphill battle. Just picking the right theme and successfully installing your …
How to add an About Me bio to your blog sidebar
Have you ever wanted to add an About Me bio to your blog sidebar? Today I’ll show you how easy it is. Your blog sidebar is an important area of your site but it’s often overlooked. If you’ve left the default WordPress widgets there, there’s a lot of unnecessary info in your sidebar. Your readers …
6 things you should do after installing WordPress
So you’ve just installed WordPress. That’s a big first step in creating your new website. What comes next though? Tempting as it is to dive straight into choosing a theme and making your site look pretty, there are some things you need to do first. Today I’m going to take you through the 6 …
Design briefs – how to get your project off to a great start
Great design projects start with great design briefs – that way both you and your designer are clear on what’s needed and what you're trying to achieve. But don't worry. This doesn’t always need to be a formal document or request for proposal. And don’t panic if you have no idea how to write a …