Websites & Business
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Your Business
Black Friday, the day after American Thanksgiving, has long been a popular time for retail shopping, and Cyber Monday has been around for 20 years now. At this point, we’re so used to seeing incredible offers that many of us hold off on buying something, hoping it’ll pop up in a holiday deal. There are…
Read MoreAre you committed to excellence in your business?
If someone were to ask you whether you’re committed to excellence, I have no doubt that you would answer “yes!” I don’t know very many people who would admit to doing anything less than their very best work. But can you honestly say that you strive to do your best every single day? Are you truly committed to…
Read MoreThe Joy of Connecting – My Journey of Building Relationships
I’ve never been much of a matchmaker in the romantic sense, but when it comes to connecting people for business and professional purposes, that’s where I shine. I’ve been making connections since I started my business over 20 years ago – and it continues to bring me joy. Let me share a few stories that…
Read MoreHow to Tell It’s Time To Hire A Web Pro
If you’ve built your own website — whether recently or years ago — give yourself a pat on the back. It’s no small feat! DIYing your website can be a smart move when you’re just getting started, especially if you’re watching your budget or figuring things out as you go. But as your business grows, your website needs to…
Read MoreHow are you using Artificial Intelligence? Or are you?
Did you know that today is AI Appreciation Day? (Every day is Something Day, isn’t it?) What better time to look at this technology that’s getting harder and harder to ignore? I’ve been dabbling with ChatGPT for a while, and have found it very helpful in a number of situations. Here are a few examples.…
Read MoreLooking Back: My Business Journey Through Interviews
Every so often, I like to take a step back and see how far I’ve come. Recently, I stumbled across a blog post where I was interviewed back in 2009, and it sparked an idea: what if I gathered all the other interviews I’ve done over the years? Going through them turned out to be…
Read MoreSix Questions You Must Answer on Your Website to Attract Your Ideal Client
Have you ever shopped online for a course or a carpet cleaner and got frustrated when you couldn’t make a decision? All their sites may look professional, they all seem to offer the same thing, and maybe they even get comparable ratings and reviews. So how do you choose one over the other? There’s a…
Read MoreManaging a Small Association Website
When I launched a local networking group for virtual assistants in 2008, I didn’t expect I’d also become its tech department. But here we are nearly two decades later, and I’ve learned a lot about what not to do when managing a small association website. If you’re in charge of a small group or association,…
Read MoreWant to improve your business? Start by improving your life.
Work-life balance may be one of the biggest challenges you face as a solopreneur. With so many balls in the air, it’s easy to fall into the trap of working around the clock and neglecting other areas of your life. You may even convince yourself to give up your lunch break, day off, or even…
Read MoreHow to Create a Captivating Blog Page
Blogging may not be for everyone, but you can’t dispute the benefits that a blog brings to your website and your business. Millions of blog posts have been published offering tips on writing compelling blog posts. I’ve written quite a few myself! But have you ever stopped to think about your actual blog page? That’s what…
Read MoreWordPress Backups: Protect your site with confidence
Of all the items on the WordPress Technical Audit Checklist I posted recently, a good backup system is by far the most important. Even if you miss a security update and something terrible happens, if you have an up-to-date backup, you’ll be able to restore it with minimal downtime and expense. To help you choose…
Read MoreEverything is Connected:The Value of Networking & The Butterfly Effect
Connections can often seem random and coincidental, yet when we look closely, we see an intricate web of events and relationships shaping our lives. A perfect example of this is how a seemingly unrelated high school romance indirectly led me to design a new website for The Duet Club of Hamilton. Let me take you…
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