Websites & Business
How 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 MoreHow Healthy is your WordPress site?
When I tell people that I work exclusively with WordPress, they’re sometimes surprised or even concerned. “Isn’t it very insecure?” they ask. “Not really,” I explain. Sure, nearly half of all websites are powered by WordPress, which makes it an attractive target for hackers. But just like anything valuable, good maintenance practices will provide protection…
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…
Read MoreEnhance Your Life with Free Resources from Four Amazing Women
I have the privilege of managing websites for a variety of clients, and I love seeing what they each bring to the world. Many of these businesses generously provide free resources, and I’m excited to showcase a few of these in the hopes that you’ll find something valuable for your own needs. Carrie Cooper –…
Read MoreHow much does it cost to maintain a website?
When I was in my twenties, I bought my first house. My husband and I scrimped and saved and were ready for our big investment – or so we thought. There were so many costs involved with purchasing and owning a home that we just weren’t prepared for! Does this sound familiar? Well, owning a…
Read MoreThe Successful Salesperson
Have you heard of Bill Porter? I hadn’t, until I watched the made-for-TV movie, Door to Door. Despite having cerebral palsy, which affected both his mobility and his communication skills, Bill refused to go on disability and convinced the Watkins Company to hire him as a door-to-door salesman in 1955. They tried to let him…
Read MoreHow to find the best WordPress theme for your business
If you have a website, or are thinking of getting one, chances are high that it will be built with WordPress, the most popular Content Management System (CMS) today. Every WordPress site has a theme that controls the colors, page layout, fonts and many other attributes. Because the theme files are separate from your core…
Read MoreMoney Management for Solopreneurs
When you first go into business for yourself, money’s usually pretty tight. You pay for your business expenses and your personal expenses, and if you’re lucky enough to have money left over, you treat yourself. That’s what I was doing, until a business coach suggested a different approach. After that, I started transferring a set amount…
Read MoreHave you fallen out of love with your website?
Do you remember how excited you were when you launched your website? Do you still feel the same way about it? I bet you don’t, especially if it was more than three years ago. Design trends change, and so do your tastes. But is your design actually tired, or are you just tired of looking…
Read MoreWill 2024 be your year to shine?
We’re already a couple of weeks into the new year – how’s it going so far? Have you kept all your New Year’s Resolutions? Even if you don’t make resolutions, setting goals and creating a plan to achieve them definitely gives you a sense of direction. My own process is fairly simple these days, consisting…
Read MorePlanning for Your Best Year Ever
With the year drawing to an close, you’ve likely been thinking ahead to next year. But before you begin developing your marketing plan for the new year, let’s pause to review and celebrate the last 12 months! You’ve probably accomplished a lot, even if some days it doesn’t feel like it. Completing a year-end review…
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