Do you have these 10 things on your homepage?
Your homepage should be a hub for the important areas of your website. It should give a preview of all the places that matter, providing insight into who you are, what you do, and why …
When are one-page websites appropriate?
One page websites are pretty common. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re good business decisions. Do I hate one-page websites? No, not at all. I have developed one-page websites. But I only do it when they make sense. In …
Image quality or website speed: What matters more?
Guess what the number one thing I see that makes a website behave like a slug? Using images that are too large! If you want a blazing fast website, one of the best things you can …
Say “yes” to scrolling on a website
Do you ever wonder if your home page—or any page on your website—is too long? My answer: stop worrying! If you’re designing the website strategically, and speaking clearly to the right audience, a “long” page …
No, you don’t have to design websites.
“Are you still a designer — even if you don’t do websites?” “Can you still consider yourself a designer if you don’t do websites?” “These days, do you need to design websites if you’re a graphic designer?” Questions …
How complicated is your “welcome” packet?
How to markup a PDF. The best way to reach you. What color t-shirt to wear when you send over files. :) These days, there can be this pressure to define every aspect of how you work with …
Does CCPA apply to you? Possibly.
The CCPA has nothing to do with accounting. It stands for California Consumer Privacy Act—and it’s intended to enhance privacy rights for residents of California. Don’t live in California? It still might apply to you (because California …
Combining Print and Web: 5 Tips to Web-enable your Printed Piece
As a WordPress designer, I partner with lots of designers who specialize in print. When their print pieces need a web component (or when they design a website and need a developer), they call on me. In …
9 Tools I Use Every Day
Do you remember the first time you got a laptop—and you could take it anywhere with you? Or maybe even the first time you started using your cell phone to take pictures—so convenient, right?! I love it …
Tax time doesn’t have to be painful
I was listening to the AJR song “Bang!” and when he sings... “Feel like I'm gonna puke 'cause my taxes are due” ...I can totally relate. Do you stress the f*$% out at tax time and dread that …