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When you’re waiting for an answer … especially from someone you submitted a proposal to – the waiting can be excruciating! Here are....
3 Creative Ways to Use E-Commerce on Your Website
What’s that you say? You’re not an “E-Commerce” business? Not so fast. After you read about these three creative ways to make....
The Beauty of Looking Forward
At this moment, do you have something to look forward to? If not, let’s change that – and here’s why. On a cold day in February, I....
Your 2 Untapped Superpowers for Sales Calls & Interviews
How do you think you come across during interviews or calls with prospective clients? Regardless of what is talked about, there are two unspoken....
Perseverance at Its Finest: The 1 Secret to Not Giving Up
When someone perseveres through all obstacles to achieve their vision, what is their secret? I’ll tell you. This week, I received a text from an....
It’s All in the Details: 5 “Little Things” That Matter BIG Time in Business
We all know what the BIG things are in business owner life, such as providing top-notch service for your customers. But what often doesn’t get....
Before You Set Your Prices, Read This.
Many business owners charge by the hour, and while there’s not necessarily anything *wrong* with that, there are a lot of things it does NOT....
3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Busy Times
What’s the first thing to fall off the radar when life gets extraordinarily busy? Self-care of course. Here are three ways you can continue to....
Don’t Wanna Do It? 10 Ways to Say “No”
We all have times when we’re asked to do things we don’t want to do. If you typically say yes anyway or give an excuse that doesn’t....
5 Common DIY Website Mistakes (& How to Fix Them)
Almost ALL business owners have a DIY (do it yourself) website at the start. If you still have a DIY site, here are five mistakes you just might be....
3 Website Footers I Love & Why
I scoured the Internet looking for truly unique and creative footers to share with YOU and these are the three I liked best. Get inspired and maybe....
What to Do When Your Website Goes Down
When your website unexpectedly goes down, it can be pretty easy to freak out. But fear not! Following this easy 5 step process will ensure....
Moments of Euphoria
It’s not a question of whether moments of euphoria happen in your life – it’s a question of whether you ever take a moment to stop....
5 “Digital Nomad” Tips for Running Your Business While Traveling
My dog and I are starting off 2023 spending a month in sunny Phoenix! Here are five things I’ve learned about running a business while traveling....
Upcoming Web Design Trends for 2023
Are you ready for one of my most popular blog posts every year? Great, me too. Get ready for what’s coming to websites in 2023. We made it. 2023....
What Were Your 5 Wins This Year?
This time of year, it’s easy to get swept up in planning for the coming year. But before you do, why not take five minutes to recall your top....
5 Ways to Make the MOST of Your Holiday or New Year’s Sale/Promotion
Holding some kind of sale or promotion around the holidays or new year can be a GREAT way to drum up new business. Once you decide on yours, here are....
It’s Not Too Late! 5 Creative Client Gift Ideas For the Holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time to show your clients how much you appreciate them. If chocolate just feels too ho-hum, here are five creative client....
Do You Know When to Quit?
There comes a point in every person’s mental or creative stamina when progress is no longer being made. Thus, sometimes the key to top-notch....
5 Steps to Hiring the Best Designer for YOU
Hiring a professional designer (a web designer, logo designer, or something else) can be a daunting task. Here are five tips to help you hire someone....
10 Thanksgiving FUN Facts … and 2 Funny Comics
In case you run into any awkward lulls during political talk at Thanksgiving dinner this year, here are some conversation starters that might just....
6 Ways to GROW Your Email List Via Your Website
Ask any business owner if they’d like to grow their email list and the answer you’ll get is YES … but how do we do it, and more....
BIG NEWS! Introducing Janelle Haskell, Singer-Songwriter
Who is Janelle Haskell? Read on to find out. Introducing a whole new side of me. It’s official. I’m a folk musician! As some of you know....
Icons: Why They Rock, and When & How to Use Them
Icons are a bit of a “secret weapon” in web design: they allow your visitors to absorb MUCH more of your content, and best of all....
5 Things That Should Be On Your Website Homepage
You might have all these items on your website … but are they on the homepage? If they’re not, they may be getting missed – not....
20 Ways My Dog Makes My Life Better
How has my sweet boy made life more worth living? Let me count the ways… Hudson, this one is for you. 1. Unconditional Love – Of course....
When to “Spend Big” – a Minimalist’s Perspective
There are lots of times when NOT spending the money is the smarter move – but not always. How can you tell when to spend big and when to save?....
News Got Ya Down? Here Are 3 Sources for Real GOOD News
The news these days isn’t exactly what you’d call “uplifting” – and it doesn’t look like that’ll be changing....
Web Design’s Dirty Little Secret (If Your Website Has a Rotating Carousel Slider, READ THIS)
It’s time you learn the dirty little secret of website design. Those rotating sliders that everyone loves because they allow you to put multiple....
Look for the Silver Lining
A story of thunderstorms, fallen trees, power outages, and finally, unforeseen wins shows us that even in undisputably “bad” situations....
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