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Waiting for an Answer? Take Care of Yourself: 3 Ways
When you’re waiting for an answer … especially from someone you submitted a proposal to – the waiting can be excruciating! Here are three ways to take care of yourself while you await that reply.
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 money on your website, you just might change your tune.
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.
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 things coming across whether you realize it or not. Here’s how to turn them into your superpowers.
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.
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 talked about are the little things, and those matter too. A lot.
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 take into account. Read on to see what I mean.
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 do right by YOU even when life gets hectic.
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 really hold up – this blog is for you.
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 making in your site’s design – and how to fix them.
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 even give your own website footer a lil’ tuneup.
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 you’ll get it back up as quickly as possible.
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 and notice when they do.
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 away from home.
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.
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 five wins for the year behind you? It will feel darn good.
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 5 ways to make the MOST of it on your website.
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 gift ideas to get you inspired.
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 productivity is simply knowing when it’s time to quit.
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 you’ll feel GREAT about from start to finish.
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 save you 😉
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 importantly, how can our website help? Follow these six best practices and watch your subscriber numbers rise.
BIG NEWS! Introducing Janelle Haskell, Singer-Songwriter
Who is Janelle Haskell? Read on to find out. Introducing a whole new side of me.
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 they’re FREE and easy to use. Learn where to get them, and when and how to use them below.
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 good. Now isn’t the time to save the good stuff for later. Let’s get those gems front and center where they belong.
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.
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? This one simple question may serve you well.
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 anytime soon. So when your heart needs a lift, here are three great websites to turn to for some genuinely good things happening in the world.
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 items at the top of your homepage? They’re not as great as you’ve been led to believe. Read on to learn more.
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, some good can almost always be found.