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WordPress support and maintenance is the not-so-fun, last-thing-on-your-mind work that comes after you've launched your new website. Yet it comprises a fair bit of my ongoing business, whether it's “de-hacking” a compromised site or …
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Choosing the right host for your WordPress site is not an easy task. There are many factors to take into consideration, and it can be really confusing. I want to help simplify the process …
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Updated 10/2021. At least once a week I'm sent files that were *gasp* downloaded off the internet, or a tiny, pixelated logo — which, inevitably, looks terrible in print or even on the web. …
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Updated August 2021. Finding free creative stock photos for your blog posts usually feels tougher than writing the actual post. What's more, you want to be sure you're not stealing images and that you …
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As technology and the internet evolves, so do the expectations for your website. A website today should be easy to use, aesthetically pleasing and have a clean layout that is responsive across all devices. …
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WordPress websites are relatively easy to set up, but can pose problems if they are neglected or don't get regular updates. A website that's too slow, is peppered with broken links, or doesn't load …
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A well designed logo is a great investment: It can give your company a competitive edge, increase customer loyalty, and create brand awareness. It can be a wordmark (or symbol) or it can be …
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As an artist, graphic designer, and a business owner who specializes in logo design, I've seen my fair share of bad logos. I won't say it can make or break you, but it definitely …
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Updated July 2021. Back in 2013 I talked about a client's success in moving a Ning community to WordPress and, inevitably, BuddyPress. It seems like BuddyPress never had its moment of glory with all social …
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Do you want to know how people are navigating your site? Are you curious if hero images or carousels on your homepage are useful? Do you want to see if visitors are clicking on …
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