Back when I was still a one-woman-shop, I was struggling with the idea of hiring some help. There are many things to consider when you’re overwhelmed with work, and we’ll get to more of that in another article (subscribe to get notifications). What I want to talk about right now is the fact that I’m … Continue reading Dialing Down the Control Freak
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A Day in the Life of a Web Designer
We love what we do and do what we love! Have you read the news today? Oh boy…web designers have a lot on their plate, daily. In order for deadlines to be met, web designers need to create a schedule and stick with it. We create schedules for ourselves and for our clients. We meet … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Web Designer
Unsure Where to Start with Social Media?
Often our clients tell us either one of two things: “I have all this content, but I’m not sure how to share it,” or, “I don’t have social media, but want to start using it and posting about my business. Where do I start?” Both are very valid questions. So, where do you start with … Continue reading Unsure Where to Start with Social Media?
Building Online Trust: How Your Site Needs to Express YOU
Everyone is searching to make their website stand out from the rest, thinking that there’s a special formula that will make their website absolutely exceptional. The thing is, for your website to be unique, just like anything else that is yours, it needs to BE YOU. That is…the online version of you. Here’s how. … Continue reading Building Online Trust: How Your Site Needs to Express YOU
Developer Tools for Your Creative Genius in 2019
It is almost 2019, and we know that your new year’s resolutions list is growing, right? Whether you have one, zero, or 125 resolutions in mind, the end, as well as the beginning of the year, is a time that is often brimming with creativity as we usher in the new year! Here are a … Continue reading Developer Tools for Your Creative Genius in 2019
Why Consistency is Important for Your Marketing
Who is your voice? Your audience? Their goals? Your goals? The answers lie within the alignment of your marketing to a key piece of your business: your brand. We caught up with Rachel Plasse, owner of RP Integrated Marketing, who has spent most of her marketing career working with B2B and B2C large corporations. In … Continue reading Why Consistency is Important for Your Marketing
Use Storytelling to Boost your Content Marketing Naturally
In a recent Smack Happy Videocast, we caught up with visual storytelling expert, Jennifer Baxter. Jen walked us through how storytelling is a really basic human need (so TRUE). We all communicate through story. We’re always telling a story. Stories pull people out of their day-to-day lives. At the basic level, the way that … Continue reading Use Storytelling to Boost your Content Marketing Naturally
Your traffic drops A LOT—what’s next?
It can be really easy to totally freak out when you see a huge drop in traffic, leads, conversions—the lot. First know that when you have a website, these types of things do happen, and are fairly common. Take a step back, and breathe because there are some easy steps to take to troubleshoot and get to … Continue reading Your traffic drops A LOT—what’s next?
4 Insights from WordCamp Boston 2018
WordCamp conferences are always wonderful learning hubs for all types of WordPress users. These conferences are held worldwide and are purely community-organized. Anyone from new website owners to the most seasoned core developers engages in sharing at least one facet of their WordPress experience, which in turn benefits everyone! Our very own Corina Pfeffer, Website … Continue reading 4 Insights from WordCamp Boston 2018
The Difference Between a Sitemap, Prototype, and Mockup & Why They Are Important
Sitemaps, prototypes, and mockups are all distinct and equally important steps of the website design process. Each must be reviewed and approved in order to deliver the best website possible for you. Each of these steps is time-efficient and effective in keeping you fully-aware of exactly how your website is and will end up being. … Continue reading The Difference Between a Sitemap, Prototype, and Mockup & Why They Are Important