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Google Search Console vs Analytics: 3 Cool Differences

By Danielle Iera | December 12, 2022

Search Console and Analytics are two Google tools that help you track website data, but they have different purposes. You may find it useful to use both tools at the same time, so knowing the key differences can help you get the most out of both Search Console and Analytics.

GA4 (Google Analytics 4): 6 New Benefits

By Danielle Iera | December 9, 2022

As a website owner, it can be difficult to keep up with all of the changes happening in the web industry. To help you stay on top of everything, we’ve created a basic overview of one of Google’s newest features: GA4 (Google Analytics 4). We’ll explain what it is and why we’re excited about this new tool.

How to Find the Best Website Content Writers: 4 Major Tips

By Danielle Iera | December 1, 2022

If you’re looking to produce high-quality content for your website, it’s not enough to just find a talented writer or a professional content writing company. You need someone who will work well with you, spend time learning about your business, and can produce high-quality content on a deadline. To find the best website content writers, you have to ask the right questions—and make sure they know what they’re getting into with your project.

Create an Accessible Color Palette with 3 Free Tools

By Danielle Iera | November 17, 2022

As designers, we’re not just creators—we’re also advocates. Our job is to make sure that your website or app is accessible to everyone who uses it. While this doesn’t mean making things bland and boring (far from it!), it does mean understanding how color affects those with visual impairments or cognitive issues. So in this post, we’ll explore three free tools that will help create an accessible color palette.

Brand Identity vs Branding + Free Brand Kit

By Danielle Iera | November 3, 2022

If you’re unsure about the difference between branding vs brand identity, check out this post and download our free brand kit.

Website Ownership: How to Protect Your Domain Names

By Danielle Iera | October 10, 2022

It’s important to understand that domain ownership is an asset an individual or company can protect. There are many ways to do this, but the most effective way is by keeping good documentation of who owns what domains and securing your accounts.

5 Reasons Why it’s Better to Have Pros Update Your Website

By Danielle Iera | October 3, 2022

When you have a problem with your website, and you don’t know how to fix it, it can be scary. This is why we recommend hiring professionals.

Choosing the Best WordPress Website Maintenance Plan for You

By Danielle Iera | September 28, 2022

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of options available when looking for a WordPress website maintenance plan. With this guide, we’ll help you find the best website maintenance plan for your business and budget!

Connect with Customers: Build Trust Through Your Website

By Danielle Iera | September 14, 2022

Trust is a key factor in business. You need your customers to trust you, and you need that trust to be built on honesty and consistency.

The Best Page Builder for WordPress Performance

By Danielle Iera | August 12, 2022

Beaver Builder’s drag-and-drop visual editor allows you to build robust websites quickly without touching a line of code. Although, there are plenty of ways for developers and more advanced users to customize their sites. You’ll find it perfect for building landing pages, portfolios, blogs, or anything else you have in mind! Check out this quick article to this page builder in action.

Top 10 Best Newsletter Landing Page Examples

By Anthony Tran | July 25, 2022

An effective marketing strategy includes newsletter landing pages. As a result, we will be examining landing pages for various businesses and pointing out how and why their designs work well as part of their sales funnels.

9 Common WordPress Setup Mistakes

By Danielle Iera | July 20, 2022

Building a WordPress website is so common these days. We’ve collected the best advice to help you avoid these costly WordPress setup mistakes!

Why does it take so long to write content for a website?

By Danielle Iera | July 11, 2022

Content marketing is a critical part of any business, but it isn’t easy. Learn more about what it takes to write content for a website.

Smack Happy Design Receives 2022 Website Design Award

By Danielle Iera | May 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO May 19, 2022 — Smack Happy Design has been selected for the 2022 San Francisco Award in the Web Site Design & Services category by the San Francisco Award Program. Each year, the San Francisco…

5 Reasons Why WordPress Plugins Break Your Website

By Danielle Iera | April 19, 2022

It’s not always easy to prevent conflicts between WordPress plugins. Read about the 5 reasons why they break your site and how to prevent it.

5 Common Myths About Accessibility Overlays

By Danielle Iera | March 27, 2022

Myth: Adding an accessibility overlay to my website will help prevent my business from litigation. Based on our recently discovered learnings at the Accessibility Plus conference, the resounding answer is, “No.” Why? Fully automated testing using an overlay cannot be…

The Value of a Care Plan

By Heather Bauer | March 15, 2022

In this fast-paced, instant-gratification society your website’s visitors assume that your website is always accurate, current, and reliable. However, most businesses don’t have someone on staff dedicated to the care and keeping of their website. Just like a furry friend,…

Build a WordPress Site Without Tedious Hosting

By Danielle Iera | March 9, 2022

Why Consider Managed WordPress Hosting? Today, websites have become an integral part of every business. Your business website acts as a marketing tool and an online business card. A well-performing website provides customers with information about your business and the…

Smack Happy Design Receives 2022 San Francisco Award

By Danielle Iera | March 3, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smack Happy Design Receives 2022 San Francisco Award San Francisco Award Program Honors the Achievement SAN FRANCISCO February 25, 2022 — Smack Happy Design has been selected for the 2022 San Francisco Award in the Graphic Design…

How to Choose a WordPress Website Maintenance Service for Businesses

By Danielle Iera | January 20, 2022

But how can you know if a WordPress and website maintenance service is the right choice for you? Read on to learn all about the most important things to look for when picking the right managed services for your WordPress site!