Like many people using WordPress, you may have been happily using the plugin “Display Widgets”. Me too! So you can imagine my dismay at learning this plugin was recently removed from the WordPress Plugin Repository because it has been compromised. While the latest update of the plugin (version 2.7) is safe to use, I have Read the full article…
How to make an email address “clickable”
When you enter an email address (yourname@example.com) it is not automatically “clickable”. This is fine as there may be times when you don’t want this to be the default behavior. However, in most cases your visitors expect to be able to click your address and send you an immediate message. Here is a video showing you Read the full article…
Getting ready for a website (re)design
Before you begin planning what goes where on your website, you need to be crystal clear on your message and your goals. Without this clarity it is easy to frustrate your visitors by having too many paths or unclear paths to the same outcome. Steps to successfully planning your content strategy Define your target market for Read the full article…
What are “Special Features”?
Below is a list of special features commonly added to a website. Newsletter Service Giveaway E-commerce/Shopping Cart Embedded audio or video Custom Forms Special Galleries Special Pages Custom Graphics Logo Development Social Sharing Buttons Related Posts Author Box Knowing what you need and want for your website prior to the proposal process will help both Read the full article…
10 Signs you need a website
Your personal or professional contacts list is small or limited. When people ask you what you do feel the need to give more information than they have time for. When people ask you what you do, you want to give them examples with images or stories. You are an expert in your field and no one knows Read the full article…
Make it easy
If I could give one piece of advice to you it is this: Simplify your content! There are numerous articles showcasing typical internet behavior (here, here, and here). I know, I know, you have readers who will read everything you’ve written no matter what. That’s great! We all need fans like this. But I’m talking Read the full article…
Should you add a blog to your site?
If you are thinking about starting a blog or are new to blogging you may have discovered there are endless things to know! This article is a brief description of the the questions to ask yourself before committing to a blog. What is a blog and how is it different from a website? In WordPress Read the full article…
How to sign up for hosting
Over the years I have worked with several hosting companies to set up and work on clients sites. The one I have had the most success with (and recommend) is Bluehost.com*. I love Bluehost because they specialize in WordPress sites, are incredibly helpful, and I can always reach a live human being. Be forewarned, Bluehost Read the full article…
How much will my website cost? How long will it take?
There are two questions that I get asked during every consultation I do: “How much will this cost?” “How long will this take?” Let’s look at these questions… The big one, “How much will this cost?” If you stop to think about it this question is like walking up to a stranger and asking how Read the full article…
4 Steps to plan your content – The basics
Planning and writing your content can get unwieldy if you don’t have a plan. Follow these 4 defining steps to keep yourself on target and get your website going! Click here to view a pdf of this content strategy as a worksheet Benefits How does your website help your visitors? What do you want Read the full article…