Categories and tags are part of the blogging process, each with different purposes. You need to assign at least one category, but not tags if you don’t want to. When you start blogging, you must decide on a few categories that fit your writing. Having a guide to help find…
Some people think design is the most important for creating a new website. But I’m a big believer that content-first is key. Don’t get me wrong; it’s essential to have a well-designed website that is easy to use. Yet, content is the most essential factor in attracting customers. People will…
What if you knew exactly what to work on when designing or working on your website? Like the ultimate insider tips to creating something amazing? We all know that speed and functionality are key to a website that works, but site owners often focus on the numbers or letter grades,…
Cherry Street Kitchen needed an easy to update website that had a clean fresh look and still reflected simplicity.
The team at Rise needed functionality that would allow them to continue to grow their website to meet the needs of the business and easily edit their content.
Are you concerned that your website isn’t getting as much traffic as you would like, and you’re not sure how to fix that? Consistent traffic is one of the reasons that we build a website because if you’re not getting visitors, then it’s not doing its job. But instead of…
Speed is definitely a big factor in website performance but a great user experience to a key factor. You want to keep your site running lean and mean. When it’s time to optimize your WordPress site,, some apps and plugins come in handy to make the job easier. I’m sharing my…
What if you could have maintenance-free, easy-to-care-for WordPress websites that you did not have to worry about on a day-to-day basis?
We all know …
Did you know that search engines value usability as part of their ranking criteria? Websites take a lot of planning to be useful and engaging to the traffic and visitors that come to your website. I can’t stress the importance enough for usability factors to be made or broken for…
Every website has its own unique challenges and pitfalls, and that’s okay. The trick is to identify what you can easily do to keep it up and running…..
Do you have a lot of content for your blog or website that seems stale and outdated? Now may be the time to freshen that content up rather than create a new version of the topic. Often, we forget that the best way to create relevant content is to freshen…
Jason needed a redesigned website to meet his updated branding and direction of his Kolbe based business. See the changes and project overview.
You have a WordPress website because it’s simple to use and easy to make updates. But did you know some less-than-honorable people may try to break into your site? While we call them website hackers, they call themselves savvy. Wait…before you break into a complete panic and cold sweat, keep…
Does it seem like success is given to the free spirits, and everything they touch turns to gold with ease and grace while you struggle with too many ideas and too much information? We’re all stuck in a comparison economy where we are consistently looking at the competition, thought leaders,…
Do you update your website regularly? I don’t mean adding a post or a page but making changes to ensure your site truly reflects who you are and your business goals. Technology is evolving every day. So is the Internet. Web design has to adapt to these changing standards or be…
Website clutter is real and can affect how your visitors interact (or not) with your website. I have a friend who operates in what she calls organized chaos, and it’s amazing what she gets done in a day. When a lot is happening around me (repetitive loud noises, fast-moving things,…
Ozark Stream Photography sells nature-inspired photographs and cards for people looking for beautiful nature-inspired cards and custom prints.
Summer is almost officially over, the kiddos are back to school, and we will soon be bombarded with Christmas shopping specials and promotions. All this means a new year is right around the corner (at least in terms of business months). The beginning of a new year also brings lots…
Malicious hackers are always looking for ways into your WordPress site by exploiting vulnerabilities. Having your website hacked is a concern for all WordPress users and online business owners. Keep reading to see what you can do to help hackproof your WordPress website and the steps you can take if…
Do you know why all of your pages and posts should be under your Author account? Because if someone gets ahold of the credentials for this account, the damage will be minimal and certainly way less than using an admin account. The best use to publish content on your site…
Sometimes, the budget doesn’t permit you to hire a designer to create your WordPress website, or maybe you want to know what’s involved before getting started. Armed with the right information, you can have the know-how to be an asset to your designer or get you on your merry way…