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    12 creative ideas to escape designer’s block

    Some days are brilliant and oh so inspired. Other days, it’s like your creative muse could hit you over the head and you still can’t… Read More

    Britt Dreisbach - August 2, 2022
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      How to use images on your company site to increase sales and conversions

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    Understanding UX: what we can learn from rage clicks

    We’ve all been there. You’re on a website looking for something specific, you find it, you click it, and…nothing happens. It’s frustrating, and sometimes, you’ll… Read More

    Riley Cullen - July 15, 2022
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      7 tips to make your website load in two seconds or less

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      8 best WordPress themes for your niche: nonprofit organizations

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    Dedicated IP vs shared IP: The difference & what truly matters

    When you’re searching for the perfect managed WordPress hosting partner, there’s one piece of their… Read More

    Morgan Smith - July 11, 2022
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      8 best WordPress themes for your niche: nonprofit organizations

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      How to move a brick and mortar shop to WordPress with WooCommerce

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    When a new client chooses to work with you, there are numerous factors that go into their decision to choose your agency over another. One… Read More

    Riley Cullen - July 22, 2022
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      Using demos to drive conversions

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      Concise is king: writing snappy copy that sells

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      How to create high-quality long-form articles in WordPress

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      Simple SEO tips for WordPress eCommerce sites

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    How to ask clients for referrals

    Referrals are just one of the many keys that contribute to your business growth. No matter if you’re working in landscaping, real estate, or web… Read More

    Jazmyn Brown - August 11, 2022
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      10 ways to stay positive as a creative professional

      How to create a resources page (and earn extra $$$ from it!)

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      How to create a resources page (and earn extra $$$ from it!)

      18 unique ways agencies are finding design clients

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      18 unique ways agencies are finding design clients

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Riley Cullen — June 29, 2021
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How to build a consistent brand across marketing channels

A website is the launchpad for a brand’s visual identity online. But before you can build a website that will do your client’s business justice,… Read More

Orana Velarde - June 29, 2021
6 tips for creating a powerful personal brand

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6 tips for creating a powerful personal brand

Personal branding is the art of making everything you create uniquely and recognizably yours, from your name, logo, and color scheme to your voice,… Read More

Joanne Amos - June 25, 2021
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Why brand guidelines are important (and how to create them)

“A bad logo used consistently is infinitely more valuable than even the best logo used inconsistently.” – Drew Davies,… Read More

Mandy Mowers - June 23, 2021
Getting started with Local as your WordPress development environment

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Getting started with Local as your WordPress development environment

While most websites are (naturally) hosted online, there are plenty of situations in which you may want to create a local WordPress site. For… Read More

Will Morris - June 21, 2021
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32 inspiring WordPress website designs

Looking for web design inspiration? When you’re building or redesigning a website, sometimes you need a little spark to get you moving. No… Read More

Britt Dreisbach - June 21, 2021
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10 steps to design a wildly effective CTA that converts

You know the main goal for your website, but do your visitors? You might have the best product on the web, a gorgeous website with… Read More

Joanne Amos - June 12, 2021
SEO for beginners (+ an overview of Yoast SEO!)

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SEO for beginners (+ an overview of Yoast SEO!)

As the last year-plus has taught us, there are just some things you can’t prepare for. However, when it comes to your website, you can… Read More

Sam Toohey - June 12, 2021
How to change your WordPress login page and increase your site’s security

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How to change your WordPress login page and increase your site’s security

“Alertness is the hidden discipline of familiarity,” wrote poet David Whyte. In a similar vein, keeping your WordPress site as secure as possible means staying… Read More

Ilona Abramova - June 3, 2021
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6 WordPress security tips & best practices every site owner should know

WordPress security is one of the most important topics for any site owner. Whether you’re managing a boutique eCommerce shop or 50 client sites, experiencing… Read More

Britt Dreisbach - May 31, 2021
How to create a neon glow effect in Photoshop

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How to create a neon glow effect in Photoshop

One design element that’s certainly trending is the neon glow effect. By incorporating and playing with various lighting effects, you can create emphasize an element… Read More

Britt Dreisbach - May 27, 2021
How to easily fix the “connection to the site is not secure” warning in Chrome with SSL

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How to easily fix the “connection to the site is not secure” warning in Chrome with SSL

Have you seen “Not Secure” warnings popping up in the URL bar? Are you aware of the security changes for internet browsers? What’s the deal?… Read More

Britt Dreisbach - May 24, 2021
3 ways to make animated GIF screenshots of design work for your portfolio

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3 ways to make animated GIF screenshots of design work for your portfolio

After your latest web design project is done, it’s time to show it off and add it to your portfolio. Your website visitors (and prospective… Read More

Abbey Fitzgerald - May 19, 2021
How to optimize images for web: A step-by-step guide for better site performance

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How to optimize images for web: A step-by-step guide for better site performance

There’s no doubt that images are an invaluable asset to the world wide web. From visualizing data to breaking up paragraphs of text to… Read More

Tyler Stokes - May 17, 2021
How to make your own font template

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How to make your own font template

If you’re here, you’ve probably been scouring the internet for hours looking for that perfect font — and you didn’t find it. You’re under… Read More

Britt Dreisbach - May 17, 2021
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9 essential questions you need to ask clients before starting a web design project (+ a free template!)

Congratulations! You’ve conquered the competition and landed a new web design client. It’s an exciting time for any designer, as your creative… Read More

Joanne Amos - May 13, 2021
Collaborating with SEO experts on a website project

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Collaborating with SEO experts on a website project

As a designer or developer,  it’s not uncommon to find yourself working alongside an SEO expert or team on a website project. In these… Read More

Mikel Bruce - May 12, 2021
Website color schemes: Theory, practice, and inspiration

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Website color schemes: Theory, practice, and inspiration

Creating a website color scheme is an important and exciting aspect to web design! Color is a key component of your business’s branding, and… Read More

Abbey Fitzgerald - May 11, 2021
Set Your sites on recurring revenue! Scheduled Invoices now available with Growth Suite

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Set Your sites on recurring revenue! Scheduled Invoices now available with Growth Suite

As your business grows, finding new clients to support your revenue goals can become increasingly time-consuming, and let’s face it, hustling from project to… Read More

Erin Olson - May 6, 2021
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