Development
How to use server logs to improve your WordPress site
We all want to find ways to improve the performance of our WordPress sites so that our end users have the best experience possible and… Read More
Business
How to turn Business Catalyst closing into major profits for your design business
While the initial transfer to another content management system might sound like a lot of work, it provides a great opportunity to grow your web… Read More
WordPress
How to efficiently migrate sites from Adobe Business Catalyst to WordPress (+ over 20 resources!)
So you know you’re ready to switch over to WordPress. Now the question is: How are you going to do it, in a way that’s… Read More
Design
7 simple (and successful) tips to design the perfect website navigation
Website navigation can make or break your site. It’s one of the key factors determining your site’s usability. Get it right, and visitors will be… Read More
WordPress
Why WordPress is the best solution for Adobe Business Catalyst users
It was recently announced that Adobe Business Catalyst will be discontinuing its services. There is a little wiggle room for sites… Read More
Design
7 ways to entice your users to scroll through your entire site design
Once, long-scrolling sites were deeply unpopular. Websites were all about the concept of “above the fold,” a term named after the important content… Read More
WordPress
Understanding WordPress shortcodes
If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, you’ve probably already used some shortcodes. Shortcodes are handy little snippets that let you insert… Read More
Marketing
How to perform a social media audit
Social media marketing has rapidly become a key component in most digital marketing campaigns. For agencies just breaching this new… Read More
Design
Creative 404 pages
Uh oh! You’ve stumbled on a 404 page! Generally speaking, landing on a 404 page is frustrating for your users. It’s also bad for… Read More
Business
Life as a freelancer: The pros and cons
Freelancing. It seems like the dream career, right? No boss, no schedule, and no office. Well…while part of that is true, there’s more to the… Read More
Business
How to get content from clients on time to keep projects moving
“At my agency, every single project was held up because of content.” This quote came from a conversation with a lady that ran a… Read More
Business
Who should handle the web hosting bill
You’ve landed a client, built their WordPress site, completed the testing, and now it’s time to wrap up the project. But first, someone’s gotta pay… Read More
WordPress
How to add jQuery to your WordPress theme
jQuery is a very popular, if not the most popular, Javascript library. It’s a clear, concise library, and more importantly, it’s fast. Being relatively… Read More
Marketing
7 website goals to set this year
Have you ever thought about setting specific goals or objectives for your website? It’s easy to get into the habit of just “maintaining” your site. Read More
WordPress
Simple customizations for your Genesis child theme
As web designers, we are always looking forward to working more efficiently. As I started on a long overdue task of redesigning my portfolio, I… Read More
Business
9 binge-worthy podcasts every freelancer should subscribe to
As business owners, we’re constantly juggling twelve things at once. Between marketing and client work, it’s easy to overlook a vital part of running a… Read More
WordPress
How to add a responsive Google Map in WordPress
No matter where you’re going, Google Maps will show you the way. Being able to instantly get directions has become essential while navigating through cities. Read More
Design
4 lessons learned from famous design flaws
As designers, we can point out brilliant design in a second and poor design in a half-second. In fact, bad design is so noticeable that… Read More