Embracing the Art of Print Design. In my 25-year journey as a designer, I’ve seen design evolve, but one thing remains certain: print design is far from fading. Let’s dive into why print design not only stands strong but continues to captivate in our digital era.
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Color Theory – Part 3 Neutral Colors
We’ve come to the final post in our three-part color theory series – neutral colors. They can be the easiest and the hardest colors to use. Almost all design has neutral colors in it and all design is displayed surrounded by a neutral color (consider the white backg…
Are You Losing Business Because your Website Isn’t Ready for Voice-Search?
Ok Google, Alexa (Echo), Siri, Cortana – the ability to search the web without looking at or touching a screen is growing. I don’t know about you but I know I have rolled my eyes when I ask a question and either don’t get a voice response or get, “Here are some …
How to Optimize Local SEO
If you are like me, you do local searches all the time. To find the phone number for that little shop you like. To find a nearby coffee shop. To find a plumber, florist, tree service, home decorator, dentist … the list is endless.
Blogging Isn’t Enough
You likely know that you need to have a blog on your website. It lets the search engine crawlers know that your site is active, it gives you a place to use keywords to help you be found when your potential clients do a search and it creates a way to stay in touch with e…
How to Tell Your Customers You’re Open
Whether you agree with the loosening of restrictions or not, they are coming. But – there are social distancing and sanitation rules. You are ready, willing and able to comply with the government regulations. Perfect.
8 Red Flags It’s Time to Update Your Website
Some people treat their website like it’s something you do once and it’s good for a lifetime. Others know they need to update it but life happens and their website gets pushed to the back burner – for years.
A Free Website Might Disappoint You
Whether you are just starting out in business or having to cut expenses to the core to survive in the Covid-world, a free website can sound intriguing…
WordPress Pricing: How Much Does a WordPress Website Really Cost?
Despite being advertised as a free platform, WordPress pricing isn’t quite that simple. Sure, you can set up a free account on WordPress.com, however, the site comes with limitations that many users will likely outgrow. Then there’s the famous, free, open source,...









