11 Common Website Refresh Challenges (and How to Fix Them)
This post breaks down 11 of the most common website refresh challenges—with practical solutions for each one.
How Do You Know If Your Website Is Helping Your Business?
As an online entrepreneur, your website is the heart of your digital presence. It’s often the first impression potential clients have of your business. But how do you know if your website is truly working as hard as you are?
Should You Build Your Brand Before Your Website?
Before you start building your website, you need clarity on both the visual and strategic elements of your brand. Let’s break these down.
What Are the Best Font Pairings for Websites? (Designer Tips + Google Fonts Guide)
When you’re choosing fonts for your website, there’s more to think about than whether the two fonts look good together. Each font has a job to do on your site. The combination of fonts, known as font pairings, should be harmonious and create a hierarchy that guides your reader’s eye through the content.
Are StudioPress Themes Good for WordPress Beginners? (Genesis Framework Explained)
StudioPress themes combine beautiful design with rock-solid functionality. The Genesis Framework serves as their foundation, handling your website’s performance, security, and SEO features while the theme itself creates your site’s unique look.
Where Can I Find the Best Stock Photos for My Website? (Free & Paid Options for Entrepreneurs)
Your website needs to grab attention in seconds. While smartphone cameras have improved dramatically, there’s still a clear difference between professional stock photography and quick DIY shots. Stock photos give you access to perfectly lit, expertly composed images that instantly boost your site’s credibility.
How Do I Design a Homepage That Converts Visitors into Clients?
What exactly makes a homepage effective? As a web designer who creates brand new websites and redesigns sites that are in need of some additional strategy and optimization, I’ll share the essential elements that turn casual browsers into engaged visitors.
What’s the Difference Between WordPress Themes, Templates, and Template Kits?
WordPress design terminology can be confusing, even for experienced users. When someone says “template,” do they mean a theme? A child theme? A template kit? I hear these terms used interchangeably all the time, but understanding the differences will help you choose the right option for your site.
When to Redesign Your Website—and When to Start Over Completely
As a web designer, I’ve helped clients with both website makeovers and full rebuilds. Sometimes a strategic makeover is all you need to get your website working better for your business. Other times, like when switching from another platform to WordPress, starting fresh makes more sense than trying to copy everything over.