How do you know the person you hire will do a good job on your project? Unless your crystal ball is in working order, you can’t really know for sure. But there are some steps you can take before hiring someone to make sure they are experienced and have a good reputation. As with all […]
Learning more about web and design: resources for business owners and new freelancers
I get a lot of questions from clients and business owners, as well as new web designers, freelancers, bloggers, and DIYers. Admittedly, there are A LOT of moving parts to websites, design, and marketing. Nobody can be an expert in everything, but if you’re excited to learn new concepts and not afraid to dig in figure things out, […]
When do you NOT need a website?
A few months ago, a colleague and I presented an introductory seminar titled, “So You Want a Website”. It was held at the library and attended by new business owners, hobbyists and artists, board members from local nonprofits, independent consultants, and others. We covered the basics from buying a domain names to content planning to […]
10 types of stock images you should avoid
If you are putting together a blog post, newsletter, or presentation, you probably know how tedious it can be to find good quality stock images for visual appeal. To break up the monotony, here is a fun game you can play. Give yourself 1 point every time you come across one of these images, and 2 […]
How I became a website designer… inspired by “First Things to Happen on the Internet”
BuzzFeed published a list of First Things To Happen on the Internet — it’s a walk down memory lane for some of us who are old enough to remember a world with out smartphones. Inspired by this list, I decided to jot down a few of my own firsts, which could also be titled, “How I became […]
