Are you leaving your doors unlocked? WordPress powers more than 25% of the websites on the Internet, and a lot of those sites are built by beginners or not maintained after the the site is launched. The combination of these things makes a lot of sites out there child’s play to hackers. It’s like leaving your new car unlocked and the keys […]
Design tips: 8 fonts small businesses should avoid using in web design (or at all)
While out shopping for birthday cards, my daughter showed me a card and said, “How about this one?” I took a millisecond glance and replied, “Nope. I hate that font.” We both burst out laughing at the absurdity of my stubborn opinion. But seriously folks, greeting card designers should know better than to use the […]
Building a local network of creative professionals
In 15+ years at Surelutions, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many other creative professionals. It’s exciting and inspiring to meet other like-minded business owners. We may work collaboratively on projects, share tips and ask for help, or refer clients to each other for various reasons — project load, logistics, specialties, etc. When working […]
LOCAL TIPS: Promoting upcoming events in Chelsea, Michigan
I’ve been helping businesses and community organizations share and promote their services, products, and events for over 15 years, and this is one of my most frequently asked questions: “What’s the best way to get the word out about our upcoming event?” It’s usually followed up with,”We’re just volunteers, so we don’t have much of a budget.” […]
10 tips to help you choose a designer – it’s not all about price
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 […]
