In this interview, I start with the basics so you can understand how your website, SEO and social media fit together, I describe 5 Vital Habits to Keep Your Sanity, and why it’s so important to know why you need a website before you begin.
Getting hacked…. SUCKS.
It’s scary, it’s violating, it’s confusing, and it never ever happens at a “convenient” time.
I’m here to tell you that I have survived being hacked, I rescued all my files, and I am now more secure than ever.
It’s not brain surgery, but it does require action and attention.
Ready? Here’s what to do…. Continue Reading…
I know, I know…. Passwords are a pain in the ass. It’s easier to use the same password for everything, and you probably use your dog’s name, and dealing with this is not something you have time for. I get it. I’m right there with you. I hate airport security as much as the next person.
Security Reality Check: Updating your passwords every 6 months will make it very hard for anyone to access your information, which would really really suck if it were to happen to you.
You’re smart enough to decide within a few seconds if you’re getting what you need from this post. And it’s my job to keep you here so that you can at least get to the first subheading.
If my stopwatch is correct, it took you approximately 7 seconds to get to this point. And in order to keep you here, I have to combat a host of reasons for you to go elsewhere: Continue Reading…
I’ve often thought my portfolio lacks the full impact when the viewers rarely get to compare the before and after effect. So, here are three projects pulled from the archives, to show you the glorious transformation from Before to After. We think you’ll agree, the After friggin’ ROCKS. Continue Reading…
The phone rang and it was a New Jersey accent on the other end, telling me he had just done a random Google search and a blog post I had written over a year ago had shown up as the #1 Google result. This one blog post has made me over $20,000 alone, bringing me new clients from California to… now, New Jersey.
Think it’s magic or dumb luck? Think again. I felt compelled to share this with anyone ambivalent or resistant to building your blog as part of your business. I beg you to pay attention and take action. Continue Reading…
It’s Blogtober!!
I’m possibly high off of too much Halloween candy intake (It’s only the 23rd…. I’m in trouble), but I’m excited to share my favorite tools- including a few recent gems I’ve found- in the next few posts. Stay tuned for “Best Integrated & Automated CMS Systems”…. (oooohhhh aaaaah).
This post is going to step away from the juicy content conversation and focus your attention on the technical side of blogging- namely how to get your site fast, secure and optimized. I’m assuming you are using WordPress, although I am seeing a few other options creeping in…. BUT, check out these shockingly impressive stats:
Brenda Strong was born into the right name.
Towering over you, she is GORGEOUS, powerful… and, yes, exudes a strength that is both grounding and mesmerizing. She has dedicated her life to helping women, and is the creator of Strong Yoga 4 Women. I had the honor of developing her site: www.strongyoga4women.com Continue Reading…
Most of my clients are small to midsize businesses. I tend to deal with passionate artistic people who are great at what they do, but need help translating the big scary world of technology they are forced to navigate if they are going to keep up with their competition. So, while everyone is tossing around the term “Flat Design”, I thought I might pause and define it for anyone too embarrassed to ask, “What the heck is it?” Continue Reading…
We’ve all been there: a talented friend shows you his website, and you have to hide your reaction of shame and disappointment from him. His website simply doesn’t represent how amazing you know he truly is. In fact, his website actually makes him look cheap, incompetent and mediocre. Continue Reading…