SEO & WordPress Website Tips

SEO is a non-negotiable must-have for any WordPress website! In short, it’s the secret sauce behind driving organic site traffic to your website. But even though it’s incredibly important, SEO ...

When should newbie service-based business owners launch a website? Figuring out the answer can be challenging! There’s no hard and fast rule for the “right” time to launch your first ...

Do you know you need SEO but you’re not sure what to do? I’ve been there! SEO is one of those big marketing concepts that everyone knows they need for ...

Did you know that keyword research and on-page SEO are only one piece of the SEO optimization puzzle? Site speed is one of the most important factors in overall website ...

Investing in a custom WordPress website can turn into an intense process that requires a considerable financial investment and can take months to complete. And yet, building your site from ...

So it’s time to build a new website for your business, and you’re wondering if you should hire a WordPress web designer or if it's OK to DIY! If you’re ...

Choosing WordPress for your new website is one of the best decisions you can make for your business! It’s one of the top website platforms in the world for a ...

Do you have a Flodesk account? If so, this blog post is for you! Flodesk is my go-to email marketing platform - they make it so simple to send gorgeous ...

If you're wondering how to audit your website for SEO, better user experience, and more traffic, you're not alone. Optimizing your website is a little bit like baking the perfect ...

Do you ever feel like you're struggling to fully transition your business into the design world? Or are you *officially* booking design clients, but you never know where your next ...

Ready to Get Started as a Virtual Assistant? Everything you Need to Know (+ a FREE Workshop!)   If you have been around here for a while, you may have ...

A strategically-designed website can be an absolute game-changer for leveling up your brand and connecting with more ideal clients. But before you can dive into creating a whole new website, ...

The world of business tools and resources is big, and there are SO many softwares and programs out there for freelancers. With so many options, how do you know the ...

The digital world moves fast, and sometimes things happen that take you completely by surprise! Just a couple of weeks ago, news hit of Squarespace buying Google Domains – and ...

Over the years I've spent in the world of web design, I see website SEO pushed to the wayside all too often! Of course, a brand new, eye-catching website with ...

Did you know that the About Page is the second most often visited page on most people's websites, coming in second only to the homepage? Not only that - in ...

Picture this: you’ve just settled into your work chair with a fresh cup of coffee and logged into your WordPress site to start the day…only to find it’s been hacked! ...

If you’ve been using Google Analytics to track website traffic, there’s a big change coming soon - and you need to be prepared! Google is moving all analytics users to ...

So you're ready to create a new website for your small business, but where do you start? Let's be real; with so many website platforms out there, it's easy to ...

Last year, I took the leap and invested in Funnel Gorgeous Society Certification, and it was, hands-down, one of the best investments I've ever made in my skills and my ...

Today I'm back with another sneak peek into Launch Week with our latest client, Luxe Miami Designs. I recently had the incredible opportunity to partner with Tamara, the amazingly talented ...

Want to hear a web design secret? The perfect color palette or website template won’t make a bit of a difference for your brand if they’re not paired with a ...

When clients come to me, they're looking for a streamlined website that will work better for their business - and that's my jam (link). But what most clients don't expect ...

I am thrilled to share one of our most recent Launch Week success stories (and let me tell you, it's a good one!) I recently had the absolute delight of ...

Backing up your website regularly is one of the most important parts of WordPress site setup and maintenance. Just thinking about a potential site crash is enough to give most ...

Whether you're starting a new online store or looking to expand your existing one, choosing the right platform to sell your products and services online can be an overwhelming task.  ...

I recently wrapped a Launch Week with Emily, owner and lead assistant at Outside the Box Virtual Solutions. Working with Emily was a dream, and I’m over the moon with ...

The number one thing I hear before I work with clients is how they absolutely cringe at the thought of a potential client landing on their website.   Over the ...

Having my own small business and working from home is (literally) a dream come true for my family and me. In fact, it was so life-changing that my husband started ...

Want to hear a surprising take from a website designer? The words on your website might be even more important than the overall design!  The visuals and flow of your ...

Whether you realize it or not, keywords are all around us - all the time - whenever we're using the internet. By now, whipping out our phones or laptops and ...

When it comes to building websites, WordPress is the best of the best, y'all. It's the framework that powers 43% of all websites…on the entire internet! If we're talking raw ...

You know that feeling when you need a new website for your business, like, yesterday? Well, what if you could create your website in one week? I LOVE working on ...

Have you found yourself looking around your website and wondering if now's the time for a good old-fashioned makeover? If you've been busy building your brand, going above and beyond ...

Let's talk about secret website pages! When you're making a website page wishlist, the first ones that come to mind are probably the obvious must-haves that neatly fit into your ...

One of the best things about building websites in WordPress is that you can customize almost anything and everything to get a website *just* the way you want it. While ...

If you're a business owner, there's no doubt that you’re well aware that running a business takes a lot of time, work, and energy! As your company grows and you ...

Building an Instagram following is a fantastic way to build your brand and network with potential clients and other small business owners. It's also a great place to promote your ...

In June, I was honored to be featured as a guest on Micala Quinn's The Live Free Podcast. Micala is a mom and former teacher who's built her entire business ...

New Year's is a fantastic time to refresh website content, make some changes to boost overall performance and do a little prep work for the year ahead. Even if you ...

When it's time to build your site, you might sit down and think, "wait…what do even I need to put here?!" Well, pull up a comfy chair because today, we're ...

Let's talk about cookies! 🍪 Although I'm all ears for your favorite cookie recipes (feel free to DM those my way on the 'gram!), I'm actually referring to those little ...

Building a website for your business is a HUGE part of building a brand. It's your virtual storefront to the world - but it's also so much more than that! ...

As a website designer, I love to dig deep into the ins and outs of making scroll-stopping websites that convert visitors into paying clients. If you're a numbers nerd like ...

How to Transfer from Wix to WordPress Before partnering with me on a custom WordPress site, SO many of my clients built their "starter" sites in Wix. And I get ...

A quick disclaimer: All the resources listed below are things I use and love in my business! Some of the links below are affiliate links, and I'll receive a small ...

Curious about more strategic ways to drive traffic to your website long after launch? Check out Part One and Part Two of this series! Fresh content, strategic SEO, and enticing ...

Are you ready to hear a mind-blowing fact about your website? More than half of your site traffic will come from visitors on their phones! Did you know that over ...

So you’re ready to launch your website and have narrowed it down to WordPress as your platform of choice - but did you know that there are actually two versions ...

Why It’s Important to Build a Blog-Focused Content Strategy When I'm off-boarding clients after a website launch, I always advise them to keep their site content fresh by writing blogs. ...

Back when I was starting out in web design, I decided to build at least one site on each of the leading platforms - WordPress, Showit, and Squarespace - so ...

So you’ve been hard at work designing your website, and it’s almost launch day! The pages have been built, the images have been placed, and it’s nearly time to go ...

Calls to action are a crucial part of your business and a vital part of a great brand website! And yet, over 70% of small business websites lack a call ...

Understanding what's working for your website - and what isn't - is crucial in setting up your business and content marketing for success! With 5.6 billion searches on Google daily, ...

After your website has launched, with just a bit of intention, strategy, and valuable content - you will see increased traffic to your site and connect with aligned clients & ...

Once you have your brand design and visual direction in place, what’s the next step to level up your marketing? Partnering with a professional photographer for personal branding photography! Custom ...

Okay, so you've launched your new, beautiful site and announced it to the world on Instagram (because nothing is truly "official" until it's on one of your squares, right?!) But ...

If you’ve made your way to my blog, then I’m betting you might be one of the savvy business owners who already know that having a website for your business ...

Last month, I shared all about how you can avoid some of the most common mistakes I see on website homepages. But there’s another super common mistake I see when ...

Building a stunning website and digital presence for your business is a no-brainer for truly standing out in an endless sea of online businesses. And putting the power of strategic ...

Today, I’m sharing all about the essential first step in my signature website building process: Brand Guidelines! When your business is growing, it’s inevitable that you’ll get to the point ...

I recently had the absolute pleasure of partnering with Sara over at Podcasting for Educators on her brand strategy, design, and website overhaul and the finished result is so fun ...

I recently partnered with Leah from Leah Bryant Co. on her company's rebrand and website redesign and absolutely love how her passions shine through the final designs! Leah Bryant Co. ...

I recently had the absolute pleasure of partnering with Hannah over at the Highpoint House for a full WordPress Redesign, and we are in love with the finished piece! The ...