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Design is a learn as you go process, and I like to share what I learn with you.

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Do You Have a Secure Website?

With the internet the way it is, it’s important to make sure you aren’t putting your information at risk by accidentally disclosing it. Don’t worry—it’s easier than you think! Here is more information on website security, as well as tips and clues to make sure everyone is safe!

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Adding a Sidebar to Your Squarespace Website

This is brilliant for SEO. If you are on Squarespace, at first glance you might think this isn’t something that can be done on the blog… think again yall! With some strategy and some creativity, we can utilize a sidebar strategy that creates the archive feature in a really beautiful way.

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How to Create a Website that Looks High-End

“I just want it to look cleaner and more professional” I have heard this from so many clients after they have taken the DIY route and then finally decide to work with me. This it’s almost an elusive thing that feels intangible. How do you take your site from looking like a DIY hodgepodge to an elegant design that flows and has clients waiting in line to book with you? Here are 4 tips that you can start with.

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3 Mistakes I See On Contact Pages

The contact page is probably one of the simplest to build, but there are a few mistakes I consistently see when looking at solopreneur websites.

This blog post is here to make sure you aren’t making these mistakes, and if you are, how to correct them.

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Are Your Images Slowing Down Your Website?

When images are large (anything over 500kb per image) your site loading time will suffer, and so will your bounce rate and site SEO ranking. But if your images are below 100kb, you might risk having blurry and grainy images.

Here are a couple of ways that you can resize your images to make sure they still maintain their amazing quality, but don’t hinder your online presence. The best part, it’s an easy fix!

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3 Steps to Having the Best Website Navigation

Your website navigation is the home base of your site. It’s the first opportunity you have to organize your business in a way that leads your ideal dreamy clients and customers right to where you want them to go. That being said, we have to make some serious effort in prioritizing the goals of our websites in a way that is totally inviting (and not overwhelming) to clients.

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Seven Tips for Building Your First Website

Designing a new website can be intimidating. Even after being a web designer for a couple of years I still have moments where a new project feels like a huge endeavor. That’s why I have organized my process into SEVEN bite sized chunks that make strategizing for your new website just a bit easier.

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