The marketing of web design is probably not something you know a lot about. Turns out, it’s pretty laden with buzzwords and jargon that is not only confusing, it can cost you time, money, and your hairline. I went through a few of the biggest names in DIY websites, compared them to the big web…
I recently got into what could only affectionately be called a “pissing match” with another 15-year veteran of web development. The basic gist of the argument was this: I believe it’s perfectly OK for you to use discount (HostGator, BlueHost, etc) hosting if you’re a newbie* (*you know, as long as you back up your…
Are you hiring a web designer, graphic designer, copy writer, or any other professional to help you with your business this year? You need to check out our latest presentation! 10 Questions to Vet your Contractor. The questions cover everything from what to expect when you’re reviewing the contract to how to understand what a…
When I teach, I usually explain websites as houses. The blueprints/structure? WordPress. The land you build on? Hosting. The address? Domain. The style and layout of the house? Theme. If you’re totally new to websites, don’t get overwhelmed by this graphic, just try to learn as much as possible. Intimate knowledge of every aspect of…
Today’s HostGator, HostMonster, and BlueHost hosting outage caused a mass of problems for geeks everywhere as angry friends, family, and clients emailed to say something like this: “WHERE THE HELL IS MY WEBSITE!?” So, I wanted to do something to help out those that were affected (my sites were down today too). Here are some quick…
