With the holiday season fast approaching, many of us have one thing in common: family dinners. And what comes along with those dinners? Discussions on politics. Yikes. Few people look forward to politics being raised at dinner and yet…it happens. So, if we know it’s coming, what should we do about it? Well, this post is my own 2 cents on the issue.
Read MoreIf you don’t immediately succeed at accomplishing a goal, don't just blame lack of self-control. It takes time to create new habits!
Today I explain 2 important lessons I’ve learned about achieving goals:
The lies We’re told about setting goals
The importance of understanding time management
In case you haven’t noticed yet, I absolutely love sunsets. I think they are one of the most beautiful things nature has to offer us. I love them so much, I designed my entire brand around them. However, I don’t just love them because of how beautiful they are; they actually symbolize much more than that to me. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I figured this was a perfect time to talk about something I will forever be thankful for – the day sunsets changed the way I view my time on this earth.
Read MoreWritten by Katie Hart
For many blogs and websites, Pinterest can become your number one source of traffic, leading to more sales and clients. Here are 3 reasons why Pinterest is an awesome choice to help grow your business!
Read MoreUp until now, I have only designed websites using a platform called SquareSpace. This platform is fantastic and is easy to edit which is great for my clients who want to maintain it themselves. However, though it is a powerful tool, SquareSpace does have it’s limits. With that said, allow me to introduce you to anther platform: Wordpress.
Read MoreWhen someone finds out I work from home, I tend to get very mixed reactions. Some don't care and others are mesmerized by the idea that I could essentially live my whole life without ever leaving my apartment. If you land on the side of "I don't care what your life looks like, I just came here to learn things", I suggest you pop on over to a different post. But for those that are curious about what running my business looks like, this ones for you!
Read MoreWhen I first launched my business, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It sounds silly, especially now, but there are so many things to learn when you have no one else to rely on. One of the ca-trillion things I learned was the importance of SEO. Well, first I had to learn WHAT it is but then I learned more about how it functions.
I have since learned that I am not the only one who was totally clueless about SEO. Considering that SEO practically makes decisions for us, it is a system everyone should understand - especially business owners.
Click to read a beginner’s crash course in SEO!
Read MoreBUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME.
Well...except for websites. It’s just as important to have a plan of HOW you will drive people to your website as it is to have a professional place to send them to.
Read MoreSports have the power to teach an endless amount of life lessons. They teach you how to win, how to lose and everything in between. 🏆
While I learned a lot of really important lessons during my time as a competitive figure skater, I also had experiences that should never be present in any youth sports program.
Today I wrote about the day I realized the sport industry needed to change.
Read MoreClarity is a make it or break it quality in terms of a business's success. Too often, we find ourselves on the "we want more!" treadmill. "More sales! More revenue! More clients! More employees! More more more!" But have you ever stopped long enough to think about what you are striving for?
Read MoreWhile there are many things I love about being done with college, there is one thing in particular that is definitely not on my list of favorites.
Read MoreEverything we do and see is influenced by art, whether we notice it or not. I just find life to be more enjoyable when I embrace that fact rather than ignore it. My dad opened the gateway for a love of art by teaching me to appreciate music and for that, I will forever be grateful.
Read MoreThe Magic City Figure Skating Club needed a website that included the following:
Simple and easy to navigate for anyone new to or interested in their club.
Central communication hub for current members.
Online registration system.
Interactive calendar.
Blog that is easy to use.
Click to see the final product!
Read MoreWhen a kind woman reached out to my mom, this seemingly simple gesture made a big impact on me and it helped inspire me to help others in the same way. Click to read the story that is behind my inspiration to become a web designer!
Read MoreCreating a website can be overwhelming, so I wrote this for all of you wanting a new website but you don't know where to start. First, I list out questions that will help you develop a vision for your new website. I talk about the 1 main goal that will define your entire website and what to consider in order to come up with a goal. I then talk about the 4 types of website professionals: Copywriter, Web Consultant, Web Designer and Web Developer. After reading this post, you will be able to take an educated first step towards making your dream of a new website a reality.
Read MoreThere are 3 type's of graphic design I do nearly everyday in my own business: Branding, Marketing Materials and Web Design/Online Communication. I also define the 4 areas to focus on so you can design a flyer like a pro: layout, branding, simplicity and file type. By the end of this blog, you will have an action plan that will help you edit or develop new material for your company/organization.
Read MoreBranding is a compilation of elements that make up all the visual and emotional components of a company or organization. But how are brands developed? Better yet, what can you do RIGHT NOW to improve your branding? I answer all those questions and more in today's blog!
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