What to Expect when You Hire Me

When you consider working with someone new, there are a lot of unknowns; especially when reaching out to a total stranger on the internet. I work hard so the only surprise my clients have is how much they love their final product! Here’s what happens once you reach out to me about a new project.

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10 Reasons NOT To Hire a Web Designer

Nervous about hiring a web designer? I compiled the 10 most common questions and fears I hear from interested clients who aren’t quite ready to make the jump. Click to read the 10 issues I tackled in today’s blog!

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New Year, New You? Let's Get to it!

New Years’ resolutions - some hate them, others live for them. My opinion has done a 180 in the past year and, while I used to be a cynic, I am now a big advocate for resolutions…when done right. Sticking with a resolution has less to do with motivation and more to do with preparation. If you’re ready to conquer this year’s resolutions, look no further! We’re gonna make this happen.

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Dreading the Dinner Politics Talk?

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.

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The Lies We're Told About Setting Goals

If 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:

  1. The lies We’re told about setting goals

  2. The importance of understanding time management

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Sunsets and Why I Love Them

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.

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3 Reasons Why Pinterest is Awesome for Businesses

Written 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!

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Wordpress Web Design NOW Available!

Up 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.

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Behind-the-Scenes of Running My Business

When 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! 

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What is SEO? A Beginner's Guide

When 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!

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BUILD IT AND THEY WILL (still need to be persuaded to) COME

BUILD 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.

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The Day I Realized the Sport Industry Needed to Change

Sports 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.

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Where New Business Owner's Go Wrong

Clarity 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?

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The Beauty of Art

Everything 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. 

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Web Design Project - Magic City Figure Skating Club

The Magic City Figure Skating Club needed a website that included the following:

  1. Simple and easy to navigate for anyone new to or interested in their club.

  2. Central communication hub for current members. 

  3. Online registration system.

  4. Interactive calendar. 

  5. Blog that is easy to use.

Click to see the final product!

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