Discussing topics like online privacy and internet security is never fun, although it has become absolutely necessary to do so. We all know basics like creating and using secure passwords and the importance of periodically changing our login information. But when it comes to your website or blog, do you know all the places you…
Tag Archive: Website Elements
When Was the Last Time you Reviewed…
The start of a new year is a common time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. But regardless of the time of year, it’s always important to perform periodic reviews on yourself and your business to be sure the information you’re presenting online and off is current and consistent. Below is…
6 “Must Have” Website Features
Setting up a website is one thing; setting up a user-friendly, well-designed website is another. There is no one “right” way to design a website since your goals for your site and your target market will affect your layout, features and functionality. It is important, however, to always consider how your customer will be interacting…
Adding a Static Home Page to your WordPress Blog
You might be a blogger who is ready to take your blog to the next level or a small business owner who has heard so many good things about using WordPress, but really need a static home page instead of a blog page. The good news? WordPress makes it easy to add a static home page…
Customizing your Social Media Icons & Buttons
Including a coordinated set of icons linked to your various social media accounts either at the top of your sidebar or in your site’s header makes it easy for visitors to your site to further connect with you on other platforms. After linking your social media profiles to your coordinated icon set, there are some…
How to Use Categories and Tags in WordPress
Easy user navigation of a website or blog is of vital importance, but something that’s too often overlooked by many website owners. Visitors to your site have certain expectations as to where they will likely find various pieces of information or other functionality, so if your layout is one that is confusing to a user…
From One Blogger to Another: Crafting your About Page
Julie from Dutch Being Me (@DutchBeingMe) is a blogger who is sharing her views on what makes for a strong blog About Me page. – – – – – – – – – – – Have you ever thought “About me” daily… You are probably like me and have an “About Me” page on your…
How to Add Social Media Icons & Blog Buttons to your Website
One of the most important elements to include on any website is a set of branded social media icons. Your icon set can include links to your RSS or email subscription options, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instragram, StumbleUpon, Flickr, etc. Basically, wherever you have active accounts, including a linked social media icon helps readers and…
13 Updates for your Brand
Have you recently purchased your own domain? Burned your Feedburner feed? Created a new, branded email account? Changed your Twitter handle to match your blog’s name? Created a vanity URL for your Facebook fan page? Gone through a redesign? Making significant improvements to your website and social media accounts are changes that will pay off…
3 Ways to Make your Website Smart Phone Friendly
With the prevalence of smart phones growing by the day (and Nielsen estimates that 37% of mobile users have a smart phone), good website design no longer ends with checking how your site looks on various browsers. You now must also figure mobile website design into your overall website design plan. Below are 3 suggestions to…
