So it’s time to build a new website for your business, and you’re wondering if you should hire a WordPress web designer or if it’s OK to DIY! If you’re weighing these two options, you’re not alone. Every solopreneur and small business owner has faced this decision at some point. Hiring a professional designer […]
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Choosing WordPress for your new website is one of the best decisions you can make for your business! It’s one of the top website platforms in the world for a good reason – you have tons of flexibility to build the site of your dreams with almost any functionality you can think of. But once
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Do you have a Flodesk account? If so, this blog post is for you! Flodesk is my go-to email marketing platform – they make it so simple to send gorgeous emails, set up automations, and figure out how to use their system. But even if you’ve already set up Flodesk for your business, there’s one
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If you’re wondering how to audit your website for SEO, better user experience, and more traffic, you’re not alone. Optimizing your website is a little bit like baking the perfect cake – many different ingredients have to come together to make it happen, from the design to tech to user experience. But when you get
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Do you ever feel like you’re struggling to fully transition your business into the design world? Or are you *officially* booking design clients, but you never know where your next client will come from? I see you! Not too long ago, that was me 🙋 Something that’s been so helpful over the past four years
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If you’ve been around here for a while, you might have noticed me singing Micala’s Quinn’s praises for several years. (In case you missed it you can catch up on my business journey over in this post). The TLDR version is that Micala Quinn’s course, The Live Free Academy changed my life. (I know, that
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A strategically-designed website can be an absolute game-changer for leveling up your brand and connecting with more ideal clients. But before you can dive into creating a whole new website, you’ll need to be crystal clear on your one-of-a-kind brand identity. So, how do you pin down all those little brand identity details and ensure
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The world of business tools and resources is big, and there are SO many softwares and programs out there for freelancers. With so many options, how do you know the best project management tools for small teams? When I first launched Southern Creative, figuring out which ones I wanted to use was a leeetle bit
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The digital world moves fast, and sometimes things happen that take you completely by surprise! Just a couple of weeks ago, news hit of Squarespace buying Google Domains – and I, for one, was shocked! Google Domains is my favorite way to purchase domains (it’s even featured on my Website Toolkit Page!) Its simplicity is
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Over the years I’ve spent in the world of web design, I see website SEO pushed to the wayside all too often! Of course, a brand new, eye-catching website with killer copy is great, but it can all fall flat without a solid SEO strategy – and I see this happen to fresh-faced new brands
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