[Reader Q&A #3] How to Get Over Website Shame

Here’s the latest Stylish & Smart Reader Q&A episode. This time, I’ll answer Jessi’s question about choosing a WordPress Theme and how to settle on something when you’re constantly wanting to change it. Check it out. Would you like your question answered in an upcoming episode? Get more information on how to submit your question here.
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Tips & Tools for Automating Your Social Media

One supposed reason NOT to be on social media often stems from the fear of the time suck. I waste so much time on Facebook. I can’t use it for my business or I’ll never get anything done. I hear you. It can be a black hole. You log in just to post an update and…
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[Reader Q&A #2] – WordPress Updates

Here’s the latest Stylish & Smart Reader Q&A episode. This time, I’ll answer Kristina’s question about those pesky WordPress Update Nags and whether or not you need to pay attention to them. Check it out. Would you like your question answered in an upcoming episode? Get more information on how to submit your question here.
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[Reader Q&A #1] BackupBuddy Tutorial

Today, I started a new series in my Stylish & Smart Newsletter called Reader Q&A. I’ll send video responses to readers’ questions about their design, technology, or marketing. I’m so excited to present our first episode. In this first episode, I’ll answer Theresa Ceniccola‘s question about BackupBuddy – my favorite backup plugin for WordPress. Take…
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How Much Should You Spend on a Website?

When you know you need a website, there are an overwhelming number of routes to go. It can be hard to know how much to spend to get the job done. Prices range from free (not really – see below) to tens of thousands of dollars. (Unless you’re a giant corporation needing a super-special ninja-style…
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How the Facebook Algorithm Works In Plain English

Every year, Facebook holds a gathering of web developers, marketers, and others to show how things work and inform them of what’s new and upcoming. They never fail to offer some extremely valuable information for those trying to demystify the social platform. This year was no exception. F8 2015 was all about answering some of…
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How to Tell If Google Sees Your Website as Mobile Friendly

A couple of weeks ago, Google announced it would start penalizing rankings for websites that aren’t mobile friendly. This isn’t surprising as we’ve been hearing for years that mobile usage continues to increase. People are accessing the internet in a variety of ways on the go and many people might not be aware their websites…
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Top 10 Resources for Stylish & Smart Entrepreneurs in 2015

Owning a business takes courage. Even more so in 2015. All of the technology available has made the world shift online to not only buy and sell products, but to build relationships over bytes of data. It’s fascinating. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d be spending my days with my husband, at…
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Has Your Website Had An Oil Change Lately?

We’re all familiar with changing the oil on our car, right? It’s a necessary part of owning a car. Most of us wouldn’t dream of going for extended periods of time running on old, dirty oil, or with a filter that needed changing ages ago. So why isn’t the same true of your website? Granted, most…
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