Posts by Kelly Garrett
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…
Read More[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.
Read More[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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreTop 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…
Read MoreHas 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…
Read MoreGift Guide for Entrepreneurs
The Holiday shopping season is upon us again. Each year, I get more and more overwhelmed with gift buying. Sometimes, I want to skip gifts altogether. (Who needs yet another trendy kitchen gadget?) But, the anti-Scrooge in me says to pause and give thoughtfully. Instead of grabbing deals left and right because they’re inexpensive and convenient,…
Read MoreHow NOT to Create a Website
Maybe you’ve had this experience…You’re starting a new business or blog and you know you need a website. You think, “I’ll just throw up my own site. It’s easy enough.” You do some research and find an enormous range of website options – from the free basic Weebly.com site, to custom designed options costing tens…
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