[PODCAST INTERVIEW] Managing the Tech and Design Strategy of Marketing

Kelly was interviewed on the latest episode of From Stuck to Unstoppable with Jenn from LearnSavvy.   It can be overwhelming for many business owners to deal not only with creating a marketing strategy, but also determining what technology to use, how to design a look, and tie everything together. Kelly and the team at…

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The Easiest Webinar Solution: WebinarAlly Review

One of the most effective ways to gain new audiences for your business, or introduce people to offerings you have is by hosting a webinar. There aren’t a whole lot of options for webinars If you’ve ever looked into the tools available to host a webinar, they range from free (and unreliable) to majorly expensive…

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Ever wish you could have it all?

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about marketing your business online, it’s that it’s important to have a consistent look and message online, no matter where people find you. I wish I had a penny for every time a busy entrepreneur like yourself comes to me because they have bits and pieces of a whole…

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[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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[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 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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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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How 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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