Five Reasons I Like the Divi Theme For Wordpress Websites
The number one question I hear people ask when they’re getting started with a Wordpress site, “What theme should I pick if I want…[insert desired features here]?” And I almost always recommend using the Divi theme. That’s probably not a surprise since everyone wants their website to look and function in a way that’s right for their business. And for most creative entrepreneurs or freelance business owners, they want the easy and simplicity of working with a theme. That’s why I love working...
Blogging for Business: Ten Tips to Help You Publish Consistent Content for Your Business
Originally posted February 2017, updated August 2025 I’ve been blogging on a weekly basis for three ten years now. In 2016, I started a YouTube channel and I upload one video per week with tips and tutorials for freelancers and creative entrepreneurs. Most recently, I launched a podcast called Journeys in Business (no longer publishing in 2025). To date, I’ve published 21 episodes -- so, one episode per week since the middle of October 2016. And I have all of my upcoming episodes recorded...
The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Resource Library
A resource library is a great way to provide value to your audience, and grow your email list. You're probably very familiar with people creating an opt-in to grow their email list, but some people (like me), have more than one opt-in. There are different ways to set up your resource library, and different advantages to each, which I'll cover in this post! What type of Resource Library do you want? So, first there are three types of resource libraries that you can have on your site. (There are...
Welcome Packet for New Clients: How to Onboard New Clients
You're an entrepreneur with a service-based business, and you spend a lot of time communicating with clients. Between following up with potential clients, finalizing terms for new projects and working through feedback, the back-and-forth can become completely overwhelming. Thankfully, a welcome packet is something you can implement to cut down on the chaos when it comes to client communication. What is a Client Welcome Packet? In my business, the thing that made the biggest impact was creating...
Why Not to Use Wix or Weebly for Your Website
Should you use Wix and Weebly? As a business owner and web designer, I do not recommend Wix for other businesses. (Nor do I really recommend it for anyone really.) When you’re just starting out, saving money is a top priority. DIY solutions for logos, websites, and other essentials seem like a smart way to cut costs. Wix and Weebly cater to beginners by offering an easy, drag-and-drop website builder. But should these platforms be your first choice when building a business website? What is the...
How to change your website preview on Facebook
Don't you hate when technology doesn't exactly behave like you want it to? You blog, you update your services or your portfolio, and then you go to share that link on Facebook -- and it doesn't look like it should! You've got that weird image from two years ago that keeps showing up, and the text is just random, or worse yet -- there's a typo! Today's post is going to help you change your website preview on Facebook. Want to amp up your Facebook presence? Learn about creating effective...
Bluehost Alternatives: Four of the Best Website Hosting Options
When you're getting ready to start a blog on Wordpress, choosing a website hosting provider is one of the first steps. You know it's important to choose a good one (that's why you're here). You don't want to deal with bad customer service, pay too much, or have your site go down. I'm going to cover the four best Wordpress website hosting platforms out there. The best Bluehost alternatives: I'll start by saying, GoDaddy and BlueHost are popular website hosting providers -- but they also get a...
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