June 2010

Six Steps to a Successful Web Site 0

Posted June 27, 2010 by Natalie MacLees

Many clients think that the work of a web site is finished once the site is completed and posted online. But the truth is that the work is just beginning. Web sites need to be maintained on a regular basis, kept up to date, and promoted. In this article, we’ll cover the six essential steps to making sure your web site is successful.

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Introduction to CSS: Learn to modify your WordPress theme’s CSS 1

Posted June 16, 2010 by Natalie MacLees

It seems simple enough – install WordPress, install a theme and you’re good to go – instant web site. But wait…you don’t really like the color of that box over there and the text size of the headings is way too big – and you’d really like them to be blue. How do you fix [...]

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Speculative Design 0

Posted June 13, 2010 by Natalie MacLees

It is oh-so-tempting to choose a designer or agency for your project by asking a handful of them to produce sample or speculative designs for you to review. But doing so is not only harmful to the designer, robbing them of valuable income, but is harmful to you as the client.

In this article, we’ll explain speculative design, why it’s harmful to both client and designer, and show you the best alternative so you can hire the best designer for your project.

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