I am so excited to announce my latest service - self-serve web hosting!Why did I jump into the hosting game? Simple. I want it to be as easy as possible for my clients to get online. And managing hosting/domain registration is always a pain. Often, getting a website online involves chasing down ... Read More
Design Trend Analysis: The Feminine Blog
I just recently re-designed and re-launched my personal blog, Qwirkie. When researching for the design, I knew I wanted to keep it "feminine" and fun, with a style consistent with other lifestyle blogs. But, as of yet, I haven't been quite able to crack the code on what makes a good feminine blog ... Read More
Tutorial: Archiving WordPress Posts
There's a lot to be said for archiving WordPress posts instead of deleting them. By creating an archive, you can remove old, out-dated content from your blog, but keep a record of it. You can track your topics over time, go back and recycle older content if it becomes relevant, and guide your ... Read More
Add a Facebook Messenger Link to Any Website
Whether you love it or hate it, there's something to be said for Facebook's popularity. Everyone has Facebook Messenger on their phones. Users spend hours of their days poring over dog pictures, cat videos, the occasional family update, and all the dank memes. Hell, there's even a ... Read More
Quick & Easy Pinterest Images in Genesis
Pinterest drives blog traffic like crazy. But, unfortunately, the featured image sizes that come standard on most Genesis themes aren't optimized for Pinterest. They're usually in landscape mode - 960px wide or less, and don't make for impressive pins.You could manually add each ... Read More
5 Time-Saving WordPress Plugins
I say it all the time - the internet is a tool. But how often do you see ways to actually utilize it to make life easier? To prove my point, I decided to assemble a list of kick-ass WordPress Plugins that help you automate tasks, manage your website, and save yourself hours of work. Best of all? All ... Read More