How to get gorgeous photos for your full width website (and not be disappointed!)
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a very long time. I’m a big believer in getting your own personal vault of photographs that you’ll be able to use as you or your web designer builds out your new online home. I also can’t tell you how many times I’ve had disappointed clients because the incredible photos they have do NOT work for full width websites. The key is ensuring that your photographer understands how…
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Introducing The Blueprint for Client Success: How to Get Off To a Spectacular Start
I don’t know about you, but I adore being generous. I’ve been thinking about how I can make your life a little easier as you navigate your client work. This got me to thinking about how I’m just finishing up the beta round of my own business building group course so I had tons of possible topics! I ran the beta program specifically for web designers this time. I’m thrilled with the feedback and can’t…
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VIDEO TUTORIAL: HOW TO CREATE AN ACCORDION DROP DOWN AREA!
Today’s video tutorial will walk you through how to use a Wordpress plugin called Shortcodes Ultimate to create an accordion drop down or tabbed area on your website to display big chunks of content in a smaller area. It’s super helpful if you’re creating a FAQ section on your website. I take you from through each step of creating an area on your website from installing the plugin to creating the area on your page or post.…
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APRIL GIFTS, MADE FOR YOUR PHONES, TABLETS, AND COMPUTERS!
April snuck up on me this month! In Nova Scotia I’m already seeing the April showers, robins, and pussy willows. It’s so refreshing to see the grass starting to grow and buds begin to appear. Here are your April Screensavers/Wallpaper — ready for you to download and install. Enjoy! xo, K
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How to say no to the people in your life who want your time for free
We’ve all been in the difficult position of giving our time and expertise away for free. If you’re at the early phase of building your business, it’s likely you’re even enjoying the fact that friends, colleagues, and professional acquaintances are seeking you out for your expertise. There comes a a time in every creative entrepreneur’s life where you find yourself wondering where the line is between casual advice and crossing over into your own services.…
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How to wow your potential clients after your first consult (script included!)
Imagine this: You have just finished your first consult with a potential new client. And it felt good. You consciously decide to move this potential client solidly into the “she would be great fit” column. Instead of getting to work on her proposal and sending it her as promised, you’ve got a golden opportunity to wow your client right now {as soon as you finish your consult} to make an even better first impression. We…
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10 things you need to know if you’re doing this thing called being a boss
Before my journey into entrepreneurship, I was a teacher. I helped to shape the minds of our future generations. I’m now teaching women how to activate their own awesome through workshops, retreats, courses, and coaching. I’m also using the skills I honed as “the computer expert” on staff when I was working as a teacher to build websites for more amazing women. Standing fully in my own zone of genius means teaching, creating, and coaching.…
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March gifts, made for your phones, tablets, and computers!
I can hardly believe it’s the last day of February tomorrow! AND it’s a leap year. I’m going to take some time tomorrow and celebrate the last four years. I’m going to revel in my successes, take note of where I strayed off course, and begin to imagine the next four years. I hope you do too :) They say that March can come in like a lion and out like a lamb. This year, in Nova…
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3 Mistakes Introverts Make by Thinking They’re Not Good at Marketing
I’ve noticed a lot of people leaning into their introversion lately. I wanted to lend my own introverted voice to the bigger conversation that I believe is also happening. (Fellow introverts will understand just how hard this really is!) Firstly, it’s important to acknowledge that introversion means you focus on the inner world and get energy through reflecting on information, ideas, and/or concepts. You actually prefer being alone and are comfortable with your own thoughts…
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