by Allie Nimmons | Dec 4, 2018 | Before You Begin, DIY Website, For New Designers, Reviews, Web Design
Having worked with WordPress for 3 years – and spent much of that trying to sell people on WordPress – I get asked a lot, “Why should I use WordPress? Why not Wix or Weebly or Squarespace?” There are a ton of answers to that question. Some are...
by Allie Nimmons | Sep 13, 2018 | Before You Begin, Case Study, DIY Website, For New Designers, For the Pros, Web Design
A recent client of mine had previously worked with another company on her website and was unhappy with the results. When she showed me the “new” design, I could see right away why she was unhappy with it. I immediately started picking out the...
by Allie Nimmons | Jul 31, 2018 | Before You Begin, Business, Web Design
I don’t know about you, but hiring someone to do something for me always makes me a little bit nervous. I never know if I’m asking all the right questions or if this person is really the right fit for me. I find that people tend to get this way about...
by Allie Nimmons | Jul 24, 2018 | Before You Begin, DIY Website, For New Designers, For the Pros, Reviews, SEO, Web Design
I have been working with WordPress to design and build websites for quite a while now. And in that time, I’ve installed, used, and struggled with a ton of different plugins. I hear people asking the following questions so often: “How many plugins is...
by Allie Nimmons | Apr 30, 2018 | Before You Begin, DIY Website, For New Designers, For the Pros, Web Design
(Featured Image Credit: https://www.b3multimedia.ie/our-favorite-divi-plugins/) Before you begin, make sure you have a fresh new WordPress install – details here! The Divi Theme for WordPress has had more updates than any other 2 premium WordPress themes...
by Allie Nimmons | Apr 28, 2018 | Before You Begin, Business, DIY Website, For New Designers, For the Pros, Web Design
Having a website maintenance checklist handy to help you manage the maintenance of your site can make this process way less daunting and much more fun! I always say that having a website for your small business is like having another employee. If you hire a living,...
by Allie Nimmons | Apr 25, 2018 | Before You Begin, Business, DIY Website, For New Designers, Web Design
Mission Statement This may sound obvious, but you’d be surprised how many businesses approach me for a site and when I ask them to describe succinctly what they do and why they can’t tell me. A good mission statement is a brief paragraph that tells...
by Allie Nimmons | Apr 16, 2018 | Business, Finances, For the Pros
If you provide a service online – whether it’s coaching, graphic design, or something entirely different – you are probably no stranger to the stress that comes with charging your clients or customers. Getting paid is a huge pressure point for...
by Allie Nimmons | Apr 10, 2018 | Business, For New Designers, For the Pros, Web Design
So far in my web design business, the contract has been one of the most important tools I have. Mine has grown and expanded and shifted with each new client I get. It allows me to ensure that the client and I are starting on the same foot. It also helps me create...
by Allie Nimmons | Apr 2, 2018 | Before You Begin, DIY Website, For the Pros, Guest Posts, SEO, Web Design
Okay, so your e-commerce website is up and running, appealing, easy for potential customers to explore, and locked and loaded with products (and attractive prices as well!). But something is missing: customers. Your perfectly designed Shopify or WooCommerce store is...
