Your website's static pages provide readers with valuable content and should be relatively "evergreen" for you. Here are my recommendations for your site's 5 "must have" pages when you launch. Home This one sounds like a no-brainer, but it's one you really need to think about before jumping ... READ the POST
Google Tools to Improve SEO
We've all heard of Google and probably understand that it can be a valuable tool for sending visitors to your website, but did you know that you can improve your site using a few simple Google tools? Google Analytics and Google Search Console are two resources that can help you optimize your site, ... READ the POST
Recommended WordPress Plugins
One of the biggest reasons I recommend self-hosted Wordpress as my platform of choice is the variety of Wordpress plugins available, many of them for free. Not only can plugins make your site beautiful, but they add tremendous function and power behind the scenes too. Disclosure: Some of the ... READ the POST
WordPress SEO for Beginners
Wordpress SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is a powerful way to increase your online presence. In its simplest form Wordpress SEO is a way to improve your rankings in Google, kind of like circling your content with a beautiful pink highlighter. While it can seem intimidating, Wordpress has ... READ the POST
WordPress Category Structure for SEO
We're going to learn more about SEO (search engine optimization) in our next post, but first let's get started with how to structure your site to make it user-friendly and easy for search engines like Google to index. Think of this process as writing an outline or mapping out chapters in a book that ... READ the POST
How to Select A WordPress Theme
Selecting the perfect Wordpress theme is one of my favorite parts of the design process. Similar to picking out floor plans for a new home, it's a time to really envision what your new space will look like and how it will flow. Disclosure: Some of the links on my site are affiliate links. At no ... READ the POST