In this post, I wanted to provide a few examples of some font pairings that work well together. Pairing fonts is truly an art and it takes practice to become good at it. However, it’s certainly not impossible to learn with a little research and some trial and error. With time and effort, you'll be able to create font pairs effortlessly that articulate your blog or business in the perfect way.
Read MoreI know when you’re not familiar with font types, it can seem like you have an endless array of options to choose from. And sure, there’s a little bit of truth to that. But it's really not true at all. lol. You see, all fonts have certain meanings, just like colors do. Some fonts are more traditional, some are modern, and some are even country western. It’s important to know a bit about the meanings of fonts first before selecting the options that will represent your blog or business.
Read MoreThe sidebar is an important part of your website. It can add to the beauty of your design and it can help you guide your website visitors to specific elements of your website that are important to you, like your signup forms, your Instagram profile, blog post categories, etc.
Read MoreYour color palette for your blog or business explains what you’re all about before people start reading any of the words. If you do research on color meanings, you’ll quickly discover that all colors convey subconscious messages to us. For example, the color red conveys a message of passion, anger, and even hunger. This would explain why you see red used so much in fast food restaurant logos or in anything talking about love.
Read MoreEven though I’ve been blogging for about three years now, I didn't get really serious about turning my blog into a business until the three year mark. I’ve been blogging relatively consistently the whole time, but now, since I'm making it business, instead of just a hobby, I’m in the "intense work phase," where I’m blogging practically every day and promoting myself as much as possible, in my first steps towards entrepreneurship.
Read MoreThe footer of a website is often a “valuable piece of real estate” that's forgotten or neglected. Yes, it’s all the way at the bottom of your site, but it still matters because you can use it to make one last statement. Look at it as your last chance to wow people before they leave your website.
Read MorePhoto editing can be considered an art sometimes. There’s a lot of intention and technique required to make photos ready for use on your website or on social media. Rarely, (about 1% of the time) you can get a photo that’s instantly ready for use, as soon as you take it. But more often than not, you’ll have to do some editing. When editing your photos, there are five main settings that you’ll have to adjust. I explain them all a bit below.
Read MoreSquarespace used to be the most underrated website hosting platform. Now, it’s starting to get more of the recognition that it deserves, as one of the top places for hosting a website, along with Wordpress. Contrary to what many think, Squarespace can be customized beautifully to meet your needs and it automatically has a mobile platform built in. So as you design for desktop, you're automatically designing for mobile. This is one of the things that I love most about Squarespace because on some Wordpress websites, the mobile versions don’t align right and words and photos are sometimes cut off in awkward places on Wordpress.
Read MoreIf you’re new to creating your own visuals to represent your business or blog, you may not yet understand why your colors and font choices matter. You may randomly choose colors and fonts that seem “cool” or colors that you think you should be using because of the type of business or blog that you have. However, I’m here to let you know that the color and font choices that you use for your business or blog matter and choosing them should not be done haphazardly. They can make the difference between your business or blog appealing to your target audience or running your target audience away.
Read MoreSquarespace is my absolute favorite website hosting platform. I love it because it’s so easy to use and it looks beautiful. You don’t have to search for hacks on how to make it perform the way you want it to. You don’t have to over-exert yourself to make it work properly on mobile devices. And you don’t have to do the absolute most to get an eCommerce store up and running. It’s great all-around! It’s especially good for bloggers who are re-designing their websites
Read MoreSo you may be thinking, “My blog design doesn’t matter very much. As long as people come to my blog, it’s all good.” But the truth is, it DOES matter. Blogging is a very visually-driven industry. 9 times out of 10, people are drawn in by the visuals first. This could be the photography that you use, the graphics that you use, and how your website is laid out. Research shows that you only have about 7 seconds to capture someone’s attention once they land on your website.
Read MoreConvert Kit and MailChimp are the top two email providers, among bloggers and online business owners. Both tools have pros and cons and I’ve used both of them, myself. However, I know when you’re in the beginning stages of getting an email list set up, you may be unsure about why you should choose one over the other and how you should even start growing your email list in the first place.
Read MorePaying attention to your blog traffic is absolutely necessary if you want to generate income from blogging. Sure, if your blog is just a hobby for you, it doesn't matter how much traffic you have. However, if you have goals to monetize your blog, having an audience that's steadily growing is important.I have been using Google Analytics to follow my blog traffic for years now.
Read MoreBlogging can be a really fun way for many of us to express ourselves and let our creativity shine. It's like a blank canvas that's all yours that you can use to create the perfect masterpiece. However, in today's age of social media, it's easy to feel unconfident as a blogger, especially when you're just starting out. As you brainstorm on your ideas for your new blog or as you put yourself out there with your existing blog, without getting the response you wanted to get, negative thoughts can start to creep in...thoughts about not being where you think you should be yet or self-doubt or fear of being judged for the type of content you create. These can all be hindrances in being confident as a blogger.
Read MoreStarting a blog with high quality content is much more affordable than you might think. As the title of this post implies, you will need some technology-related tools to get started. However, it's pretty low-cost to get the tools you need. Once you get a decent camera, your monthly costs will be WAY less than what you pay for gas every month. lol.
When I started blogging, I only used 1 out of 5 of these tools, and that was Squarespace to host my website.
Read MoreYour homepage is typically the VERY first impression that someone gets of your blog. As I’ve said before, you literally only have a few seconds to capture someone’s attention when they visit your website and the page that people are most likely to start on is the home page. Therefore, you need your home page to be ALL THE WAY on point when someone visits it. It’s the place where someone will first learn what they will get of your blog, who you are, and what you can offer them.
Read MoreSquarespace vs. Wordpress can be sort of a debate in the blogging and web design world. For me, the best option is one that's easy to use, easy to maintain and change when I need to, and one that presents itself beautifully. As I learned more about web design, my skills in Squarespace got even better and now my site wouldn't be what it is today without Squarespace. The main reason why I prefer Squarespace over Wordpress is because it's clean, easy-to-navigate, and contrary to popular belief about Squarespace, I was still able to make it unique.
Read MoreMany bloggers struggle to find balance between consistently creating and promoting their blog content. I struggled with this, myself, after I started creating two new blog posts every week, when I was lifestyle blogging. A lot of time went into creating the blog content, plus I work full time, so I always felt like I was running out of time, when it came to promoting my content effectively. Here are my tips for overcoming that struggle so you can get more eyes on your content and build your blog traffic.
Read MoreThe more clear you are on what you want before you hire a web designer, the better your investment in web design will be. Being clear from the beginning will also help you to choose a web designer whose design style matches with your preferences. So be sure to do these seven things before you hire one. Your designer will be oh so happy that you did!
Read MoreLast year, I started to take my entrepreneurial aspirations a lot more seriously. I started listening to podcasts more and more as the months went on, as I was sitting at my desk at my 9-5 or as I was getting ready for work in the mornings. I ended up with an arsenal of eight podcasts that I love that help to provide wonderful information for anyone aspiring to be an entrepreneur.
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