A designer’s take on implementing GDPR on your site
This note is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. I am not a lawyer, but I will binge an entire ...
The lurking danger of the (over) confident consultant
Ever gotten a "helpful" email from a so-called "expert" telling you that you need to change something on your site? Or maybe you hired someone ...
New client red flags – how to avoid crazy projects
In several of the FaceBook groups I’m in, I see a lot of complaints about working with bad clients. Or complaints about how long they ...
Tips from a designer on building a creative business your way
I've officially made it 40 turns around the sun. So I made a list of 40 lessons I've learned running this business. May it help ...
How to avoid burnout – practical tips for creatives
Are you so over everything to do with your business? You think everyone else has it all figured out and you're silently suffering. You’re “living ...
In Defense of Service-Based Businesses
Sometimes it can feel as though everyone but you is making an app, an online course or building a membership site (and totally raking it ...
The sunk cost fallacy
See that black shoe above? It was the best travel shoe. Black slip-on sneakers perfect for dealing with TSA lines. But Puma stopped making them ...
What I learned from a Kardashian
One of my guilty vices is following various members of the Kardashian clan on instagram. There. I finally admitted it out loud. But you know ...
What to keep in mind when planning a website renovation
Looking to overhaul your website? Or maybe you’re in the process of rebranding your goods and services? Recently I relaunched aromaticstudies.com. This short behind-the-scenes video ...
3 easy ways to upgrade your website
Why putting this off is costing you... I've been putting off a few changes that I KNEW would make a huge difference in my business. ...
How to create a landing page in 5 minutes or less
If you aren't already using landing pages to gain subscribers, this is your time to start! Want to advertise effectively? Setup a landing page and ...
how to generate new business
Every week I get emails from designers looking to get more clients. And almost everyone fits in one of two scenarios: 1. FEAST OR FAMINE ...
Behind the Scenes: What I Use to Run My Online Business
I get asked all the time about what tools and services I use to run my business. While I'll often test out new services and ...
How I relaunched my e-book
I freely admit that I suffer from shiny object syndrome - and I'm always thinking about the next thing I'm creating for myself or my ...
10 years. 10 fateful decisions.
10 years ago this week I flew the coop. I left my job as a software developer and started my own business. Not gonna lie, ...
24 hour rebrand ambush: behind the scenes of a website overhaul
I call it iron chef web design. When you need to get a new site up as fast as possible. Last weekend the small gym ...
Why I switched from the chimp: On leaving MailChimp for ConvertKit
I’ve used MailChimp to send my newsletters for the past few years - and I still think it’s a great service (and you can’t beat ...
Why you shouldn’t build a big online course right now
I'm calling it - this is the year of the online course. It seems like everyone’s got a course (or in the process of making ...
Behind the scenes – Creating and launching online products
I'm always encouraging everyone I know to start thinking (and creating) products to sell online. From e-books to online courses and membership sites, online education ...
What to do if you don’t have any new projects lined up
Recently I've had a few amazing designers reach out to me in a panic - they’ve been knee deep in client work the past few ...
How to create trigger pop-ups for your website
Everyone wants to know what's working these days to get more email subscribers. I'm a huge fan of letting people make their own choices - ...