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Website checklist to prep your site for 2024 What to change on your work with me or services page What to change on your about page What to change with old promotions and offers What to update with your emails General site checkups and updates When was the last time you checked out your website? […]

Where to find great slide templates for your virtual and in-person presentations, for recording content for online courses and to create downloadable guides and pdfs.

I feel like a groundhog poking my head out looking for my shadow in search of a longer winter. I’ve had no less that four longtime clients reach out in the last week looking to do website refreshes. Maybe you’ve been feeling the itch to freshen your site up too. But before you throw the […]

​I often feel like I’m jumping through hoops to figure out how to work with someone when searching online. ​ A simple contact form or waitlist can solve so many issues – and it’s one of the smartest and quickest ways to capture interest. ​ Recently I was searching for a private pilates teacher. I […]

I wanted to share a few things to remember if you do any sell any kind of digital products or offer online teaching and need to support customers and students. I’m friends with a lot of folks who handle online customer service (and I do a lot myself behind the scenes) and you’d be SHOCKED […]

How to figure out what platform or service a website is built on.

I always get asked about what goes into a great welcome sequence, so I thought it was high time I talked to one of my copy expert friends Marisa Corcoran. ​ In this new quickie interview series I’m dubbing SMARTFRIENDS, Marisa and I chat about the power of welcome sequences, what you need to get […]

All summer I’ve been repeating a new phrase. Outside is expensive. (Frankly, inside is expensive too – have you seen the price of avocados?) Everyone’s trying to get their piece of the pie where they can. And we’re all feeling the financial squeeze – affecting the ability to invest in the things we really want […]

Should you use Substack for visibility and driving awareness – get informed on the pros and cons.

Need more clients? This post gives you practical strategies to consistently attract and retain clients. Learn how to build relationships, stay visible, and implement proven methods to grow your client base. Plus, get tools to track your progress and keep the momentum going.

Audio courses can be a great way to sell and share your knowledge quickly and easily, without the stress of recording videos.

Recently I asked some of my business friends their best time-saving tips. These are the time management tools that makes a huge difference in their working and personal lives. There’s a little something for everyone here – from calendar hacks and unexpected automations to smart task management tips and how to deal with email. I’ve […]

While prepping for a couple of upcoming in-person speaking events, I figured it was high time to get my act together. Dusting off my *grown-up* clothes and finding something that covers the area beyond the zoom meridian. And heading off to moo.com to print new business cards (and update my almost-decade-old handout). When designing the new card, […]

Learn the pros and cons of using Kajabi to host your website, courses and programs. See real-world uses and applications for different types of products and business models from a real designer who has used Kajabi to create dozens of courses, membership sites, digital downloads, private podcasts, free trainings and audio-based programs. Kajabi is a […]

Yesterday a friend sent me her latest design dilemma – she wanted some ideas around how to deal with an oddly spaced logo. I don’t really talk about my on-demand ideation and design fix-it services – but it’s something I’ve been doing more and more. These days I consult more than code – and I […]