A question I'm often asked is: how can I work on a redesign of my website while still keeping my current website live? If you've ever contemplated …
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Why processes are important in my business
Without a doubt, I would say that my least favourite part of having my own freelance business is the admin. I absolutely LOVE to do the creative stuff: …
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How to use cool and interesting fonts on your website
When building a website, font choice is one of those things that can be a total time suck. Cycling through all the various permutations of typeface for each …
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Ask a SuperGeek: What is HTML?
I often come across people who are completely baffled about the languages and terminology used online. HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP... what are all these …
How to remove borders from an image in WordPress
Here at WP SuperGeek, we often get asked how to make simple design edits to a WordPress website. An example of these questions is: "How can I remove the borders …
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How to edit menus in WordPress
In WordPress, the custom menu feature makes it easy to add and edit parent and child menu items. You can create custom menus to appear as navigation menus at …
The whys and hows of premium WordPress themes
I have just completed a total overhaul of my personal website, changing it from a freelancer-for-hire focus to a minimalist portfolio. Even though I’m a website …
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Three no-code methods to lay out multiple photos in WordPress
Many WordPress users want to know how to display multiple photos in their blog articles, and lay them out effectively on the page. At first glance, WordPress …
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Think a free WordPress theme is too good to be true? It probably is.
Every new owner of a WordPress.org website is giddy with excitement. The thrill of a new business, a new blog, a redesign or refresh is palpable. And it all …
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14 great reasons to keep your web design simple
The most common comments from my clients about their website design is “I want it simple,” or “I like this site because it’s clean,” or “I want it really …
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WordCamp San Francisco 2013 Liveblog: Carrie Dils
This weekend, I'm watching the livestream of WordCamp San Francisco and liveblogging about some of the best sessions. I've already blogged about the talks …
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WordCamp San Francisco 2013 Liveblog: Grant Landram
This weekend, I'm virtually attending WordCamp San Francisco. Which means, I am watching the wonderful livestream from my chaotic, toddler-infused living …
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7 inspiring ideas for creating your own blog images
Sure, there are many sites to find stock images online. These vary from free (which are generally lower-quality) to paid stock images (generally higher …
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Three Reasons to Resize Images Before Using Them on Your Blog
Resizing images is one of the most overlooked aspects of maintaining a website or blog. Of course, images are very important to use on your website. They draw …
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Why you should care about responsive web design
Sure, web design and development might be a little over your head. Maybe you forked out for a designer to build your site, maybe you bought a premium theme or …
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