Domain Names and Web Hosting As a website designer and developer, the first questions I ask are “Do you have a domain name, web hosting provider, and SSL.” The clients’ initial reaction is a puzzled look. Many people don’t realize there are several different pieces that, together, make up the way your website works. In… [Read More]
“Going Live”
Have you ever wondered what happens after you give your web designer the “OK” to go live? The Technical Stuff DesignME Creative builds the developing website in a subdirectory of your domain – something like yourdomain.com/dev. So the first step is to change the Settings within your WP dashboard and installation url to the real… [Read More]
Two New Favorite Plugins
As I am working on an upgraded WordPress website for a client – moving an older, outdated theme to a sparkling new customized Genesis theme – I came across two new VERY handy plugins I wanted to share. 1. THE DUPLICATOR This plugin is not for the novice user. If you’re a more advanced user,… [Read More]
“Going Live”
Have you ever wondered what happens after you give your web designer the “OK” to go live? The Technical Stuff DesignME Creative builds the developing website in a subdirectory of your domain – something like yourdomain.com/site. So the first step is to point change the General Settings within your WP dashboard to the real url… [Read More]
SEO Basics: Beyond the Keywords
A recently client said to me “I want to make sure my new website shows up on Google”. Of course, that’s the goal of many clients who come to me looking for a professionally designed website. And I hear these questions a lot. So, in one place you can find your answers to the basics… [Read More]
Your New Website – Getting Started with Keywords
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and put your small business on the internet with a new website! You’ve found someone to design your website that can give your small business the individual attention it requires at a price it can afford. FANTASTIC! You’ve written the text, gathered your graphics and ready to… [Read More]
