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How to Optimize Your Website Images

Images are the main culprit in slowing down your website. That’s why it’s important that you optimize them so that your site speed is minimally affected by them.

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4 Ways I Use Loom in My Design Business

Maintaining good communication with your clients is essential, but not always easy to do. That’s why I like to use Loom regularly as an integral part of my internal business processes.

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Everything You Need to Know about QR Codes

I think all of us know what QR codes are now that we live in post-COVID world. Most of us had the experience of going to a restaurant and having to scan a barcode to access the menu. QR code technology was created in the early 1990s, but it gained a lot of popularity during the pandemic for being an effective option for showcasing information in a contactless way.

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Running a Business is a Political Act Part 2

In the wake of the Roe vs Wade reversal last week, I thought it was imperative to bring up this topic again and expand on my original thoughts. I still think business is political, and that hasn’t changed. But even more so than before, I think being a business owner inherently makes you a political person. Especially if you’re a woman*.

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Why You Need Branding Before You Need a Website

When you’re running a business, the last thing you want to worry about is figuring out the order you should invest your business in. That’s why I’m making it easy for you today and walking you through why you should invest in brand design before web design. I often have people reach out to me for web design before they have proper branding done.

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Why Notion is My Favorite Project Management Tool as a Designer

As a small business owner, I get it. Getting organized is hard, especially with so many options out in the market. When I started my business back in 2019, I was overwhelmed by the options. So much so that for a few years I hopped around from platform to platform. Asana, Trello, ClickUp, Airtable, Notion, Basecamp...I’ve tried them all. Ultimately though, the platform that I ended up sticking with was Notion.

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How to Add a Favicon to Your Squarespace Website

A custom favicon is an important but often overlooked detail on your website. It can make the difference between your site looking DIY version custom built. But wait, what is a favicon? In this post I’ll share what a favicon is, why a favicon is important, how to create one and how to add one to your Squarespace website.

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How a Template Remix Actually Works

When it comes to web design, it can be confusing to figure out what the best type of service works for you and your business. Take my own business, for example. I offer both Template Remix sprint services and custom Website Wizardry services as well.

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