Maybe you've had your website for a while, and you're wondering if it's time for a redesign. I'm asked that question all the time! The answer is both simple and complicated. You should redesign your website when the time is right. That's not helpful? Well, it is a bit oversimplified. To … Read more about When should I redesign my website?
Adding a donate button to your WordPress website
In general, one of the advantages to having a website is that it gives you a 24/7 online presence without having to actually be available 24/7. In the for-profit world, that means people can make impulse decisions on their own schedule. In the nonprofit world, that translates to the ability to … Read more about Adding a donate button to your WordPress website
3 questions to plan a successful website
A website is a useful tool for most businesses. But rushing into a website usually ends with a half-finished site that you're embarrassed about and doesn't help your business at all. Planning out the functionality and purpose of your website will ensure that it's an effective tool—not a wasted … Read more about 3 questions to plan a successful website
Benefits and drawbacks of WordPress
WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for hosting websites. It's accessible to people with little or no coding knowledge, and can be free depending on your choices. Here's an overview of how to create a WordPress website, and some thoughts on what you can (and can't) get for free. How … Read more about Benefits and drawbacks of WordPress
6 ways to secure your WordPress site
It's uncomfortable to think about whether or not your WordPress website could get hacked. Unfortunately, 73.2% of WordPress installations are vulnerable to attack, according to WP WhiteSecurity. Experienced hackers have no trouble finding ways to exploit the vulnerabilities of WordPress and the … Read more about 6 ways to secure your WordPress site
Three ways to speed up your website
Waiting for long-loading website is so frustrating that, according to Kissmetrics, 40% of people abandon a website that takes more than 3 seconds to load. That means if you have a slow website, you could be losing a lot of leads. Here are a few suggestions for speeding up the load time of your … Read more about Three ways to speed up your website
Questions to ask a potential hosting provider
Keeping your website online and safe for your customers is simply an essential part of running a modern business. In order to make that happen, you need to have a web host you trust. There are many web hosts available to you. You could go with one of the giants that you see on TV all of the time, … Read more about Questions to ask a potential hosting provider