If you’re a freelance web designer like me, it’s likely that you have read a post online and put into practice an ultimate checklist for launching a website. While it’s very important to proof read your website, do cross browser checks and validate your code before...
How To Properly Create A Google Business Account
by Heather Valencia | May 30, 2022 | How To, Business
Beyond Gmail – Putting a Google Account to Work for Your Business Intro: What Is a Google Account? One Google Account For All Your Business Needs If you’re active online, chances are you already have a personal Google account and use it every day. You might leverage...
A Professional Web Design & Development Process Checklist
by Heather Valencia | Jan 10, 2022 | Business, Web Design
Each web design firm or freelance web designer is going to have a different execution plan for the development of your website. Some might share that process with you and some won't. I won't comment on whether that's an indicator of the quality of work or not, because...
How To Identify As A Blacked Owned Business Using Google
by Heather Valencia | Mar 18, 2021 | How To, Business, Spokane
Have you ever wanted to support your local black owned businesses but didn't know where to look? Well guess what? Google has implemented a feature that let's you identify just that. All you have to do is Google "Black owned businesses near me" and you'll see a large...
COVID’s Impact on Web Design
by Heather Valencia | Dec 3, 2020 | Business
Even before the pandemic hit, our digital lives were advancing. In 2020, the time we spend online is at an all-time high. With fast-changing technology in an age of social distancing, the Internet’s usage is about more than just Google calendars and zoom meetings. It...
Cash & Grant Resources for Small Businesses To Help During Coronavirus Epidemic
by Heather Valencia | Mar 18, 2020 | Business, Spokane
I know this will be one of the many messages you get regarding corona, but I hope this post reaches you in the event you might need help. I have felt the impact of this virus thru many of my clients who work in food service, hospitality and the like. I'm not...
22 Methods to Increase Reputation, Credibility and Trust Online
by Heather Valencia | Jul 24, 2019 | How To, Business, Learn How to SEO
Do you want to persuade people to buy or subscribe to your cause online? Good luck. Weary of a thousand "calls to action a day," internet readers are an extremely skeptical bunch, According to the Nielsen Norman Group, a web page user designer group How Long do Users...
Make Your Website GDPR Compliant in 4 Steps
by Heather Valencia | Jun 28, 2018 | How To, Business, Website Security
What is GDPR? GDPR is a new law that was passed by the European government in an effort to protect individuals rights to their personal data and privacy. Simply put, they want everyone in the world to comply with this new law and make client data accessible and...
BidSketch Proposal Software Review by a Freelance Web Designer
by Heather Valencia | Jan 8, 2018 | Business
What is proposal software? There is a huge difference between invoicing / quotation software and proposal software. Invoicing software is for collecting payments on accounts. Some invoicing software can even create quotes. I happen to use invoicing software myself,...
7 Steps to eCommerce Credit Card Processing
by Heather Valencia | Dec 18, 2017 | Business
I often try my best to explain how credit card processing works with e-commerce websites to my clients. So I went ahead and had a very colorful and easy to follow infographic created to help the world in better understanding how credit card processing works. I have...
How To Transfer A WordPress Website from One Hosting to Another, Manually
by Heather Valencia | Mar 29, 2023
Get ready to learn how to transfer your WordPress website like a pro! If you've been feeling...
Web Design Client Follow-Up: Post Site Launch Strategy
by Heather Valencia | Jan 18, 2023
If you’re a freelance web designer like me, it’s likely that you have read a post online and put...
How Do I Prevent Toxic Backlinks To My Website?
by Heather Valencia | Jan 4, 2023
As a website owner, you likely know the importance of having high-quality backlinks pointing to...