Image galleries and drop-down menus are common features of modern websites, but the latest version Dreamweaver, Adobe Dreamweaver CC, won’t help you to create either of these common elements (unless you can write the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code yourself.) To fill the gap and help web designers get the features they desire, a number […]
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Before the world can see your Web site, you have to publish it on the world wide web. Although you can run your own web server, most people sign up with a web hosting service. Essentially, you rent server space from a web host for a monthly or annual fee, ranging from as little as […]
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I’ve had several people ask me this question — “How do you redesign a WordPress site (or any other site) without messing up the “live” site while you work on the new site design?” It’s such a great question, I’m creating an entire course on redesigning and moving websites for creativeLIVE. (You can find links […]
Read MoreEmail Marketing Software Vs. Online Email Marketing Companies
Using email marketing tools is the best way to manage a huge subscribers list. You can log into a email hosting service without downloading anything or you can purchase software to be installed on your computer’s hard drive and manage your email lists directly. Email marketing software services are relatively easy to use, but there are […]
Read MoreThe top 10 things no website is complete without
A clear goal: If you’re not clear on your top goal(s), you’re sure to confuse your audience. Visitors to your site should be able to tell what your site is about in 3 seconds or less. A clear call to action: What is the thing you most want visitors to your site to do? Buy […]
Read MoreHow do I move my domain name?
Dear Janine, I really learned a lot during your WordPress workshop on creativeLIVE and now I’m attempting to put all the pieces together & would appreciate any guidance on how to transfer my domain name. I have a Smugmug Photo website that I am going to stop using & cancel so I can make my […]
Read MoreNever have an outdated copyright date again
Ever notice how many websites and blogs have a copyright message at the bottom of the page that is still set to last year — or worse, several years ago? Here’s a quick easy trick to make sure that never happens to you. In the copyright field, instead of entering a date, like 2013, enter […]
Read MoreCustomizing WordPress Designs with Themes and Frameworks
WordPress is remarkably simple to use when it comes to adding posts and pages, but things can get tricky quickly when you want to customize the design or create complex page layouts. You can create custom WordPress designs in at least three ways: 1. Learn HTML, CSS, and at least a little PHP, and you […]
Read More change how a wordpress blog looks, css, customize blog appearance, edit wordpress blog, responsive, templates, web design, website, wordpress3 Steps to a Great Facebook Timeline Design
Creating a captivating cover for your Facebook timeline is easier than you might imagine. With the most basic photo-editing skills, and my Facebook template, you can create a great Timeline Cover Design in three easy steps. 1. Get inspired by great Facebook Timeline designs Some of these designs will blow your mind… These designs are […]
Read More online reputation, social media, templatesHow to create a responsive web design that adjusts to different screen sizes
Many web designers are calling 2013 The Year of Responsive Design. Responsive web design is increasingly popular because the biggest challenge of web design today is that your pages are as likely to be projected on a giant computer monitor as on a tiny cell phone screen. With responsive design, you create one web page […]
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