It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

SEO means Search Engine Optimization and it is one of the most requests I receive as a website designer but people don’t actually know what it means or where to start. SEO is the magic wand that makes it easier for people to find your website on the internet.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

Building your own website or a client’s website can be very exciting! When you start creating, you start flowing, and when you start flowing, it’s hard to stop. You start uploading content, photos, colors, and fonts! But have you ever noticed that when you publish, your photos take a while to load?

If you want your website to stand out from the others, then using custom fonts like Google Fonts will get you there. Follow the steps below to add Google Fonts to your website and how to style it using CSS.

Typography shows off the vibe and presence of your website. It gives your brand personality. Use a max of 2-3 different fonts to avoid messiness and clutter. Remember to choose fonts that are legible and easy to read for your users. Thankfully, WordPress automatically offers an AMAZING array of fonts, but what if you want more?! Google Fonts is the answer!

Ever wonder what the best image size is for a WordPress website? I have some clients that add RAW photos to their site straight after a photoshoot. If you do this, your site will slow due to the large file size. It is always best to establish a size for your images while designing your website, so when it comes to resizing and optimizing, your website will be in good speed condition.  

I worked with The Coast Creative, a digital agency in San Diego, on the website of the Habitat Apartments. This was a fun project to work as a freelancer for an agency because I had other creatives to work with as a team which is something that I always love! The Habitat Apartments is a housing property in Portland.

Alexis Poulos from The Blond Label reached out to me for a logo design and a revamp of her blog site from Squarespace to WordPress! We spoke for a good hour so I can get a better understanding of her fashion blog and style. She was looking for a simple and chic design.

Uploading large images affects site performance. My manager at the time put me on the case and I ended up finding the same problem in three of our other client’s websites. Resizing and optimizing your images for your website is integral to improving your speed condition, so if you already have a website and want to see which images need optimizing, then I recommend following these steps.