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Reconciling Your Web Design Dreams With Your Budget

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Reconciling Your Web Design Dreams With Your Budget

Budget. There, I've said it. The elephant in the room: money, clams, moola. I get it, you're just starting out, you have big dreams, and a small pocket-book. That's cool. No, really. Challenges like this help you to grow your business using creativity, flexibility and ingenuity. And that's great! But what to do when your "eyes are bigger than your stomach?" When you want ALL THE STUFF, but Don't have ALL THE MONEY? I'll tell you just what to do. 1. Dream - Create a Wish List You have an idea of what you want, features you dream about. You want a booking calendar, newsletter optin, estore, membership area, animations, blog, recipes area.......etc..... You might not be able to have everything, but these dreams and desires help you to figure out what it is that you truly want and need. They ... Continue Reading

Filed Under: Business, Small Businesses, WordPress

New Freebie: Printable Coloring Page

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Freebie: Coloring Page

Need to take a break from your busy day? Grab some pencil crayons, and download this new freebie: a mandala-inspired printable coloring page. Signup below to gain access to the freebies page, where you can download this new freebie. ... Continue Reading

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10 Things Every Author Website Should Have

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10 Things Every Author Website Should Have

Having a great website is so important in your book marketing efforts. The main goal is to connect to your ideal readers, the ones who sing your praises and love your work. Give your readers and fans an easy and fun place to learn more about your work (have they missed any of your books? What is the next book in the series?), live a bit in your world, and link up with other fans. 1) Great Homepage Your first impression sets the tone for your entire site (no pressure, right?). Your site's design should reflect the mood of your books, and immediately answer your readers most pressing questions, like: What type of books do you write? (this should be obvious, like, super obvious. You write novels about zombies there has better be pictures of zombies front and center on your ... Continue Reading

Filed Under: Authors, Promoting Your Book, Small Businesses

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Hi! my name is Joelle Cottle, I am a Graphic Designer that specializes in building brands and WordPress websites for bloggers, freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses – like minded entrepreneurs who have a great passion for what they do.

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