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Just Installed WordPress? Here Are 8 Things to Do

August 20, 2009

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A fresh Wordpress installation is a beautiful thing – clean, simple, and loaded with potential. But before you can start designing your Wordpress website and uploading content, there are some basic things that you need to do in order to configure it properly and make the most out of it. Continue reading

Last Things I Do Before Launching a Website

June 30, 2009

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Launching a website can be a very exciting, yet frantic, time for both my clients and myself. With the end of the project in sight, it’s easy to forget to do some of the basic things that can greatly affect … Continue reading

Make It Easier for Your Clients to Use WordPress

April 22, 2009

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When I build a WordPress website for a client, I have to remember that while I’m fully comfortable managing, editing, and adding content or enhancements, they aren’t necesssarily. So I make a few slight changes on the administrative side while … Continue reading

Customizing the WordPress Login Screen

March 24, 2009

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When you’re building a website in WordPress, you can customize just about anything – and the login screen is no exception to that. It doesn’t take much time to do, and it’s one of those little touches that are a … Continue reading

Thank You for Your Bad Redesign

February 16, 2009

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Dear web design firm, In the year or so that I’ve been in business for myself, I’ve continually looked to improve both my design abilities and how I communicate to potential clients the ways that my knowledge can benefit them. … Continue reading

Marketing Your Business on Facebook: Group or Page?

January 23, 2009

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Small business owners such as myself are always on the lookout for ways to promote their business. With over 150 million users and still growing, Facebook can be a great way to do that.

Refine Your Focus: It’s Essential for Success

January 14, 2009

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When I first started Addicott Web, it was tempting to take any work that came along. Even though I might not have specialized in what the client was looking for, work is work, right?

Looking Back on My First Year in Business

December 31, 2008

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With it being New Year’s tomorrow – always a time for reflection on the past year – I thought this would be a great opportunity to take a look back and see how much things have changed since last January, … Continue reading

Promoting Your Business on Facebook

December 24, 2008

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I don’t think I have to explain to anyone what Facebook is, since practically everyone is on it already – or at least it seems that way. For those who are small business owners, there are some simple ways for … Continue reading

Resources for Working with Clients

December 3, 2008

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If you’re in business for yourself like I am, then chances are you’re always looking for tips on how to improve the experience your client has when working with you – and vice versa. Being able to work well with … Continue reading