My Blog.
I write about recently completed projects, tutorials, resources I like, and occasionally random thoughts about the challenges of owning a small business.
The Before and After of the Badon Tennis Academy
I recently completed the new website for the Badon Tennis Academy, located in Altadena, California. If you've never heard of Altadena, it's a beautiful little secret in the Los Angeles area. Located right next to its world-famous neighbor, Pasadena, Altadena is a...
Reuse, repurpose your website images and expand your marketing collateral
Have you ever wondered if there were ways of using your website's images in multiple ways? There are! Even if you've used a great photo in very prominent area of your website such as your home page header area, there are tons of ways of using that image...
Why does website design cost so much?
One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “Why does website design cost so much?”It’s a good question. There is definitely a range of prices out there. Some people charge just a few hundred dollars for a simple site and some charge a minimum of $15,000. There are...
A beautiful before and after. The redesign of Spirit Out!
A few months ago, I redesigned the Spirit Out! website, the site of life, creative, spiritual, business coach Amy Egenberger. We had discussed working together for some time, and when Amy said she was ready to take the plunge, I was so excited! Amy is one of those...
DIY or Hire a Designer? That is the question…
There are so many ways of building and designing a website. And there are so many tools you can use to build a great website, too. For many small business owners and solo entrepreneurs, the cost of hiring a professional designer or an agency is no small decision. Many...