Creative Design Ideas

Creative Design Ideas

How even seo pros miss things without the right tools
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How Even SEO Pros Miss Things Without the Right Tools

You can know all the rules. You can write great content. You can structure everything perfectly in your head. And still miss something critical. I say this not as a beginner, but as someone who’s worked with SEO professionally for years — in both client projects and full-time roles. Tools like Rank Math PRO don’t…

Isn’t wordpress already good at seo?
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Isn’t WordPress Already Good at SEO?

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I don’t need an SEO plugin — WordPress is already built for SEO,” you’re not totally wrong… but you’re not completely right either. This belief is one of the biggest half-truths I run into — especially among small business owners and DIY site builders. What WordPress Gets Right (Out of…

Day 7: the comeback project – carroll media, hyperlynx studio & culligan quench
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Day 7: The Comeback Project – Carroll Media, HyperLynx Studio & Culligan Quench

Back to Past Projects Overview This final chapter is about reconnection, renewal, and choosing to do things differently going forward. By the time Carroll Media Services re-entered the picture, I had been through a full career cycle: the early enthusiasm, the missteps, the wins, and the burnouts. But this time, I didn’t jump in with…

Day 6: the right tools and timing – csn & javasmart
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Day 6: The Right Tools and Timing – CSN & JavaSmart

Back to Past Projects Overview It’s wonderful when the right tools and timing hit. After a long stretch of navigating tough fits and heavier roles, Coffee Shopping Network (CSN) was a breath of fresh air. This was the first time I had the tools, platform, and support to run an e-commerce operation the way I…

Day 5: when the fit isn’t right
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Day 5: When the Fit isn’t Right

Back to Past Projects Overview Sometimes you’re not a good fit. Either with a full time job or freelance clients. Sometimes, you walk into a job hoping for stability—and find yourself in a role that drains you more than it builds you. That was my experience at D&M Restoration. While the work itself was creative…

The side gig that should’ve stayed on the side – spinningsilk multimedia
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Day 4: The Side Gig That Should’ve Stayed on the Side – SpinningSilk Multimedia

? Back to Past Projects Overview This one’s personal. I launched SpinningSilk Multimedia first as a side gig and the moved to a full-time small business with good intentions—but in hindsight, the timing wasn’t right. What started as a creative outlet during a hard season slowly turned into a full-time business I wasn’t prepared to…

Day 2: missed contributions but serving where i could
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Day 2: Missed Contributions but Serving Where I Could

Back to Past Projects Overview Missed Contributions Sometimes you offer your skills and get sidelined. Other times, you find ways to serve behind the scenes. Day 2 of this series is about both. These were moments where I wasn’t always in control, but still found ways to contribute—and learned what kind of collaborator I wanted…

Bridging the gap
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Day 1: Where It Began – The Spark of Web Curiosity

Back to Past Projects Overview Before web content strategy was a career, before WordPress became a household name, and before “blog” was even a word—there was a guy learning HTML on Geocities. That guy was me. This first chapter isn’t about polished work or big results. It’s about how I discovered the web as a…

Responsive design series – day 5: the impact when you get it right
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Responsive Design Series – Day 5: The impact when you get it right

So here we are. You’ve seen how responsive design works, why it matters, and how to get started without getting lost in the tech. Now let’s talk about what actually happens when your site is truly responsive. Because it’s not just about design—it’s about impact. 1. Your Customers Stick Around Longer Ever visit a website…

Responsive design series – day 4: tools that help you get there (no coding required)
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Responsive Design Series – Day 4: Tools That Help You Get There (No Coding Required)

By now, you know that your website needs to work across all kinds of screens. In today’s digital age, users access content through a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. This raises the question: how do I actually make my website responsive? Do I need to hire a tech wizard? Learn…