Geenen Homes: geenenhomes.com Kyle Geenen of Geenen Homes is a Realtor® at Coldwell Banker who specializes in West Michigan real estate. Kyle wanted a website that made it easy for people to search for properties and contact him. We used a plugin and service that pulls property listings into WordPress from a local MLS (multiple [...]
I had the privilege of speaking to students of Covenant Christian High School for their Career Day 2013. First, Drew Looyenga spoke about IT support and software development. Next, I gave the presentation below. How could I improve this presentation for next time? Tell me in the comments.
Susan Compagner: susancompagner.com Susan Compagner is a licensed Real Estate Consultant who specializes in West Michigan waterfront real estate. She asked me to redesign her website (see screenshot of original design below) to tell her story, provide social proof, and direct people to contact her. To tell Susan’s story, I included one of Susan’s videos [...]
I’ve recently been writing about my favorite podcasts about the business of web design. Here are my favorite business podcasts that aren’t about web design, but do have great business content. I’ve listed these from most to least favorite. If you like these, you should read my other posts about podcasts. I’m always looking for [...]
Last week I wrote about my favorite podcasts about the business of web design. There are a lot of web design podcasts that aren’t specifically about the business of web design, but that occasionally discuss web design business topics. I’ve included my favorites below, ranked according to frequency of business content. If you like these, [...]
These are my favorite podcasts about the business of web design. They frequently cover topics including marketing, pricing, project management, productivity, client relations, entrepreneurship, freelancing, proposals, and contracts and other legal issues. If you like these, you should read my other posts about podcasts. I’m always looking for more, so please add your favorites in [...]
Simply Counted Business Services, Inc.: simplycounted.com Simply Counted Business Services, Inc. is an accounting firm offering services to support small and medium sized businesses and individuals. Simply Counted wanted to make it simple for people to stay in touch with them. So, we created a Contact page with contact information and a map. Elsewhere on [...]
Holistic Fortitude, LLC: holisticfortitude.com Holistic Fortitude, LLC provides holistic nutrition consulting and wellness coaching. Holistic Fortitude wanted a website that was visually attractive and easy to use. They wanted to give information about the company and its services, as well as sell wellness packages. They had purchased a WordPress theme and hosting, but needed help customizing [...]
Tulip City Panache: tulipcitypanache.com Tulip City Panache offers art classes and painting parties in Holland, MI. They host artistic events for kids, adults, and businesses. Tulip City Panache needed a website to promote their business and sell tickets to their many events. The Home, About, and Contact pages provide information about the business. The Gallery [...]
The Wealthy Freelancer: 12 Secrets to a Great Income and an Enviable Lifestyle by Steve Slaunwhite My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is definitely the best book on freelancing I’ve read so far! Many freelancers assume that they must choose between a high income and the freedom of freelancing, so they settle for an [...]