Snapchat is taking the world by storm. I only just started using it myself earlier this year, and desperately wish I had started months/years ago. Being able to catch an ‘unedited’ glimpse into someone’s life is kind of awesome, and for a travel blogger like myself, it also invites people in to see a world that maybe my followers haven’t yet seen with their own eyes (in hopes of inspiring them to say, “Heck yes,…
Why Transfer to WordPress.org?
I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz floating around blog-land. It seems everyone and their mother is transferring over to WordPress.org, to self-hosting, to the Genesis Framework. The biggest question in your head right now is: Why? Although I hate it (and I’m sure you do too) when someone tells you that you absolutely must do something…here’s a little bit on why you should consider transferring. What’s wrong with free hosting sites like WordPress.com or Blogger? Theme limitations and…
How to Set up Access to your Blog (but not give your username and password)
I’ve always felt uneasy about clients giving me their username and a temporary password to go in and install a new design to their blog. Not only is it THEIR space, but they’re giving you private information. Every time a designer is required to log-in to someone’s blog, the client has to change their passwords, and that can just get annoying after a while. Did you know you don’t have to give out your personal…
Get the most out of your blog designer
Hiring a blog designer can be a scary thing. Especially when it means forking over a load of cash you worked hard for, and hoping that the finished product is something you like. If you’ve picked a good designer, odds are they know this and will do everything in their power to make sure they fully understand your vision, goals, and aspirations for your blog/website. As a blog designer myself, I love a client that’s…