It's FUN FONT FRIDAY! Yes, I do actually get that excited about sharing pretty new fonts with y'all. Today's feature is both an elegant slab and handwritten font combo. This one has me extra excited because it's a combination of three different font styles and ornaments. Each font comes with various weights to choose from, which is a huge deal for us font fanatics. When you find that perfect font, but the weight is too thin or too heavy ..Read More
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Adjust WordPress Image Crop Position
Here's a simple way to make sure your thumbnails display exactly how you'd like them to. If you've ever asked yourself the following question, you're about to be super happy. How do I adjust the position WordPress crops my images? Adjust WordPress Image Crop Position Say you want your image to be cropped from the top and center? Add the code below to your functions file under the *Register Image Sizes* area, via FTP. You can adjust the ..Read More
Two Tools You Should Be Using to Grow Your Audience
Today I'm sharing Two Tools You Should Be Using to Grow Your Audience. The list of productivity tools available these days is endless, and overwhelming. So I've made it my mission to do the research for you, and share my findings. Convert Kit The first tool I have to tell you about is ConvertKit. A few months back I switched my email list from MailChimp to ConvertKit. The number one reason I made this decision? Two words. User Interface. ..Read More
SSL: How to Secure Your WordPress Website
A couple years back Google announced secure sites would soon receive a boost in search engine rankings, and that time has arrived. This site has been secure for years, since it processes payments and handles customer's account information, but my demo sites were not. I took the time this weekend to secure all of our demo sites, as well as our support and TADA sites. And then, just this morning, Sabrina asked a question on facebook.. Given ..Read More
Make Google Calendar Work for You
I'm that friend who has to tell you about the cool new whatever I discovered. Everyone has one. We're the ones sending texts like "ahhh you have to try google calendar, I had no idea how easy and convenient it was! Seriously. Do it. Now." We are also pushy and want your life to be easier because we love you so much! As a true introvert, I look at you who take the time to frequent this here website as friends. Actual friends. I refer to you as "my ..Read More
Summer Schedule Printable
Y'all. I don't know about you, but finding my summer schedule groove has proven futile thus far. The girls are out of school, we have vacation coming up, extracurricular activities and a lot of fun family outings planned. I've often said I thrive on spontaneity, and it's true, most of the time. Summer is not one of those times. There are simply too many mornings we wake up and think "hey let's go do this because we can!" so it's important I make ..Read More
Delay of Game
Hi Friends! Today is June 1st, the date I was to launch my latest (greatest!) WordPress theme for travel bloggers. Alas, there was a hiccup with my choice of name being similar to another theme, and also a hiccup with my not feeling like it's ready and wanting it to be perfect for you. So, today, instead of launching the travel theme I'm here to tell you it is not quite ready. I could have thrown it together and launched as is, and it would ..Read More
A Fresh Perspective
A Fresh Perspective Sometimes stepping away for a bit provides you with much needed fresh perspective, clear eyes and a renewed heart for your passion. This past month I unintentionally took quite a bit of time away from "work". - I'll never consider PDCD a job because it began as an outlet, and continues to fulfill spectacular dreams more and more each day. - My Husband was out of town, and I was single mom'ing it all day every day. When you ..Read More
Spectacular Dreams
Spectacular Dreams I've experienced success beyond my wildest dreams with this business. Web design and development come naturally to me. PDCD happened organically without any forethought or plan in place because when you're having fun you forge forward. I didn't need to make money, I was happy living on a single salary. I was able to forge forward because I had no fear. Nothing to lose and everything to gain. I don't say that to brag (eww ..Read More
Let’s Get Healthy Together!
Note: This post is a departure from my normal subject matter, but one more important than any. In order to take care of your business, you have to take care of yourself. I hope you read this all the way through and join me in the online challenge. Let's Get Healthy Together! Can you believe it's already nearly summer? I'm in front of my computer a lot, mostly sitting. My activity level, and overall health, has suffered as a result of this. ..Read More
Make Sure Your Business Looks Good on Google
Do you own a brick and mortar location? When someone googles your business, you want to make sure the information that displays is accurate. This is a super short, but important tutorial. Here's how to Make Sure Your Business Looks Good on Google: Make Sure Your Business Looks Good on Google Click here to open the Google Business page Click the Start Now button Enter Your Business Name Follow the ..Read More
Lines Conference for Bloggers
Hi Friends! Have you ever been to a live event? It took me years to venture out from behind my computer screen and interact with three-dimensional people, but when I did? It was fantastic. We all need a support system, both in our every day lives, and work lives. I attended Circles last year and came away so inspired, and just excited to get back to work. Even after 11 years of doing this, I was giddy. Beyond feeling inspired, I met so many ..Read More
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