Kerry’s Blog

When I create websites for my clients, we work in a collaborative way so they’re learning about what websites are, how they work, and how to update them. These blog posts answer many of the questions my clients have as we work together. I hope you find this information helpful too.

CATEGORIES

Prep

Write

Wait. Do you REALLY need a website?

Everyone tells you that you must have a website, but do you? Learn some of the ways you can promote your business without a website, either temporarily or permanently.

Design Kerry A. Thompson Design Kerry A. Thompson

How to design your blog page

If you are starting a blog for your website or adding one to an existing website, it’s helpful to review your choices for your blog page’s design. Most websites, including those on Squarespace, can include a blog.

Read More
Launch Kerry A. Thompson Launch Kerry A. Thompson

Button up your site with SSL

Enabling SSL security for your website ensures an encrypted connection between a visitor's website browser and your website. It also has the added bonus of giving you a boost in Google search results.

Read More
Design Kerry A. Thompson Design Kerry A. Thompson

How to promote live online classes on your website

Classes are a type of recurring group educational event, held in person or online. Each time the class runs, it will have a different date and possibly a different time. You should make the classes easy to find and sign up for on your website. Using a scheduling program can automate the processes of registration and payment.

Read More
Design Kerry A. Thompson Design Kerry A. Thompson

From 0 to website in 10 easy steps

If you have never had a website or have only created a website on your own without help, this blog post will explain the steps my clients and I take to go from our first talk to a finished website that helps their businesses shine online.

Read More
Write Kerry A. Thompson Write Kerry A. Thompson

Poor grammar on your website may be costing you

The words on your website are as important as the images. They tell a story about you, your work, and your customers. If you rush to publish your website pages and blogs without proofreading, those missed grammar and spelling mistakes can lead visitors to question if you will rush through your customers' work also. 

Read More
Design Kerry A. Thompson Design Kerry A. Thompson

Five ways to speed up your design time

I always love it when I find something that speeds up repetitive tasks. So when I discovered the Squarespace shortcut of copying website pages to create backups, placeholders, and archived pages early in my website design career, I was sold.

Read More
Write Kerry A. Thompson Write Kerry A. Thompson

How to ask others to toot your horn

The importance of posting testimonials on your website has been on my mind lately. Clever ads and slick marketing just can't take the place of testimonials. Nice words from real people serve to reassure people to take the next step of contacting you for a consultation or attending your upcoming event. 

Read More

Stop struggling. Start your website.