Running a small business is no walk in the park. Many times, you’re juggling a dozen tasks — chasing invoices, trying to gain new clients, or shipping orders. As a result, you’re always looking for ways to improve your business process. Whether that’s your calendar, accounting, or emailing, there’s always room for improvement. In order …
Adam Wright
At AWD, we look at your homepage as one of the most important pages on your website. It creates the first impression, telling the user/visitor exactly who you are and what you do. In fact, according to a study by Taylor & Francis Online, “It takes about 50 milliseconds (that’s 0.05 seconds) for users to …
Have you ever gotten those pesky emails from a business stating they updated their Privacy Policy? More than likely you have, but it’s something you don’t really think twice about. Believe it or not, there’s a 99% chance you need a Privacy Policy on your website, too. Here’s some answers to the most common questions, …
When it comes to working with WordPress, there’s still work to do even after you launch your new website. Currently used by more than a third of all websites in the world, WordPress is an open-source content management system, used to build websites. So, what does that mean? Well, open-source refers to the general public …
If you’re getting serious about wanting a new website for your company or business, then I’m sure you’re wondering how to choose the best website designer for you. There are many different aspects to consider, from pricing to design aesthetic, so we’ll cover the top 3 things you’ll want to focus on when doing your …
We all know that creating a new website for your business is no joke. Gathering content, images, what you want to go where, etc. etc. It can be a big headache. To aid you in this process, we’ve put together a checklist below to make sure you’ve got your bases covered. Have a look, and …
Mistakes. Everyone makes them — some willing to admit more than others, but there’s no doubt we have all been there. When it comes to starting and running your own business, mistakes are a part of the journey. If any business owner told you they knew what they were doing from day one, they’re lying …
If you are a designer, developer, social media manager, marketer, or just attempting to create some graphics on the side, figuring out what file extension to choose can be confusing. For starters, I’d say the most popular file extensions used are: .png, .jpg (or .jpeg), .pdf, .tiff and .gif. Some other, more advanced file types …
Graphic design. More than likely, your perception and meaning of what it is is different than the next. What many don’t realize is that graphic design is everywhere. You couldn’t go anywhere or do anything without viewing some sort of graphic design. Billboards. Brochures. A book cover. A website. A logo. I could go on for hours, …
I can admit — staying organized and on task has not always been my strong point. It’s so easy to get distracted. You often get caught up in your work, such that maintaining organization on top of work deadlines can become a huge struggle. This year, I finally broke through with my organization on day-to-day …