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  • How to choose a CMS

    By Erica • April 24, 2025
    A CMS (content management system) helps streamline your website management. Let’s explore some popular options and how to evaluate which tools best suit your needs.
  • Building Blocks: A friendly guide to patterns, templates, and template parts

    By Erica • March 24, 2025
    I recently had the opportunity to give a talk at my local WordPress Meetup about the site editor, which allows you to build any part of a WordPress site with blocks. Read on for an overview of blocks, patterns, and templates, as well as some real world applications.
  • Why have a website?

    By Erica • January 29, 2025
    While there is so much potential to leveraging large social media platforms as a way to connect with others across the web, it’s also important to cater to your own little space on the internet: your website – your home base on the web where you can take control of your online presence.
  • Making the most of the Kadence Row Layout Block

    By Erica • November 27, 2024
    The Kadence Row Layout Block unlocks convenient and responsive design for any site. It’s a user-friendly way to create sleek layouts without code.
  • Developing brand identity with mood boards

    By Erica • October 28, 2024
    By relying more heavily on imagery, mood boards are one of my favorite ways to convey design ideas and inspiration by bypassing words altogether, helping both designers and business owners establish a firm foundation that doesn’t just rely on language.
  • Rediscovering the WordPress Block Editor

    By Erica • September 23, 2024
    Discover how the WordPress Block Editor transforms website building with content blocks, plus find the best resources to master this powerful tool quickly and efficiently.