Search engines are constantly scanning and indexing millions of websites and evaluating countless factors to calculate the most relevant websites to return for the specific keywords for which a user is searching. A keyword could be a single word: “tulips,” a phrase: “world’s best tulips,” or an entire question: “What are the best conditions […]
The world wide web holds over a trillion pages, according to Wired magazine founder Kevin Kelly1. About 570 new websites are created every minute, says one PC Magazine study. These numbers are as difficult to comprehend as they are to quantify. There is a mind boggling amount of information on the Internet, and more is […]
Your garden and website should be well planned, organized and easy to get around. The goal is to make it easy for people to find what they are looking for. In a garden, grouping related plants (i.e. herbs) in one area makes it easy for people to find what interests them. Providing maps and signage […]
Donald Trump is a billionaire who is running for president. You wouldn’t deduce that by looking at his campaign’s graphic design. Some of it is fine, but some of it is pretty scary. Few people are going to choose their leader strictly because of their graphic design choices (and we don’t recommend that), but taking […]
It’s important before building your own WordPress website to plan the pages, text and images that you will have on your site. Watch this video for website content planning techniques. Read more about the WordPress platform and why it’s the best. Watch the video below for the full tutorial on content planning for your WordPress website. […]
Your garden and website should be well designed and full of beautiful and stimulating content. Your website’s template is like your overall garden blueprint; your visual content is like individual plants or specific types of gardens within the larger garden. The goal is to maximize engagement and delight visitors. Using the proper spacing, hierarchy, symmetry, […]
Our video tutorial shows you how to purchase and install the Enfold WordPress theme, and activate it within the dashboard. Read more about the WordPress is the best web design platform. Purchase and Install the Enfold WordPress Theme If you are not a professional web developer we always recommend getting a paid WordPress theme. Paid […]
Building your garden’s reputation as a destination is not something that happens overnight, just as building your website search engine authority takes time. The goal is to stick around in the same place long enough to allow things to develop and to be able to leverage your longevity. The longer your garden is around, the […]
Our video tutorial shows you how to install WordPress within your web hosting account. Learn why we think WordPress is the best website building platform. Installing WordPress on Your Web Hosting Account Now that I have my domain name and web hosting account, it’s time to install WordPress. I’m logged into by Bluehost control […]
If you want to write a book and are considering self-publishing, check out these resources, tips and tricks about self publishing with Amazon’s CreateSpace. Download the handout from our presentation Amazon Self Publishing 101. These tips and tricks were compiled by Rachel Keranan and Candy Phelps: Amazon Self Publishing Tips & Tricks You can also download […]