Web development and graphic design processes and techniques using WordPress and Adobe.
A positive marketing approach As artists and inventors we can come up with really far out for ideas. In my business, of designing for start-ups, I see many great ideas. Some ideas move forward faster than others. When I’m working with a new client – with new ideas — and new products I sometimes get […]
Page Editing in WordPress How to edit a page using WordPress.
Photo editing and masking backgrounds out of photos for a clean layout. This tutorial demonstrates how to use and edit photos in an InDesign newsletter layout for print.
Using filters and special effects to create art from a photo. This Photoshop tutorial turn a photo of Times Square into abstract art.
Freelancing is a full time job. Maybe more. It’s a misconception that freelancing is something you do on the side. A freelancer is a business owner. Usually an artist. If it it was any other industry we would be called consultants. This freelancing is not for the weak. You’ve got to be at the top […]
Don’t believe the lie. “this could mean more jobs for you down the road (just give me a deal now)”. This is the biggest lie not to believe. People may approach a designer with: “if you do this now for nothing – it could mean more business for you”. Normally these offers come from seemingly interesting people […]
Occasionally I get a call asking; “sit down with me” and teach me WordPress. I had one client that wanted to learn WordPress in “a couple of hours” and offered to pay me for my time. This is an interesting concept to price out for a one-to-one personal service — as opposed to the old […]
When you want a different background image on a single page in WordPress follow these instructions: Upload and image to the media library (about 1600x1600px) then in styles.css type: .page-id-2355 { background: #fff url(/images-add-the correct-path here.jpg) no-repeat fixed center; } (add the correct ID#)
The trend now is to give something away for free – then charge for the guts of your product. You’ve seen this with “free” apps, yes they’re free, but you need the pro version if you want all the features. Some businesses will not do ANYTHING for free — some give it all away. Neither […]
For a top level link that goes nowhere: on dashboard> go to appearance> menu create link > add in temp ULR. add link to menu and locate the link as you would a menu page. change temp url to: # This is used sometimes when there is a drop down menu and you want to be […]