Things to Think About When Building a Website
Whether you’re DIYing your website or working with a professional web designer, the same truth applies: a successful website is built on strategy first, design second. Before you choose a platform, a layout, or a color palette, there are a few foundational things worth thinking through, because they affect how your site performs long after it launches.
Can Social Media Replace a Website? Not Quite. Here’s Why.
📱✨ It’s a fair question. Social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok are powerful tools. They’re where people hang out, discover new brands, and engage with content. For many business owners, social media feels faster, more accessible, and more connected to daily life than a traditional website.
But here’s the catch: Social media can support your business, but it should never replace your website.
Here’s why…
Webz by Elise: LinkedIn Newsletter
How it all started...
One night in 2016, I sat on my bed building a WordPress website. I'd recently started a blog and worked tirelessly on it to prepare for launch. It was slow going so far, but this particular night, I was frustrated. I asked my husband, who works in IT, for help, but he could not.
This was the last straw. I started to cry.
Tools I Use in My Web Design Business Every Day
If you are a small business owner, you can relate to using various platforms and tools to help create and maintain processes that streamline client or customer interactions. Identifying the appropriate tools specifically for your industry can help reduce errors and ensure that tasks are completed accurately.