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EDUCATION

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The Peterborough Idea

The MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, NH, part of the history of the Global Creative Community.

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The Misuse of Failure in American Public Schools

In the last 15 – 20 years, there has been a volume of writing about accepting failure as part of the process for understanding. A prime example is the often repeated words of Michael Jordan about how many shots he missed in his lifetime.

DESIGN

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Why Hiring a Freelance Designer Beats DIY

Many small business owners, startups, and creators try to save money by designing logos, websites, or marketing materials themselves. While DIY  tools have improved, hiring a freelance designer often delivers better results faster and with less risk. Here’s a clear look at the advantages of choosing a professional freelancer over doing it yourself. Professional-quality results […]

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So why do you need website maintenance services?

Your search engine rankings depend on it. If you look at usage and traffic statistics related to business websites, there is overwhelming proof that out-of-date websites get far less visitors. Why? Because when potential clients search Google for something, the results they are shown are categorized and prioritized by Google’s ever-changing weighting system. When a […]

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Why Hiring a Freelance Designer Can Be a Smarter Choice Than Working with an Agency

When it comes to building a brand, launching a website, or creating compelling marketing materials, choosing the right designer is a critical decision. Businesses often weigh the option between hiring a freelance designer or working with a design agency. While agencies can offer scale and structure, freelance web, graphic, and print designers bring a unique […]

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Is WordPress Actually the Most Popular Website Platform in the World?

When I first started building websites, I wrote all of the code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP) and created the database tables the same way (SQL). 

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WordPress – A Brief Overview

WordPress was released on May 27, 2003 as a, “fork of b2/cafelog”1 by Matt Mullenweg, although he had been in the process of developing his idea of creating a high end, full featured personal publishing system since 2001.

TUTORIALS

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Quick, practical guide to hiring a quality web, graphic, or print designer

Define the project clearly Outcome: deliverables (web pages, logo, brand system, print-ready files), formats, sizes. Scope: number of pages/concepts, revisions, responsive needs, assets you’ll supply. Timeline and budget range. Know the role and skills to look for Web designer: UX/UI, responsive layout, HTML/CSS familiarity, Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD, basic JS familiarity or ability to work with developers. […]

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Designing Your Business Website – Before You Begin

There are 2 important things that must be completed BEFORE the design of your new business website begins.

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Quick & Easy WordPress Blog Posting Guide

How to insert an article and featured image into a WordPress blog post in 10 easy steps.

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