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The right way to add photos in WordPress

Can I tell you a secret? There's a wrong way and a right way to insert a photo into a post. You may be doing it wrong! I know what...
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How do I change the navigation menu in WordPress?

I actually get this question a lot. When you spend all day everyday in WordPress, you sometimes forget that a task you think is super easy can be scary and...
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Five (possible) reasons your website is slow.

Don't you hate it when you go to load a website and it takes forever? Nobody is going to wait for that wheel to stop spinning if it takes more...
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Social media practices to help promote your business in 2015

Social media marketing can be daunting for any business - it takes time and a firm commitment to build a trustworthy online reputation - but if done correctly, social media...
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Help! I can’t find revisions of my WordPress post or page.

Uh oh! Have you changed your Wordpress post or page and realized you made a mistake and want to get your old version back? But aren't sure how? We all...

WordPress Basics: What are categories and tags?

If you are new to blogging, you may be asking yourself what are categories and tags, and how do I use them? Categories and tags are two different ways to...
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WordPress Basics: What’s the difference between a post and a page?

If you are new to Wordpress, you may have some questions about the content management system. We use Wordpress for every site we design, so while many things are second...
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How to add Google Analytics tracking code to your WordPress site

Hello! So, you have a Wordpress website? Awesome! We love Wordpress. And now, you want to track your traffic and gain valuable insights by using Google Analytics. That's awesome too!...
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Break Through the Blog Block

We blog a lot here at Sumy Designs because websites that blog generate more traffic. Writer's block, or blog block, happens to all of us bloggers every now and then...
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Print Design vs. Web Design

The transition from web design to print design can be tricky but if you keep a few things in mind, the process can be a smooth transition. DPI or dots...
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What should I put in my sidebar?

The WordPress sidebar is made of widgets that you can add or edit in the Appearance section of your Dashboard ... and the number of sidebar plug-ins available is limitless....
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Tips for working from home successfully

Working from home is fabulous on many levels - it also has its challenges, but today's technological tools make it easier than ever. Sumy Designs has successfully operated from home...
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How do I find a web designer I can trust that won’t steal my money and disappear?

Good question. And believe it or not, we've had a lot of business from people who hired a web designer only to have them disappear without a trace. No response...
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To Blog, or Not to Blog

We often get asked by clients whether they should have a blog. "Why would a business website need a blog?" they ask. Here's why: websites that blog regularly get 55%...