Another question that I get asked about using WordPress is, “How do I add photos and video to the website?” And the answer is, WordPress makes it easy for you to add images and media to your web pages and blog posts. Uploading and Managing Images with the Add Media Button While you’re editing or […]
What should you do if you can't contact the person who built your website?
I’ve been asked this question repeatedly, when I am talking with local small business owners who have decided that it’s time to update their company website. People say something like, “My website was set up by someone who no longer responds to messages, or is otherwise unavailable.” And they ask me, what can they do in […]
Introduction to WordPress
Please join Mardesco’s own Jesse Smith at the Silverton Public Library this Thursday, April 23 at 7pm for a free presentation titled, “Introduction to WordPress.” This presentation is the first in a 3-part series. Future presentations will discuss Intermediate and Advanced WordPress administration. If you are interested in administering your own WordPress-based website, this week’s […]
The difference between menus and widgets in WordPress
This is the first post in a series addressing real-life questions that were asked by people who attended my “What is WordPress?” presentation at the Silver Falls Library last autumn. This post examines the question, “What is the difference between menus and widgets?” What are widgets in WordPress, and how are they different from menus? This […]
6 ways to tell if it's time to update your website
Is your website in need of an update? Is now the time to get that update done? The answer depends on your existing website and your business situation. Is it time to update? Factors to consider As you debate whether now is the time to update your website, you might want to consider the following […]
Rebranding Part Three: The Website Redesign Process
This post has been a long time in the making. I started this rebranding project for Mardesco in late July. Three months later, I have to recognize that even though I’ll still be tweaking the website a year from now, the website redesign is more or less complete, and it’s time for me to follow […]