I was recently at a networking event where someone asked me, “what are the newest things in the web development industry?”. While these are not necessarily “new” developments, these are the things you need to be considering this year (2022) when building a website. Note: some of the links below may be affiliate links. If…
In WordPress, page builders are a type of plugin that add a visual editing process to the website with the ability to drag and drop items into place. You can picture putting together a website with a page-builder similar to building something with Legos. You can grab an image block for example and put it…
Often, at a meeting, I am asked by small business owners to review their website and give them my thoughts. These are a few common issues with websites, especially DIY websites. These are good tips on what to look for when doing a DIY website. Images missing alternative (alt) text Insufficient color contrast Improper heading…
In our line of work, we often help non-profit organizations to develop and expand their online exposure. We love to help organizations that have a mission to make the world a better place. These are a few resources that we have learned about that offer free services for nonprofits. Some restrictions may apply to these…
Alternative text, most commonly referred to as alt-text, is text used to describe an image on a website. It is used mostly by blind or visually impaired people who use screen-readers to read the content of a website. When screen-readers get to an image, it will read the alt text out loud. Most people I…
If you are building a website using WordPress, one of the most important decisions you make is choosing the right website hosting provider. The hosting you choose can affect your website speed, uptime, and security. Working with a good hosting provider can save you a lot of time and frustration in the setup process. Use…
Have you ever wanted to create or expand your online exposure but don’t know much about the digital world and don’t have a lot of money to spend? I attend a lot of networking events and other Meetups. I often encounter people that are just starting out in their journey and do not have an…
If you want to set up a website for a new business and you already have a business name, your first step is to buy a suitable domain name. This is the web address (URL) that you will direct people to on your business cards, directory listings, email signatures, and in person. Price for a…
If you have ever researched how to build a website, you have likely seen WordPress as one of the top solutions. While there are other ways to make a website and it is not the right solution for everyone, we at Emphasis.LA prefer to use WordPress for most of our website projects. In an effort…
As of November 14, 2020, we have now been operating as Emphasis.LA for 3 years and counting. We want to thank all of our partners in business for making it possible. “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish…