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The palette behind my latest blog post illustration
Hey adventurer! If you’ve seen my blog posts and illustrations, you already suspect that I love vibrant color palettes. Considering that I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to them, it’s probably not a surprise. For my latest blog post on navigation and information architecture, I wanted to have some fun, less engineering, and a…
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Your blog’s navigation starts with Information Architecture
Hey adventurer! This post is about creating a navigation menu and deciding what to include. However, we can’t just stash things into our navigation without understanding the structure of our website. That’s when Information Architecture enters the scene. Navigation is one of the most important parts of your website. If you’ve ever played a role-playing…
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Why your blog needs a Privacy Policy and how to add one
Hey adventurer! Starting a blog can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to consider: choosing the right platform, securing a domain, finding your voice, reading endless writing tips, and developing your unique style. With all this to juggle, it’s easy to overlook something crucial: a Privacy Policy (which is legally required) and Terms of Use (strongly…
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How to create a simple moon in Adobe Illustrator
Hey, adventurer! I’ve always been mesmerized by the moon whenever I see it in the sky. It was actually one of the first things I learned to draw when I started using Adobe Illustrator. For the next couple of days, the moon will be in its Waxing Crescent phase. My color palette for this phase…
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Creating vibrant color palettes for Pinterest: part one
Hey adventurer! If you came here from Pinterest, you’ve probably noticed that most of my pins are nature-inspired color palettes. It all started as a way to help my mental health. I’ve always felt happiest in nature. One day, while walking my dog, I suddenly really noticed how vibrant and otherworldly nature’s colors looked. As…
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How to choose and register a great domain for your blog
Hey adventurer! To be honest, I use the word “great” in the title because it gives a positive spin, according to the headline analyzer. What I can promise you by this post is that you will have instructions on where to register a domain and some tips on how to choose one. I can’t promise…
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Fix broken links: how to create redirects in WordPress
Hey adventurer! A while ago I wrote a blog post about setting up redirects in Squarespace. It’s only fair that now I talk about WordPress. In short, a redirect is a setup that moves traffic from one page to another, whether the original page was deleted or is no longer needed. After all, we can…
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How to start using Google Search Console for your blog
Hey adventurer! I think Google Search Console is one of the best free tools available for anyone who is maintaining a website. Is it mandatory? No. But it’s a cool tool to use if you want to know more about your website’s online presence. What is Google Search Console? Google Search Console is a free…