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July 2018
Dear <<First Name>>,
Thank you to everyone who took the time to talk with me at TNNA last month! I had a great time and it was amazing to learn about your technology needs.
I'm thankful for the tools I created to help manage my day thanks to my pen at work project. The biggest lesson from that brief weekend in Cleveland is that many of you are eager to get started working together.
Technology moves rapidly so without further ado, let's jump in!
In this edition you'll find:
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Recent Blog Posts
fonts, choice, and constraint (2018-07-04) I understand that you want your website to look just right and specify the exact font that matches the style you’ve developed for your business. It’s your brand and you want your website to match. With the rise of various services … Read More »
Learning from you at TNNA (2018-06-20) I had an incredible time at The National Needle Arts Summer Trade Show in Cleveland this past weekend. Yesterday I got my voice back. Today I’m sorting notes of conversations as I work on followup emails. Read More »
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New Project: pen at work!
Last summer, my world was turned upside down. It was then that I made unexpected discoveries of strength and resilience. This new project, pen at work was born of those experiences. I will teach and share the methodology I use to find order in that chaos known as life. There will be worksheets, tutorials, tools, and eventually workshops. Want personalized attention? Yes, I offer one-on-one consulting.
Purchase my first worksheet a planning grid.
From my notebook:
- caring for changes (2018-06-29) When there is a new exciting change in your life it’s very tempting to try to say yes to everything… or no. How do you find that balance which ensures you are taking on new challenges and growing, yet also not wallowing in overwhelm or setting yourself up for burnout? Read More »
- some days (2018-06-22) Last week, while I was at the TNNA summer trade show, I thought I would draft this biweekly post and publish it. However, two minor technology snafus derailed my plan. The experience made me pause and question why I assigned extreme urgency to posting here. Instead, I enjoyed … Read More »
pen at work: prioritize · evaluate · negotiate, a PEN is all you need.
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WordPress updates of interest
As always, there are updates! Is it important that you read the change logs? No, though I think it's a good idea. It is important to keep your WordPress system up-to-date. There are often new features that slip in which can improve how you work. If you have questions or are worried about updating, please contact me!
- Wordpress is at 4.9.7, this is a security and maintenance release was updated on July 5, 2018. This is a privacy and maintenance release to address a media issue that could potentially allow a user with certain capabilities to attempt to delete files outside the uploads directory. It also addresses seventeen other bugs. Gutenberg is coming, I'll have updates on what that means for you soon.
- WooCommerce is at 3.4.3 and was updated on June 20, 2018.
- Yoast SEO is at 7.8 and was released on July 10, 2018. This release improves Open Graph for the front page and fixes several bugs.
- Jetpack is at 6.3.2 and was released on July 4, 2018. This update fixes some bugs related to Simple Payment. Even if you aren't using this widget, I recommend updating!
Information as of 11a on 12 July 2018, when this list was compiled.
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I'm best known for my work in helping clients create and maintain their WordPress websites. However, there is much more I can do to help your small business technology! Are you looking for technology that works together and with you? I can help you sort through and figure out what works for you and your specific business. Would you like a better understanding of the technology you use so that you can make changes or hire an assistant? Together we can work through your current systems and write up a guidebook specific to the needs of your business. Are you still using technology you don't like because the thought of migrating is just too much? I can help you evaluate new systems and figure out a migration plan and process. Contact me to get started.
There's also my new project, pen at work, which provides thoughtful ways to manage the chaos of your daily life. I hope you'll enjoy my first worksheet, a versatile planning grid. This project has its own a monthly newsletter which lands in your inbox on the last Tuesday of each month, please subscribe if you're interested!
I hope you find this newsletter interesting and helpful for you and your small business. Please reply and let me know what you think. Thank you.
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