websites for non-profits
2019 was a good year for me, I took the internal work of 2018 to new and better levels, rekindled love and started writing publicly again. Work Highlights This year saw larger and more complicated website builds that led me deeper into the guts of WordPress. I’m better versed in hooks and filters now and … Read more YiR 2019: More Art, More Mountains, More Delight
Oh hey, is it Black Friday? What a coincidence that I’m thinking of a sale. (Jump to sale details) I’m always looking for new ways to help get people online. And as I build more complex sites from scratch, I no longer enjoy working with pre-made or drag and drop themes. I used to advocate … Read more Sale: pre-built custom WordPress themes
Ten years ago, on July 1st 2009, I dove into Ruby Lake on the sunshine coast without incident and had a pleasant swim. That’s not where you thought this story was going. Here it comes: then I attempted a front flip and hit my head on the rocks. I didn’t know anything about concussions, head … Read more 10 years later, reflections on a head injury
2018 was a big year for me. I pushed my boundaries, made life-changing decisions and fulfilled a few life-goals. Big Major Events Endings // Beginnings The most significant event of my year was the end of my long-term relationship. Happening around the summer solstice, I spent the rest of my year coming to terms with … Read more YiR 2018 – Big Life Changes and a Bunch of Travel
Ever since last month’s big story on Cambridge Analytica and Facebook our social media channels, that never really felt private or secure, have started to feel downright sinister. So what to do? If you’re like me, and not ready to miss out on clothing swap invites or distant family updates, there are some things you can … Read more Social media security after the Cambridge Analytica scandal
If you’re new to WordPress, you may be confused between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. What’s the difference? While both are on the open-source WordPress framework, WordPress.com is hosted by Automattic and often thought of as a “light version” of WordPress. WordPress.org is the “full version” – you can fully customize your site in any way you … Read more WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
These are some of the resources and links I mention in the Intro to WordPress workshop. WordPress A list of everything we learned in the workshop. MigHelp Workshop Checklist Slides from workshop. MigHelp WordPress Workshop Slides Five minute step-by-step intro to WordPress.com. WordPress Intro Learn WordPress Guide. Learn WordPress Lots of WP tutorials here. WPBeginner.com RSS feeds. How … Read more WordPress Workshop Resources
I’ve been making websites on WordPress for about 10 years now. In that time many website platforms, like SquareSpace and Wix, have entered the market. If you’re running a non-profit on limited resources, or are starting out as an artist or business-owner, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to make your website affordably … Read more 10 Reasons to Make Your Website on WordPress
I love reading year in review posts, but have always felt squeamish about writing my own. Too personal! Too vulnerable! No one cares! F that. This is partly for me as a way to keep track of successes and good times as well as places I want to improve and grow in the new year. … Read more 2017 Year in Review (websites, travel, books + records)
You have 3 passwords that you randomly choose between for every site you log into. You haven’t updated your passwords in over 5 years. Your password has your pet’s name or your birthday in it. Your password has been on a leaked list but you still haven’t changed it. You accidentally tweeted out your password. … Read more Stop using that terrible password. Password managers demystified.
This is the first in a series of posts about online security in the new political era. Friends, this is a dark time. I don’t need to remind you what’s happening in the US on January 20th. If ever we need to take privacy and security seriously it is now. If you need more convincing … Read more Trump is coming, here’s how to encrypt everything
I was honoured to speak on a panel of women talking about their experiences in tech at this weekend’s Hackapalooza, put on by Ladies Learning Code. Things discussed: quitting your day job, the tech industry is inspiring and ridiculous, 20 hour work days, 12 hours days learning code, imposter syndrome, the thrill of making things, … Read more Ladies Learning Code: Women in Tech Panel
I’ve been reading a lot about the “Migrant Crisis” in Europe. Particularly about Hungary and the wall they are building to keep the thousands of migrants, many escaping from Syria, out. The wall is expected to be completed this week. This hits home for me as I am Hungarian and recently became a citizen there. I was … Read more Never Home: All Migrants Welcome
I graduated from coding school a year ago today. I quit my day job as a graphic designer at the Vancouver Public Library a few months earlier and aimed to freelance full-time. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Here are some things I’ve learned in my first year of freelancing. 1. Don’t … Read more 9 things I’ve learned in my first year as a freelance developer
Drawing Change is a portfolio site I built for Sam Bradd, a friend of mine who is doing great work as a graphic facilitator and illustrator with non-profits and other change makers. I’ve been using the Make theme solely on my web design projects this year. Make Theme Make is a free drag and drop … Read more Drawing Change design showcased on Make Theme website