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How Often Should You Redesign Your Website?
Your website might have looked great when you launched it a few years ago. But businesses change. Your services evolve, your audience shifts, and what worked for your website three years ago might not be the best fit today.
Work, World, Person: A Simple Framework for Finding What to Share on Socials
Note from Jenaye: I recently got to share a workshop with a room full of songwriters and creative writers called The Art of Being Seen: Social Media Success for Songwriters and Creative Writers. You can read part 1 here.
Your September Website Homework: 3 Simple Things to Check
Your website does not always need a redesign. Sometimes, it simply needs a little attention.
If you have been putting off updating your website because it feels like it will turn into a huge project, this is your reminder that small fixes still matter.
What If Social Media Felt More Like Invitation Than Promotion?
I recently got to teach a workshop for songwriters and creative writers about social media and visibility, and one of the biggest tensions we talked about had very little to do with algorithms, trends, or posting schedules.
Meet the Artist: Jeffrey Pyatt
We’ve had the chance to work with Jeffrey Pyatt on his website, artist identity, and the release of new music, including his latest single, History Lessons.
3 Simple Social Media Tasks for Business Owners This Month
September homework for business owners from a social media manager.
How to Build a Content Calendar You’ll Actually Use
One of the biggest mistakes I see businesses make with content is assuming they need to constantly come up with something new.
You probably already have more content ideas than you realize.
Inside Timothy Jones’ Work: Faith, Storytelling and Making the Difficult More Accessible.
A book doesn’t have to stop working for an author once launch season is over.
One of the things we’re helping author and longtime pastor Timothy Jones do at Merida Creative is look at his body of work, including his Substack, his most recent book Fully Beloved, and his backlist, as an ongoing source of content
Why Your Social Media Isn’t Generating Leads… and What to Do About It
You’re posting consistently. People are liking your content, maybe leaving a few comments, and your follower count is growing.
Squarespace vs. WordPress for Small Businesses in 2026: Which one is right for you?
If you’re deciding between Squarespace and WordPress for your small business website, the biggest question isn’t necessarily which platform has the most features.
Instagram’s New Series Feature: What It Is and How Businesses Can Use It
Instagram is testing a new Series feature that organizes related Reels into episodic collections. Here’s how it works, why businesses should pay attention, and how to start planning a Series for your audience.
What Photos Do You Need for a Website in 2026?
If you are planning a new website or website redesign, you will need more than a logo and one good headshot.
Why We Choose—and Recommend—Squarespace
Some people have asked me why I choose Squarespace as our website platform of choice. Why Squarespace?
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