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Do I need to do updates on WordPress? YES!

December 20, 2016 By Becky Mansfield 4 Comments

I get this question a lot: Do I need to do updates on Wordpress?  My answer - YES!   Today I wanted to quickly tell you how important it is to do the recommended updates on your blog.  When I was on the phone with my host, because someone was trying repeatedly to hack into my page, he asked about my updates.  They are important! You need to do the recommended updates on your blog.  If you ever have this little thing on your page…   (that ...

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Filed Under: Blog Tips, Design Tagged With: design, updates

how to make a 3d book cover image free (Series: Best Blog Tools)

January 23, 2016 By Becky Mansfield

Today we are talking about how to make a 3d book cover image free online as Day 1 of our series: Best Blog Tools. I wanted to show you what I consider to be my favorite find of all time, in the blogging world.   Most of you know that I love to write books.  I have written (or co-written) six books so far and I have several more in the works. I have also designed all of my book covers, because it is fun and very easy!   I just buy my favorite ...

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Filed Under: Books, Design Tagged With: 3d, book, cover, design, ebook

Color 101: Best colors on a blog

March 18, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

I love bright colors!   I also love black & white.    Alas, a blog is different than picking out what to wear, so I wanted to share with you what I have learned about color choices and design for your blog.  Welcome to Color 101: Best colors for a blog You probably read the post last week about designing your blog to make it easier to read.  This week we are diving into color choice. You already saw that you should have a white background ...

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Filed Under: Design Tagged With: blogdesign, blogging, color, design

Blogging 101: FIVE Design Must-Haves (or should I say & Must-Knows”)

March 12, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

Here are a few Design Must Haves (or should I say Must-Knows) to remember for your blog. I am not going to tell you these things to make your blog basic or boring or not "you", but I am telling you these things because your readers need to be able to see clearly, not be confused and feel an eagerness to read when they are on your page. 1).  Most important- A WHITE BACKGROUND (or very light).  This makes it so much easier to read.  It is very ...

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Filed Under: Design Tagged With: background, basics, Blogging 101, design, fonts

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