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So Simple and Yet So Effective…For Local SEO

December 2, 2021

Why the domain change you ask? Simple. Local SEO in Calgary.

I recently decided to leave my old web host and moved over to HostPapa Canada, and at the same time registered the new domain name www.calgarylmsdesign.com.

Yes, I am still providing WordPress website development services, but recently I have been exploring learning management systems like Kajabi, LearnDash (a WordPress Plugin), and how it relates to my mostly solopreneur service provider and smallbiz related clientele that I have worked with over the past 20 years in Calgary.

My old domain still points to my new domain, so all the Local SEO work I have done so far is not completely lost.

Just recently, a life coach client of mine also decided to purchase a domain with Calgary in the URL. He said his phone is ringing off the hook! Not surprised at all. Wish he had done it years ago. (Nudge, nudge.)

Another client in 2020 decided to move from in-person sessions to online course in Kajabi. It was a great learning experience and an LMS platform that I encourage people to explore for their own online business, and so of course when I saw this domain available I grabbed it! Calgary WordPress and LMS website design is my specialty, so I think the new domain name is fitting for 2022!

Get going with HostPapa and receive 25%* OFF WordPress Hosting and free domain registration for the first year!

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Website Maintenance / Website Security

Why you can’t just set it and forget it

November 25, 2021

Your webmaster can attest to the importance of updating your website on a regular basis and to maintain regular communications.

There are many reasons and more for this:

SECURITY
MAINTENANCE
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION
DOMAIN PROTECTION
FRESH CONTENT
AUTHORITY
RELEVANCY
FREQUENCY
INTERNET REAL ESTATE
COMPETITION

When was the last time you updated your WordPress core version?

The most recent version is 5.8.2, and some of the standard themes that came with your install (twentyeighteen, twentynineteen, twentytwenty, etc…) and plugins like Jetpack or Yoast SEO may be outdated.

Your site is vulnerable to hackers if you don’t keep them up to date!

We need to keep those updated, and once we resolve this, change all your passwords regularly.

For these reasons and more, you should contact me today for a consultation about the services that I provide to my smallbiz and solopreneur clients based in Calgary, Alberta.

www.calgarylmsdesign.com

TAGS:website maintenance website security

Affilliate Links / Crafting

Cricut Maker 3

November 15, 2021

Cricut Maker 3

Unleash your creativity with the power, versatility and speed of Cricut Maker 3, the ultimate smart cutting machine. Now smarter and faster than ever, Cricut Maker 3 has the power to cut 300+ materials – everything from the most delicate fabric and paper to heavy chipboard, tooled leather, balsa wood, and more. With speeds up to 2X faster than the previous generation, Cricut Maker 3 is compatible with all-new Smart Materials for super-long, super-precise cuts up to 12 ft (3.6 m) without a mat. Choose from 13 tools to cut, score, write, deboss, engrave, or add myriad other decorative effects with pro-level power and precision. With 10X more cutting power than Cricut Explore family machines, Cricut Maker 3 has the versatility and performance to take your creativity to the ultimate level. Use with Design Space(r) app for iOS(r), Android, Windows(r), and Mac(r).*

Affilliate Links / Crafting

Cricut Easypress 2 Raspberry

November 3, 2021

Calgary / Website Design

🌺 Accepting New Clients! 🌺

October 26, 2021

PRINT * WEB * DESIGN * LAYOUT * MARKETING * SEO * SOCIAL MEDIA

www.calgarylmsdesign.com

WordPress website development & setup of eCommerce platforms, theme customization services for clients in Calgary and surrounding areas. Specializing in CSS customization of Premium WordPress themes. I can also work on WordPress websites built with: – Visual Composer – Beaver Builder – WP Bakery Page Builder – Cherry Framework – Elementor. I have also worked with the following eCommerce platforms: – WooCommerce – Shopify – Volusion

*Note: No quotations for website development projects will be given without a discussion of project scope by phone.

NO SOLICITATIONS.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED.

TAGS:Design layout marketing Print S.E.O.Social Media Web

Calgary / Clients

Calgary SpIritual Coaching Client

October 21, 2021

Providing healing and answers to those wishing to empower themselves through Akashic Records, Mediumship, Oracle Card Readings and Energy Healing sessions, in both personal and in a classroom setting. Workshops available using Louise Hay’s Heal Your Life® techniques, as well as healing sessions using Usui Reiki and Dragon Healing. Visit www.alannascottking.com for more info.

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Calgary / Clients

Calgary Software Client

October 18, 2021

WellSight Systems Inc. is the world’s leading provider of Geological Strip Log software: StripLog, MudLog & HorizontalLog for well site Geologists & Mud Loggers which creates a digital record of your downhole data. Visit www.wellsight.com for more info.

TAGS:Wordpress

Affilliate Links / Design / Fonts

Font & Design referral bonus

October 16, 2021

Sign up with Creative Fabrica and get the Font & Design Referral Bonus for free. You earn access to exclusive products the more friends you invite!

TAGS:DIY

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Your photo on canvas!

October 14, 2021

Canvas Prints

Your Photo on Canvas
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Solvent-free Inks
Ready to Ship Within 24 Hours

TAGS:Photography

Affilliate Links / Crafting

Cricut Machine

September 29, 2021

The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts: The Ultimate Guide To Your Electric Cutting Machine

The ultimate Cricut how-to book that covers everything you need to know to purchase a Cricut and use it like a pro!

Are you new to Cricut crafting? Returning after a hiatus and desperate for a refresher? Perhaps you're an old pro looking for brand-new ideas, tips, and tricks for your crafts? Look no further than The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts.

Throughout the more than 300 pages of this book, author Crystal Allen will not only present you with craft ideas that embrace every awesome element of this popular cutting machine, but, perhaps most importantly, she'll start you at the very beginning of your Cricut journey with loads of information about the different Cricut machines (Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker, and Cricut Joy) so you can determine which is best for you before you buy.

After you unbox your Cricut and have a general understanding of the parts of your machine, Crystal will teach you how to use Cricut Design Space and get images from Cricut Access, and then you'll be presented with projects that use the most popular materials your Cricut can cut. These include fabric (cotton, felt, and fleece); basswood and chipboard; leather; vinyl; paper; and heat transfer vinyl. Crystal even tackles infusible ink!

Projects meant to inspire you will include step-by-step instructions and photos. They include:

Leather key chain for Mom
Rag quilt
20-minute makeup bags
Planner stickers
Emoji stress balls
Personalized file folders
DIY etched glass casserole dishes
"Color Me In" zipped pouches
No-sew hoodies
Inspirational signs for your home
And more!

The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts is perfect for the first-time Cricut user, the small business owner who has been using Cricut for years, and everyone in between!

Calgary LMS Design

So Simple and Yet So Effective…For Local SEO

Why you can’t just set it and forget it

Cricut Maker 3

Cricut Easypress 2 Raspberry

Calgary SpIritual Coaching Client

Calgary Software Client

Font & Design referral bonus

Your photo on canvas!

Canvas Prints

Cricut Machine

Calgary Authors Online Bookstore

IAP Career College

Printable Ultimate Planner Bundles