Kayli is an expert in web design and development, with a focus on user experience and functionality. Her knowledge of WordPress, HTML, and CSS allows her to provide practical tips and advice on building effective, user-friendly websites.
I've been building websites for years, and somehow they still manage to find completely new ways to ragebait me. Most of the time, everything works exactly as expected. Then there are those days where one tiny change breaks something completely unrelated, the mobile...
TL;DR: Custom AI marketing tools are surprisingly easy to build today. Finding the right place to deploy them inside a real business is the hard part. There are plenty of articles about the best AI marketing tools. Most of them are just lists of software. That is not...
Designing something for yourself and designing something for a client are two completely different experiences. When I'm designing for myself, I have total creative freedom. I know exactly what I like. I can experiment with fonts, colors, layouts, and weird ideas...
If there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that fonts can completely change the feel of a website. You can have a simple layout with minimal graphics, but if you pair it with the right typography, the entire design suddenly feels polished and professional....
When most people hear the word "revision," they think something went wrong. Maybe the design missed the mark, or maybe the client wasn't happy with the first draft. After years of building websites, I've learned that revisions are actually one of the most valuable...
One of the quickest ways to ruin a website’s performance is uploading massive, unoptimized images. It’s something I see all the time, especially on older websites or DIY-built sites. Someone uploads a giant 6000px image straight from their phone or camera, throws it...
Some industries are just harder to design for. HVAC, plumbing, accounting, construction… they don’t exactly scream “creative freedom.” When I first started working on sites like these, I definitely felt it. It can be challenging trying to make something look clean and...
There was a time when websites were built almost entirely for desktop. You’d sit at your computer, open a browser, and that was the main way people interacted with websites. Mobile was more of an afterthought (if it was considered at all). That’s not the world we live...
I’ve seen a lot of websites over the years. Some are beautiful, some are functional but boring, and some are just straight up bad. There are certain things that will instantly kill a user’s experience, no matter how “cool” the design might look. Some of these overlap,...
When I’m juggling multiple design projects at the same time, staying organized is the only thing keeping everything from turning into chaos. Between deadlines, client feedback, and creative work, things can spiral quickly if there isn’t a solid system in place. I’ve...
When I’m starting a new website, one of the first things I do is look for inspiration. Not in a copy-and-paste way, but more in a “how can I piece this together in a way that makes sense for this project?” way. Over the years, I’ve realized that I don’t need a dozen...
When people think about great web design, they usually picture stunning visuals, bold colors, or fancy animations. And while those things can definitely make a site stand out, they’re not what actually make it great. The real magic often comes from the small,...
Web design is one of those fields that looks easy from the outside. You see a polished homepage and think, “That probably took a few hours.” But behind the scenes, there's so much more that goes into building a professional, functional, and fast website. There's...
Managing multiple client projects at once can get overwhelming if there isn’t a clear system in place. Between deadlines, constant emails, and last-minute requests, it is easy for things to get messy. Over time, I’ve developed a workflow that keeps everything...
Over the years, I’ve worked with more hosting providers than I can count. GoDaddy, BlueHost, HostGator, even a few random ones clients already had set up. At first, I thought hosting was just hosting. As long as the site was online, what difference could it really...
Accessibility is one of those things in web design that's easy to overlook, especially in the early days. When I first started building websites, I didn’t give it much thought. I was focused on the layout, colors, fonts, etc. Over time I’ve come to understand just how...
Starting a brand new website from scratch can feel both exciting and a little intimidating. The possibilities are endless... which is kind of the problem. When there’s no structure, no content, and no visual direction yet, it’s easy to feel stuck staring at that blank...
I’ve heard a lot of wild assumptions about web design, some from clients, some from people outside the industry. These myths might seem harmless at first, but they can really get in the way of a successful project or a good client-designer relationship. I’m busting...
Google Chrome has no shortage of extensions, but only a handful have earned a permanent spot in my browser. Below are some add-ons I find myself using again and again. They’re incredibly useful for web designers, developers, and really anyone who works in the digital...
I’ll admit it, I have a STRONG dislike for Squarespace. I’ve tried using it, and every time I find myself frustrated by how clunky and restrictive it feels. Basic options are buried in menus, customization is painfully limited, and don’t even get me started on...
Over the years, I’ve worked with some amazing clients—people who value my time, respect my expertise, and trust me to bring their vision to life. But I’ve also had my fair share of nightmare clients. You know the type: the ones who expect top-tier work for pennies,...
Web design is often seen as a solo, creative pursuit—a designer tucked away in their workspace, crafting something beautiful and functional. While there’s some truth to that image, I’ve learned that the best websites are rarely the product of a single mind....
When I first started building websites, I made a lot of mistakes that, looking back, could have been avoided with a little more guidance. The truth is, there’s a learning curve to creating a site that’s both visually appealing and functional. If I could go back and...
As someone who is deeply invested in web design, I spend a lot of time browsing sites for inspiration and research. We all know that a great website can draw us in, but a bad one? It’s enough to make you want to throw your laptop out the window (figuratively, of...