TJ Design

Happy New Year!! It's always exciting and a little daunting to look a new year in the face. Unknowns and new challenges await, but I'm blessed that God gives me strength to deal with each one. In addition, TJ Design is celebrating an awesome milestone in 2023...15 years in business! In this post, we'll look back on some ways TJ Design has grown and look forward to continuing future success with Wordpress web design and more....

Wordpress Web Design Company, TJ Design, Celebrates 15 Years! TJ Design is proud to celebrate 15 years of business in 2023. We look forward to serving our clients with Wordpress web design & more!

What makes a good Wordpress web design host?

What makes a good Wordpress web design hosting provider? In this post, we discuss options for Wordpress web design hosting & go into some options to consider when choosing the best hosting plan.

In a world that's changing quickly, the field of website design has to adapt even more rapidly. After all, technology is outdated almost as fast as someone develops it. In addition, since web design is an important marketing arm, techniques for reaching new clients or customers have to keep morphing to meet changing needs. In this post, we'll discuss Wordpress web design and how this platform is undergoing changes to meet current needs more effectively....

The Future of WordPress Web Design: Are Things Changing? New Wordpress web design projects may now include Gutenberg as a way to implement the site layout. Yes, web design is changing these days!

If you're reading this article, you know that a website provides a valuable tool for your business and overall marketing strategy. It's not just about having a website, though...it's also about carefully crafting visuals and content that speak to your audience and help you sell your product, service or idea. In this post, we'll discuss web design and one of the most important pages on your site...the home page....

What's in a home page? Web design tips from TJ Design for success Did you know that the home page of your site is one of the most important? We discuss web design tips & how to think about your home page.

Graphic design in live action at the Olympics Opening Ceremony!! Pretty cool stuff!

Performers' pictograms embody 50 Olympic disciplines | Tokyo Olympics | NBC Sports In the span of less than five minutes, some very talented performers embody 50 Olympic disciplines from 41 sports via pictograms. ...

Running a small business is a lot of hard work. No one else will understand you quite like other owners. Check out this month's featured article with recommendations for some podcasts you may want to listen to on an evening or weekend off. Enjoy!

Top 5 New And Notable Business Podcasts For 2021 While there are tons of great business podcasts out there, these are the ones I’m listening to in 2021.

The perfect website...something that represents you, your company and the services or products you’re trying to sell. And it’s beautiful, right?! Yes, it’s very important that websites are beautiful and have an eye-catching and trendy look and feel. But it’s also important to realize the “need for speed” in today’s digital age. In this post, we’ll be talking about site speed and how that can make a difference in the effectiveness of your site....

How fast is your website? - TJ Design Website speed plays a factor in your Google rank as well as in customer/client experience with your company. It's key to keep working on it!

Communication has vastly changed over the years. Once, letters used to be the fastest way to send messages back and forth. Now, we can instantly communicate with friends and family around the world via video calls, text messaging and the like. Of course, with the changes have come increased expectations, like "I know you saw my message, but why haven't you answered?" If you're a growing business, you need a way to communicate quickly with your potential customers / clients....

Communicate with Customers or Clients Faster w/ Live Chat on your Site! Looking for a great way to build trust, confidence & relationships with potential clients & customers? You need live chat for your website!

Do you like to buy groceries, shop for new clothes or make appointments online? Or, do you pay your monthly bills through an online portal? If you perform any of these tasks, you're engaging in eCommerce! In this post, we'll talk about how Wordpress can become an incredible eCommerce platform where you can sell your products or services online....

Want to sell online? Turn your Wordpress site into an eCommerce store! Internet commerce (aka eCommerce) has vastly changed how consumers worldwide make purchases. Consider using Wordpress for your business needs!

Last week, I was able to attend an event as part of the Kansas City Design Week's festivities. The event was held at the Children's Mercy Hospital in downtown KC and was called "Art of Healing." I found the talk and tour to be encouraging and inspirational. The two presenters, Donald “Scribe” Ross and Missy Stover, shared about their work in the Children's Mercy Hospital and the kinds of unique challenges and blessings that come from working for children in a hosptial. [ 279 more words ]

Art and Human Connection - TJ Design Last week, I was able to attend an event as part of the Kansas City Design Week’s festivities. The event was held at the Children’s Mercy Hospital in downtown KC and was called “Art of Healing.” I found the talk and tour to be encouraging and inspirational. The two presenters, Donald “Scri...

What's it like to run a small business? As a small business owner and daughter of an entrepreneur, I've spent my entire life surrounded by the daily ins-and-outs of nurturing a business. It's hard for me to imagine anything different. And yet, I know there are pros and cons to the entrepreneurial life. In this post, I'd like to speak to young entrepreneurs and give a realistic view of what this life is like! [ 359 more words ]

What is it like to run a small business? - TJ Design What’s it like to run a small business? As a small business owner and daughter of an entrepreneur, I’ve spent my entire life surrounded by the daily ins-and-outs of nurturing a business. It’s hard for me to imagine anything different. And yet, I know there are pros and cons to the entrepreneur...

It's been a number of years now, but I fondly remember my Graphic Design classes for my minor back in college. It was a lot of work and I spent hours in the computer lab learning how to use the Adobe programs (and Macromedia Freehand!). We also spent a lot of time learning hand skills such as using an Xacto knife and working with a t-square and drawing table. [ 228 more words ]

Logo Design...Giving your Small Business a Mark - TJ Design It’s been a number of years now, but I fondly remember my Graphic Design classes for my minor back in college. It was a lot of work and I spent hours in the computer lab learning how to use the Adobe programs (and Macromedia Freehand!). We also spent a lot of time learning hand skills …