Designerless: Design for non-designers

I am sooooo excited for Divi 4.0! This update is a game changer. It will seriously change the way you build websites and do work for your clients. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

So, I went away. If you’re curious why, tune into this episode. This is definitely the most personal episode I’ll ever publish on this show.

My friend "Dave" got screwed over by his web designer. Don't make the same mistakes Dave made. In this episode I talk about some redflags and how to avoid them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

This episode is the full and unedited audio from a lesson about colour inside my web design course. Enjoy!Colours matter more than you might think. In this episode I'm going to share with you the best practices for using colours and give you an overview of colour theory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

There are big changes to Divi 3.2! In this episode I'm going to share an overview of what those are and how they can help you design better and faster. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

For something so popular, there certainly are a lot of myths surrounding WordPress, its uses, and its viability in certain situations. I can't tell you how many potential clients run as soon as I say, "WordPress."Maybe you've been one of them! Maybe you are afraid of WordPress, too. Or maybe you’re searching for a website solution for your business,  and you’ve heard many stories—both pros and cons—about WordPress that have left you scratching your head in confusion.Here are some of the most common misconceptions, and what you really need to know.The post that goes with this episode: https://www.designerless.com/myths --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

Today is January 16th and there was a big WordPress security update released. Over twenty bugs were fixed and this is a critical update for all WordPress editions since WP 3.7. Go over to your website /wp-admin and then click “Updates.” Need help? Get stuck? Let me know. Twitter.com/ysmaywalsh or www.designerless.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

This is the last episode of 2017, and I have a few tips for you of things you can do to get your site ready for 2018. This is a super short episode, but I hope you get value out of the tips I provide. See you in 2018! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

I have tech tutorial for you! This is for all the entrepreneurs who know once you have a website up and running you need to send traffic to it, but in the usual style of Designerless, I know you probably can't afford to go out and hire an ads person right now. This tutorial will show you how to design a kickass Facebook Live Photo Video Ad -- also known as a Facebook press-and-hold video ad. Get the post that goes along with this episode and a download complete with screenshots at:https://www.designerless.com/13 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

WordPress 4.9 is here and has some great features. In this episode I'm talking about what they are and where to find them. Notable changes: Schedule changes in customiserPreview changes in customiserGallery widgetWidgets don't vanish upon theme changeI did mention DreamHost managed WordPress Hosting. It's called DreamPress. You can get that here: http;//www.dreamhost.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

Rebranding is hard and scary! But it’s so important if you want to keep attracting the right customers and your business has gone in another direction. This episode is longer than normal, but I break down how to get started with your rebrand step by step. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

One of the biggest complaints I hear from DIY web designers is they don't have a ton of time. There are somethings you can't skip -- you'll need visual assets -- but you can speed up the design process by taking advantage of Divi's portability function.Resources mentioned:Designerless.comDiviCake.comElegantTheme.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

Show notes: designerless.com/podcastI keep hearing questions about: do you need a child theme for Divi?Well, the answer is basically, no....unless you're changing your functions file or making other changes to the code of the theme. For just updating CSS, you can do that all in Divi Theme Options. In this podcast episode I talk about child themes, and if you decide you need one I suggest you use the plugin One-Click Child Theme which creates a child theme for you instantly.Also, since recording this episode, I've discovered another plugin for child theme creation, and that's the Child Theme Creator, and it has been updated recently. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

Show notes: https://www.designerless.com/8 Not all website hosts are created equal, but finding a good website host is a critical part of setting up any website, whether you're using WordPress, Joomla, or some other content management platform.In this episode, I'm going to talk about what to look for in a website host, so you don't get stuck with someone who sucks.Get my free web design checklist at https://www.designerless.com/tools --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

Ah, content migration. This is never fun, but it's often unavoidable. If you've started a website on another platform and then realise that WordPress is the best option for you, your choices are to go through the migration process or scrap it and start from scratch. The biggest concern people have when they come to me about a migration is:I don't want to lose my blog posts.And of course not!Nobody wants to take all their hard work -- all those posts and pages they've spent so long creating -- and scrap them. You're literally throwing time and effort down the drain. Fortunately WordPress has some tools to make moving your content a bit easier.Show notes: https://www.designerless.com/7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

I was asked on Periscope the other day what tools I use to run my website and online platform, and that's what this episode is all about.Unlike traditional show notes, this episode comes with a full list of all the tools I use over at http://www.designerless.com/tools. This page also comes with some awesome free resources I put together to help you create your platform and grow your business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

As much as it pains me to say this, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to, "WTF should I put on my Start Here page?"I get this question all the time, and people are always looking for a quick answer. They want me to give them a formula of exactly what your Start Here page needs to have and where to put it.There is no one-size-fits-all answer here, and the designers that give you a list of elements without first asking about your revenue model, are -- well -- wrong.What you put on your Start Here page depends entirely on what your business model is, and how you make money.Join me in the Designerless Launch Pad and ask me your questions about your Start Here page! http://www.facebook.com/groups/designerlesslaunchpadShow notes: http://www.designerless.com/5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

WordPress is an amazing piece of software that can give you the tools to really transform your business. Using WordPress you can blog, create a platform, sell digital goods, and even run a mastermind.But like all tools, if you don't know how to use it right, you can make some rookie mistakes when you're getting started with WordPress that will cost you in the long run. These 7 rookie mistakes are easy to avoid, and avoiding them will get you going in the right direction a hell of a lot faster.Mentioned in this episode: Divi by Elegant ThemesShankMinds, Peter Shankman's mastermindDreamPress by DreamHostShow Notes: https://www.designerless.com/4Join my free Facebook group and get my help with your website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/designerlesslaunchpadIf you found value in this episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

One of the best things about WordPress is the ability to change your theme and get a whole new website. But it's so easy to get taken in by a bad theme that doesn't do what you need it to do. In this episode I go over a few things to look for when you're searching for a new WordPress Theme.Show Notes: https://www.designerless.com/3Join my free Facebook group and get my help with your website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/designerlesslaunchpadIf you found value in this episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

Welcome back to another episode of the Designerless Show. I want to make sure we're all on the same page when it comes to what your website actually is. Show Notes: http://www.designerless.com/2Join my free Facebook group and get my help with your website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/designerlesslaunchpadIf you found value in this episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave a review so I can reach more people who need to learn web design concepts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support

Hello and welcome to the Designerless Show! Here's what this show is all about and what you can expect.All show notes will live at http://www.designerless.com/podcastJoin my free Facebook group and get my help with your website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/designerlesslaunchpadIf you find value in this show, please subscribe on iTunes and leave a review so I can reach more people who need to learn web design concepts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designerless/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designerless/support