Rachel Lewis, Author at Shout It Out Design

November 15, 2016

What If Cats Designed Websites?

My favorite co-worker is disruptive and has thrown up in my laptop bag. As website design folks who work from our respective homes, John and I have co-workers of the furry variety. Our cats keep us company in our offices. Mine has zero respect for personal space and a clear distaste for my old laptop bag, while John’s cat just appears to judge his choices. The last time Foosball (my cat) was perched on my desk trying […]

November 1, 2016

What Happens if I Don’t Change the Oil on My Website?

Just like our cars, our websites require maintenance! WordPress maintenance helps to keep everything working properly to maintain your presence online.

October 18, 2016

Passwords and Privacy – Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. While we should be vigilant about online security all year round, this campaign is a good reminder to revisit best practices. Because, as Ice Cube once said, “you better check yo self before you wreck yo self.” There is an entire month dedicated to cyber security awareness for good reason. With potential vulnerabilities affecting the Wi-Fi we use, the websites we visit, the emails we open and the devices that help […]

October 4, 2016

What If ’90s Styles Returned to the Web?

The '90s are back. This blast from the past got me thinking, what if the '90s styles returned to the web? What would that look like?

September 20, 2016

Brain Food: Rachel’s Top Picks

Brain food is an important element to fuel you through the day. For us, brain food is made up of the resources that recharge and inspire!

September 6, 2016

Using Stock Photos FTW

We know that images boost engagement on website content and social media posts with images attract more clicks, but many small businesses do not have the resources to create a great library of original images. So how does should small businesses use stock photos to help tell their story?

August 23, 2016

4 Big Challenges of DIY Websites

DIY website services might be a good solution for technically-inclined businesses with the time to dedicate to creating a great website, there are definitely some drawbacks. With that in mind, here are the factors I see as the top 4 challenges of DIY websites.

August 9, 2016

What is Content Marketing?

There are myriad resources available to help you create a content marketing plan for your business, but where should you begin? Understanding what content marketing is - and what it isn't - is a great place to start.

August 2, 2016

Working From Home: A Newbie’s Perspective

When I accepted this new adventure, I knew I would be working remotely in Raleigh. I was met with some caution from others who warned me it might be hard.