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		<title>ChicagoWebSupport.com for your WordPress maintenance and support</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[WordPress support and maintenance is the not-so-fun, last-thing-on-your-mind work that comes after you've launched your new website. Yet it comprises a fair bit of my ongoing business, whether it's “de-hacking” a compromised site or simply optimizing and protecting it. But it's essential, because WordPress is a very popular platform, making it a popular target for [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Selecting the right WordPress hosting for your site: What you need to know</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right host for your WordPress site is not an easy task. There are many factors to take into consideration, and it can be really confusing. I want to help simplify the process and walk you through all of the different options available so that you can make a more informed decision about your [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>GIF, JPEG, AI, EPS, SVG, huh? A guide to graphic file formats</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:31:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Updated 10/2021. At least once a week I'm sent files that were *gasp* downloaded off the internet, or a tiny, pixelated logo — which, inevitably, looks terrible in print or even on the web. This can result in higher printer fees and more time recreating or digging up the right files. Graphic file formats don't [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Finding free stock photos for your website</title>
		<link>https://www.gizmo-design.com/friday-picks-free-images-to-use-on-your-blog</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Updated August 2021. Finding free creative stock photos for your blog posts usually feels tougher than writing the actual post. What's more, you want to be sure you're not stealing images and that you are respecting the license (if not, it can get costly down the road!). So first, a guide to Creative Commons and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 signs it’s time to redesign your website</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As technology and the internet evolves, so do the expectations for your website. A website today should be easy to use, aesthetically pleasing and have a clean layout that is responsive across all devices. Users should be able to find what they need quickly and easily. But there are many more clues that it's time [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The importance of regular WordPress maintenance</title>
		<link>https://www.gizmo-design.com/importance-of-regular-wordpress-maintenance</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[WordPress websites are relatively easy to set up, but can pose problems if they are neglected or don't get regular updates. A website that's too slow, is peppered with broken links, or doesn't load properly could cost you time and money. There's also the risk of downtime and lost customer revenue. Sound familiar? Then consider [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The 6 essential elements of a well designed logo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A well designed logo is a great investment: It can give your company a competitive edge, increase customer loyalty, and create brand awareness. It can be a wordmark (or symbol) or it can be completely typographic, or both! Here, let's discuss the 6 essential factors that can help create a well designed logo for your [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The 9 most common logo mistakes you should avoid</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As an artist, graphic designer, and a business owner who specializes in logo design, I've seen my fair share of bad logos. I won't say it can make or break you, but it definitely speaks volumes about your business. It'll be on your business cards, your website, your marketing collateral and across social media. Shouldn't [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>BuddyPress for building your social network</title>
		<link>https://www.gizmo-design.com/buddypress-for-building-your-social-network</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[WordPress plugins]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Updated July 2021. Back in 2013 I talked about a client's success in moving a Ning community to WordPress and, inevitably, BuddyPress. It seems like BuddyPress never had its moment of glory with all social media platforms sprouting up left and right, but then again, it's still relevant for WordPress-powered websites. BuddyPress is a great option [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 benefits of heatmaps: See how your users are navigating your site</title>
		<link>https://www.gizmo-design.com/5-benefits-of-heatmaps-see-how-your-users-are-navigating-your-site</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Ghisolf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:46:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you want to know how people are navigating your site? Are you curious if hero images or carousels on your homepage are useful? Do you want to see if visitors are clicking on ads, dead areas, and errors that you might not notice otherwise? If so, then heatmaps should be at the top of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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