Web Savvy Mama http://websavvymama.com/blog Web related ramblings of a sleep deprived mama Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:24:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 June 2009 Featured Site Designs http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/june-2009-featured-site-designs/ http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/june-2009-featured-site-designs/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:42:55 +0000 Kristine http://websavvymama.com/blog/?p=105 Here is a preview of some of the designs I’ve been working on this spring and summer. I’ll be updating these as I get a chance.

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Lets not forget to update our web sites in all this chaos! I know I’m guilty of this myself and need to start taking care of my own web site as I’m working on client web sites as well. A blog is an easy way to make sure your site is being refreshed regularly. If you have a WordPress blog, like this one here, attached to your site you can easily pop on and post a new topic or update with announcements! See, just like I’m doing! Remember that search engines love new content and use content to help rank you in the listings. Want more SEO information? Check out this helpful article.

Want a WordPress blog but don’t know where to start? I can help! Many people chose to go directly to WordPress and get a hosted blog there, this is a great option for many. But, if you already have a business website you’ll probably want to host your WordPress blog right along with it. This way you can have your domain and the traffic it generates helps your web site! One of the great things about this type of blog is the ability to customize it to match your main site, like I have. This integrates your blog more seamlessly into your business.

Want a matching blog? If you are a current WebSavvyMama client simply ask for a quote to turn your current WSM design into a blog template for WordPress. Not a WSM client? Fill out my quick request a quote for to find out how to get one for your web site as well!

]]> http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/summer-in-the-north/feed/ 4 Premades now available http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/premades-now-available/ http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/premades-now-available/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 04:12:33 +0000 Kristine http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/premades-now-available/ I now officially have a category for premade web site templates and premade logos. If you just want something quick and easy it may be just what you are looking for. Everything currently listed is a one of a kind, meaning I will only sell each template to one person. In the future I may offer limited editions for a lesser price but they would be able to be used by multiple web sites. For now, though, I’d like to give this a trial with one of a kind templates to see what the interest is. I will be adding more templates for sale as I have time and clear out my archives!

All of these templates come either as a HTML/CSS straight HTML file pack with the associated graphics or installed on your choice of cart. The carts that I work on include: Watersweb, Merchant Moms, Pappa Shop and Hyena Cart. But you are not limited to these carts. If you are unsure if I work on your cart just feel free to ask!

Find out whats currently available in the Premade Template and Logo Category!

Premade Templates

]]> http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/premades-now-available/feed/ 1 Spelling as a Fine Motor Skill http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/spelling-as-a-fine-motor-skill/ http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/spelling-as-a-fine-motor-skill/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:18:48 +0000 Kristine http://websavvymama.com/blog/2009/spelling-as-a-fine-motor-skill/ The other day I was shopping Target and found some cool scrap booking letters in the dollar section. I just knew that I’d find a use for them out so I snatched them up! Then it hit me: Letter Tiles! I’m always looking for new ways to introduce letters and words in my preschool classroom and these are perfect. I used ceramic tiles that you can find at any home remodeling store to make these. The best are the double sided tiles, I used double sided tiles and place lower case letters on one side and upper case letters on the other.

Kids love to manipulate small objects and these are perfect for building and creating at the table. Even if the kids are not actually spelling they are getting letter exposure. It’s not uncommon to hear “Can you pass me the B please?”. To extend the letter play I created words that start with whatever letter of the week we are working on and then laminated them. We all brainstorm up these words during group time and then they get hands on play with the words they helped think of. The kids love matching letters to the words and showing off full words they have created!

Another added bonus? My own kids love them! I went and bought more stickers and tiles to create a set for home. My kids now love to practice their spelling words for the week. Many children retain information better when they can do hands on learning vs just writing and reciting. My Autistic son has a hard time with writing and these are great to help him get his spelling practice in. These are a good tool to use in the classroom and at home.

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