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InMotion Hosting - My Preferred Web Hosting Company

InMotion Hosting – My Preferred Web Hosting Company

For the past few years, I have been hosting my websites using a server with InMotion Hosting. More specifically I have a VPS Hosting package with InMotion which allows me to fully control every website I own. I didn't always use InMotion Hosting, but a few years ago I had an issue with a previous host where the server went down (a problem on their end) and it took far too long to get everything back up and running. I'm not saying InMotion Hosting is immune to these types of things, but when those things happen customer service and knowledgable technicians make an enormous difference.

InMotion Hosting is 100% located in the United States. Not only are their servers located in the US (Virginia and California) but much more importantly their customer service is also in the US. They're available 24/7/365 and every single technician I've ever spoken to is extremely knowledgable and helpful. They even have phone support, which is a tough thing to find these days. Their servers are fast and they don't overload servers as a lot of other hosting companies do. The switch to InMotion Hosting was prompted by terrible customer service from my previous host. Their help desk was located overseas and they had no phone support. It was very frustrating.

The level of customer service I provide for my clients is unparalleled. I hold myself to a very high standard and that's why I love InMotion Hosting. They're way ahead of most other hosting companies when it comes to technology, customer service and responsiveness. Of course, I regularly backup all client files outside my server in case something happens, but I trust that InMotion Hosting will get things back online if it's a problem on their end. If your website is currently hosted with one of those other second-rate hosting companies, contact me today so I can discuss the advantages of migrating your website to my server.

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Google Fonts - Great Free and Open Source Fonts

Google Fonts – Great Free and Open Source Fonts

Google Fonts says their goal is to make "the web more beautiful, fast, and open through great typography." They certainly have done that and their selection of fonts continues to grow. Every Google Font is free and open source, meaning that you don't have to worry about licensing issues. At the time of this article there are 915 to choose from.

I have been using Google Fonts on my websites for years. However, even if you're not a web designer you can download the fonts to your computer and use them in any document. To the right of each font you'll see a + symbol. Once you press that Google "adds" it to your downloads (a popup menu that appears in the bottom right after adding the font). If you click on the downloads (it will say # Family Selected) you will notice a download icon on the top right. To download the entire font family with different font weights and italic styles click on "Customize". On this screen you can select the entire font family if you want. Once you have everything selected, download the fonts and install them on your computer.

Do you have a website that needs better use of fonts? Interested in learning more about Google Fonts? Contact Me today and I'd be happy to show you how Google Fonts can improve your website.

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Background Image Generator By SiteOrigin

Background Image Generator by SiteOrigin

Small repeating images that create a background pattern are something I use in every website I design. Background Image Generator by SiteOrigin is my favorite tool for creating these patterns. They give users the ability to use ANY hex color (There are 16,777,216 hex colors) to change the color of their simple background patterns. Their customizable background images come from another great website, Subtle Patterns. They have hundreds to choose from. You can also add filters, change the intensity of the pattern and add noise to the background image. The patterns are well optimized so they load fast on websites.

There are other background image generators out there, but none with the great features Background Image Generator provides. It's also free so you can't beat that! Check out my portfolio to see the many different patterns I've used on clients websites or contact me today to learn more.

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