Writing
Plain-English notes on hosting, accessibility, local search, and keeping a website healthy.
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How I’m Using AI to Build Better Systems for Business and Life
At David Martin Design, I have always believed the best solutions are not just creative: they are structured, strategic, and built to work in real life. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become…
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Behind the Lens: Capturing Trashion Refashion 2025 for The B-Square Bulletin
Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of photographing one of Bloomington’s most creative and community-driven events - Trashion Refashion 2025 - on assignment for The B-Square Bulletin. Held at the historic Buskirk-Chumley…
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From Roots to Results: The Story of Indiana Greenscape Solutions
The Seed of an Idea The story of Indiana Greenscape Solutions begins with Kelly and Beth Fort - partners in both family and business - who, along with their four daughters, Rayne,…
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Welcoming Raymond Labban to the David Martin Design Team
We are thrilled to officially welcome Raymond Labban to the David Martin Design team as a part-time Digital Marketing & SEO Specialist! Raymond brings a fresh perspective and a strong passion for…
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Transferring Your Website to a New Web Designer: A Step-by-Step Guide
To take over an existing website, first confirm ownership and arrange separate access to the domain, hosting, website, email, and analytics. Back up the site and document a rollback plan before changing…
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WordCamp US 2024: A Celebration of Community, Collaboration, and Creativity in Portland
There’s something magical about visiting a new city for an event like WordCamp US - the excitement of a vibrant WordPress community coming together combined with the chance to explore the local…
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From Donuts to Data Protection: How BackBlaze Became My Go-To Backup Solution
Earlier this year, I attended one of my favorite local networking events - Design & Donuts - held at The Mill in Bloomington, Indiana. For those unfamiliar, The Mill is more than…
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My Custom GPTs: Elevating Workflows & Creativity
Welcome to a showcase of my custom-built GPTs! Each of these tools is designed to solve specific challenges, enhance productivity, and support creativity in web development, digital marketing, and beyond. Click on…
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Navigating Uncharted Waters: Mitzi's Quest for a Unified Digital Presence
This project revolved around enhancing the online presence of Mitzi Alexander, a Travel Agent, & Magical Vacation Planner. Initially facing challenges in growing web interactions and bookings, Mitzi sought to create a…
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Brightside Café: Your Go-To Breakfast Spot and Study Haven in Bloomington!
Big shoutout to Brightside Café! We just wrapped up an incredible consultation with them today. With the influx of Indiana University students coming into town, Brightside Café is ready to welcome everyone…
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Building 67 Storage: A Branding Case Study
Transforming Ideas into Virtual Reality: The Genesis of 67storage.com The creation of 67 Storage was a branding project that challenged our creativity and technical expertise but also strengthened our belief in the…