Category: Tools & Productivity
Essential web design tools, AI productivity solutions, and business software reviews. Figma, Microsoft Clarity, Compressor.io, and more for Bloomington.
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Visible Wireless, Seven Years Later: Why I'm Still Paying $25 a Month
Quick disclosure up front: the Visible link below is my referral link. If you sign up through it, we both get a credit toward our bill. That's the only reason it's a "referral" link instead of just a link. Everything else in this post is the same experience I'd describe either way. Today, while enjoying…
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Google Analytics, Google Search Console, & Google Business: Three Different Jobs, One Full Picture
Google Analytics, Search Console, and Business Profile all report on your website, but they answer different questions. Here's what each one actually tells you, and how to check them without drowning in dashboards.
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A Simple Mac Tool I Use to Resize Images Before Uploading to WordPress
If you’ve ever uploaded a photo straight from your phone into WordPress, you’re not alone. That 6MB image looks harmless. WordPress even creates multiple sizes automatically. Everything seems fine. But here’s what’s actually happening behind the scenes: That full-size original file still lives on your server. And if it’s oversized, every upload adds weight to…
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Windows PowerToys Is the Productivity Upgrade Windows Should Have Shipped With
If you use Windows every day, you've probably felt it: the OS is powerful, but a handful of small things slow you down more than they should. That's where Microsoft PowerToys comes in. PowerToys is a free, Microsoft-supported utility suite that adds practical, no-nonsense features to Windows. These aren't gimmicks - they're tools that shave…
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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 one of the most powerful tools I use to deliver on that vision (both for my business and personal workflows). But here is…
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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 just a coworking space; it’s the heartbeat of our entrepreneurial community. It's a place where creators, innovators, and tech enthusiasts collide to share…
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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 each link to explore further and see how these unique GPTs can help you or your business. Custom GPT Tools by David Martin…
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WordPress SEO for the Busy Entrepreneur: Image Optimization
Are you trying to DIY your online presence but are struggling to understand all the search engine optimization (SEO) terms? Are you worried about causing more damage or harm than good, or overwhelmed with deciphering what practices are essential and what could be saved for a rainy day? Hello and welcome to the first chapter…
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5 Informative (And Free!) Web Design Tools That Can Teach You More About Your Site
Above all, websites are vehicles designed to help you achieve larger goals. For example, a restaurant’s site might be created to increase awareness and encourage patrons to visit (or order takeout). An entrepreneur might rely on a website to inform potential clients about his or her services. While a website is an ideal tool for…
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What's Microsoft Clarity and How Can It Help Improve Your Website?
Picture this: You build an amazing site for your business and set it live. A few weeks pass by, and you eagerly check to see how many people visited your site. Despite receiving some decent traffic, you want to take immediate steps to improve these numbers but...you have no idea how to do it. Many…
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How to set up a secure spam-free email contact form using Google forms
Yesterday, I had a client tell me that he had a little over 115 submissions on his website contact form. He was very happy with the results and I asked him how many of those contact form submissions were spam? His answer was, "None of them." Out of all of the submissions that he had…