Design Archives - Laine Sutherland Designs https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/category/design/ teacher blog designs | blog & website designs for teachers | web design for teachers Fri, 15 May 2026 01:41:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cropped-Laine-Sutherland-Designs-4-1-32x32.png Design Archives - Laine Sutherland Designs https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/category/design/ 32 32 Website Trends for TPT Sellers in 2026 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2026/05/14/website-trends-for-tpt-sellers-in-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 01:41:45 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=11670017 Website design for teacher business owners is becoming more expressive, immersive, and brand-focused than ever before. The era of generic template websites is fading. In its place are websites filled with personality, intentional branding, bold visuals, layered details, and strategic design choices that create a memorable experience from the moment someone lands on the page. […]

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]]> Website Launch Checklist https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/07/14/website-launch-checklist/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:09:36 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10584 Launching a new website can be an exciting time, but it’s also important to make sure everything is in order before making it live. This checklist is designed to help you ensure that your WordPress website is ready for launch. It covers a wide range of items that should be reviewed, from technical aspects like […]

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]]> Blog Archive – Full post or post summary? https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/04/10/blog-archive-full-post-or-post-summary/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:30:50 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10048 When it comes to displaying blog archives on your website, one question you may come across is whether to show full posts or post summaries. Both options have their own pros and cons, and the choice ultimately depends on your website’s goals and audience. Showing full posts in your blog archives is a great way […]

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]]> What Pages Should Your Site Have? https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/04/10/what-pages-should-your-site-have/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:30:05 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10560 Having a website is essential for any business or organization to have a presence online, but it’s also important to have the right kind of pages to make sure that your website is effective and user-friendly. In this article, we will discuss some key pages that your WordPress website should have in order to rank […]

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]]> Creating menus in WordPress https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/04/01/creating-menus-in-wordpress/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:33:36 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10587 Creating menus and sub menus in WordPress is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Whether you’re launching a new website or making updates to an existing one, understanding how to create and organize menus is an essential part of managing your website’s navigation. First, let’s start with creating […]

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]]> Featured Images – some tips https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/03/22/featured-images-some-tips/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:42:52 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10046 When it comes to creating a visually appealing website, the featured image is an important aspect to consider. A featured image is the image that is prominently displayed alongside a post or page, usually on the homepage or archive pages. They are essential to catching the attention of visitors and making your content stand out. […]

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]]> What is a Brand Board? And a freebie! https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/02/28/what-is-a-brand-board-and-a-freebie/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:30:18 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=12910 In today’s competitive marketplace, having a strong and recognizable brand is essential for success. A brand is more than just a logo or a name; it’s the overall perception and emotional connection that customers have with your business. To create a strong brand, it’s important to have a clear and consistent visual identity, which is […]

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]]> Pexels: Free Commercial-Use Photos https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/02/15/pexels-free-commercial-use-photos/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:23:38 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=12156 Take a look at some of my favorite, free to use, photo collections on Pexels here. Are you tired of spending hours searching for the perfect photo for your blog, website, or social media? Then Pexels may be the perfect option for you – a source of free, high-quality, commercial use photos. Pexels was founded […]

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]]> The Best Blog Post Layout https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2023/01/15/the-best-blog-post-layout/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:32:49 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=10545 There is no one-size-fits-all layout for a blog post, as the best structure depends on your blog’s goals and audience. However, some general principles can guide you in creating an effective and visually appealing layout for your content. In this guide, we’ll delve into these principles, along with best practices for using headings, tagging images, […]

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]]> The Importance of A Good Design https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2022/09/23/the-importance-of-a-good-design/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:09:25 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=9825 Your website is the hub of your online business; it is the virtual representation of your company, whether your company exists physically or not. When you are doing business online, people cannot see you physically like how they could if they were dealing with an offline company. Hence, people do judge you by your cover. […]

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]]> Create a free Insta Bio page on your WP site https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2022/09/13/free-insta-bio-page/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:16:11 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=9689 If you have your own WordPress blog or website, there is no need to pay for 3rd party apps to create a link in bio page. Step 1: Install the Elementor plugin. Step 2: Create a new page – you can name this whatever you would like, but something simple like ‘link in profile’ is […]

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]]> 5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Professional Web Design https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/blog/2022/09/13/5-reasons-why-you-should-invest-in-a-professional-web-design/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:41:53 +0000 https://lainesutherlanddesigns.com/?p=8374 In the era where new businesses are opening up on almost every street corner, the competition in the business world has continued to be stiff. For new businesses, it isn’t easy to survive in this competitive market. Fortunately, having an active website can help set the difference. However, having just a website isn’t the end […]

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