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Spring 2023 Semester in Review
Congratulations to the 2023 Graduates! Here’s a memory from “on this day” 14 years ago(!)* I wouldn’t have imagined that I would be teaching two different classes, Intro to Adobe Illustrator &...
View ArticleWhat it’s like being a graphic designer? A response to College & Career
Hello! My name is Ashley Cameron. I went to college at Missouri Western State University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. I’m originally from Bethany, Missouri, and Missouri...
View ArticleCitizen of the World — The Value of Learning, Exploring Diverse Cultures &...
Consider, today, that as you explore various countries, cultures, and beliefs, through literature and discussions, you have the opportunity to discover practices and viewpoints that you can...
View Article🪴How to Prune & Propagate Your Rubber Plant & Soil Mix to Use🪴
In this brief video, I’ll talk about how to prune and propagate your indoor rubber plant & include tips for a soil mix to use that has good drainage. This method will encourage your existing plant...
View ArticleHow To Clean Your WordPress Database (And Old Plugin Tables) Without Using...
In this quick video, I will show you Remove WordPress Database Tables in the Admin without phpMyAdmin. It’s very easy! Create A Backup of your Database Please always create a database backup before...
View ArticleHow to Create a Google Analytics (GA4) Campaign URL with Parameters for...
Create a Google Analytics (GA4 compatible) campaign URL with parameters for tracking in these easy steps, using a free tool Go to: https://tinyurl.com/acGAcurlb Enter your website URL & campaign...
View ArticleHow to View Campaign URL/Ad Metrics in Google Analytics (GA4) & Create a...
Here’s a brief video on how to view your marketing campaign URL and Google Ad metrics in Google Analytics (GA4 compatible) and create a custom report. In case you missed it, here’s my articles on How...
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MPMA Awards Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art First Place in the 2023...
On Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Awards Dinner & Live Auction in Corpus Christi, Texas, the Mountain-Plains Museums Association (MPMA) awarded Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art first place in...
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Garden Gate
CLIENT Garden Gate Flowers HISTORY Garden Gate Flowers is a full-service florist located in downtown Saint Joseph, Missouri. They have been family-owned since 1997 and offer unique, artisanal...
View ArticleDIY Beautiful Autumn/Fall Harvest Wreath
Let’s make a beautiful, full Autumn harvest wreath! The finished wreath size is about 22″—perfect for your front door. I started with an 18″ grapevine wreath and found some great floral stems,...
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Contact Form 7 – SMS Integration Without A Plugin
Want to receive form submissions via text message? One of the quickest and easiest options is to use Contact Form 7. Set up your form as you normally would. In ‘Additional Headers’ under the Mail tab,...
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How to Add an HTML Email Signature to Gmail
These four easy steps are for an HTML signature that’s already been coded. Step 1: Open your HTML file Open the HTML file (or click on the link provided to you by the developer) in a browser, such as...
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Add WordPress Jetpack Publicize to Custom Post Types
Jetpack by Automattic is a plugin offering extra features from WordPress.com to be used on self-hosted WordPress sites and blogs. The Publicize module is an efficient tool to share new posts to social...
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InDesign Find and Replace Uppercase to Lowercase
Make sure ‘Case Sensitive’ button is selected in the Find/Change dialog box to change uppercase to lowercase. The post InDesign Find and Replace Uppercase to Lowercase appeared first on Ashley Cameron...
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How to set a preferred domain (with steps for WordPress)
Decide a preferred domain format: http://example.com http://www.example.com https://example.com https://www.example.com WWW vs non-WWW SEO Benefits There’s no SEO advantage of using www vs non-www on a...
View ArticleChecklist for Moving A WordPress Site to HTTPS
This article includes tips for migrating your WordPress website from HTTP to HTTPS after you’ve purchased an SSL Certificate. Update from HTTP to HTTPS in WordPress Admin In General > Settings,...
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Map a Vanity Domain to a Page or Post on WordPress Website
This article contains the essential steps for mapping a vanity domain to a post or page on your WordPress site. For example: myvanitydomain.com will show the page/post: yourwebsite.com/vanity/ 1)...
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How to Take Advantage of Your Free SSL on Bluehost or Hostmonster
Login to your host and go to your SSL Certificate product page Turn on AutoSSL for your website domain (top right select field) Test that your website works with https:// in front of the domain Check...
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MPMA Announces Two 1st Places Awards to Bone Creek Museum
At the 2018 Mountain-Plains Museum Association (MPMA) Conference and banquet held in Billings, Montana, two 1st place awards were announced to Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art – one in Publication...
View ArticleDIY Clear Stickers at Home
See how easy it is to make clear stickers/labels at home! You will need design (2″ or less in height or width) laser printer paper packing tape scissors spoon bowl of water wax paper (if not directly...
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Best FREE Font Manager
I’ve been using this font manager the past couple of weeks and it does everything I wanted and is way faster than Linotype Font Explorer, the application I was using previously. FontBase is free and...
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Free Tools & Applications for Running Your Business
FREE Tools & Applications for Running Your Business I’ve rounded up my favorite tools for accounting, tracking & managing projects, and more. (Everything I need to function is at the free...
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Best Secret to Germinate Lavender Seeds + Soil Recipe Tips
Lavender is a delightful, beautiful, and fragrant Mediterranean perennial flowering shrub that attracts butterflies and bees to your garden. Growing lavender from seed can be rewarding and profitable...
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DIY LED Lightbox Picture Frame
In mid-2015, I built a lightbox for tracing/drawing and documented the process in this article. Today, I’m writing about a slightly different concept with the intent of having a lit frame for artwork...
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AuroMedics NPPA Tradeshow Booth 2019
Since August 2016, I have been working with AuroMedics – everything from the website, sell sheets, product catalog, and product mockups, to tradeshow booths, PowerPoint presentations, social media,...
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Worthy Rivals Book Design Awarded First Place in the MPMA Design Competition
Last night at the 2019 Mountain-Plains Museum Association (MPMA) Conference and banquet in Albuquerque, 1st place for design in the Books and Exhibition Catalogues division was awarded to Bone Creek...
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Image Optimization & SEO Basics for WordPress
Download Slides Preparing & Saving Images for Web JPG/JPEG vs PNG (most common I’m going to cover) JPG – most used; works well for complex images, photographs, most images you’ll upload into the...
View ArticleDIY Modern Farmhouse Wreath | Lambs Ear, Eucalyptus, Grapevine, Lavender
Watch how simple it is to make this beautiful 22″ wreath—perfect for your front door as year-round decor. I used a variety of floral textures, including lambs ear, eucalyptus, lavender, and a mixed...
View ArticlePocket Holes Made Easy – How to Drill Pocket Holes for Beginners
This was my first time drilling pocket holes and this jig made it extremely beginner-friendly. I ended up drilling 52 pocket holes on the first day on my two floating nightstands. For $20 (+ the cost...
View ArticleEdge & Face Wood Veneer Installation | Process Time-lapse with Annotated...
Process video of how to cut and install walnut edge band veneer and face veneer on a floating nightstand with a drawer. Table of Contents 0:00 Measure & trim edge pieces (if you aren’t using a...
View ArticleWebsite Archives
This is a growing list of all the websites I’ve worked on or have built entirely from the ground up. Some have come and gone and are either no longer in existence, or have been taken over by another...
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Semester in Review
Teaching Digital Imaging (Advanced Photoshop) I’m delighted to share the accomplishment and conclusion of this Spring semester teaching Digital Imaging (Advanced Photoshop) at my alma mater, Missouri...
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How to Fix & Avoid MailChimp Emails Going to Spam
1. Use a Dedicated IP Address for Domain & Hosting Shared IP addresses are more likely to be blacklisted because there may be 100s of other domains using the same server IP address. Use a reverse...
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Beyond the Subject Line—The Art & Science of Email Marketing: 10 Essential Tips
Beyond the Subject Line— The Art & Science of Email Marketing 10 Essential Tips Email marketing can be a powerful tool for engaging with your audience and promoting your products or services. Here...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting a Successful Website: 10 Essential Ingredients
A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting a Successful Website 10 Essential Ingredients Creating a successful website involves several key elements. Here are some essential components to consider. 01 Clear...
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Mastering the Art of Conversion: Effective Call-to-Action (CTA) Techniques
Effective Calls to Action Mastering the Art of Conversion In the dynamic world of online marketing, a clear and compelling Call-to-Action (CTA) can be the difference between a casual visitor and a...
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DIY Homemade Walnut Floating Desk
Since 2016 when we moved to Des Moines, I have been inspired to build a walnut finish floating desk to stand or sit and work on the computer. In the interim (which ended up being 8 years) we turned a...
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High Spam Traffic Spike in Google Analytics from Poland (Russia) Spam Attack...
From mid-to-late-February 2024, my website and many of the websites I manage experienced a high traffic spike in Google Analytics from Poland (actually Russia). I did some research to find the...
View ArticleWhat Should You Include in Creating A Professional Media Kit
What Should You Include in Creating A Professional Media Kit In a busy world of media and communications, a professional media kit serves to build strong relationships with journalists, influencers,...
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Portfolio Presentation at Missouri Western State University
Portfolio Presentation @ Missouri Western State University March 25, 2024 Photo thanks to Professor Teresa Harris Big day yesterday getting to visit friends and present to Missouri Western State...
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