How to be Proactive with Your Website’s Security
Website security isn’t something that a lot of people want to discuss. It’s not exactly exciting or fun but it’s important to be proactive about keeping your site secure. My hope is that you will never experience a problem with this but it’s always better to be safe...
Cayla Belser
Welcome to the FIRST Doodle Interview, a new series on this blog! In each interview, I ask the artist about their process, work/life balance, and much more. The artist doodles the answer and can write a short paragraph to further explain their answer. Check back every...
How to Start Creating Your Brand
When you have a cool idea for a blog or website, it can be difficult to create a cohesive look for your idea. This blog post will help you in the beginning stages of developing your brand’s look. Step 1: Start gathering images I recommend using Pinterest to...
My Go-to Plugins for WordPress
I’ve been designing websites using WordPress for several years, and I’ve realized that plugins are amazing! At first, I started using a few plugins to save time coding contact forms and as an easy way to have an under construction message up while you are...
Why Hire a Web Designer When You Can Do It Yourself?
With services like Squarespace, GoDaddy, Wix, WordPress themes do you really need someone to create a website for you? I’ve seen this question being asked a lot on social media, and I thought I’d share my thoughts on the subject. So do you need a designer...
10 Podcasts I’m Obsessed With
The holidays are here! December seemed to FLY BY. I’ve found myself listening to podcasts more than I usually do with so many extra things to do for the holiday season. From extra hours in the car to making & wrapping presents, sending holiday cards –...
10 Things to Think About Before Designing a Website
Designing a website can seem overwhelming – even if you are hiring someone to create the website for you. There is a lot to think about before you actually start the design process. When a client hires me to help them create a website, these are 10 questions I...![Making Art Can Reduces Stress [PLUS A Free Coloring Page!]](http://chrystahooper.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/makingartcanreducestressfeatured.jpg)
Making Art Can Reduces Stress [PLUS A Free Coloring Page!]
With the holiday season in full swing, it seems like the to-do list is longer than normal. While I enjoy this time of year – it can be a lot of fun but be stressful. Whenever I get want to do something therapeutic but don’t want to necessarily “make...
Know Your File Type: When To Use Each Type
Digital images are everywhere – your inbox, use memory on your computer and can slow the load time on your website. One file type might be more appropriate than another for your project. It’s important to know what each file type can do so you don’t...About Me
I’m Chrysta, an artist, illustrator & designer living in a small town in Pennsylvania. I love creating things that will bring joy and happiness to others.