When you’re choosing a partner to create your website, location might not seem like a big factor. But there are some advantages to working with a local web design team – especially when you’re partnering with a custom, personalized web design and development company like ours! Here’s why local matters: Personalized Communication & Collaboration Working…

Welcome to this week’s edition of Latte Learning! Today, I want to share an experience that might seem a little unrelated but actually offers valuable insights for your website—decluttering my kitchen. As I worked to create a more organized and efficient space, I realized that the principles I was applying to improve my kitchen flow…

Welcome to this week’s Latte Learning edition! Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or small business owner, your website should serve as a powerful tool that works for you, supporting your networking efforts, capturing new leads, and helping turn visitors into loyal repeat visitors. Picture this: You’ve got a booth, marketing materials in hand, and a…

It’s New Year’s Day—a fresh start, the first blank page of a brand new chapter. Welcome to the first edition of Latte Learning in 2025! As we start a new year, it’s the perfect time to set the foundation for growth. This month, we’re focusing on essential strategies for website optimization. Ready to jump in?…

Now that Christmas is over, there are action items to take to make sure your website is updated and back on track after the holiday.

This month, we’ve seen an increase in new WooCommerce projects, with nearly every project focused on developing a WooCommerce store. If you’ve built your store on WordPress and WooCommerce, there’s a lot to consider before going live. With so many moving pieces, it’s important to ensure everything is in place before launching. In this newsletter,…

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, ate lots of turkey and pie, and got a chance to relax. Now that we’re back, it’s time to jump into some fresh ideas and insights. Today’s topic was inspired by one of our clients, Pamco Distributing Inc, a leading sexual health distributor in Canada. We are in the…

With just hours away from my favorite holiday I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year always fills me with gratitude for my family, friends, and community. As we head into one of the busiest times of the year for online shopping, here are a…

With just 41 days until 2025, it seems like many of us are already in full holiday mode—prepping for year-end business transitions and getting ready to decorate our Christmas trees (though maybe that’s just me ?). For some, it’s all about tradition—reusing the same ornaments every year. Others are looking forward to changing things up…

It’s hard to believe it’s already November! Many of our clients are shifting their focus to holiday marketing, which means making some branding updates to their websites. Today, I’m excited to share a simple yet powerful trick that allows you to apply multiple color palettes to your WordPress site. For example, when it comes to…

A New Day, A New Strategy The day after election, now what? Now is the time to reflect, recalibrate, and start planning for the months ahead – focusing in on the way we prepare, and the strategies we put in place. At 3tone Digital, we are embracing this moment with the same mindset—looking forward to…

? Halloween is just around the corner—tomorrow, to be exact! This month’s design tip will help you “scare away” any confusion and help improve user experience and brand connections. This Month’s Design Tip: Add a Top Header with Sister Companies If your business has multiple locations, it’s important to communicate this clearly to your users,…

Welcome to this week’s edition of Latte Learning! For us, coffee ignites focus and unlocks creativity. We feel so strongly about it we created this newsletter series. Before talking design tips its important to understand your audience and consider alternative ways of thinkers that may be visiting. Understanding Your Audience When designing your website, it’s…

Happy Hump Day! Today, I will be diving into the importance of whitespace when designing. Whitespace can enhance clarity, focus, and overall aesthetics in your layouts. In fact, its effective use signifies modern-day design, reflecting a clean and organized look. Understanding Whitespace in Design Whitespace, often referred to as negative space, is the area between…

Disclaimer: This article features some candy corn-ey references to haunted houses and your website. I apologize in advance, but in the spirit of Halloween, I thought, why not! Welcome to this Wednesday’s edition of Latte Learning! Today, we’re identifying signs that your website might be haunted. Just like a ghostly presence, these digital disturbances can…

October is here! Boy, did that come quick. That means the holiday season is rolling right in. The time for apple picking and pumpkin picking is upon us, and we’re fully embracing the autumn vibes. This past weekend, we enjoyed a fun day of apple picking and gathered some delicious apples for the season. What…

It’s fall—my absolute favorite time of year! This season embodies coziness, and who doesn’t love cozying up with a hot latte, comfy sweater, and a soft fleece blanket? Plus, it’s my wedding anniversary—shoutout to my wonderful husband and partner in all things digital, Tony! ? As we prepare for the new season—pulling out our sweaters,…

It’s Wednesday, and it’s a full moon tonight! As the full moon rises, let’s shine a light on this: not so fun fact: visitors typically decide to bounce from a homepage within just a few seconds—stats show as little as 5 seconds if they don’t find what they’re looking for or if the design doesn’t…

Welcome to this week’s edition of Latte Learning! With the back-to-school season in full swing, it’s a great time to reflect on how shifts in routine can impact our projects and personal lives. Just like preparing for a new school year, adapting to changes and planning ahead can make projects run more smoothly. Project Tip:…

Welcome to Latte Learning, your weekly dose of website tips and coffee inspiration, brewed fresh every Wednesday! As promised, some website tips to share this week: Tip: Create and link a Gravatar account with your email to ensure a consistent avatar across all WordPress sites and associated comments. Benefit: Enhances your brand’s professionalism and helps…

Happy hump day! Welcome to Latte Learning, where every Wednesday I’ll brew up the perfect blend of website knowledge and lattes to power your day! It’s August already and summer is about to be over! The start of fall brings lots of changes besides the change of leaves comes business shifts, and it seems for…