WordPress plugins can power essentially any feature or functionality you need, making them a powerful add-on for any site. But despite how helpful plugins can be, they’re often at the center of site errors, bugs, crashes, performance issues, and even the dreaded white screen of death. In fact, if you haven’t yet faced a white screen of death or logged in to see pixelated artwork where your gallery slider or buttons should be (all thanks to a plugin), you should give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back! The truth is, we’re already aware that bad plugins can be problematic. That’s ..read more

Layout, Flywheel’s official blog, was first launched in 2014 as a publication for designers. Since then, it’s evolved into a community of thoughtfully-written and curated content for busy creatives of all types. From articles and videos to specialized courses, you’ll find a range of resources for a variety of skills: site design, web development, marketing, business growth, client management, and so much more! Today, I’m delighted to share that our site design has evolved to make all of this content more discoverable, easier to experience, and hopefully more enjoyable! The short vers ..read more

Novella Brandhouse is a boutique branding and design firm that helps companies define, launch, and grow their business. They are a certified women-owned enterprise located in the Crossroads area of Kansas City, with a quirky mix of a team that includes designers, strategists, copywriters, and their favorite employee, Hugo the dog! We sat down with three members of the Novella Brandhouse team (well, four, including Hugo) to chat all about their creative process, managing clients, and how a rock-solid hosting partner helps them do their best work. A huge thank you to: Elizabeth (Liz) M ..read more