# Anchored Design and Development

> WordPress Websites, WordPress Blogs, Genesis Framework, Kadence Framework, Shopify Development


## Posts

- [3 Ways to Increase Traffic to a Website](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/3-ways-to-increase-traffic-to-a-website/): Increase Traffic to a Website – One of the most popular questions I get as a website designer is, “How can I increase traffic to a website”? Typically this question is asked within a few weeks of launching a new website design and the client has grown comfortable with my blunt website advice. A quick note: I don’t think of website or blog ownership as emotional – it’s a business and should be treated like one. Therefore, my responses are always going to be business-directed and with a 3-4 step process to get from here to there. So, if you […]
- [Free Seo Tools](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/free-seo-tools/): Today I am going to share with you 2 free SEO tools to help drive organic Google search traffic to your WordPress website. But first, I want to talk briefly about why organic Google search is so important so you understand why using these free SEO tools are a no brainer. Why is Organic Google Search valuable? Organic Google traffic is anyone that finds your website through a search on Google. Once they enter a query, the search results are organic in nature. You know how important search engines are because you use them everyday. So, why not use the […]
- [Atomic Blocks to Genesis Blocks Migration](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/atomic-blocks-to-genesis-blocks-migration/): In October 2020, Studiopress announced that we would need to perform an Atomic Blocks to Genesis Blocks migration for any Genesis website that is using Atomic Blocks. Over the past 2 years, many Genesis website users have used Atomic Blocks for their websites. Although Studiopress has created a migration tool to move more than 60,000 users to Genesis Blocks, a few extra steps are needed to ensure complete migration. The first week of November we updated all of our business and personal sites for myself and my team using the steps below with great success. Then, we updated the clients […]
- [7 Home Office Best Practices](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/7-home-office-best-practices/): Over the past few weeks, many people have found themselves transitioning from a shared workspace to a home office set-up. From commuting into the office and having lunch out with co-workers to waking up in the morning and quietly going about your day. Things have changed. Life has transitioned. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t also be wildly successful in your new home office environment. Let me tell you how I’ve done this well and share some of my top tips to getting you acclimated in your new at home work environment. For the past 14 years, I have worked […]
- [FREE THANKFUL LIST](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/free-thankful-list/): Jack was 3 and Abigail was 1. Jack had been home with me full-time since birth and as much as I loved being with him all the time, I wanted to help broaden his social skills and respect for mentors. I found a great local preschool program that had a small class size and just a few hours a week with a highly recommended teacher, Miss. Dahar. Meeting her, I knew right away that Jack was going to learn so much from her teaching style and engaging personality. Of course, not realizing at the time how influential Miss. Dahar would […]
- [FREE PRINTABLE CALENDARS](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/free-printable-calendars/): A few months ago, my husband I were walking through the paper section at Target when he turned to me and said, “Aimee, your name could be on these.” while pointing to some beautiful journals and notecards designed by one of my favorite paper artists. I laughed. Then replied, “I’m a website designer… uhhhh… I’ve never even designed a printable before.” “Well, maybe you should.” and with that my husband walked a little ahead of me while I continued to stare at the beautiful paperie on the shelves. __ For years and years I have been hunting down  beautiful, simple […]
- [Before you Hire a Website Designer - Ask These Questions!](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/before-you-hire-a-website-designer/): Last night, I had an amazing opportunity to talk with Hailey Rowe, an incredible Coach for Health Coaches about websites, hosting, SEO, balancing work/home life and so much more from my viewpoint as a 12-year successful website designer/business owner. Out of everything we discussed, the one question that stuck out the most to me was, “What does someone need to ask a web designer before working with them… especially to prevent communication issues and/or getting taken advantage of?” Unfortunately, many of our clients come to us frustrated because their last website designer didn’t deliver what was promised… or took several […]
- [5 Things to do When Business Slows Down](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/5-things-to-do-when-business-slows-down/): Several years ago, if I experienced some down time… I would literally freak out. I would freak out alone — then I would call my best friends and likely my mom and I would freak out to them too. I would over-analyze the steps I took during my busy season that must have led me here. I would enter fear-mode. Then, if that wasn’t bad enough, I would question myself… “Am I just kidding myself? Maybe I should go get a REAL job.” “What if I’m not good enough to keep this business alive?” “Can I really be a small […]
- [Apple Device Wallpaper - Sometimes When Things Fall Apart...](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/apple-wallpaper-sept/): In 2014, I was knee-deep in the murky, uncomfortable waters of divorce. I had been married for 10 years, had 2 children and was unraveling. I wrote a blog post about 1 year into the process of what would end up being a very long 3 years. Most of the words from that post are ingrained on my soul. I can rehearse them, as if for a play. Those words allowed me to begin healing… and by publishing them, they gave way for others to find comfort in the words of my story and begin to heal from their own […]
- [Ultimate Recipe Plugin for Wordpress Food Bloggers](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/recipe-plugin/): If you’re a food blogger, then this post is for you. If you just want to add a few simple recipes on your site like my husband does over at Gluten Free Dad, then this post is for you. If you are interested in starting a new blog and want to display recipes, then yes, this post is for you too. It’s important to have an easy was to display your recipes in an eye-catching, user-friendly and search-engine optimized way. After 12 years of building food blogs for 100’s of clients, we can honestly say… we have tried them all. […]
- [3 MUST HAVE Website Tools](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/3-website-tools/): These are 3 simple and easy (2 are free) website tools that your website designer doesn’t want you to know about. I’ve been building websites for 12 years and I know for a fact that website designers, in general, don’t want to give you free advice. Of course, we do around here at Anchored Design. I want you to know what we know and give you every chance to be successful. Interested in learning how these 3 simple tools can help you, help yourself and your website? Plus, you’ll be saving money and learning how to manage your website easier […]
- [4 Steps to Establish Achievable Business Goals](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/achievable-business-goals/): Setting goals and a specific target audience is not only important… but imperative. If you’re reading this thinking, “Shoot! I don’t have any goals! Now what?” then don’t worry, I’m writing this because for years I operated this small business without goals or a target audience because I didn’t think I needed them; I worked hard,  clients hired me, clients referred me and I felt satisfied. Well, let me tell you… I was so wrong.   Click to pin this blog post for later! I know you’ve heard this 100+ times before… or maybe your peers have asked you what […]
- [Apple Device Wallpaper - Remember Why You Started](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/january-wallpaper/): This has been my desktop wallpaper for over a year now. The second my iMac screens flickers on in the morning, REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED is the gentle reminder to take a minute and really think about what I’m doing today. It ties me down to the purpose in who I am as a website designer, business owner, team lead, mommy to my children and helping small business owners find their presence online. I truly hope that you can add this to your iMac, iPad or iPhone and as this flickers onto your screen, you use this as a gentle […]
- [Instagram Feed By Smash Balloon](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/instagram-feed-by-smash-balloon/): Looking for a great way to display your Instagram feed on your WordPress blog? Look no further!   SMASHballoon makes an incredible plugin that allows you to add a customizable and mobile responsive Instagram feed to any blog post or page on your WordPress website. We use it on several of our client sites and will show you some examples of how they can display down below! Features Super simple to set up Display photos from multiple Instagram accounts in the same feed or in separate feeds Completely responsive and mobile ready – layout looks great on any screen size […]
- [hand-written font combinations](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/hand-written-font-combinations-3/): pairing fonts together can be time consuming and overwhelming… let me help! i spend hours every week designing logos, refreshing branding, designing websites + printed materials for clients and i have some favorite hand-written fonts i want to share!     roth georgia regular  [FREE] theos josefin sans light   [FREE] buttermilk cormorant  [FREE] anter hype regular  [FREE] wreath  [FREE] high tower  [FREE] sant’elia open sans light  [FREE]
- [google font combinations for bloggers](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/google-font-combinations-bloggers/): we love Google fonts. what’s not to love? they are free. brilliantly lovely. easy to add to WordPress. ready? set. let’s go…       all fonts can be found at GOOGLE FONTS

## Pages

- [Anchored Design Home](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/): We design and develop custom websites for business owners, bloggers + creatives. Bringing your business ideas to life through high-performing, beautifully crafted websites that align with your brand and with your audience – since 2008. Collaboration and strategy are the keys to success We don’t do everything – but what we do will transform your business. From collaborative strategy sessions and user experience workflow to modern design and smart, intentional development, we help you show up online with clarify and confidence. The result? A digital presence that reflects your mission, your values and your vision for the future. Work With […]
- [Maintenance Client Edit Request](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/maintenance-request/): Thank you for being a monthly maintenance subscriber. Please use this form to complete your edit requests and someone from our team will reply back as soon as possible.
- [Portfolio](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/portfolio/): With hundreds of websites to our name, we have curated a collection of our favorite projects and favorite clients. Of course, if you need more examples, let us know. Activity Blogs Lifestyle Blogs Food Blogs Small Business eCommerce
- [Home 2022](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/home-2022/): I have been designing logos and websites since 2008 when our son Jack was just a few months old. It was a dream come true to build a business, rooted in balance and customer service, while raising our children to see entrepreneurship firsthand. Educated in Business and self-taught in design, I bring years of strategy, workflow and intentional creativity to the table with every project. Working with me is easy, refreshing and exciting. My type-A personality focuses on the task, budget and timeline while keeping you in the loop along the way. I’m a born again Christian that loves modern […]
- [REVIEWS](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/theme-review/): Thank you for choosing to work with Anchored Themes. We are thankful you selected us out of the many options you had when choosing a theme designer to support your project needs. Feedback from clients like you provides us with evidence on where we can improve and how we can make changes in order to provide the best user experience possible for future projects. Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete some… or all of the review below. Aimee
- [Anchored Themes Customization](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/customize-theme/): Looking for theme customization to your Anchored Theme? You’ve come to the right place. Just complete this form below with the details you want to have customized on your Anchored Theme. Once we receive all of your information, Aimee will contact you by email to provide a quote and suggested timeline.
- [Website Edits](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/edits/): This request for website edits is for current or prior clients of Anchored Design. In order to provide you with the best support, please complete the form in it’s entirety reading all directions before submission. STEP 1: Take a full backup of your website and ensure that it is being stored on a location other than your primary website server (ie: Dropbox, Amazon s3) STEP 2: Perform any and all outstanding updates to WordPress, Genesis and all plugins. NOTE: Any website submitted that has not been properly updated will be required to pay $225 for Anchored Design & Development to […]
- [Audit Request](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/audit-request/): In order to provide you with the best website audit, please complete the form in it’s entirety and read all directions before submission. STEP 1: Take a full backup of your website and ensure that it is being stored on a location other than your primary website server (ie: Dropbox, Amazon s3) STEP 2: Perform any and all outstanding updates to WordPress, Genesis and all plugins. NOTE: Any website submitted that has not been properly updated will be required to pay $175.+ for Anchored Design & Development to perform a full website backup and update any outstanding items. STEP 3: […]
- [Anchored Themes Update Version](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/update-version/): Below is the information you must complete in it’s entirety in order for us to schedule your Anchored Theme Update. Once we receive all of your information, our team will be in touch with you to schedule the update.
- [About](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/about/): Meet Your Design and Development Duo! Aimee Niedosik Founder & Lead DESIGNER Based in New Bern, North Carolina, Aimee is the founder and lead designer of Anchored Design and Development. Raised in Western NY by entrepreneur parents, it was natural that Aimee would find her footing owning a small business that helps other entrepreneurs. Her focus is supporting small businesses with beautiful, highly-functioning and SEO-friendly websites that can manage on their own. Aimee balances website design with being a military wife and mom to three kids. Aimee is a Christian, loves dresses with pockets, life by the coast and gluten-free […]
- [Project Inquiry](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/contact/)
- [Old Portfolio](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/oldportfolio/)
- [BLOG](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/blog/)
- [Anchored Themes Installation Package](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/install-theme/): Thank you for purchasing the Anchored Themes Installation Package. Below is the information you must complete in it’s entirety in order for us to schedule your Anchored Theme Installation. Once we receive all of your information, our team will be in touch with you to schedule the installation.
- [My Account](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/my-account/)
- [Purchase History](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/checkout/purchase-history/): [purchase_history]
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- [Purchase Confirmation](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/checkout/purchase-confirmation/): Thank you for your purchase! [edd_receipt]
- [Checkout](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/checkout/): [download_checkout]
- [Child Theme Installation](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/child-theme-installation/)
- [WPengine](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/wpengine/)
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- [Anchored Design Instagram](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/anchored-design-instagram/)
- [REVIEW](https://www.anchoreddesign.com/review/): Thank you for choosing to work with Anchored Design to launch your web-based project. We are thankful you selected us out of the many options you had when choosing a designer/developer team to support your project needs. Feedback from clients allows us to know what we did well, what we could do better and areas we can improve our process. Thank you for taking a few minutes to tell us what you think. Thank you, Aimee Niedosik


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