A 2023 WordPress review of the new website block editor, plugin compatibility, and customer service experience on a hosted site.
Negative Effects of “Personal Brand”
Influencing is a bonafide industry, but the effects of personal branding can be damaging to identity and confidence.
How To Make a Static Homepage With WordPress
Make a Static Homepage with WordPress using block editor tools that will attract readers and make your site navigable. Best for Trellis users
How to Blog Successfully: 7 Tips for Relevance and Growth
How to Blog Successfully by becoming an expert in your niche, being clear, seeking out resources, being honest, and more.
12 Posts from 2021 You May Have Missed
12 Posts from 2021 + Year in Review Instead of doing a roundup on the top posts of the year (because those are usually posts that weren’t published this year!), I thought I would go …
December 2021 Life Update
December 2021 Life Update Even though I check in and tinker with my blog on a near-daily basis, I feel like it’s been months since I last really said anything. This semester has been a …
Environmental Impact of Websites: Is Your Site Eco-Friendly?
Environmental Impact of Websites A few weeks ago, I stumbled across an article that talked about the environmental impact of websites. As someone with a website, I had never considered this before! While it’s easy …
Sustainable and Ethical Blogs: 13 to Read in 2022
Best Sustainable and Ethical Blogs (for People Who Still Read Them) In 2021, reading a real live sustainable and ethical blog is not as novel as it used to be. Instead, most content creators find …
Successful Blog Monetization Strategies
Successful Blog Monetization Strategies My longtime blogger buddy, Liv at Simply Liv recently wrote a blog post in which she shared her thoughts on blog monetization, sponsored posts, and affiliate strategies. While I agree with …
Blog Year in Review 2020
Blog Year in Review 2020 In January, StyleWise/Leah Wise will be 8 years old! Throughout those 8 years, I’ve: joined several (now defunct) blogger networks interviewed at least a dozen brand owners worked with at …
Reader Survey 2020 | Results
Reader survey results, with demographic data, favorite ethical brands, summaries, and quotes on what’s missing in the ethical fashion conversation.
2019 State of the Blog Address
My state of the blog address for 2019.