About Me… and You

Mentor & Muse

The Short Story…

I’ve been “doing online” since 1994. I’m an accomplished, good-humored, surprisingly non-geeky WordPress Consultant and Coach who doesn’t take herself too seriously, even after all these years.

I have my projects (6), have written for GoDaddy’s Blog, and have helped many Extraordinary Netrepreneurs embrace WordPress and the online arena for all it can be.

“Always putting ethics, integrity, and reality front and center.
I’m not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things.“

Now, the Longer Version…

I opened the first “Internet Studio” in a sleepy town on the Illinois/Wisconsin border in 1995 and have been doing business online ever since. Back then, I was known as the “crazy Internet lady.” Waaaay ahead of my time!

Many folks weren’t ready to embrace this new technology and assumed the Internet was just a bastion of credit card fraud and adult entertainment. But I saw a diamond in the rough.

A domain, a server, and a little HTML and CGI were all you needed to create an effective “website.” Now, “websites” are much more complicated regarding code and site-owner-required skills and responsibilities.

WordPress Consulting Here I Come

WordPress was created in 2003. That was when I decided to focus on being the best WordPress Consultant and Coach I could be. (I do not work for WordPress or represent them in any way other than by my recommendation to use this open-source software for your online presence because that’s what I do. )

I decided long ago not to hang with the “in crowds” or try to be everything to everyone. This approach has allowed me to evolve and grow with technology without being held back by “group think” or what the latest experts claim is the “latest thing” du jour.

A Little Personal Stuff…

I was born and raised in Chicago. After living on the Chain O’Lakes in northern Illinois for 15 years, we left the rat race, high taxes, and traffic that came with living up north and moved off the grid.

I now live the simple life in Mississippi, with some acreage on a lake in the middle of “nowheresville” (seriously). I have a very cool husband, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and my constant companion, Mina.

17 tidbits that make me who I am …

1. My fondest childhood memory is seeing Marshall Field’s Christmas windows in downtown Chicago.
2. Got my first job at 16 as a burger flipper at Yankee Doodle Dandy.
3. I took three years of Latin in High School.
4. My first car was a midnight blue ’67 Montego. I loved that car!
5. I enjoy making jewelry.
6. In my previous life, I was a Capacitor and Resistor Sales Engineer.
7. Had my own cobalt blue Harley Davidson Sportster. Those were the days…
8. I love black and white movies of all kinds — especially horror.
9. CompuServe on a 4800 baud modem was my first foray into the online world. Talk about being mesmerized!
10. I wish I had more time to read and the space to store hardcover books. I like the way they feel in my hands.
11. My favorite food group is cheese.
12. I always wanted to see the Pyramids in Egypt — that won’t happen.
13. I’m half Greek and half Italian. Best of both worlds!
14. I was once on the pit crew for a 10-second Camaro Drag Car.
15. My signature dish is Garlic Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo.
16. I own more domain names than I know what to do with.
17. My favorite verse: “Strength and dignity are her clothing; she smiles at the future.” ~ Proverbs 31:25

A Resource You Can Rely on that Walks the Walk…

I’ve been crafting websites and running online businesses longer than most, and I’ve experienced all the challenges that technology throws at anyone who wants to participate. So, I can confidently say that I’ve “been there, done that” with most things online—the frustrating and fun alike. I share all that info with you here on this website.

That’s why I offer my knowledge and advice to those who need a helping hand from time to time. My 30 years of trials, errors, and successes are available for you to tap into.

I hope to help you thrive, even if that contradicts the prevalent online notion of “fast, cheap, and easy,” which can waste your time and hard-earned money. I have a terrible habit of challenging the status quo from self-proclaimed experts and gurus who are out just to make a buck. This serves to identify the endless possibilities that are around every corner.

Real-World Experience

Through decades of guidance to businesses like yours, I’ve come to realize that streamlined consulting is in your best interest. My WordPress Consulting Services are built on a track record of delivering real solutions and unwavering principles.

When you work with me, you can be assured of personalized support tailored to help you overcome your specific challenges. Each interaction is more than a transaction. It’s an opportunity to transform your site, driving engagement and success without breaking the bank.

My thoughtful approach, combined with a reality check, ensures you thrive now and in the ever-advancing digital age. Finding a more trustworthy resource that covers all the issues you need to be aware of, concerned about, and often don’t even know exist will be challenging.

But with that comes a word of caution.

I will not always say what you prefer to hear, and I will not tailor my advice to concepts or processes that I know do not work or are unethical.

You can rest assured that when a dilemma arises, a perceived problem emerges, or you’re simply frustrated, you’ll find the information you need from me and on this website, which will answer your questions and address your concerns.

I have a particular set of skills that can help you succeed online, from WordPress optimization, security, and SEO processes to online business best practices and guiding you on creating content for your Blog.

If you are willing to learn, embrace the possibilities, and work harder than ever before, you’ve come to the right place. All my experience is…

At your service,

WordPress Consultant*

*I do not work for or receive any payments or royalties from WordPress. I am an independent consultant and coach who helps individuals with WordPress-powered websites achieve the level of success they desire.

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