The Blog: Switzy Thoughts
Notes from a creative life, with detours into narrative and nonsense.

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6 Simple Ways to Reduce Bounce Rate on Your Business Website
Read more: 6 Simple Ways to Reduce Bounce Rate on Your Business WebsiteThere’s one piece of website traffic data that always seems to stress people out: bounce rate. This number tells you the rate of people who leave your site without engaging with any part of it. The wham, bam, thank you…
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9 Tips to Take Your Website to the Next Level
Read more: 9 Tips to Take Your Website to the Next LevelBy following these tips, you can improve your website and make it more effective at attracting and converting new customers. Just remember that a website is never truly “finished” — there’s always room for improvement, so don’t be afraid to…
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Is Dark Mode a Proven Step Toward Digital Sustainability?
Read more: Is Dark Mode a Proven Step Toward Digital Sustainability?If you’re considering redesigning your website with a darker background, there are a few things you should know about how dark mode affects energy usage and accessibility.
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6 Easy Online Business Tips for Newbies
Read more: 6 Easy Online Business Tips for NewbiesMaybe you want to start your own online business, or you just want to transition to doing more remote work. There are a few points to consider that will help you gain clarity and define your entrepreneurial goals.
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Optimize Your Blog to Gain More Readers
Read more: Optimize Your Blog to Gain More ReadersBut before you make changes to your marketing strategy, make sure your blog is set up to encourage a quality reading experience
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How to Create a Home Office with Limited Space
Read more: How to Create a Home Office with Limited SpaceWorking from home is quickly becoming the new normal for many people worldwide. And while there are advantages to working from home, one of the biggest challenges can be finding a space to set up your office.
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How to Be a Writer
Read more: How to Be a WriterIf you want to know how to be a writer, think more about why you want to be a writer. Figure out what drives you to write. Do things that work with your energy, not against it.
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Second Place Cravings and Confessions
Read more: Second Place Cravings and ConfessionsI couldn’t have been more surprised when I won my first writing award seven years ago. I didn’t even know I was competing until I heard my name called.
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Blog Reinvention Gets Messier Each Time
Read more: Blog Reinvention Gets Messier Each TimeUp until 2014, my site had free hosting on WordPress.com. When I bought my domain, we essentially cloned the site and rebuilt it on WordPress.org. The old version on WordPress.com was still there, but invisible to the public because of…
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How I Fixed My Biggest Blogging Issue
Read more: How I Fixed My Biggest Blogging IssueWhether you’re just starting a blog or you’ve been doing it for years, coming up with post topics can be a struggle. I frequently check out lists of blog post prompts for inspiration. Typically, only a handful spark an idea.…


