Hi Reader, July was filled with connection, learning, and meaningful impact. From exchanging ideas with entrepreneurs and global leaders to launching a refreshed digital experience for a mission-driven organization and staying ahead of important website security updates, the month offered valuable opportunities to grow, collaborate, and support the communities we serve. 🚀 Learning from DC-Area Startup Founders On July 16, Rachel attended the Korea Innovation Center Washington DC’s TeX...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Walking into WordCamp Europe this summer felt like walking into high school as seniors. As usual, we knew many of the faces in the room, and we had experience on our side. The city was new (Kraków, Poland), but the energy was delightfully familiar. It’s like coming home to a community we’ve been with since freshman year. When you’re one of the “seniors,” you have wisdom to share with others who are earlier in their journey. We always love meeting people who are newer to the...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, June was a big month for learning, connecting, and keeping an eye on what is next in the world of WordPress. From Hazel and Rachel attending WordCamp Europe in Kraków to our team monitoring upcoming WordPress Core updates, we are continuing to stay plugged into the tools and trends that help us better support our clients and their websites. 🌍 WordCamp Europe 2026 This June, Hazel and Rachel headed to Kraków, Poland for WordCamp Europe 2026, one of the largest gatherings of the...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, A few weeks ago, some of our servers were hacked. The days that followed were pretty intense (think late nights, heads down and dedicated to a quick clean-up). This was the second security incident we experienced in the past year (the one before that had been at least 10 years ago). When that last incident happened, we had put in additional safeguards, so our immediate priority was understanding how it could have happened again. Hazel and I leaped into action as soon as we caught...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Phone calls are my love language. I know. In a world powered by texts and emails, that might be an unpopular opinion. Sure, you can always have too much of a good thing, but there’s a reason why my catch phrase is still “just call me.” Whether we worked together 3 days ago or 3 years ago, if something comes up, a quick call is the best way for us to get to the bottom of things. I can collect the context I need (without needing a massive email chain) and point you in the right...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, May was full of moments that remind us why we love the work we do: celebrating personal growth, creating space for meaningful business connections, and helping mission-driven organizations show up more clearly online. We’re excited to share a few recent milestones from the Drio world, including Hazel’s MBA, a CCBC webinar on leveraging your network, and three new website launches we’re proud to celebrate. 🎓 Celebrating Hazel’s MBA Milestone Hazel’s 21-month MBA journey challenged...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Our clients have been asking us a lot about SEO and how to prioritize it now that AI search is so huge. There’s real confusion and even some fear, which I think is natural. The unknown of new technology is daunting. Especially when there are so many conflicting opinions floating around online. I’m a website developer, and I still have to stay on my toes to keep up to date. These things move fast, and we’re all constantly learning. But that’s my job! I’m sure you’ve heard people...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve been thinking a lot about the story of Pablo Picasso and the napkin sketch lately. As legend has it, a woman was walking by a Parisian cafe one day, when she spotted Picasso drawing on a napkin. She was a big fan, so she walked up to the famous painter and asked if she could buy the sketch. Picasso responded with, “Yes, that will be 1,000,000 Francs.” The woman was surprised because she had just seen how quickly Picasso had created the drawing. It couldn’t have been more than...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, April brought a season of celebration, renewal, and exciting milestones for our team. From enjoying spring break with loved ones to launching new sites and welcoming a new baby to our VA team, this month was filled with moments that reminded us how much growth and joy can happen both personally and professionally. 💙 A Joyful New Arrival: Welcoming Baby Jack! Katie, our amazing Drio Virtual Assistant, is overjoyed to share the arrival of her son, Jack Hayes Lewis, born on April 4,...
3 months ago • 2 min read
