I have a plan. No, really. I swear.

So, you may have noticed a new layout here on the site, with a big, fat announcement that I’ve gone on sabbatical. Yes, it’s true (obviously). The reason I finally decided to do this was because my business was going down one path, while my dreams for my business were leading down another. It’s been nearly 8 years since I took on my very first client, and I’ve come to understand why...

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Hello, my name is Shelly Cole, and I’m a web designer.

Hello, my name is Shelly Cole, and I’m a web designer.

I run a small web design and development company in the Hartford suburb of Simsbury, CT.
My goal is to create beautiful and usable websites that connect with people.
My passion is finding solutions to challenges that are presented to me.
My inspiration is from life, the world, and from you.

Holy crap, I made a boo-boo!

I was just informed about a stupid mistake I made with my CakeShop plugin (formerly called “Simple Cart”). So please, if ANY of you have downloaded those files before today, redownload them NOW. Here’s the reason why…

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Defining My Place, Part V: Modesty is a Virtue

I think this one is the one I’m having the most trouble with right now. I was raised with a particular set of beliefs and values. I would imagine many older people would relate to this more than most people my own age would: keep your head down and work hard, and you will earn respect and recognition. There’s no need to “toot your own horn,” because if you’re really good and...

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