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Read the latest from Making Waves. From helpful websites tips to information about course offerings, and maybe a little Hawaii fun thrown in form time to time.

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Making Waves Vision

My mission at Making Waves is to empower everyone with the confidence to learn website building with ease. The resources I offer will inspire creativity, foster learning, and enable success in the constantly changing world of website creation. So let’s make waves online together!

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Discover the Secrets of Color Theory

Color plays a huge role in our lives, evoking emotions, influencing decisions, and even affecting our mood. When it comes to website design, understanding color theory is important for creating visually appealing and effective websites. In this post, we’ll explore the basics of color theory and how it relates to website design, along with practical tips for incorporating color effectively.

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Learn WordPress for FREE

Are you excited to dive into the world of WordPress but unsure about investing in a domain and hosting right away? Good news! You can start learning WordPress for FREE! Local WP allows you to begin your WordPress journey locally, right on your computer, BEFORE you commit to buying a domain and hosting plan. In this beginner-friendly guide, I’ll walk you through setting up a local WordPress environment, allowing you to explore, experiment, and learn without the need for a domain or hosting.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a WordPress Theme

A WordPress theme is like the aesthetic blueprint of your website. It dictates how your site looks and functions, encompassing everything from color schemes and fonts to layout and navigation. Themes are the creative backbone that transforms your website from a blank canvas into a usable website that can be easily modified using a page builder like Elementor

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Join The Free Image Optimization Mini-Course!

Dive into the world of image optimization with the new Image Optimization Mini Course. This course is designed for beginners and enthusiasts looking to enhance their websites by striking the perfect balance between stunning visuals and lightning-fast loading times. And the best part? Right now, you can sign up for this course for FREE!

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Free Image Optimization Mini-Course!

Ever wondered how to optimize images for your website?

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