Lucy Lynne Creative

12/11/2025

Do you receive strange spammy messages coming through your website's forms, you are not alone. Bots are getting smarter, but so are the tools to block them.

Google is updating its reCAPTCHA system and it is recommended that you update your website by the end of the year. To make it easier I wrote a simple post that helps to explain:

☑️ What reCAPTCHA is?
☑️ Whether you actually need it
☑️ What Google's update means
☑️ User-friendly alternatives to reCAPTCHA

This is a quick read if you want a more secure and less spam from your website without having to get into the techy details.

Read the full post: https://lucylynnecreative.com/protecting-your-website-forms-from-spam/

11/10/2025

If your website keeps slipping to “someday,” this is for you.

Join my 4-day workshop, Nov 18–21 — Plan & Design Your Dream Website.

We’ll map your pages + flow, choose brand colors & fonts, outline page content, and gather the right images/media—so building in WordPress finally feels doable. Replays included.

Save your seat via the link in bio (or comment PLAN and I’ll DM it). 💛

11/03/2025

The year is winding to a close, but I'm getting started on something exciting!

The most recent edition of the Site Notes newsletter just released:
https://view.flodesk.com/emails/69000fa2f215d1aea7b3a54d

This issue has details on the upcoming SECOND release of the Website Foundations course. Registrations open this month and the course training starts in January. You could have the website your business needs by the close of first quarter 2026!

In anticipation of the release I am hosting a special 4-Day workshop..."Plan & Design Your Dream Website" starting November 18th. Learn more and register here: https://lucylynnecreative.com/workshop-plan-design-your-website/

Also in this edition:
​🌿 Lessons from my First Course Launch
📝 Every Website Needs a Sitemap & Wireframe
✏️ WordPress News (+ Featured Plugin)
📚 From my bookshelf (favorite business reading)

Subscribe and receive the newsletter to your inbox: https://lucylynnecreative.com/subscribe/

06/10/2025

🎨🖼️ If the visuals for your business are not cohesive from your website to your Instagram grid you may need a brand style guide.

What is a brand style sheet? Think of it as a personal stylist for your business where you keep fonts, colors and tone consistent so all the visuals you create and use are consistent and represent you exactly the way you want to show up online.

In the latest blog post I break it down into 8 simple steps so that you know:

✅ What to include to include in your style sheet
✅ Free tools to help you
✅ AI prompts that will assist in decision process
✅ How to apply the branding styles to your website

Whether your are building a website or refreshing your brand, this post will provide the insight to creating your branding style guide that will take the overwhelm out of the process.

🖱️ Read the full post here: https://lucylynnecreative.com/creating-a-brand-style-guide/

05/29/2025

📗This is the story of the creation of Website Foundations...the Course & Community

After 15+ years of creating websites fir businesses in different industries, I found myself looking for something that would give me purpose. Little did I know that by enrolling in my first online course to learn surface pattern design I would discover my path. Then spend the next year preparing to release my first online course and community serving other women entrepreneurs.

In this post I share the journey and my excitement to have the opportunity to bring this course and community to life.

👉 Read post here: https://lucylynnecreative.com/why-create-an-online-course-and-community

So whether you need a website or rebuild the one you have this is made for you. If you’re ready to bring your business online in a clear, approachable way — now’s the time.

Enrollment is open only until May 31 at midnight.

✅ Enroll before May 31: https://lucylynnecreative.com/product/website-foundations-course/

The course will not reopen for enrollment until Fall 2025.

Join the Website Foundations Course—designed for creative female entrepreneurs who want to build a WordPress website with confidence.

05/16/2025

🌿 Meet Site Notes — A Newsletter for Creative Women Growing Their Online Presence. First edition just released.

Whether you're building your first website or already have one that could use some love, Site Notes is your monthly sources of simple website tips, WordPress guidance, and encouragement for creative women entrepreneurs

Get the clarity, confidence, and community support you need to build or maintain a site that truly reflects you and your brand —without the tech overwhelm.

💌 Subscribe and get Site Notes delivered directly to your box: https://lucylynnecreative.com/subscribe/

You can check it out the first edition here: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6825e286d738356b6189c69f

04/29/2025

🌟 Yes, You Can Build a Website! 🌟

You know you need a website...but if the thought of where to start or what tech tools to use feels overwhelming, you're not alone.
And you don't have to figure it out by yourself. 🙌

I'm hosting a FREE workshop on May 6th created specifically for women entrepreneurs who are feeling stuck at the starting line.

In this free session, we’ll discover:
✅ If you really need a website right now (and why)
✅ How to get started without tech overwhelm
✅ Which tools are right for you (without the confusion)

With over 15 years of experience, I love helping women entrepreneurs build their online presence in a way that feels approachable and stress-free.
You can do this — and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

✨ If you’re wondering where to start, how to start, or what you actually need — this workshop was made for you.

📅 Date: May 6, 2025
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM ET
🔗 Register now: https://lucylynnecreative.com/workshop-registration

When you register you receive:
🔹Invitation with link to Workshop directly to your email
🔹Access to the replay so you can review and replay just encase you can't make it live, but you will want to be there live.
🔹Early registration if you are on the waitlist prior to the Workshop

You deserve a website you’re proud of. Let's make it happen together! 💻✨

If you know someone that could benefit from the workshop please share the this post and the link.

04/23/2025

🌿 Define before you Design 🎨

Before you start picking colors, fonts, or templates for your website—pause.

The most effective websites don’t start with design—they start with definition.

Ask yourself first:
❓ What’s the goal of your website?
❓ Who do you want to visit it?
❓ What do you want them to do once they’re there?

When you skip the defining phase, you risk:
⚠️ Lacks direction for visitors
⚠️ Not communicating your message clearly
⚠️ Not attracting the clients or audience that you want
⚠️Costly redesigns in the future

Skipping this foundational step leads to a pretty, but ineffective website that doesn't convert, doesn't grow your business and leaves you frustrated.

In my latest blog post, I walk you through the four key things you need to define before you ever open a design tool: Scroll through to learn more about each of the areas and read more here 🔗 Read it here → https://lucylynnecreative.com/define-before-you-design

🎁 Bonus: Grab my FREE Website Foundations Checklist to make planning simple and stress-free. 👉https://lucylynnecreative.com/free-website-foundations-checklist/

If tech isn’t your thing—this will help you define your website so that you start strong and build confidently. 💡

👇 Comment “DESIGN” if you want the link DM’d to you or need help planning your site!

02/08/2025

It can transform YOUR Creative Journey 🎨✨

📢 Calling all artists & creatives! If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your artwork into a sustainable income stream, this is your chance!

Last year, I finally took the leap and joined Bonnie Christine’s Immersion Course, and it was one of the best investments I’ve ever made. But before I joined, I spent TWO years attending her free workshops—learning, growing, and seeing firsthand what was possible.

And guess what? Here is an opportunity for you to attend her next FREE Workshop!

🌿 Your Pattern Design Playbook: 7 Industry Secrets to Accelerate Your Success in Surface Pattern Design.

📅 February 10-19

💡 Learn how to turn your creativity into a thriving career!

🎨 Perfect for artists, designers & anyone looking for new income streams

✨ In this FREE workshop, you’ll learn:

✔ How to transform your art into marketable surface patterns

✔ The business side of creativity & how to find your niche

✔ How to avoid burnout & stay inspired as you build your dream career

I wish I had done this sooner—don’t make the mistake of waiting like I did! Bonnie only offers this once a year, so visit the blog and get your spot!

04/24/2024

Have you considered having a website, but just the thought of creating one is daunting?

With the right guidance, you can do it!

This is a list of items to consider as you decide the next steps in establishing your online presence with a website.

Checkout the full blog post on the website as it has details in each of these areas.

Schedule a FREE one-on-one consultation to get your questions answered. Check out link in bio.

02/01/2024

Do you think "ageism" exist?

I posted this on my LinkedIn account and I thought I would share it here, because I felt a need to ask the question and I hope to get some thoughts from you.

Today I participated in a webinar, "Break Through the Age Barrier: Strategies to Counter Ageism and Get Ahead in Your Career" with Helen Sanchez of Tanagui Career Consultants. There was a lot of great information that was shared, but this webinar got me thinking about a few things.

If ten years ago some one told me that I would be faced with ageism I would not have believed it. My thoughts were that as long as I stayed up to date on industry technologies and continued to build my skillset I would always be employable. This year I will turn 58 and I can say without hesitation that I have come face to face with ageism...despite keeping my skills current and learning new skills.

By choice I became a full-time freelancer in 2017, but in the last few years I have wanted to move back into the traditional job role. What I found is that as I "mature" it gets more difficult to find work or new clients in my freelance business. In addition, I have applied for more jobs in the last three years than I have in my entire career.

Here is a thought...do we believe that once a person crosses over 50 that they have no value and are not capable of learning new skills? I am curious as to what the younger generations think of fifty-somethings in regards to career and work. Do they realize that they will one day, in the not to distant future, be the fifty-somethings?

One of the "strategies" that I am suppose to use is "hiding" my age or anything that would "give away" my age. Isn't this deceptive? I am proud of my professional life and my career accomplishments. Contrary to what many may think I am not ready to retire, but am at a point in life where I am looking for my next challenge and to learning new and different skills.

I am curious what are your thoughts on ageism? Does it exist? Do we value the knowledge, skills and wisdom that comes with maturity? How can we create a workforce that is age friendly?

01/05/2024

Always grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with great clients.

Over the last ten plus years I have been designing and creating digital media and websites, and I appreciate each of the clients that I get an opportunity to work with.

Do you need digital content created, internet presence or social media management? Let’s chat!