The Misconception: “Free Means Free-for-All” We’ve all been there—starting out as a new designer, grabbing whatever templates we can find, and diving into projects with excitement. It’s easy to assume that if a template is free or even purchased, we can do whatever we want with it. But here’s the thing: template licenses have rules, […]

When I founded BLC Studio, I had one primary goal: to create a space where creative professionals, particularly opera singers, classical musicians, and vocal coaches, could find thoughtfully designed, bespoke websites tailored to their artistry. As I immersed myself in the world of web design, I realized there was a significant gap in the market […]

Hey, creative souls! Today, I want to share something I’ve been pondering since I embarked on my design journey – the parallels between the challenges of singing Mozart and customizing a template on a coding-dependent web platform to achieve a truly unique look. (Of course, I have to use a music analogy for design! :-P) […]

In my time as a blogger (over a decade), I have used just about every website platform out there. And nothing against any of them, but if you don’t have coding skills, it’s not only difficult but extremely frustrating to get your site to truly reflect your unique and authentic voice. It was this very […]