What File Type Should I Use?

Hey, Linda! My designer kindly sent me a folder full of different files – jpgs, pngs, pdfs, and something that ends in .ai? Can you help me sort out which files I should use for what? —Lost in the Files Hey, Linda! is my weekly advice column. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Lost in the […]

What’s the best method of communication?

Hey, Linda! Email, direct messages (DMs!), texts, phone calls, the postal system… I never know how to contact anyone anymore. Some methods are too quick, others too slow, others feel too personal…Any advice? —Landline Locked Hey, Linda! is my weekly advice column. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Landline Locked, Confession time, Landline: I hate DMs. […]

What is a header?

Hey, Linda! I’ve worked with web designers in the past, and they always used language that confused me. What words do I need to understand in order to understand building a website? —Puzzled by Parlance Hey, Linda! is my weekly advice column. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Puzzled by Parlance, I hate jargon. Loathe. Despise! […]

What is Hosting?

Hey, Linda! I’ve heard that I’ll need hosting for my website. I’m ashamed to admit… I don’t know what hosting is. What is hosting? How do I choose a host? —Host with the Mostess Questions Hey, Linda! is my weekly advice column. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Hostess with the Mostess Questions, Excellent question. There […]

What is a domain name?

Hey, Linda! I feel a little silly asking, but I’m always confused about tech jargon. I know I need a domain name, but what IS a domain name? Can you help? —Down in the Domains Hey, Linda! is my weekly advice column. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Down in the Domains, Kudos to you for […]

Currently Reading

Hey, Linda! I’m always interested in book recommendations and am looking for excuses to support my local bookstore. So, tell me: what books are you reading right now? Would you recommend them? —Books A Lot Hey, Linda! is my weekly advice column. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Books a Lot, What a fun question! I […]