Christina Hopkins

Finding an interior designer that can make your vision come to life is like finding a partner – it’s not going to work if there’s no chemistry and you need to like the same stuff. It’s not enough to simply be into your interior designer’s style. The process is very personal and it’s important to find someone you find it easy to work with and who you feel “gets it”. Here are 7 things to consider before hiring an interior designer. Set up a budget There is nothing quite like not talking about expectations and having the plans of the designer disrupted and the expectations of the client crushed. Before you start to remodel your design style, it is very important to know your range. Before you meet, if you are unsure about a budget, do a little research to get a better understanding as to what things cost. Meet Designers You should discuss in person once you have agreed to employ interior designers for your range. Since most designers don't charge for these sessions instead of c...

When selecting your next SEO venture, making the right decision has big implications for your company and your bank account. The difference between an organic traffic boom and a drop in Google rankings is the choice between a professional in good and poor SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Here are 5 tips every business or brand should consider before locking into a contract with a new SEO company in the Caribbean . 1. SEO takes time: SEO, the way your website is optimized to drive organic traffic, is complicated, which also means it's sometimes misunderstood. Google's algorithms change almost weekly, effective SEO needs a thorough understanding of how search engines function, attention to detail, and frequent adjustments. In addition, shortcuts like purchasing links, stuffing keywords, and cloaking will cause your website to be demoted by search engines. Since they break the rules of search engines, these methods are called Black Hat SEO. Once Google bots know you are usi...