In this post, I share how I customized The Desert Dish using the Astra theme, including widgets, navigation menus, desert-inspired colors, and background images. I also explore the benefits of scheduling website design changes.
From design and customization to mobile responsiveness and performance, here’s what I considered when selecting and installing my website’s new theme.
How SSL certificates, security plugins, strong passwords, and WordPress user roles can help protect The Desert Dish and create a safer website for visitors.
Learn why web accessibility matters and how inclusive design, readable content, and accessibility tools can create a better experience.
How Jetpack Stats, Image CDN, and Brute Force Protection can help improve performance, security, and visitor experience.
Learn how cloud storage services like Dropbox make file sharing, website backups, and content management easier while helping protect from unexpected data loss.
What I’ve learned about WordPress plugins and how they help improve The Desert Dish.
A cozy Italian dinner in Scottsdale featuring fresh mozzarella, spicy rigatoni, Barolo braised short ribs, and some seriously generous portions. Everything was delicious—and the leftovers were somehow even better the next day!
I kicked off Arizona Restaurant Week at Elvira’s DC Ranch with a giant quesadilla, grilled pork chop, Nutella flan, and an even bigger margarita. Here’s what I ate, what I loved, and why I’d go back!
Sharing honest reviews, personal photos, favorite dishes, and dining experiences from Arizona’s diverse restaurant scene.
