I’m attending the 2025 Catholic Writers Guild Online Conference, which has inspired me to revamp my professional website.
It seems like every year this conference makes me take a deep look at my brand and how I’m sharing my projects. Last year, I focused on creating a page for my writing projects and designing CTAs for my homepage.
This year, I took a look at my site and realized it looked the same as it did in 2016 when I first made this site.
Choosing a new theme
I browsed through a lot of different themes.
After much thought, I ended up choosing this theme because it:
- Has a minimalist look
- Allows for more flexibility with my menu
- Allows me to have my pages at 2/3 width, which is more accessible
It’s a work in progress
As I explore this new theme, I’ll be making a lot of changes and testing out new features. So don’t be surprised if you see something weird!
I’ll be going through all my pages to focus on accessibility:
- Making sure not to include language like “to the left,” which would be difficult for screenreaders
- Reviewing my writing to ensure I’m using plain language
- Adding metadata/alt tags to images, so they can be read by screenreaders
Wish me luck on this new creative experience! It will be awesome practice as I enhance my WordPress skills.
Neliana Ferraro 