3 tips for your website in 2026

Hi, As the new year settles in, I wanted to offer a quick January check-in will be genuinely useful—whether or not you’re planning any website changes.Here are three simple things worth reviewing early in the year:Is your homepage still accurate? Lea...

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Jan 12, 2026
Starting the year with a healthier website

Hi, 2026 is right around the corner! As you think about your website going into the New Year, does it still reflect who you are and support the work you're doing now? Is content out of date? Does updating feel stressful, or is your site something you...

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Dec 26, 2025
Humanity matters, even in web design

Your monthly dose of business insight, creative inspiration, and design news from Hale Creative.Hi, As the year comes to a close, I want to say thank you.This season offers a natural pause to reflect on the year behind us and the work we’ve done...

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Dec 18, 2025
Hale Creative Holiday Schedule

Hi ,I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a brief holiday break from December 19 through January 5 to rest and spend time with family and our newest addition - Marshmallow "Marsh" Hale (pictured above in his favorite spot - someone's lap!).D...

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Dec 18, 2025
Hale Creative Holiday Schedule

Hi ,I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a brief holiday break from December 19 through January 5 to rest and spend time with family and our newest addition - Marshmallow "Marsh" Hale (pictured above in his favorite spot - somone's lap!)....

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Dec 18, 2025
3 Website Upgrades Every Church Needs Before September

Your monthly dose of business insight, creative inspiration, and design news from Hale Creative.Hi, As Fall approaches (can you believe it's already here!??), many churches are gearing up for new ministry initiatives, small group launches, and a...

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Jul 24, 2025
Out of office Jun 16 - 20

Hello esteemed clients & colleagues!Just a quick note to let you know I'm out of office June 16-June 20 (and the weekends on either side, of course)My wife and Amber and I will be taking a little trip to San Francisco together to celebrate 20 yea...

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Jun 14, 2025
How's your 2025 so far?

Your monthly dose of business insight, creative inspiration, and design news from Hale Creative.Hello, It's been a while, but I'm glad to be back writing these letters to you!I hope your first quarter of 2025 has gone well in every conceivable w...

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Apr 15, 2025
A Lenten Message

Hello Friends,We pray that your Lenten season is deep and meaningful. The photo is the sanctuary of our home church, Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church. Oh, that crown of thorns! We are halfway through the 40 days of Lent, leading up to Easter....

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Mar 24, 2025
Happy New Year from Stringsong Arts!

Hello Friends,Happy New Year! Thank you for following Stringsong and for receiving our newsletter. Here's an update on our happenings:We ended strong in 2024 with a full month of December worship services. Churches included Westminster Presbyterian C...

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Jan 07, 2025