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Freelancer vs. Agency Developer: Which Path Is Best for You?

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Tom Rankin

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Development, Tools

Published

October 14, 2019

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As a web developer, your skills are in high demand in today’s job market. More companies are making e-commerce and mobile marketing a priority, and it’s creating an abundance of work opportunities. However, the more career options you have, the more difficult it can be to decide which is right for you. Two of the most common paths taken by web developers are freelancing and working for an agency. Both can be beneficial for advancing your career, but there are also some pitfalls to look out for with either option. The good news is that, if you’re unsure which is […]

How to Use the Scrum Methodology to Boost Your Team’s Productivity (In 6 Steps)

Author

Tom Rankin

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Development

Published

October 11, 2019

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As a developer, you’re often charged with tackling complex projects. Organizing, prioritizing, and delegating tasks is a necessary but often challenging aspect of project management. The Scrum Methodology is a simple concept that can be used to streamline these types of complex projects. Implementing the Scrum Framework can help you facilitate greater collaboration and productivity. The result is better-quality products delivered in less time. In this post, we’ll discuss what the Scrum Methodology is and explain the benefits of using it. Then we’ll provide you with six steps you can follow for using this framework to accelerate your team’s productivity. […]

Doc Pop’s News Drop: Is “the End of WordPress Themes” In Sight?

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Doc Pop

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News Drop, Videos

Published

October 9, 2019

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Doc Pop’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. In this episode of News Drop we talk with Ben Gillbanks, a WordPress theme designer, about how Gutenberg and content blocks could spell out the end of the WordPress themes business. Read Ben’s excellent article, “The End Of WordPress Themes Is In Site”, here.

6 Eye-Opening SEO Case Studies and What Made Them Successful [2019]

Author

Nick Schäferhoff

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Community

Published

October 9, 2019

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SEO case studies are a great way to learn more about how to do search engine optimization. Instead of studying the theory and applying it to your own site in the hopes of achieving results, you can instead see what someone else did and got out of it. In the following, you will find the key findings of the best SEO case studies out there. In addition, since SEO is constantly changing, we have only included those ones that were published in the last two years. SEO Case Studies to Inform Your Optimization Efforts What follows is a list of […]

How to Use Image Processing to Optimize Your Photos and Maximize Performance

Author

Tom Rankin

Filed Under

Tools

Published

October 8, 2019

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Images can be a powerful communication tool when used alongside other web content. They add visual interest to keep users engaged, provide clarity for instructions, and can even showcase key data. However, uploading too many large media files can have a detrimental impact on your site’s performance. That’s where image processing comes in. This technique can help you speed up the loading of media files on your site through various techniques. With this optimization strategy in place, you can continue to craft high-quality content, without worrying about the results dragging your site’s speed down. In this post, we’ll help you […]

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