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4 Times It’s Okay to Tell Your Client “No”

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Beginners, Development

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August 22, 2019

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Whether you work for an agency or as a freelance developer, telling a client “no” can be awkward or even risky. However, the old adage that “the customer is always right” isn’t true in every case. In fact, sometimes saying “no” is a necessity. Fortunately, if you turn clients down respectfully and explain your reasoning, these potentially difficult interactions can end up strengthening rather than harming your relationships. In this post, we’ll discuss four times when it’s best for you to tell a client “no”. Then we’ll give you some pointers to help you handle those conversations effectively. Let’s get […]

How to Test New WordPress Releases to Avoid Problems

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Development

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August 21, 2019

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There’s something exciting about new WordPress releases. The updates help to keep your site’s security in check, they come with cool new features and some of them promise to not only improve the back end of your site but your visitors’ experiences as well. Just click on the “update” button and wait for the magic to happen. That’s how it’s supposed to go, right? Well, that’s not always the case. If you’ve had the horror of watching your site taken out by an update, you might still be traumatized from the whole ordeal. And if you haven’t, then count yourself […]

Building a Business on WordPress: Weglot Case Study

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Development

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August 20, 2019

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Late nights, early calls and non-stop developments. Just a few of the highlights for Rémy and Augustin, co-founders of SaaS tech startup Weglot.   Back in 2015, they had one simple idea: help businesses translate their website without the need of developers.  With many WordPress translation plugins already on the market – the goal of Weglot was different. To create a WordPress translation plugin that would be incredibly simple to set up, powerful, encompassed SEO best practices, and one that was fully compatible with all themes and plugins. Not an easy feat. But one that Rémy and Augustin were determined to […]

Must-Read Blogs by WordPress Professionals

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August 16, 2019

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Keeping up with the WordPress community is no small task. After all, the platform powers nearly a third of the internet. Developers, designers, and other professionals from all over the world are constantly making discoveries and launching new ideas. One of the best ways to stay on top of what’s going on is to read high-quality WordPress blogs. Since it started out as a blogging platform, it’s no surprise that there’s a tremendous amount of WordPress-related content online, providing valuable knowledge for users and developers alike. In this post, we’ll look at excellent blogs that are written by professionals in […]

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