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Best WordPress Themes For Blogs

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September 9, 2016

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Upon its inception, WordPress was a blogging platform. Though it has grown to be so much more than that, it is still the best option for personal or professional bloggers anywhere in the world. That said, if you’re looking to start the next Hello Giggles, you will want a theme that makes content king. These six themes put the focus on your writing and gets rid of the distraction. Three of them are free and three are premium so a blogger at any level can get involved. BlogSixteen BlogSixteen is a free, easy-to-use, and beautiful. With only a header image […]

15 Essential WordPress Plugins For Photographers

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September 8, 2016

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WordPress makes it really easy to create a photo blog or run an online portfolio of your images. As such, many photographers, both professionals, and hobbyists alike, tend to use WordPress to showcase their works online. Of course, you still need to cater to popular photo-centric platforms, such as Flickr or 500px, but having your own website with a showcase of your images goes a long way in establishing your identity online. If you are looking to create a photography website using WordPress, where should you begin? You can, obviously, use WordPress plugins to do more with your website. This article […]

5 Takeaways From This Week’s AMA With Brian Krogsgard

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September 7, 2016

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ManageWP AMA’s are back for a new season and here to kick it off is editor of Post Status, Brian Krogsgard. Krogsgard has been covering WordPress news and trends full time since 2014, and in that time has created an entire community. People asked about Krogsgard’s journey to WordPress journalism, the future of Post Status, his work/life balance, and more. Here are five takeaways. Post Status Has Big Things In Store. Krogsgard’s website has grown significantly since he devoted  himself full time to it, but there is always room for growth. This last year, the site surpassed 700 members, he has nurtured a […]

GoDaddy Acquires ManageWP, Community Reacts

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September 7, 2016

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On Sept. 1, WordPress management company, ManageWP was acquired by GoDaddy for an undisclosed amount. ManageWP, which will remain entirely platform independent as part of the acquisition terms, first launched in 2012 and currently manages more than 25 million WordPress sites. Why GoDaddy? According to ManageWP, the pricing model and features will stay the same, however, by partnering with GoDaddy the company will be able to offer a hosting service. The deal will make it easier for the Serbian company to stay connected to Silicon Valley. “This is the second largest tech investment in Serbia (after Microsoft) and will mean a lot […]

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