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28 Best Tools for Freelancers (2021): Keep Your Business on Track

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Nick Schäferhoff

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Tools

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November 16, 2021

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In this post, we want to look at some of the best tools for freelancers that help you save time and effort. Remember: it’s really a matter of saving time in all aspects of business, not just when completing projects. So if you can find a set of tools that reduce the time spent on handling finances, scheduling meetings, and communicating with clients, you should probably jump at the opportunity. We’ve put together a healthy list of freelancer tools that tackle several key categories. These include organization, time-tracking, communication, productivity, invoicing, and more. That way, you don’t have to go […]

Pit Stop: Seasons of Change

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Brian Gardner

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Pit Stop

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November 12, 2021

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In this monthly column, Brian Gardner explores the challenges of operating a WordPress-based business and shares insight into servicing and refueling the human soul. While I was born in Southern California, I have lived in the Chicagoland area since I was six months old. Even though palm trees and sunny weather would have been enjoyable, life isn’t so bad in the Windy City. Midwesterners understand the nostalgia and beauty that happens this time of year. Pumpkin Spice lattes, cool crisp air, and magnificent colors surround us for several weeks. Unfortunately, it never feels long enough to me, but as the […]

Torque’s Social Hour: Kathy Darling builds WooCommerce extensions

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Doc Pop

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Community

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November 11, 2021

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The Torque Social Hour is a weekly livestream about WordPress news, events, and life. This week’s show will focus on WP Engine’s Atlas product. In this week’s stream we talked to Kathy Darling, developer of WooCommerce things, author of Name Your Price, and a USA handball athlete. Join us each Wednesday from 3-4pm PST for the next episode of the Torque Social Hour. Next week our special guest will be Jeff Chandler!

How to Bridge the Gap Between Design and Development

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Igor Aronov

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Design

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November 10, 2021

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When working with developers designers often go an extra mile to make sure the fonts are set exactly as specified, the colors match the mockups and the spacing of the elements is pixel perfect. How do I know that? I am a designer myself. Unfortunately, quite often, when the developers complete their work, the results don’t always match what the designers envisioned. So how do you bridge the gap between the designs and the development? Start with the right tools The first step in creating the pages to match the designs starts with the right tools. There are a few […]

Enterprise WordPress Hosting: 7 Crucial Features to Look Out For

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Nick Schäferhoff

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Community

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November 9, 2021

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Enterprise-sized problems need enterprise-sized solutions. WordPress is an exceptional platform for making site creation accessible to startups and small businesses. However, does it have what it takes to host a sprawling agency or multinational corporate site? Enterprise-grade WordPress hosting offers the perfect solution, bringing top-notch security, speed, and power to your agency website. If you’re not sure about choosing WordPress, look for these traits in your web host of choice. Is WordPress Really Right for Enterprise Hosting? When you look at WordPress tools, tutorials, and hosting, a majority of it is directed at small businesses and individuals. In its early […]

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