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Nick Schäferhoff

Nick Schäferhoff is an entrepreneur, online marketer, and professional blogger from Germany. He found WordPress when he needed a website for his first business and instantly fell in love. When not building websites, creating content or helping his clients improve their online business, he can most often be found at the gym, the dojo or traveling the world with his wife. If you want to get in touch with him, you can do so via Twitter or through his website.

A Report from WordCamp Europe 2022: Porto – At Last!

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June 22, 2022

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After two years of online conferences, I am happy to report that, in June 2022, WordCamp Europe in Porto finally happened. It was originally supposed to take place in 2020 but then – well you know what happened. After being postponed twice, this year, thanks to vaccines and masks, we could finally meet in person again. As usual, I packed my bags to attend, which is why you are getting a WordCamp Europe 2022 report from me right now. Below, I have summarized my favorite sessions and some other information about the camp for all those who could not attend. […]

12 Local Features You Have to Know (For Faster Development)

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June 17, 2022

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Local (formerly known as Local by Flywheel) is a powerful tool with loads of useful features for local WordPress development. It has all necessary the functionality to create a local server and run WordPress sites on it. We also have a detailed tutorial for how to use it. As a more casual user, there might be a number of Local features that you might not be aware of. In order to make up for that, in this post we will look at some of those less obvious capabilities of the program that can make your life a lot easier. Knowing […]

8 Ways to Declare Colors in CSS: Detailed Guide + Examples

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June 1, 2022

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CSS offers several different ways to declare colors, each with its own syntax, benefits, and drawbacks. It can get a bit confusing especially since they are still adding new ways. If you are not always sure how you should go about and declare your colors in CSS, in this post we want to shine a light on this issue. In the following, we will go over different ways for assigning colors to website elements, how to use them, the pros and cons, and when to use what. Assigning Colors in CSS Declaring colors in CSS is generally not very hard. […]

17 Ways to Customize Website Text in CSS (Incl. Examples)

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May 24, 2022

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If you have ever asked yourself “how do you change text in CSS?”, this is the right post for you. In the following, we will go over the many ways you can customize text on a website using CSS markup. Why does this matter? Because typography is an important part of web design. Just like using custom fonts, the ability to style text on your website to make sure it fits the rest of your branding is paramount. Thankfully, CSS offers a lot of styling options to help with that. In this post, we will cover all the most important […]

6 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Online Business & Marketing

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May 17, 2022

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There’s no denying it: the world and how we do business has seen change major change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been over two years now, and it’s easy to see the lasting impact. From six-foot markers on shop floors to hand sanitizer absolutely everywhere to masks adorning everyone’s faces, the world is not what it used to be. These changes are especially pronounced in how businesses function day to day. And while some companies are pushing to end remote working and the like, the general consensus is that the world has been irreversibly altered by the pandemic, and […]

How to Start a WordPress Agency in 2022 (5 Must-Do Steps)

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May 13, 2022

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Starting a WordPress agency from scratch, or forming your established team into one, can be tough. After all, moving out of “small business” territory and into an established company with many employees, a workflow, and recurring clients is often daunting. But in truth, it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. You can start a WordPress agency from scratch with minimal fuss. Today, we will be discussing this and more. We’ll first define what WordPress agencies do as well as the steps you need to take to start one. Follow the steps below for a good idea of what you’ll […]

Blogging for Business Guide (2022): 9 Easy Steps to Get Started

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May 10, 2022

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If you’re planning to start blogging for business, it’s imperative you ensure you’re taking the right approach, even from the very beginning. After all, a blog can serve as the touchstone for people to get to know your business. They can learn about your offerings and get a handle on your unique perspective.  A blog is also a staple component in content marketing. It can act as a convenient way to produce search engine optimized content that gains traction with Google and delivers fresh eyes to your website. But you probably know why business blogs are so vital already. With […]

6 Tips to Choose a Blog or Business Niche (2022 Beginner Guide)

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May 4, 2022

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One of the most important decisions for a blog is to choose what niche it should occupy. And while your first inclination may be to aimlessly write articles about random topics, that isn’t a good enough strategy. To launch and maintain a successful blog, you need to know your niche well enough to thrive in it. You don’t necessarily need to be an expert, but you do need to have more than a passing familiarity with the subject and a willingness to become an expert over time.  Caveats aside, our primary focus here today will be on how to choose […]

Start Learning JavaScript: Why You Should & How to Do It for Free

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April 22, 2022

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Do you want to start learning JavaScript but don’t know how or where to begin? In this post, we will give you the guidance you need to start educating yourself in the popular programming language. We will talk about why you might consider learning JavaScript both in terms of difficulty and career prospects. After that, the post will cover how you can get started, often for free. When you are finished, we want you to have a good understanding of how to start learning JavaScript from scratch on your own. What Is JavaScript and Why Learn It? Before getting into […]

Wix vs WordPress (2022): Which Should You Use for Your Site?

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April 20, 2022

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When comparing Wix vs WordPress, it’s clear that the two are very different tools. One is a site builder designed for beginners to create simple websites. The other is a powerful CMS with a much steeper learning curve. But when you’re designing your first site, it might not be clear which one is best suited for the task. It’s an important choice to make. You need to take into account what features each has, how well it will scale as your website gets more visitors, and how much it will ultimately cost. Not sure where to start? This Wix vs […]

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