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The Beginner’s Guide to Web Hosting Control Panels

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October 22, 2020

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Web hosting control panels are a key tool for managing your account and your website. Which ones your prospective hosts offer may even influence which company you choose to supply your server. Gaining a firm understanding of the most popular choices should make your decision a bit easier. Below, we’ll give you a quick introduction to web hosting control panels and why they’re so important. Then we’ll break down five of the most popular options for you. Let’s get to it! An Introduction to Web Hosting Control Panels (And Why They’re Important) Web hosting control panels provide you with an […]

How to Use FTP for WordPress (And Why You Should)

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October 15, 2020

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Although the platform is generally speaking beginner-friendly, there are a few concepts new WordPress users may struggle with. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is one of them. Becoming acquainted with this process is key to solving many errors, as well as making certain customizations to your site. Fortunately, you don’t need to be an FTP expert to save the day when things go a bit sideways, or if you’re just looking for a faster way to accomplish a task. All you need is a decent FTP client and a basic understanding of when and how to use it. In this article, […]

How to Embed Videos and Social Media Feeds in WordPress

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October 6, 2020

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The latest trends have revealed that one of the major driving forces behind digital marketing success is customer engagement. However, generating interesting content can be challenging. Learning how to embed videos in WordPress gives you more options for reaching your audience. These days, nothing seems to capture consumers’ attention better than social media content. This is why you may want to consider incorporating your feeds into your WordPress website as well. Apart from driving engagement, embedding videos and social media feeds can also help you optimize site performance and increase your brand’s reach. In this post, we’ll show you how […]

The Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Push Notifications

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August 12, 2020

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With a significant percentage of the world’s population glued to smartphones every day, we’ve all become familiar with push notifications. They’re everywhere online, and if you run a website, knowing how to implement them can be a powerful way to increase user engagement and retention. However, implementing push notifications on a website works a bit differently than it does on mobile apps. Fortunately, if you’re using WordPress, you have access to tools that make the process much simpler. You won’t need a dedicated developer or a lot of technical know-how. In this article, we’ll talk briefly about the effectiveness of […]

Why You Should Build Your Blog on WordPress vs. Squarespace

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July 10, 2020

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As you research the logistics of building a blog, WordPress and Squarespace are probably two Content Management Services that will come up a lot. It’s not easy to choose between the two without firsthand experience using them. However, reading these reasons why WordPress works better for blogging should help settle the WordPress vs. Squarespace debate. 1. More Themes A theme gives your blog more visual appeal, which could increase the time that readers spend there. Whereas Squarespace has more than 100 — known as templates — WordPress offers far more than that.  A marketing company published the results of an […]

3 Types of Hosting for Any Website Budget

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March 30, 2020

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One of the most challenging aspects of setting up a new website is choosing the right web host. If you’ve never done so before, the sheer range of hosting providers and plans available can be both intimidating and hard to navigate. The good news is that there’s a perfect hosting plan out there for you, no matter what your budget is. If you take a little time to determine what your site needs, you can get amazing performance and plenty of extras even with a budget web hosting plan. In this article, we’re going to break down the three most […]

3 Hidden Gems Of Gutenberg

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March 27, 2020

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You could make the case that much (maybe too much) of Gutenberg’s user interface is hidden or not exactly in the direct line of sight. Gutenberg has a “need-to-know” characteristic in that since it is so contextual, UI only appears when it is necessary. Streamlining is quite mandatory in a complex editing environment. Not every option can – or needs to be – exposed to the user at all times. Unfortunately, important features can go “missing” to all but power users. Here are three features of Gutenberg you might not be aware of that can help you use the block […]

5 Key Maintenance Tasks for Your WordPress Website

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November 8, 2019

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For your WordPress website to be a success, you’ll need to focus on more than just its content and design. Regular maintenance is also required, to keep your site secure and running smoothly. Over time, however, these maintenance tasks can start to accumulate and feel a bit overwhelming. The good news is that there are a handful of simple tactics and tools you can use to make performing these critical WordPress maintenance tasks easier. You can even automate and delegate certain parts of the process, streamlining the work and lessening your burden. In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of […]

How to Retain Customers Online

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August 23, 2019

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It is essential to bring new customers to your e-commerce store, but it is more important to keep them coming back. Customer retention is better than customer acquisition. You can improve the loyalty of your regular customers, which, contrary to popular belief, is a bit more difficult for new customers. Customer retention strategies help your e-commerce store to get traction. They also improve the purchase frequency of your current customers. This post will help you improve your relationship with customers. Design a value proposition  Retention could be something as simple as tweaking your proposition. A value proposition is basically your chance […]

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

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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 […]

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