You have a lot to say, so you’ve put it all into a blog, pouring out your heart, soul and knowledge. Then, you notice that some bloggers have books as well. That seems like the natural next step to get information into the hands of readers. WordPress is an excellent choice for content creators, and it’s one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) around. WordPress is an inexpensive option, which makes it accessible to all. It’s a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) environment, so learning to use WP is as simple as using any word […]
Questions to Ask a WordPress Developer You Want to Hire
It’s been 15 years since WordPress first launched. Back then, there were limited demands and limited choices when it came to WordPress development services. Since then, the CMS has grown to power over 30 percent of the web and there are a lot more developers to choose from. Because WordPress is so customizable, it can become anything you want, but you might need the help of a professional to fully utilize all the features it can offer. Not only the theme of your unique WordPress website can be customized using PHP, MySQL, CSS and more, but also the plugins can […]
The Facebook Algorithm Change 2018: What it Means for Your Marketing
We are in for yet another Facebook algorithm change. When Mark Zuckerberg announced that the platform would start prioritizing news feed content differently, it didn’t go down too well with marketers. Especially since he explicitly stated that “you’ll see less public content like posts from businesses, brands, and media” in favor of “meaningful conversations.” What might sound good to private users, is worrisome to owners of Facebook pages. Will they still be able to get their content in front of their audience? Is it time to abandon Facebook as a marketing platform? This very issue is the topic of this […]
7 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Blog
It seems like everyone has a blog these days. If you don’t, you’re probably wondering what all of the fuss is about. Businesses of all sizes start blogs because they offer a wealth of practical advantages that ultimately boost those businesses. If you’re looking for reasons to jump on the blog train, there’s no shortage of them. Customers are looking for impactful digital experiences and a blog is a perfect way to reach people you might not have otherwise. To Improve Your Web Presence Blogging is excellent for search engine optimization. By providing useful content relevant to popular keywords or […]
10 Must Have WordPress Plugins And Tools For Business Sites
WordPress is an amazing tool for businesses. One of the things that makes the CMS a powerful digital experience is plugins. With these tools, you can do almost anything to make your site unique. Try these 10 plugins and tools to help you make the most of your WordPress site. WP Forms This tool is designed to help you create forms that you can place anywhere on your site. They can help you create polls, payment forms, order forms, and more. It’s very beginner friendly, so even if you’re just getting started you’ll be able to get the most out […]
How To Accelerate Your Conversion Process On Your WordPress Site
You may have an amazing product to sell or a great service to offer but if your website cannot convince web users to stay then it is bound to fail. SEO can bring in traffic but it cannot convert users into potential customers. This article will provide you essential tips to accelerate your conversion process. We will consider WordPress here as this is the most widely used platform for website development and support. It is popular among millions of existing business owners and beginners alike, thanks to its user-friendly guidelines and simple design along with tons of available themes to […]
Should You Ever Work For Free As A WordPress Developer?
When you’re a newly minted WordPress developer, you are met with many challenges, but perhaps most taxing is, where to look for new clients. It can be a challenge of epic and perplexing proportions. So it probably shouldn’t surprise anyone that so many new developers feel compelled to work for free. It happens to a lot of developers in the beginning of their careers, judging from the results for the exact phrase search “should you work for free”: The solution to the “work for free” quandary really boils down to how you answer three simple questions: How do so many […]
Top 5 Finance Apps For WordPress Developers
At some point, your business might outgrow PayPal. You may even be there already. While PayPal is perfectly adequate for part-time WordPress developers, or those who are just starting out. But if you’re serious about your business, it pays to investigate more full-featured solutions that will help you whip your business finances into shape. Solid billing/invoicing systems help improve your business’s cash flow, put more money in your wallet, and achieve your financial goals. We have five finance apps that are perfect for your business. As Erika Napoletano says, “Smart small businesses know that they need a billing, invoicing, and […]
Top 11 Things You Need To Start A Career As A WordPress Professional
If you’re planning to build your future career as a developer on the WordPress platform, you’re making a smart choice. WordPress powers almost 26% of the entire web, and enjoys a 50-60% market share among all CMS platforms. And those numbers aren’t likely to go south any time soon, so it’s safe to say WordPress is only going to increase in popularity from here on out. That’s a lot of potential clients and gigs for developers with the right combination of skills, traits, and tools. And that’s exactly what this article is about: the eleven tools, essential skills, and specific […]
What I’ve Learned From Writing WordPress Proposals For Over 8 Years
Over the last eight years, I have written hundreds of proposals for WordPress website projects. In the early days, most of them were terrible. Then I started paying attention to what I was putting out and the feedback I was receiving. I started making small incremental changes to my proposals until I found a formula that worked for me. In this article, I’m going to share everything I’ve learned from writing proposals over the last eight years to help you write better proposals for your prospects and win more projects. Disclaimer: my clients are predominantly small to medium-sized businesses. If […]
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