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Do you feel like your website just isn’t optimized, but you aren’t sure where to begin in fixing the problem? Do you think it would make a huge difference if you knew where your visitors are going, what they are trying to get to, and common areas where they get stuck? Luckily, there is a way to find out. Not just to see what pages people land on, but what they’re doing once they get there. With heatmaps, all of this information is available to you. You can map out what part of your site is “hot” and where people […]

“What is an eco-friendly website? How can a website be bad for the environment!? It’s not even a real thing!” Does the above might mirror your first reaction? I don’t blame you. It’s hard to imagine something which is completely virtual to have an impact on the real world. And yet, the Internet contributes two percent of global carbon emissions. While that may not sound like much, it is, in fact, the same as the greenhouse-gas emissions of the aviation industry. Where on earth do they all come from? Many factors contribute to the effect the web has on our […]

Receiving, managing, and acting on client feedback in an effective way is still problematic for web design agencies and freelancers all over the world. A new WordPress plugin — WP Feedback — is taking a swing at solving the massive problem. In this post, we’re going to take a look at how WP Feedback works and why your agency might be interested in using it to accelerate and iterate not only faster but also better during the web design process. Let’s dive right in and take a look at what WP Feedback is capable of and why agencies all over […]

Accessibility is a major issue in today’s online world. These days, having a website that many people struggle to navigate is considered unacceptable. ARIA markup is a step in the right direction. It’s an answer to the question how you can make your website more usable for those with disabilities. What is ARIA? A set of code attributes that expand HTML’s capabilities and make it easy to optimize your site for screen readers. It does this by making parts of your website visible to assistive technology, that otherwise, these devices wouldn’t be able to interact with at all. Ready to […]

Ask any SEO expert to recommend an analytics tool and chances are their go-to solution is Google’s. Many aren’t even aware of Google Analytics alternatives. It makes a lot of sense. SEOs judge their success by Google SERP rankings, so why not go with the official tool? However, there are good reasons to reconsider. The first is privacy. Google Analytics is gathering a lot of data about your users. If that is not something you agree with, then going with a competitor who is more conscious about this topic makes a lot of sense. Alternatively, you may want to track […]

Custom post types are the first step to turning your basic WordPress website into something professional which will stand out. You can use custom post types to create a unique website in your own style. Not only that, but it will make it even easier for your users to navigate your site and find exactly what they want. A common misconception is that custom post types require PHP coding – something which is likely to put a lot of people off. However, you can, in fact, create custom post types easily using a WordPress plugin. What is a custom post […]

Is WordPress the right platform for your startup site? In the process of searching for the perfect CMS for your startup company, you might have asked yourself that very same question. The decision what system to base the website of your fledgling business on can be intimidating and confusing. After all, there are a number of alternatives, all with their own pros and cons. Not to worry, we’re here to save the day like Superman. In this article, we’ll look at a number of reasons why you should consider using WordPress for your startup. In the end, we want you […]

Buying or renting a property is stressful. One of the hardest parts is finding the best one for you. A real estate website which makes it easy for you to discover your dream home will make things a lot easier. The good news is that building a real estate website which not only looks good but works great is easier than you think.  Below I’ll show you how I created the main features you’ll need for a real estate website. I created them all using Toolset Real Estate. Custom post types for your houses and estate agents Custom fields for […]

Code formatting and comments are one of those things that you only notice once they are absent. If used to properly display and document code, you only notice their existence the first time you are confronted with a block of code where they are missing. Most people who run or own a website sooner or later get confronted with making changes to the code base. This can be when creating a new HTML element, inserting some custom CSS or making changes to a WordPress PHP template. To make sure it doesn’t end in a mess, in this post we will […]

There are many challenges that come with working as a professional developer. Navigating a variable income, fielding support requests from current clients, and sourcing new work can all take up a lot of time and energy. Offering more services than you do now may just sound like piling extra work onto your plate. However, providing your clients with maintenance services can increase your income, while having a minimal impact on your overall workload. This post will explore some of the maintenance services you can offer to your clients. We’ll also talk about four reasons it can be smart to provide […]