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CSS Best Practices: 16 Ways to Improve Your CSS Skills Quickly

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November 16, 2022

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Are you a beginner in CSS and constantly asking yourself if you are doing things right? Do you ever wonder if your markup is up to par? If so, it’s clearly time to learn some CSS best practices. By adhering to basic guidelines for writing CSS, you can make sure you produce clean, legible, and easily supportable code. You know, the kind that lets others understand what it does and that makes you proud to look at. If either (or both) of these things are something you aspire to, let’s talk about CSS best practices that allow you to do […]

WordPress Troubleshooting Guide: 16 Tips for Non-Developers

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November 1, 2022

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Troubleshooting WordPress website issues never makes for a fun time. In fact, it can be a real drag. And often it leaves those less tech-savvy scrambling in search of answers. Or, it leaves them running to find a professional to hire. Either way, site issues can be a real ordeal, especially if you aren’t a developer. However, did you know there are actually a lot of things you can do to identify and repair site issues even if you lack in-depth coding or web development knowledge? It’s true! That’s what we’ll be offering here today: a list of 16 things […]

How to Test WordPress Plugins Before Use: A Step-by-Step Guide

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October 26, 2022

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Though launching a new WordPress website is fairly easy, the trouble always seems to arise when it comes time to select plugins. After all, their quality and effectiveness vary wildly. And if you’re unfamiliar with the industry, it can be super hard to separate high-quality plugins from those that would damage your website. For that reason, it’s very important that you test WordPress plugins thoroughly beforehand. Thankfully, there are easy ways to do so. That’s what we’ll be covering here today. But first, let’s discuss some of the things plugins can offer you that just aren’t available in the standard WordPress […]

How Your WordPress Website Can Benefit From Visual Regression Testing

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October 21, 2022

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Testing visual elements on your website can offer valuable insights into your User Experience (UX).  If you don’t check your site on a regular basis, you might overlook bugs and other design issues that could harm your business.  Fortunately, you can easily troubleshoot your site with visual regression testing. This will help you identify any development changes that have impacted the User Interface (UI) on your website. This way, you can ensure that your site remains easy to use and navigate. In this post, we’ll explain what visual regression testing is and how your website can benefit from it. Then, […]

Web3 and WordPress: What to Expect From the Future (+Plugins)

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October 12, 2022

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Web3 is a buzzword that you can hear on many corners of the Internet these days, including the WordPress sphere. Rumor has it that it will upend how we do business on the and change the Internet itself. Since WordPress is an integral part of the web (*cough* 40+% market share *cough*). Therefore, the question is less if and more how it will impact our favorite CMS. There was even a talk on this very topic by Dave Lockie at WCEU 2022. To prepare for how Web3 will impact WordPress and to get ready for it in general, we will […]

Spark Happiness: The Marie Kondo Guide to Cleaning Up Your Website

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October 7, 2022

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Tired of looking at your unkempt website? Of seeing it full of clutter and chaos, lowering your mood, and reducing your quality of life? Do you abhor the rows of post drafts, piles of spam comments, and a jumble of dashboard widgets that greet you every time you log on? Sounds like it’s time for a website clean up! Introducing the revolutionary Marie Kondo (-inspired) system for bringing order to your WordPress website. With the KonMari (-esque) guide for uncluttering your web presence, you, too, can have a peaceful environment to work, create content, and grow your business. Are you […]

Imajinn Brings Royalty Free AI Photo Generation to the Post Editor

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October 3, 2022

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Creating photos by using Artificial Intelligence has been a hot trend as of late through the likes of DALL-E-2 and others. A new WordPress plugin called Imajinn, developed by the Infinite Uploads team brings the convenience and power of AI photo generation to the WordPress post editor. Imajinn is a free plugin that doesn’t require a license or API key to use. Once installed and activated, it will ask you for your Infinite Uploads credentials or to register an account with an email and password. In my case, I registered a new account. Once I registered a new account, I […]

How to Customize Your Website With a Webfont Generator (In 3 Steps)

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September 28, 2022

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When you choose the right font for your website, you can develop a unique brand while maximizing readability. However, you’ll likely only have a few default options in WordPress. Fortunately, you can easily create custom fonts using the webfont generator at Creative Fabrica. With this tool, you can choose from thousands of fonts and convert them to a web-safe format. In this post, we’ll explain the important role fonts can play in web design. Then, we’ll show you how to customize your website with a font generator. Let’s get started! The Importance of Fonts in Web Design The right font […]

What Are the Cons of Managed WordPress Hosting?

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September 7, 2022

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Managed WordPress hosting is a popular option among site owners. This service stands out for its speed, reliability, and performance. However, you might be wondering if this is the right solution for you. By looking at the cons of managed WordPress hosting, you can decide if it’s the best option for your website. Price and flexibility are some of the factors that could affect your decision. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at managed WordPress hosting. Then, we’ll explore the downsides of this service and discuss why it’s still a good option for some users. Let’s get started! […]

Managed WordPress vs WooCommerce Hosting: What Are the Main Differences?

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September 6, 2022

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A good hosting service is the backbone of any eCommerce business. However, with so many options available, you might not know what would be the right choice for your website. Managed WordPress hosting and WooCommerce hosting are two popular options to consider. These hosting plans can save you time and money, helping you grow your online business more efficiently.  In this article, we’ll look at managed WordPress and WooCommerce hosting in more detail and compare the two options. We’ll then discuss when to consider using WooCommerce hosting. Let’s get started! An Introduction to Managed WordPress Hosting As the name suggested, […]

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