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6 Professional Development Resources for WordPress

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November 25, 2019

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No matter what job you have, there is always room for improvement. This is particularly true for WordPress professionals. Web development and design are constantly-changing fields, and the second you learn one method of doing things, another technique is introduced. This type of ever-evolving environment is exciting, but it can also be challenging and, at times, frustrating. Fortunately, there are plenty of professional development opportunities within the WordPress community. Taking advantage of these resources can help you expand your skillset, enhance your capabilities, build your resume, and ultimately attract high-paying clients. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of six […]

5 Causes of a Slow WordPress Site (And How to Fix Them)

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November 20, 2019

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Your site’s speed plays a major role in its performance, and therefore its success. WordPress sites with slow loading and response times are not only frustrating; they can also hurt your business. The trick lies in identifying the reason your site is dragging. It helps to narrow down the most common reasons for slow WordPress sites. Often, this problem can be attributed to poor-quality hosting or outdated systems. When you identify and resolve these key issues, you can increase site speed easily. In turn, you’ll be able to provide a better user experience and overall increase productivity. In this post, […]

7 Ways to Boost your Mobile Conversions

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November 18, 2019

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When you create an online store, naturally, your main goal is to generate sales. But, if all of your sales are coming from desktop users, you’re missing out on a ton of revenue you could be generating from mobile shoppers.  And more of your target audience is visiting your website from their phones than you might think. According to Marketing Land, mobile now accounts for nearly 70 percent of digital media time.  Since mobile is different from desktop, if you want mobile visitors to buy from you, you have to do things a little differently. Luckily, most of these strategies […]

File Integrity Monitoring for WordPress Websites

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November 14, 2019

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Your WordPress website is made up of files, and it’s important that you know all of the changes that happen to those files as an administrator. Unauthorized file changes can break your website, change its behavior, or be a sign of a hack. By keeping yourself informed of file changes on your WordPress website, you can easily: Keep track of changes developers make on your website Ease troubleshooting should problems arise Identify leftover database and source code files that could expose sensitive data to malicious hackers Know exactly which files were changed and where malware was injected in case of […]

What is a Waterfall chart and How do you Read it?

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November 13, 2019

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Site speed and performance are a crucial part of any website. If your site doesn’t load fast enough, people will leave. A fast WordPress website not only helps you perform well on search engines but also improves your conversion rate.  To learn the speed of your WordPress website, use tools like GTMetrix, Chrome Devtool, or Pingdom. However, a lot of stuff can be missed by these tools, That’s where a waterfall diagram comes in. What is a WaterFall Chart?  The Waterfall Chart displays the request-by-request loading behavior of a blog. It includes scripts, media files and third-party resources requested by […]

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for PHP 7.4

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November 12, 2019

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When you’re developing and managing WordPress sites, keeping them updated is crucial. However, it’s not just the core WordPress software that should be consistently updated, but the primary programming language as well. The latest version of PHP is set to release next month. PHP 7.4 comes with a range of updates that can help improve your sites and enhance the user experience. Plus, there are a handful of notable features and functions (as well as deprecations) that are worth knowing about. In this article, we’ll take a look at PHP 7.4 and what updates, features, and changes you can expect. […]

How to Determine What Your Development Services Are Worth (5 Key Tips)

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November 5, 2019

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Pricing your services as a WordPress developer is a tricky task. On one hand, you don’t want to overcharge and drive potential clients toward your competition. That said, you also don’t want to sell yourself short and miss out on income you deserve. While striking a balance is difficult, there are several indicators you can rely on to determine what your development services are worth. You simply need to know where to look, and be willing to make an honest assessment of yourself as a professional. In this post, we’ll explore why it’s wise to devote time and careful consideration […]

What to Do When a Client Leaves You Negative Feedback (5 Key Tips)

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October 30, 2019

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You work hard to deliver products and services your customers will be happy with. So it can be frustrating when a client voices their dissatisfaction. More importantly, negative comments could make other potential customers reconsider working with you. However, there are appropriate ways you can go about handling this feedback. With a few simple strategies, you can deal with the feedback constructively and minimize its effect on future clients. In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of responding to customer feedback. Then we’ll provide you with some tips for how you can effectively handle negative comments. Let’s get started! The […]

A Simple Guide to Help You Prepare for WordPress 5.3

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October 28, 2019

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WordPress is constantly changing. As a web developer, it’s important to stay ahead of updates so you can keep your clients’ sites secure and performing optimally. This matters because WordPress 5.3 is set to release on November 12, 2019. It includes a wide range of updates and new features, which may help make your job easier. Taking a look at what’s to come can give you a better idea of how you can prepare for those changes. In this article, we’ll discuss the updates that will be included within WordPress 5.3. Then we’ll provide three tips to help you get […]

Custom Google Analytics Dashboards – Why and How to Create Them

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October 23, 2019

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In case you haven’t noticed it yet, here at TorqueMag we are a little obsessed with web analytics. You can see it from articles like these: 10 Excellent Google Analytics Alternatives You Should Check Out (2019) The 4 Best Google Analytics Plugins For WordPress A Google Analytics Tutorial For Beginners And WordPress Users Why do we stress this point to so much? Because knowing what is going on with your site traffic is the first step in optimizing your web presence for it. Or as Sherlock Holmes puts it: It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. […]

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