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
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?
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
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)
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)
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
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
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. […]
Freelancer vs. Agency Developer: Which Path Is Best for You?
As a web developer, your skills are in high demand in today’s job market. More companies are making e-commerce and mobile marketing a priority, and it’s creating an abundance of work opportunities. However, the more career options you have, the more difficult it can be to decide which is right for you. Two of the most common paths taken by web developers are freelancing and working for an agency. Both can be beneficial for advancing your career, but there are also some pitfalls to look out for with either option. The good news is that, if you’re unsure which is […]
How to Use the Scrum Methodology to Boost Your Team’s Productivity (In 6 Steps)
As a developer, you’re often charged with tackling complex projects. Organizing, prioritizing, and delegating tasks is a necessary but often challenging aspect of project management. The Scrum Methodology is a simple concept that can be used to streamline these types of complex projects. Implementing the Scrum Framework can help you facilitate greater collaboration and productivity. The result is better-quality products delivered in less time. In this post, we’ll discuss what the Scrum Methodology is and explain the benefits of using it. Then we’ll provide you with six steps you can follow for using this framework to accelerate your team’s productivity. […]
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