While there are many benefits to running an entirely web-based business, plenty of companies also have a physical presence of some kind. If you need to showcase your brick-and-mortar locations, being able to add maps to WordPress websites is a must. Fortunately, there are many methods available for doing so. Whether you’re a WordPress professional who’s developing client sites or a DIY website owner looking to spruce up your online presence, incorporating a map is achievable. In this post, we’ll discuss the benefits of including a map on your WordPress website. Then we’ll round up some of the best solutions […]
3 Best Practices for Selecting Secure WordPress Plugins
Like most WordPress users, you probably rely heavily on plugins to power some of your website’s most critical tasks. However, it’s important to understand that not all plugins are equally ‘safe’ to use. Knowing how to spot secure WordPress plugins is key to minimizing vulnerabilities attackers can exploit. Fortunately, there are several qualities that can tip you off to whether a plugin is safe to use. In this article, we’re going to walk you through the best practices for selecting secure WordPress plugins. Before we get started, let’s talk about plugin vulnerabilities in general! Why Plugins Can Make Your WordPress […]
GiveWP 2.7 Update Adds Donation Form Templates
2020 has been a tough year for a lot of people, and many are looking for a way to help others. For years, GiveWP has made it easy to turn any WordPress site into a fundraising platform. With the newest 2.7 update, it’s even easier to raise money for people in need. Donation Form Templates The team has updated the way donation forms look. Now instead of inheriting style from your theme, you can fully customize the way forms look. The user can change colors and text without using CSS. Right now, there is one streamlined template available but the […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Outbound Link Tracking in WordPress
As a marketer, you probably recognize the key role links play on your WordPress site. They can influence everything from Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to User Experience (UX). It’s not just internal links that are important, however. Tracking outbound links, the URLs that take visitors away from your website, can provide you with helpful insights into user behavior. You can learn how your visitors interact with your site, and make informed decisions as a result. In this post, we’ll explain the purpose and benefits of tracking outbound links from your website. Then we’ll walk you through how you can get […]
4 Ways Google Site Kit Can Benefit Developers
From page speed testing to analytics, Google tools play a pivotal role in the management, maintenance, and optimization of WordPress sites. However, one pitfall of using third-party services is that they cause minor delays in an otherwise efficient workflow. Fortunately, Google just made integrating its products with WordPress easier. Its new Site Kit plugin lets you access essential metrics and insights directly from your website’s back end. In this post, we’ll discuss what Google Site Kit is and how it works. Then we’ll explain four ways it can benefit you as a developer when working on client projects. Let’s get […]
WordPress Version Control – Why and How to Use It (+Plugins!)
Organizing a team of editors, developers, and designers is never a simple task. Trying to keep track of what each of them is doing on your WordPress site can seem all but impossible. What if someone makes a mistake and your entire website goes down? You won’t know what happened, who did it or likely have any way of rolling back without losing days or weeks of work. That is, unless you use version control. WordPress version control allows you to track everyone’s individual actions and changes on your site. It also allows you to store previous versions of each […]
How to Translate Genesis With a WordPress Translation Plugin
Did you know that only around 25% of the world’s 4.57+ billion Internet users speak English? There’s a whole digital world out there in other languages, and a WordPress translation plugin can help you reach those people. Beyond helping you reach more visitors, going multilingual can also help you create a better user experience for the visitors that you already have. And with the right WordPress multilingual plugin, you can get set up surprisingly quickly and without the need for any special technical knowledge. In this post, you’ll learn: Why it makes sense to pair a dedicated WordPress translation plugin […]
Google Site Kit Review – Improve Your WordPress Site Hassle-free
If you own a WordPress site (and why else would you be here), chances are good that it is connected to at least one Google product. To check on your traffic and SEO efforts, this might be Google Search Console, Google Analytics or both. In addition, you might use PageSpeed Insights to see how your site performance is faring and AdSense for monetization. It’s exactly for people like you that Google recently released a new WordPress plugin – Site Kit. It aims to make connecting your site to these different services easier and allows you to display their most important […]
21 Best WooCommerce Plugins for Your Online Store (Most are Free)
Are you interested in creating an online store? Building an eCommerce site is now easier than ever before, thanks to WordPress and WooCommerce. In fact, according to Hosting Tribunal, WooCommerce powers over 28.19% of all online stores. There are many benefits to using WordPress and WooCommerce to create an online store but one of the main benefits is the opportunity for complete customization. With WooCommerce plugins you can create an online store that’s just as powerful and offers just as many features as big-name eCommerce websites. So, you can easily manage inventory and orders, improve the online shopping experience for […]
WP Event Manager Review – A Solid All-in-one Events Management Plugin
Including events on your WordPress site is a common goal for WordPress users. Whether as an event calendar, by offering event registration, or having a designated events page, there are many ways to include your organization’s happenings on your website. WordPress offers several plugins to achieve this. One of them is WP Event Manager, which you can find for free in the WordPress directory. It has all the functionality you need to create and manage event listings on your site. It also comes with advanced options that allow you to generate revenue with them. Below, we will take a detailed […]
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