Tools

If you don’t find ways to optimize your workflow, your web development projects could suffer. You may end up facing unexpected delays or poor results. Essentially, without the right project management software, you’ll likely struggle to effectively schedule tasks or communicate with your team. Fortunately, you can easily find project management tools designed specifically for development. Options like Wrike, Monday.com, and Zoho Projects can help you centralize team-wide communication and streamline your development projects. In this post, we’ll discuss the benefits of using project management software. Then, we’ll show you three of the best options for developers. Let’s get started! […]

Since the acquisition and continued dismantling of Twitter by a certain billionaire, an increasing number of people are interested in learning how to use Mastodon, one of Twitter’s more popular competitors. How popular? Well, the news recently dropped that Twitter now officially blocks links to Mastodon (and other social platforms) and flags them as malware. So, if Twitter’s new owner takes Mastodon seriously, maybe the rest of us should as well? All snark aside, after users started quitting Twitter in droves and looking for a new home, Mastodon is one of the biggest winners of this exodus. If, like me, […]

With over 905 billion in online sales in 2022, it’s clear that eCommerce is the new norm. If you’ve launched a website for your store, you’re already on the right track. However, finding the right eCommerce strategies for your business can be tricky, and it can be challenging to secure a steady flow of customers. Fortunately, when you leverage information gained from eCommerce analytics, you can refine your strategy to maximize your profits. You can learn a lot from just a few simple data points, from tracking cart abandonment to successful conversions. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the […]

If you have a website or work in the content space, chances are, you’ve used Google Trends at least once to see what’s popular on the Internet. But did you know that you can also use Google Trends for SEO? It’s true. Google Trends can help you understand what people are searching for, and how that changes over time. This information can be incredibly valuable when it comes to creating content people actually want to read. So if you’re looking for a way to boost your web traffic, or simply want to ensure that your content is relevant and searchable, […]

If you use Google Analytics, you probably already benefit from its features. However, you may have heard that Universal Analytics is transforming to Google Analytics 4. This new system might seem complex, and the prospect of transitioning can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, we’ve gathered all the information you need about the new analytics system. Google Analytics 4 (GA4) comes with new ways of measuring website performance and engagement. You can leverage it to gain better insights into user engagement on your site.  In this post, we’ll introduce you to Google Analytics 4 and its advantages. Then, we’ll walk you through the […]

WordPress is a great platform for building websites. It’s easy to use and has a ton of features that make it perfect for businesses of all sizes. However, the sheer number of features can also make it a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, there are loads of keyboard shortcuts to streamline working with WordPress. If you’re not familiar with keyboard shortcuts, they are simply key combinations you can use to perform certain tasks. For example, the shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + S will save a document in most word processors. While WordPress doesn’t have as many keyboard shortcuts as some other software, there are still […]

In order to make your WordPress site live, you need a web server to host it. This technology enables web browsers request your site’s data and display it to visitors. However, it can be difficult to know what type of server can offer you the best performance for your website.  Every web server needs software to operate, and there are various options. NGINX and Apache rule the market, hosting over 60% of all web traffic. Most web server software has similar qualities; however, there are differences that can help you determine which one is the best choice for you. In […]

Users across the globe choose WordPress to create polished websites because of its open-source software and customization options. However, you may spend a lot of time and energy monitoring and managing your WordPress website’s performance.  Fortunately, you can use an Application Performance Management (APM) tool to help optimize the performance of your WordPress website. In doing so, you can mitigate any issues with your theme and plugins and improve your site’s User Experience (UX).  In this post, we’ll explain what APM tools are and how they work. We’ll then discuss why you may want to use an APM tool for […]