‘Cookies’ are small bits of data that enable user-specific features, but they have also become a source of privacy concerns and security risks. This is why the so-called ‘Cookie Law’ was put in place. In a nutshell, this requires user consent to be collected before using them. To meet this requirement, you’ll need a way to both block cookies and collect consent. One of the easiest ways to do this on your WordPress website is (of course) by using plugins. There are a number of plugins available to help you stay on the right side of the Cookie Law in […]
How to Avoid Hidden WordPress SEO Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Rankings
The first recorded usage of the term SEO was in 1997 on the site MMG WebStep Services, where it was listed as part of several service packages they offered. Interestingly enough, other services included in the packages were link development, writing and distributing press releases, and online advertising—and many digital marketing firms still offer similar services today. The truth is, the core of SEO has not changed much in the past 28 years. According to Nigel Stevens, the CEO and founder of Growth Lead, the core of SEO is: “Figure out what people are doing, create authority on it, create […]
How to Test New WordPress Releases to Avoid Problems
There’s something exciting about new WordPress releases. The updates help to keep your site’s security in check, they come with cool new features and some of them promise to not only improve the back end of your site but your visitors’ experiences as well. Just click on the “update” button and wait for the magic to happen. That’s how it’s supposed to go, right? Well, that’s not always the case. If you’ve had the horror of watching your site taken out by an update, you might still be traumatized from the whole ordeal. And if you haven’t, then count yourself […]
WordPress for Startups – 10 Amazing Features That Make It an Ideal Solution (2019)
Is WordPress the right platform for your startup site? In the process of searching for the perfect CMS for your startup company, you might have asked yourself that very same question. The decision what system to base the website of your fledgling business on can be intimidating and confusing. After all, there are a number of alternatives, all with their own pros and cons. Not to worry, we’re here to save the day like Superman. In this article, we’ll look at a number of reasons why you should consider using WordPress for your startup. In the end, we want you […]
6 Key Features to Include on Every Client Site You Create
As a developer, you probably create dozens of sites every year – maybe even more. Starting from scratch with each one can make the development process long and tedious. Plus, you run the risk of forgetting to include important functionality. By creating a standardized list of client site features, on the other hand, you can speed up your development pace and avoid leaving out key elements. You might even prevent mistakes that could ruin a site and waste all your hard work. In this post, we’ll discuss why it’s helpful to have a set of features you include every time […]

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