With the State of the Word now complete for 2017, we have a good idea of what WordPress will look to achieve in the new year. However, does this roadmap represent an evolution of the platform, or simply a sideways shift? Actually, the signs are all positive – WordPress is taking a number of steps to modernize an already stellar platform. However, 2018’s WordPress will still have to compete with the likes of Wix, Medium, and Squarespace if it wants to dominate the landscape even further. In this piece, we’ll look at some of the most important upcoming WordPress additions […]
How to Improve Your WordPress Site Load Time (and Why You Should)
Simplicity of use has made WordPress the most popular CMS in the world. You can set up a beautiful-looking WordPress site by simply installing a theme, and achieve more complex features with the help of plugins. While this simplicity is a great advantage, if it isn’t used wisely, it can really work against you. A badly coded theme or too many plugins can slow down your site, and cause slow loading, a common problem for many WordPress users. So, in this article, you’ll learn what is potentially making your WordPress website slow and receive actionable tips for improving its load […]
Great Ecommerce Plugins to Get Your Business Started
Ecommerce website owners often rely on WordPress because it is a great content management platform. Not only is it scalable, there are thousands of plugins to help you customize it any way you want. Here are some of the best ecommerce plugins. Shopp Shopp is one of the best ecommerce plugins for WordPress out there. The creators of Shopp believe that there should be separate tables in the database to improve its performance. It results in faster loading time for queries by the users. Other features of this plugin include: Supports physical, digital, and virtual product types You can sell […]
How To Vet A Website Purchase: Buyer’s Guide
If you are looking to purchase or invest in a website, you’ll need to do some background checks first. A site that looks good on the outside, may have some nasty surprises lurking in the code. Any web traffic or sales figures need to be analyzed and validated, and you’ll need to decide whether you’re the right person to take on the challenge of being a webmaster. Here is what you need to check up on when buying a website, and how to do it yourself. Background checks & motivators Why are they selling now? Seems obvious, but it’s an […]
4 Steps to Launching a Podcast on iTunes With WordPress
While traditional content marketing is great for reaching a new audience, it’s not the only available method. Word of mouth from satisfied customers provides great social proof, although controlling whether it’s positive is difficult. To get the benefits of both strategies, you can launch a podcast. Podcasting can be an ideal way to reach more people, and provides a nearly perfect method for showcasing your expertise. Fortunately, the process of launching a podcast on your site is simple – just as you would expect from a platform like WordPress. In this article, we’ll look at how to launch a podcast using […]

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