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5 Sept 2019

5 of the Best WordPress Development Environment Options

A development environment is unlike any other tool you’ll use when creating WordPress products. This is because different solutions perform various primary jobs. So unlike with your favorite text editor, you’ll probably have to be familiar with several development environments during your career. For example, developing locally has different consequences for your workflow than using …

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4 Sept 2019

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 …

Developers

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3 Sept 2019

6 Ways to Create a More Eco-Friendly Website (Design, Hosting & More)

“What is an eco-friendly website? How can a website be bad for the environment!? It’s not even a real thing!” Does the above might mirror your first reaction? I don’t blame you. It’s hard to imagine something which is completely virtual to have an impact on the real world. And yet, the Internet contributes two …

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30 Aug 2019

How to Simplify and Accelerate the Web Design Client Feedback Loop with WP Feedback

Receiving, managing, and acting on client feedback in an effective way is still problematic for web design agencies and freelancers all over the world. A new WordPress plugin — WP Feedback — is taking a swing at solving the massive problem. In this post, we’re going to take a look at how WP Feedback works …

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27 Aug 2019

What is ARIA Markup? – A Beginner’s Guide

Accessibility is a major issue in today’s online world. These days, having a website that many people struggle to navigate is considered unacceptable. ARIA markup is a step in the right direction. It’s an answer to the question how you can make your website more usable for those with disabilities. What is ARIA? A set …

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24 Aug 2019

How to Retain Customers Online

It is essential to bring new customers to your e-commerce store, but it is more important to keep them coming back. Customer retention is better than customer acquisition. You can improve the loyalty of your regular customers, which, contrary to popular belief, is a bit more difficult for new customers. Customer retention strategies help your e-commerce …

BeginnersVirtual Assistant Business

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22 Aug 2019

4 Times It’s Okay to Tell Your Client “No”

Whether you work for an agency or as a freelance developer, telling a client “no” can be awkward or even risky. However, the old adage that “the customer is always right” isn’t true in every case. In fact, sometimes saying “no” is a necessity. Fortunately, if you turn clients down respectfully and explain your reasoning, …

For Developers

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21 Aug 2019

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 …

Developers

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21 Aug 2019

Torque Toons: Keep Calm Tumblr

Yahoo shared a Keep Calm And Carry On gif six years ago when they acquired Tumblr. With Automattic recently announcing they’ve purchased Tumblr, we thought it would be fun to give the gif an update. Doc Pop Doctor Popular is an artist and musician living in San Francisco. As a full disclaimer, he is neither …

CommunityTorquetoons

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20 Aug 2019

Building a Business on WordPress: Weglot Case Study

Late nights, early calls and non-stop developments. Just a few of the highlights for Rémy and Augustin, co-founders of SaaS tech startup Weglot. Back in 2015, they had one simple idea: help businesses translate their website without the need of developers. With many WordPress translation plugins already on the market – the goal of Weglot …

Developers

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16 Aug 2019

Must-Read Blogs by WordPress Professionals

Keeping up with the WordPress community is no small task. After all, the platform powers nearly a third of the internet. Developers, designers, and other professionals from all over the world are constantly making discoveries and launching new ideas. One of the best ways to stay on top of what’s going on is to read …

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15 Aug 2019

10 Excellent Google Analytics Alternatives You Should Check Out (2019)

Ask any SEO expert to recommend an analytics tool and chances are their go-to solution is Google’s. Many aren’t even aware of Google Analytics alternatives. It makes a lot of sense. SEOs judge their success by Google SERP rankings, so why not go with the official tool? However, there are good reasons to reconsider. The …

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