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2 Oct 2018

7 Button Design Guidelines for WordPress That You Need to Know About

Creating button design guidelines might seem redundant. After all, you already know what website buttons look like, don’t you? So, do you really need help creating them? As common as buttons are, it should not be forgotten that they are a central part of web design with important functions: Buttons often make up the main …

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2 Oct 2018

Doc Pop News Drop: GutenbergCloud and the Gutenberg Module for Drupal

Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. At DrupalEurope, one of the largest Drupal conferences in the world, Per André Rønsen and Marco Fernandes announced a new Gutenberg module in the works. When …

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1 Oct 2018

4 Tips for Optimizing Your WordPress Newsletter

A newsletter can be a powerful tool. Publishing a regular newsletter gives you a perfect way to connect with your audience, which can increase engagement and even improve conversions. However, simply cobbling something together won’t be enough to make your newsletter a success. To ensure that your newsletter is effective in its goals, you’ll need …

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28 Sept 2018

WordPress Automation Tools and Tips

Web marketing requires the implementation of various web development tactics and tips that will improve your overall web reputation on the Internet. During my first years of web development, I had to set and adjust everything manually, and it lasted until I have realized that WordPress offers a lot of features that can automate various …

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27 Sept 2018

How to Make Your Own Freelance Writing Opportunities

You’ve probably seen or heard this before. Freelance Writer A is having a discussion with new Freelance Writer B. The newer freelancer talks about how they’re struggling to find decent paying freelance writing jobs on job boards and classified sites, and even when they do find one there’s too much competition there. Writer A tells …

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27 Sept 2018

The Do’s and Don’ts of Blogging From Your Smartphone

Considering how much time bloggers used to spend chained to their desktops, it’s no wonder more bloggers are taking advantage of the latest mobile trends. But all bloggers should keep a few key do’s and don’ts in mind before they dive into the tech-savvy world of mobile blogging. Connecting With Readers Do use your smartphone to …

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26 Sept 2018

Benefits of Installing an SSL Certificate on Your Website

Given the fact that many websites are facing the wrath of hackers compromising on personal and financial information of your visitors, it is time to take stringent web security measures. And what better way to provide a strong security cover to your website than by installing an SSL certificate? SSL certificates are mandatory, multipurpose instruments …

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26 Sept 2018

Torque Toons: European Day Of Languages 2018

Parlez-vous JavaScript? Let’s celebrate #EDL2018. Don’t forget to check out our other editorial toons! Doc Pop Doctor Popular is an artist and musician living in San Francisco. As a full disclaimer, he is neither a doctor nor popular. The post Torque Toons: European Day Of Languages 2018 appeared first on Torque.

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25 Sept 2018

Reliable Places to Find Full-Time and Remote Web Design Jobs

There’s no question about it: the future of work is remote. 43 percent of Americans spent some time working remotely in 2016, leading to productivity gains for employees and cost benefits for employers. Successful startups such as Buffer have already shown that it is possible to thrive without having an office. Knowledge-work such as web design …

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24 Sept 2018

How to Use Case Studies to Win More Work

Winning new clients is a primary concern for many freelance developers and agency owners. However, making sure a project goes swimmingly is also a key consideration, not least because the quicker a project wraps, the faster you can begin the next one. In our opinion, case studies are one of the best ways to do …

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21 Sept 2018

How to Improve UX with the Right Front-End

These days, a lot of companies choose to hire a dedicated WordPress developer to create affordable and simple websites with interactive front-end components. The journey commences with finding someone you can trust at a rate you can afford. This typically translates into spending endless hours conducting conference calls, drafting long emails, and dealing with other …

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20 Sept 2018

Content Marketing Strategies to Boost Your ROI

Content marketing is the techniques companies to create and distribute content in order to attract more visitors to their website. It is a very useful tool in not only proving you’re an expert in your field but also finding new ways to reach people. Here are some ways to up your content marketing game and …

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