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16 Dec 2019

Torque News Drop: The Contract for the Web

The Torque News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. In this episode of the Torque News Drop, we talk about The Contract For The Web‘s nine principles. We also talk about diversity at WordCamp Europe and Freemius’s new WordPress video series. Love WordPress news, but hate reading, my name is …

Interviews & Features

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11 Dec 2019

21 Best WooCommerce Plugins for Your Online Store (Most are Free)

Are you interested in creating an online store? Building an eCommerce site is now easier than ever before, thanks to WordPress and WooCommerce. In fact, according to Hosting Tribunal, WooCommerce powers over 28.19% of all online stores. There are many benefits to using WordPress and WooCommerce to create an online store but one of the …

Plugins

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10 Dec 2019

Content Optimization for WordPress Sites: 5 Ways to Improve in 2 Months

The more optimized your website, the more people will interact with it. If people can find and consume great content, they will be more likely to come back to your site. Once your site is properly optimized, it will be easier to grow your audience. In just two months, you can get your content in …

Development

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5 Dec 2019

Updating Old Content: The Secret SEO Weapon You Are Not Using

Do you ever ask yourself what to do with old blog posts? It often seems like most people solely focus on creating new stuff, however, updating old content and refreshing existing pages is another great strategy to improve the SEO and performance of your site. The reason is that creating high-quality content is hard work …

Marketing & Business

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4 Dec 2019

How to Avoid Dangerous WordPress Plugins

One of the biggest advantages of WordPress is its vast directory of plugins. With thousands of plugins to choose from, you can customize your WordPress site and add new features with minimal coding and cost. Unfortunately, plugins are also the Achilles heel of WordPress. Outdated plugins and vulnerabilities continue to be the number one way …

Security & Privacy

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4 Dec 2019

Torque News Drop: An interview with the director of “Open | The Community Code “

The Torque News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. In this week’s episode, Doc talks with Sean Korbitz, the director of Open | The Community Code . Open is a documentary about open source and the WordPress community that premiered at WordCamp US in St. Louis. You can watch the …

Interviews & Features

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3 Dec 2019

How to Create a Custom WordPress Website with Gutenberg Block

It has now been a year since WordPress released its new Gutenberg Editor and it has now matured enough to become a very handy way to design and build your websites. Gutenberg has now overcome its teething issues and is a great way for both developers and noncoders to build and design the exact website …

Development

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26 Nov 2019

4 Essential Branding Elements for Your WordPress Site

With so many websites competing for attention, your own site’s branding can mean the difference between success and failure. For this reason, it’s more important than ever to create strong and unique branding for your online presence. To do that, it helps to understand the most essential branding elements for your website. Careful use of …

Design & UX

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25 Nov 2019

6 Professional Development Resources for WordPress

No matter what job you have, there is always room for improvement. This is particularly true for WordPress professionals. Web development and design are constantly-changing fields, and the second you learn one method of doing things, another technique is introduced. This type of ever-evolving environment is exciting, but it can also be challenging and, at …

DevelopmentTools & Resources

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21 Nov 2019

5 Causes of a Slow WordPress Site (And How to Fix Them)

Your site’s speed plays a major role in its performance, and therefore its success. WordPress sites with slow loading and response times are not only frustrating; they can also hurt your business. The trick lies in identifying the reason your site is dragging. It helps to narrow down the most common reasons for slow WordPress …

Development

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21 Nov 2019

5 Keys to Building an Effective WordPress Site for Your Business

To be successful in today’s digital-first consumer landscape, your business needs a website. However, there’s more that goes into creating a powerful site than simply purchasing a domain name and a hosting plan. If you want to stand out among your competitors, capture the attention of your audience, and drive conversions and leads, there are …

Virtual Assistants

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19 Nov 2019

WP Event Manager Review – A Solid All-in-one Events Management Plugin

Including events on your WordPress site is a common goal for WordPress users. Whether as an event calendar, by offering event registration, or having a designated events page, there are many ways to include your organization’s happenings on your website. WordPress offers several plugins to achieve this. One of them is WP Event Manager, which …

Plugins

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