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			<title><![CDATA[EmDash: Cloudflare's New CMS and the Infrastructure That Powers It]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2026/04/emdash-cloudflares-new-cms-and-the-infrastructure-that-powers-it</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Cloudflare has launched EmDash, an open-source CMS built on Astro and powered by a new infrastructure primitive called Dynamic Workers. It is being positioned as a spiritual successor to WordPress. Here is what caught our attention, what excites us, and where we have questions.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[CMS]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Maximizing Business Growth with Open-Source Software: A Comprehensive Guide to OSS Advantages]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2024/03/maximizing-business-growth-with-open-source-software-a-comprehensive-guide-to-oss-advantages</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the strategic selection of technology underpinning your business operations can significantly influence your competitive edge, growth trajectory, and innovation capabilities. At the heart of this technological crossroads stands open-source software (OSS) – a paradigm that has reshaped software development, deployment, and utilisation across industries. Understanding open-source software, however, necessitates …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Business & Marketing]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Leveraging WordPress for Content Marketing Success]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2024/01/leveraging-wordpress-for-content-marketing-success</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[WordPress has grown far beyond blogging into a full content marketing platform. Here is a practical guide to using its themes, plugins, and built-in tools to plan, publish, optimise, and measure content that drives real business results.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Content Marketing]]></category>
			<category><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Introduction to Creative Digital Marketing]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2024/01/introduction-to-creative-digital-marketing</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[In the digital realm, where every click can lead to a new discovery, and every impression could turn into a lasting relationship, creative digital marketing stands as a cornerstone for businesses aiming to not just survive but thrive in the long term. It’s a blend of art and science, requiring a deft touch of creativity …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Content Marketing]]></category>
			<category><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Web Monetization Plugin from Pragmatic and Coil Announced]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/web-monetization-plugin-from-pragmatic-and-coil-announced</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Monetizing website has always been a big conversation among WordPress users. How do you get paid for your content without alienating readers? San Francisco based company Coil and WordPress agency Pragmatic, have come together to answer that question. Introducing the Coil Web Monetization. Once a reader has set up a Coil subscription, they can enable …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Your Guide to Using WebP Images On WordPress Sites]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/your-guide-to-using-webp-images-on-wordpress-sites</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[We all love high-quality, crisp visuals. They’re a big part of what makes modern websites so enjoyable. The problem is, these files can weigh a lot. Depending on the formats you use and whether you optimize them or not, images can significantly impact your site’s performance. Most websites rely on common formats, such as JPEG …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Fix the Most Common WordPress HTTP Error Codes]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/how-to-fix-the-most-common-wordpress-http-error-codes</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[When a page on your site, or your entire website, is unreachable due to HTTP error codes, it can be quite frustrating. Beyond causing general annoyance, it can also contribute to higher bounce rates and poor User Experience (UX). Fortunately, you can fix many of the most common HTTP error codes for WordPress users without …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque’s Social Hour: May 13th with Ricky Blacker]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/torques-social-hour-may-13th-with-ricky-blacker</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. This week’s video features Ricky Blacker, a WordPress evangelist and pre-sales engineer at WP Engine. Ricky is deeply involved with the WordPress community in Australia and tells us about what makes it so unique. Be sure to …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[9 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Lockdown]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/9-ways-to-take-care-of-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Preserving your sanity during the coronavirus lockdown poses a challenge for many people. Staying inside for a prolonged amount of time can take a toll on your mental health. And why wouldn’t it? It has all the ingredients for that: Social isolation and lack of person-to-person interaction Loss of structure and routine Lack of exercise, …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[Running a business during Covid 19]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Amazon informed its workers that they would be out until October 2020, nearly five months from today. Captial one told 40,000 workers that they will be out through Labor day, possibly longer. Running a business during COVID 19 this way doesn’t seem possible. Google and Facebook told their employees on Thursday that they could stay …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[What’s New in WordPress 5.4]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/whats-new-in-wordpress-5-4</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[As you probably know, WordPress regularly updates its platform to incorporate new features and functionality. While using the latest version is recommended, you may feel reluctant to change. Whether you embraced Gutenberg from the get-go or still prefer the Classic Editor, it’s smart to familiarize yourself with the next version of WordPress’ Block Editor. Not …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[6 Common Landing Page Mistakes Sabotaging Your Conversion Rate]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/6-common-landing-page-mistakes-sabotaging-your-conversion-rate</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Landing pages are integral to increasing your conversion rates. If you are not investing much time in developing your landing page, you may be missing out on a lot of conversions. On average, the conversion rate for a B2B landing page is 13.28%. It is important to test and optimize your landing pages to see …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Virtual Assistant Business]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Prevent Your Clients From Accidentally Deactivating Plugins]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/how-to-prevent-your-clients-from-accidentally-deactivating-plugins</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[You spend a lot of time and effort creating beautiful, powerful websites for your WordPress clients. It can be incredibly frustrating when a well-meaning customer accidentally messes with something critical to their site’s functionality. Fortunately, there is a way you can reduce the risk of this happening. Hiding the relevant link in WordPress can prevent …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headless WordPress: What It Is and How to Use It]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/headless-wordpress-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[“Headless WordPress” is a popular buzzword lately. Chances are, you have heard it thrown around the digital water cooler but aren’t quite sure what’s behind it. WordPress is an extensive, amazingly complex platform, but it does have its limitations. While it’s a fully-featured tool for bloggers and web developers that offers many possibilities, it doesn’t …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque’s Social Hour: May 6th with Kathy Zant from Wordfence]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/torques-social-hour-may-6th-with-kathy-zant-from-wordfence</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. This week we talked with Kathy Zant, from Wordfence, about a recent uptick in WordPress site attacks, Wordfence’s documentary premiere at WCUS, and Doc tells some terrible puns. Be sure to catch next week’s episode live by …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[A WordPress Developer’s Guide to Website Localization]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/a-wordpress-developers-guide-to-website-localization</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[WordPress powers more than one-third of the web. However, not all of its 60+ million users are native English speakers. So if your WordPress products aren’t translatable into other languages, you’re missing out on the chance to reach new audiences and potential customers. As a developer, taking advantage of website localization can help you (and …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque Toons: Virtual WordCamps]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/torque-toons-virtual-wordcamps</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[With so many WordCaps going virtual this year, we decided to start brainstorming ideas for new features. Here are the ideas we came up with. The post Torque Toons: Virtual WordCamps appeared first on Torque.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Torque Toons]]></category>
			<category><![CDATA[WordCamp]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque News Drop: What Coronavirus Plugins Are Available for WordPress?]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/05/torque-news-drop-what-coronavirus-plugins-are-available-for-wordpress</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Torque News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. In this week’s News Drop, Doc reviews some of the Coronavirus plugins available for WordPress. Watch the full episode here. Love WordPress news but hate reading? My name is Doc and this is the Torque News Drop. In just a few …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque’s Social Hour: April 29th with JJJ]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/torques-social-hour-april-29th-with-jjj</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. In this week’s episode we talk with John James Jacoby about BuddyPress, BBPress, and his new book Be sure to catch next week’s episode live by subscribing here. The post Torque’s Social Hour: April 29th with JJJ …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[CSS Grid Tutorial: Beginner’s Guide to Creating Layouts With Grid]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/css-grid-tutorial-beginners-guide-to-creating-layouts-with-grid</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[For a long time, the one flaw in CSS was that there was no straightforward way to create layouts. Doing so always relied on using properties like floats and absolute positioning, which had their own flaws and challenges. Thankfully, this CSS Grid tutorial is going to change that. The CSS Grid property finally allows web …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[4 Accessibility Implementations Your Design Agency Should Make to Stop ADA Compliance Lawsuits]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/4-accessibility-implementations-your-design-agency-should-make-to-stop-ada-compliance-lawsuits</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[In a nutshell, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance is mandatory for any reputable web designer. After all, if your clients suffer a lawsuit because they don’t meet ADA regulations, it’s your responsibility. When enough of your clients suffer, you may experience complaints and get a bad reputation that could cost you future income. …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Agency]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque’s Social Hour: April 22nd with Justin Channell]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/torques-social-hour-april-22nd-with-justin-channell</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. In this week’s episode we talk with Justin Channell, from Sucuri, about security trends in 2020 and how to keep your WordPress page secure. Be sure to catch next week’s episode live by subscribing here. Our special …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Manage Post-Launch Support for Clients]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/how-to-manage-post-launch-support-for-clients</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Most freelancers and web agencies focus 99% of their energy on finding new website projects and producing excellent work. But eventually, you have to address the question: how much support will you provide to clients after the website launches?  The answer can depend on a lot of factors, including your team size, resources, and your …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Coronavirus and Small Business: 12 Tips to Weather the Crisis]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Small business owners are one of the many groups hit hard by the spread of coronavirus. Many have to close and can no longer earn money because of the lockdown. Understandably, this leaves a lot of people scrambling to make ends meet and keep their companies alive. In order to lend some assistance, we have …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Create and Customize a WordPress Child Theme]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/how-to-create-and-customize-a-wordpress-child-theme</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[With everyone around the world self-isolating, it’s important to make sure your site is as optimized as possible. Now more than ever, you want people to come to the site and stick around. With WordPress, you can easily customize any aspect of your website, including the theme you use. However, tweaking its code directly can …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[child theme]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque News Drop: What is Next For Elementor?]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/torque-news-drop-what-is-next-for-elementor</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Torque News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. After winning our Plugin Madness competition for a second year in a row, we reached out to Ben Pines from Elementor about what to expect from the company in 2020. The post Torque News Drop: What is Next For Elementor? appeared …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[DDoS Attacks Explained: What You Need to Know to Prevent Them]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/ddos-attacks-explained-what-you-need-to-know-to-prevent-them</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Every growing website needs to be aware of DDoS attacks, and other common threats that can quickly take down an unprotected server. They can be devastating if you don’t know what’s going on or how to deal with it. In this day and age, anyone who knows where to look can purchase DDoS services. As …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque’s Social Hour: April 15th with Chris Garret]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/torques-social-hour-april-15th-with-chris-garret</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. In this week’s episode we talk about our predictions for WordPress in 2020 and our special guest, Chris Garrett, tells us about how he is using headless WordPress to connect his Commodore 64 to the internet. Be …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
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			<title><![CDATA[Google Data Studio Tutorial – Basics, Beginner Tips, Next Steps]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A lot of running a successful site comes down to collecting, interpreting, and using data. Many people already use Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Site Kit. But there is a new tool on the block, Google Data Studio. I keep hearing good things about it, so let’s go ahead to see what it …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[5 Tips for Moving Your Business Online]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/5-tips-for-moving-your-business-online</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[If recent events have taught us anything, it’s how quickly the world can change. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought major disruptions to people and businesses across the globe. If you’re concerned about these unpredictable times crippling your company, you’re not alone. To prevent unforeseen circumstances and market changes – initiated by a pandemic or otherwise …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Virtual Assistant Business]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Elementor Wins Plugin Madness 2020]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/elementor-wins-plugin-madness-2020</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[After another hard-fought battle, Elementor has gone on to win Torque’s Plugin Madness competition for the second year in a row. Elementor beat out big contenders such as WordFence, former winner Advanced Custom Fields, WooCommerce, and finally, Custom Post Types UI to remain the champion. Elementor is a free page builder that was created to …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Move Your Business Online and Grow It Quickly]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/how-to-move-your-business-online-and-grow-it-quickly</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Just like that, our whole world has flipped upside down.  If you’re an entrepreneur and small business owner like me, you might be asking how you can quickly digitize your business to start making money online while you practice social distancing in the coming months.  In this post, we’ll explore ways to move your business …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Landing Pages – The Ultimate Guide (Best Practices, Examples)]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/landing-pages-the-ultimate-guide-best-practices-examples</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Landing pages are an all but necessary part of marketing campaigns. Yet, crafting one that actually gets you conversions isn’t easy. There’s a lot that goes into a successful landing page, from the images you include to the copy you write to even the text you use in your call to action. Every little element …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque’s Social Hour: April 8th]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/torques-social-hour-april-8th</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. In this week’s episode we talk about the release of WordPress 5.4, the final round of our Plugin Madness competition, WordCamp Europe 2020, and a proposal to move WordPress theme reviews to GitHub. Be sure to catch …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[4 Ways Google Site Kit Can Benefit Developers]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/4-ways-google-site-kit-can-benefit-developers</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[From page speed testing to analytics, Google tools play a pivotal role in the management, maintenance, and optimization of WordPress sites. However, one pitfall of using third-party services is that they cause minor delays in an otherwise efficient workflow. Fortunately, Google just made integrating its products with WordPress easier. Its new Site Kit plugin lets …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Plugins]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[WordCamp Europe 2020 Will Be Hosted Online]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/wordcamp-europe-2020-will-be-hosted-online</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[After the decision last month to postpone WordCamp Europe 2020, the organizers announced they will be moving the event online for free. The event will take place on June 4-6, and the team has even arranged a virtual Contributor Day on the 4th. The event will be completely free and anyone who bought a ticket …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Use a VPN in SEO Strategy]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/how-to-use-a-vpn-in-seo-strategy</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[We all know that a virtual private network (VPN) is a useful technology to establish a secure connection to another network. A large number of people across the globe use VPN to gain access to a region-restricted website, bypass Netflix ban, or shield their browsing activities while torrenting. These are some of the common uses …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[How A WordPress User Can Trade on Amazon]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/how-a-wordpress-user-can-trade-on-amazon</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you aren’t selling on Amazon, you could be missing out on 300 million active users in 180+ countries. That’s a massive audience that is at your fingertips. This article is designed to help you integrate your WordPress store with Amazon, and show you how to integrate your products. Full speed ahead! Why integrate with …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque Toons: April Fool’s Day is Cancelled]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/torque-toons-april-fools-day-is-cancelled</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Good news, April Fool’s Day is cancelled this year. The post Torque Toons: April Fool’s Day is Cancelled appeared first on Torque.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Torque Toons]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque’s Social Hour: March 30th, 2020]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/torques-social-hour-march-30th-2020</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Like everyone else out there, we are trying new ways to reach and engage with our audience. Recently we’ve been experimenting with a live stream with the Torque Team and Anthony Burchell discussing the latest WordPress news, life in quarantine, and more. We plan on airing new episodes live each Monday at 3pm PST. You …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[WordPress Version Control – Why and How to Use It (+Plugins!)]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/04/wordpress-version-control-why-and-how-to-use-it-plugins</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Organizing a team of editors, developers, and designers is never a simple task. Trying to keep track of what each of them is doing on your WordPress site can seem all but impossible. What if someone makes a mistake and your entire website goes down? You won’t know what happened, who did it or likely …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
			<category><![CDATA[Plugins]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[3 Types of Hosting for Any Website Budget]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/3-types-of-hosting-for-any-website-budget</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[One of the most challenging aspects of setting up a new website is choosing the right web host. If you’ve never done so before, the sheer range of hosting providers and plans available can be both intimidating and hard to navigate. The good news is that there’s a perfect hosting plan out there for you, …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Beginners]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[3 Hidden Gems Of Gutenberg]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/3-hidden-gems-of-gutenberg</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[You could make the case that much (maybe too much) of Gutenberg’s user interface is hidden or not exactly in the direct line of sight. Gutenberg has a “need-to-know” characteristic in that since it is so contextual, UI only appears when it is necessary. Streamlining is quite mandatory in a complex editing environment. Not every …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Beginners]]></category>
			<category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[WordPress Security Threats in 2020 and How to Prevent Them]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/wordpress-security-threats-in-2020-and-how-to-prevent-them</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The dominance WordPress has on the web comes at a price. Being the most popular CMS also makes it the most lucrative and profitable target for hackers. In 2019, 94% of hacked websites cleaned by Sucuri ran on WordPress. Other CMS platforms didn’t even make it into the double digits. This high number does not …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Create a Strong Landing Page With WordPress (In 5 Steps)]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/how-to-create-a-strong-landing-page-with-wordpress-in-5-steps</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[When it comes to online marketing, landing pages are a great way to drive your campaign goals. However, creating a successful landing page is different than other types of pages and posts on your site. A powerful landing page is one that is carefully crafted with a few select (yet essential) elements. Whether you’re building …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[5 Challenges of Working Remotely (And How to Overcome Them)]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/5-challenges-of-working-remotely-and-how-to-overcome-them</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Working remotely comes with its own set of unique challenges you won’t find in a traditional office space. Whether voluntary or involuntary – if you’re one of the millions who are quarantined or self-isolating due to the recent virus outbreak – you need to know what you’re in for so you can prepare. Remote work …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Announcing the Torque Social Hour, this Monday]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/announcing-the-torque-social-hour-this-monday</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Have you found yourself feeling lonely during the COVID-19 quarantine? Join us this Monday, March 23rd at 3pm PST for a livestream chat with Anthony Burchell and Doctor Popular. We’ll talk about WordPress news, the future of WordCamps, working from home and more. During the show, Doc and Anthony will take questions via chat and …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torque Toons: Stay Safe WordPressers]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/torque-toons-stay-safe-wordpressers</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[All of us have been effected in some way or another by the coronavirus. We at the Torque team hope you stay safe and productive during this time. The post Torque Toons: Stay Safe WordPressers appeared first on Torque.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Torque Toons]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[4 Cool Features Your WordPress Starter Theme Needs to Have]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/4-cool-features-your-wordpress-starter-theme-needs-to-have</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Creating WordPress products from scratch can be a rewarding and satisfying experience. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and time-consuming one, especially if you don’t have the right tools. However, using a WordPress starter theme can lessen the burden significantly. These ‘blank’ themes offer a functional foundation for you to work from. Of course, …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
			<category><![CDATA[Themes]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Grow Your Membership Site (5 Tips)]]></title>
			<link>https://blue37.com/blog/2020/03/how-to-grow-your-membership-site-5-tips</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[So, you’ve created a membership site? That’s great! Creating a membership site is an effective way to generate recurring revenue from your website because members can pay a monthly or yearly fee in exchange for premium content, products, or services.   Growing a membership site can be difficult, though. So, if your new membership site doesn’t …]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<author>Dan Maby</author>
			<category><![CDATA[Virtual Assistant Business]]></category>
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