Wrapped in Short Code WordPress developers are divided in their opinions about using a visual composer theme. It looks like we struck a nerve with our Divi post. Therefore, it warrants a follow-up, examining some clarifications about nomenclature, a client’s ability to maintain their content, portability across themes, using theme frameworks, and its impact on …
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Protect Your WordPress Website
Three Ways To Keep Your Site Safe Building a website has changed in the last few years. With the rise of services like SquareSpace and content management systems like WordPress, the technical barrier for running a website has been dramatically lowered. While this is great in general for businesses that want to be online (making …
Are Divi Themes Bad for SEO?
We’re seeing a surge in new installations of WordPress websites using divi themes, a framework that “simplifies” the development process. Many clients aren’t aware of the lasting implications for their business. Love it or hate, let’s look at what divis do, the benefits, the drawbacks, and what it means for SEO. Then you can decide.
What Does Your Logo Mean To You
So what does your logo mean to you? Is it a symbolic representation of spatial and nuanced convergence created by a graphic designer or the first clip art you found while slapping together your business card? Did you run seven prototypes through double-blind surveys to narrow down the choices or scan the one that didn’t get hit when you spilled your coffee? Ultimately, does a logo really matter?
Google Webmaster Hangouts
If you’re a hard-core Webmaster, you’re probably very familiar with Google Webmaster Tools and Matt Cutts’ videos. In the spirit of answering questions (in real time), Google Webmaster Hangouts has regular office hours. Let’s explore what these hangouts offer those managing an online presence.
Using Stock Photos
We’ve all heard the saying, a picture is worth a thousand words. However, when writing for the Web, those thousand words — especially if they contain unique and interesting ideas — have great SEO value. Peppering images throughout your content makes it infinitely more friendly and enticing. In previous posts we’ve talked about free creative commons images and thought we’d follow-up with the pros and cons of using stock photos.
WordPress Twenty Fourteen Available
Last week WordPress Twenty Fourteen was released. For those of us in the WP community, the event was noteworthy for several reasons. If you’re new to WordPress… welcome to a wonderful world. In this post I’ll explain why the double release of a new theme and version 3.8 is a reason to celebrate. Parker: Version 3.8 …
WordPress.com for Business
When Not Hosting Your Website Makes Sense As you probably know, we love WordPress. We love self-hosted (WordPress.org) websites. Yet, there are some circumstances when using WordPress.com to host a business website makes sense. 1. No Fuss, No Muss If your business is just getting off the ground, you might have the time, patience or …
Mobile WordPress Website Trend
Is your WordPress website mobile friendly? According to a 2013 comScore report, nearly 40% of Internet traffic is now done via a mobile device. In this post I’ll dig into the mobile trend, where to the find mobile-related data about your website traffic, and suggestions about making your site mobile responsive. Mobile Trend Upswing ComScore …
Jetpack 2.4 Update is Supercharged
& Replaces One of My Favorite Plugins The Jetpack 2.4 update includes several exciting upgrades. WordPress.com, the author of Jetpack, included 2 new modules, three new shortcodes and some fixes. I’ll highlight the changes and why it’s interesting news. Widget Visibility This is a very cool addition and replaces one of my favorite plugins, Widget …