WordPress.TV by Automattic If you’re looking for WordPress How To videos, you may just find it at WordPress.tv. Launched back in 2009, it was created as a visual resource for all things WordPress (WP). It’s a handy resource for tutorial footage from WordCamps. Yes, there are thousands of YouTube videos that can help you with anything WP. …
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WordPress Plugins for Functionality
Adding Form & Function with WordPress Plugins WordPress plugins can easily add spice to a website. With over 23,000 available in the WP plugin directory, businesses have tremendous choice in adding function to their website. There are plugins that affect the front-end (what visitors see) and on the back-end (how you manage a website). Many are free …
Anticipating the WordPress 3.5 Release
Just in time for the holidays, WordPress.org is getting ready to deliver WordPress 3.5. It’s not quite bug-free (about 12 or so issues remain to be fixed), but it is available for download. Beware, it’s not ready for live sites yet. It’s meant for developers and development servers only as it’s in test mode. They …
A Mobile Friendly Website is a Must
Some businesses are poo-pooing the need for a mobile friendly website thinking the trend hasn’t hit mainstream. Well, think again. ComScore, an agency specializing in mobile trends and consumer behavior, reported that the scales have tipped with smartphone penetration surpassing the 50% mark. It should be a wake-up call to businesses still saddled with a non-responsive website. The Mobile Trend …
Images – Selection & Optimization
Website images make the page pop. Text alone is just drab. So, how do you find the right image? And do these have any effect on SEO? Website Images Galore! You may still only be using self-generated images. That’s fine, if it is by choice. But did you know that people are constantly creating and …
Favorite WordPress Security Plugins
Having the right WordPress Security plugins on your site just makes good business sense. Creating and maintaining a website is an investment of time and money. Why leave it open to the risk of getting compromised? Detractors of WordPress claim that the openness of the source code makes it a poor choice as a content management system. …
WordPress Security Compliance
WordPress security is as strong as you make it. The tools and strategies are readily available, and many even automated. Yet, hackers still succeed mostly because so many site owners either aren’t aware of best practices or simply don’t comply. Basic WordPress Security is Simple. The most important principle, emphasized by all internet security experts, is limiting …
5 Web Design Tips Using the F-Layout
Generating more online sales (or at least leads) via a website is typically on the top of our client’s to-do list. Believe it or not, web design plays a key role in lead generation performance. Without realizing it, many businesses place calls-to-action where visitors will never see them. Web Design Using F-Layout Website visitors read web …
The Importance of Great Photos
Whether it’s for your business or a school report, it’s important to know how to choose great photos. Always start with a group of options and narrow it down. Of course, there are the easy ways to sort through bad pictures, eliminate those with unintentional fuzziness, distracting clutter, and crooked lines. Pay close attention to the …
The Fuss About Responsive Web Design
Responsive web design isn’t just an industry buzzword. It’s an essential component of an online business strategy. As more and more consumers begin using tablets and smartphones to browse the web, it becomes increasingly important that your website is accessible and usable from these devices. Neglecting mobile accessibility of your website may alienate consumers, preventing …