With a rapid shift to online presence this year, many companies are having to explore digital options now that they hadn’t considered in the past. One business function quickly making the move to digital is public relations (PR). If you own a business, you might be asking yourself, what is …
The Humble <img> Element And Core Web Vitals – Tips for presenting images in a way that works well with Google’s Core Web Vitals. 15 Free Vintage & Antique Brush Packs for Adobe Photoshop – Add a timeless look to your images with these amazing Photoshop brushes. 400+ JavaScript Interview …
When Earvin “Magic” Johnson retired after a Hall of Fame career in basketball, he did not in any way actually retire. He grew his company, Magic Johnson Enterprises, into a billion dollar investment company that provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities. …
Sheyne Branconnier operates Smile MEDIA, a full-service web design, development and marketing company with offices in Boston, Dover, NH and Exeter, NH. Catch up with him on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. The who: Given a business name is so central to a brand, we tend to put a lot of …
Kelly Dempsey climbed the fashion ladder on season 14 of the hit show, “Project Runway.” The only self-taught designer that season, Kelly made it to the finale and showed off her fearless, unique style and creative approach to clothing. Show mentor Tim Gunn has even gone on record in a …
When we think about early retirement, we tend to focus on the money. That’s natural because we need money to retire early. Building up a portfolio is a crucial step to early retirement. When I was trying to retire early, it was all about how much we spend and how …
How did you get your start in tech? For too many young students, this career path quickly reaches a dead end, due to a lack of computer education and other technological resources. It’s why GoDaddy Pro is partnering with Radix, the domain registry behind .tech, for the #MyStartinTech awareness campaign. …
For the last five years, Dan Grech has been teaching entrepreneurs in Miami how to use the internet to grow their businesses. His clients are as eclectic as the city itself, ranging from long-established restaurants and hip new bakeries in need of a digital presence to boost online orders to …
Koa Health, has released a new report titled Wellbeing at Work, exposing the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in businesses across the UK and organisations’ response to the crisis. Social listening research conducted by Pulsar on behalf of Koa Health claims that as COVID took told in the UK, …
Central to any business is the need to communicate effectively. Whether you’re relocating to new or refurbished premises, or switching providers, it is vital to ensure your communications networks are up to the job in terms of performance and reliability. Not only is this required to support conventional telecoms and …
Static site generators (SSGs) are popular and offer many benefits, but this article discusses reasons why they may not be a suitable replacement for your content management system (CMS). In my previous article, we discussed how your site could benefit from using a static site generator: A static site is …
Often times we see “success” and think that it was “overnight”. We forget that most of the business success we see, was a slow and steady progression of mistakes, of learning. Three or more steps forward and 1 step backward. We forget it was many lonely nights of tears and …
Sheets & Giggles creates sustainable bedding and other home textiles out of eucalyptus trees. (Soo cool!) And this kind of bedding uses up to 96% less water than cotton sheets to make them. They also use energy, no insecticides, and no pesticides. (Cotton can use up to 24% of the …
New Year brings new hopes, new inspiration, and new goals. Despite slumped sales, stalled supply chains, and looming uncertainty last year, small business owners are positive about 2021. According to Oracle NetSuite Brainyard’s 2021 Business Leader Survey, around 73% of respondents are positive about this year. Being a small business …
There are 38 ways to win an argument. That is according to the 19th Century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who laid them out in an essay called The Art of Being Right. We’ve probably added a few more since it was published in 1896, but whatever we’ve come up with …
More than a third (37 percent) of US and UK office workers describe the prospect of going back to the office as the equivalent of going out to meet with friends, according to a new study by Chargifi. Over a quarter (28 percent) of respondents also said they are now …
Increasing pressure from investors, customers and employees are causing CEOs to focus their businesses on purpose, resilience and long-term sustainability, according to a new report from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) and Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB). The report, ‘People risk – why the need for change is urgent‘ …
Nowadays, personal branding isn’t just limited to businesses and establishments. Resumes require personal branding now, too — especially since digitalization has become a significant player in most industries. And since almost everyone’s online now, you have to work harder and smarter to establish yourself in a vast sea of competition. …
When I was a student in design school, I once did an assignment for a teacher who made us stand up and present our projects to the entire class. Now I’m not the best public presenter, and as a teenager in college, I was even worse. After I fumbled through …
In celebration of Small Business Week, Mailchimp and Oscilloscope Laboratories are announcing a specially curated lineup of films available to stream on Mailchimp Presents, Mailchimp’s global streaming platform. Editor’s Note – Huge props to Mailchimp for always INNOVATING. Via their Mailchimp Presents production studio, Mailchimp continues to innovate and be …
We built the Hub by GoDaddy Pro to streamline workflows and shave time off tasks that typically eat up a workday. But we aren’t done yet. You can keep track of our progress here, as we regularly publish our updates to this platform custom made for web designer and developers. …
Swiss Post Solutions (SPS), has released new research that claims how the pandemic has impacted front of house strategies for UK businesses. Half (50 percent) of UK companies plan to introduce interactive technologies to help overcome new ‘front of house’ (FOH) challenges that have been imposed by COVID19. A further …
Businesses are managing a new work dynamic that’s made up of three parts, or three ‘types’ of employee. Some are keen to go back to the office, some want to stay working from home, and some want an entirely flexible arrangement so they can fit work around important personal commitments. …
No one starts a business with the hopes that it fails, yet business failure rates remain astronomically high. Cory Mosley, Principal & Founder, Mosley Strategy Group shares his insights. When you look around social media or turn on the TV, you see and hear about all of the people killing …
Content Marketing | Uncategorized Article-Writing.co Generated Hundreds of Leads in Just One Month! How Do We Do It? David Tile, Founder & Director @ Article-Writing.co Posted On: May 04, 2021 DISCLAIMER: At Article-Writing, we strongly believe in celebrating victories. Not long ago we sat down and asked ourselves what is …
While working from home has surged in recent months, the use of flexible working hours – such as part-time, flexi-time and compressed hours – has fallen over the course of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to new CIPD analysis. The CIPD’s analysis of the ONS Labour Force Survey of 74,832 people …
IDL TIFF file New research conducted by Locatee claims that employee wellbeing is the top priority for CRE managers over the next five years. The research details the opinions of corporate real estate managers (CREMs) from across Europe, outlining the changes they have seen during the pandemic, and how their …
The angular, tapered legs of ‘Zig’ tables are reminiscent of a Lynn Chadwick sculpture. Their folded steel form creates a striking silhouette at both standard and poseur heights. Almost retro-futuristic in style, these tables can enhance a variety of settings such as cafes, meeting rooms and collaboration zones. Engineered for …
As we slowly begin the journey back to normality — and businesses make plans for a working world that will forever be changed — there’s been some positives, too. We’re closer with our colleagues, for one. We’ve seen their homes, we’ve met their families and we’ve shared really important meetings …
There can be no doubt that React has revolutionized the way we build user interfaces. It’s easy to learn and greatly facilitates creating reusable components that offer your site a consistent look and feel. However, as React only takes care of the view layer of an application, it doesn’t enforce …
Hey everyone, is anyone still procrastinating with their taxes? I’m pretty much done, but I haven’t filed them yet. I usually file an extension because the K-1 forms are always late. I was hoping they’d get here by the end of April. (The Schedule K-1form is for reporting earnings, losses, …
Dave Kerpen, is the founder and chairman of Likeable Local. He hosted A.J. Jacobs in the Likeable Business Club on Clubhouse as part of the club’s interview series with celebrity entrepreneurs and/or personalities on Sunday evenings at 8pm EST. According to his Twitter profile, A.J. is a bestselling author, journalist, TED talker, …
Your employees are your most valuable asset. This is because your company’s performance largely depends on your employee experience. If you successfully create a powerful employee experience (EX) that fosters productivity, creativity, collaboration, and engagement, your business will undoubtedly flourish. What’s more, a powerful employee experience instills a culture where …
Let’s face it. Gutenberg still has room to grow. As WordPress developers and designers, you will have to grow along with it. And while you might have tried it before, it’s getting constant updates to improve its functionality and effectiveness. If you try Gutenberg and it doesn’t quite do what you need …
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a form-handling service for your Jamstack website or single page application (SPA) using Cloudlflare Workers. With Jamstack technology, HTML code is rendered at build time and then deployed to edge servers. This allows very fast load times for end users. In addition, …
Whether you’re building a website, mobile app or even a marketing campaign, everyone involved is working towards a successful outcome. And, although the stakeholders share this common goal, they may have very different thoughts about how to get there. This can be problematic. Everyone involved has to be on the …
U.S. small businesses are on the road to recovery from the financial losses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by Intuit QuickBooks. The report, Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Recovery, published today by Intuit, uncovers the varied impact the pandemic has had on small businesses across different …
Has working at home during lockdown made people more productive or not? This has been the subject of some lively debate recently. Many companies do not routinely measure productivity. A large number will have traditionally assumed that they get the highest output when staff work longer hours or under close …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published its ‘Principles for delivering urban Nature-based Solutions’ (NBS), to help developers and owners increase the incorporation of NBS within the construction and operation of built assets. The report claims that the development and function of the built environment has significant impacts upon …
Workspace Design Show, the event bringing together the commercial interiors community with its inaugural event taking place over the 4-5 November this year at London’s Business Design Centre, is building momentum with news of new speakers and partners that have joined the party, as well as details of its discussion …
This tutorial explains and demonstrates queuing systems. Queues are often used to process long-running tasks such as email newsletter delivery. It’s not always practical to execute a task the moment it’s requested. Consider an email newsletter administration system. After writing, an administrator must hit a big red “SEND NOW” button. …
Ready to get started with WordPress eCommerce? This guide will take you through the entire process — from the first idea for your domain name to your last plugins added — to start selling products on a WordPress website. Whether you plan to build an empire or just sell a …
As we continue to move through 2021, Websites + Marketing continues to grow and gain new features along the way. In this guide, we’re going to cover these updates and show you how they can help your business grow as well. What’s new in Websites + Marketing Ecommerce Here’s a …
In these uncertain times, standing out in your niche should be a top priority as an online business owner. COVID-19 has disrupted the way we work and live on a global scale, and while the threat of the pandemic isn’t showing any signs of slowing down yet, shoppers are still …
What Is Affiliate Marketing: A Step-by-Step Guide To Making Passive Income Ever wondered what is affiliate marketing? Today we are going to answer this question for you and show you why we think affiliate marketing is an income stream worth mastering. As we believe affiliate marketing is one …
2020 has been… shall we say… an interesting year. It’s certainly been a year of surprises in the eCommerce industry. (All those people who mocked you back in 2016 for starting a store that only sold toilet paper and banana bread baking supplies—now who’s laughing?) Customer spending has been transitioning …
If you’re looking to make a visual impact in your web projects, 3D text effects are a surefire way to do so. They can turn an ordinary website headline into a can’t-miss work of art. The great thing is that a wide variety of 3D effects can be created using …
More than 5,000 web designers, developers and other Makers of the Web from all over the world registered for Expand 2021. The compact, two-day schedule saw speakers delivering insights on how to start, grow and thrive online. If you missed or want to relive any of the highlights from our …
Static site generators (SSGs) have become increasingly popular over the past decade. This article discusses how your site could benefit from the developer-friendly build processes, easier deployments, improved performance, and better security offered by a static site. First, let’s establish what we mean by the term “static site generator” … …
No man is an island, as the saying goes. Well, neither is a business! For your business to be successful, you need to build relationships with people. It’s those connections that can help you get leads, attract paying customers, and propel your company to success. To be successful, you should …
Uncategorized Can Influencers Practice Thought Leadership? David Tile, Founder & Director @ Article-Writing.co Posted On: April 27, 2021 Lately, our team has been recognizing something remarkable: The thought leadership spectrum is incredibly diverse. Through strategic content marketing, many professionals committed to their industry or niche have the potential to position …
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Glassmorphism effects have become a staple in modern web design. They offer a sleek aesthetic and fit beautifully with just about any background color. The exact definition of glassmorphism can vary a bit. However, it’s essentially a “frosted” or semi-transparent element that mimics the look of glass and appears to …
A landing page is the first page a visitor sees on a website. When you set up your Facebook ad or AdWords campaign or share that Instagram post, your landing page is the first point of contact after your marketing piece. So, every business could benefit from a few landing …
Our Managed WordPress Ecommerce Hosting lets you create a robust ecommerce store quickly and easily. That means building the exact store your clients need for hundreds, even thousands, less per year. Build more store for less Powered by WooCommerce, our Managed WordPress Ecommerce Hosting features powerful flexibility with easy-to-use extensions and client-management tools. That …
Search engine optimization (SEO) is an important factor for boosting your brand identity. In years gone by, SEO comprised little more than mentioning a brand name repeatedly on any landing page. Search engine algorithms have since evolved into complex, smart tools that deliver enhanced search result ranking and brand awareness. …
When selling products in WooCommerce your clients will need to deliver products to their customers. There are a few settings that will need to be tweaked even if products are digital or if the store offers local delivery and/or pickup. It takes some experience to get WooCommerce standard shipping setup …
We live in an era where web designers have become ultra-specialized. Many tend to have a narrow focus regarding the tools they use and types of projects they accept. It didn’t used to be this way. Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the industry was a bit scattered. …
Whether you are a mentor, mentee or interested in getting involved in this type of relationship, it’s important to understand the qualities that make for a great mentor. A high-quality, motivated mentor makes the experience a winning endeavor for everyone involved. 14 mentor qualities that separate the good from the …
This post was originally published on Nov. 29, 2016, and was updated on March 10, 2021. In the wild world of entrepreneurship, it’s easy to get caught up in the chase of customers and dollars. Everyone is ready and willing to tell you what ads you should be running or …
There’s an interesting story behind every business name. Ask any company founder how they came up with their business name, and you are bound to learn more about the company and the founder within their answer. And their stories can help you learn how to come up with a business …
With the right analytics plugin, a WordPress ecommerce merchant can access extensive data to track visitors and discover what they like and what they don’t, to convert more visitors. Here is a list of analytics plugins for WordPress. There are solutions to track visitors, create page and post reports, track …
When you’re hustling, time is money and that money comes in coins, not bills. It’s why we made our Website Terminology Glossary for web pros. This free resource for designers, developers, marketers or anyone else makes it easier explaining technical stuff to clients. Rather than a lengthy back-and-forth, use this glossary …
This article was first published on Feb. 8, 2017, and was updated on Feb. 27, 2018, Feb. 11, 2019, Feb. 24, 2020, and March 4, 2021. Wondering if crowdfunding platforms might be a boost for your new business venture? Companies that are just starting out sometimes need a financial step …
Resolutions aren’t just about reading more books or getting to bed earlier or finally breaking your addiction to oatmeal creme pies. Resolutions, like the marketing resolutions here, are also great tools to help you make critical decisions and improvements in your business. Try out these marketing resolutions Here are five …
To call 2020 a turbulent year for business would be a severe understatement. With an evolving set of rules by various state and local governments, businesses are having to think on their feet and take drastic steps to increase sales to stay afloat. By August 2020, 29 prominent U.S. retailers …
When you’re hustling, time is money and that money comes in coins, not bills. It’s why we made our Website Terminology Glossary for web pros. This free resource for designers, developers, marketers or anyone else makes it easier explaining technical stuff to clients. Rather than a lengthy back-and-forth, quickly find …
As we start 2021, ecommerce is going to lead the way this year, as the pandemic continues to drive a boost in online shopping. In fact, ecommerce sales from April to May have already exceeded sales during the 2019 holiday season by 7%. With record-breaking online shopping expected to continue …
When you’re hustling, time is money and that money comes in coins, not bills. It’s why we made our Website Terminology Glossary for web pros. This free resource for designers, developers, marketers or anyone else makes it easier explaining technical stuff to clients. Rather than a lengthy back-and-forth, quickly find …
Editor’s note: This SSL article was originally published on September 5, 2013, and was updated on July 25, 2018. What is SSL? You might have heard the term SSL, or maybe someone said your website needs an SSL certificate but you aren’t sure what one is. That’s OK. By the …
There’s nothing sadder than a great website design just sitting there with lorem ipsum text and placeholder images. Hello, client… where’s that content you were gonna send? Often, a strategically timed message can help get things moving again. And so we present to you these free email templates for getting …
Once a website gets launched, security can be an afterthought. According to a report last year from Sucuri, about 15% of people who build websites for clients don’t ever mention website security. Some 6% don’t bring it up until after the site gets published. Recommending website security can fall by …
When it comes to succeeding online, small business owners know it takes more than a website to grow. They need to be where their customers are – whether that be on social media or in their inboxes. But being everywhere takes time, especially when trying to manage and maintain multiple …
If you haven’t heard the term “lead magnet” before, it usually refers to a free download or some sort of free incentive that you use to get someone to sign up for your email list. A potential customer is a “lead” and the freebie is the “magnet” that attracts them. …
Technology researcher Gartner has highlighted the top strategic technology trends it believes organisations should be aware of in 2021. Gartner defines a strategic technology trend as one with ‘substantial disruptive potential that is beginning to break out of an emerging state into broader impact and use, or which are …
Let’s talk about how to create great-looking pages that highlight products and sales on a WooCommerce website — barebones, no artificial flavor, color or preservatives. We’ll only be using WordPress, WooCommerce, the WooCommerce Storefront theme and its default widgets. And yes, it can certainly be made to be beautiful. Let’s …
When winter slowly melts away and a hint of spring floats in the air, consumers will be feeling optimistic and ready to try new things. And for savvy businesses looking to promote their products, services or online store, these spring campaign ideas offer the chance to boost the bottom line. …
As your certificate authority, it’s our responsibility to share shifts in the industry with our customers. One major change that’ll be coming into effect is around the shortening of term changes. We’ll briefly go over potential impacts to your site and how GoDaddy is adapting to better serve you. Maximum …
This sponsored article was created by our content partner, BAW Media. Thank you for supporting the partners who make SitePoint possible. Some WordPress users tend to avoid using multipurpose themes. They do so for reasons that would seem to make common sense. They subscribe to a popular saying – “jack …
This article was originally published on Feb. 14, 2018, and updated on March 17, 2021. Whether you want to start a business, are planning on becoming a social media influencer, or just hope to have a really nifty social media handle, you should grab your coveted name now — even …
This post first appeared Feb. 12, 2021 on the Media Temple Blog. Tax time can definitely be one of the more joyless parts of being self-employed. It’s probably no surprise that a Lending Tree survey from 2020 found that 54% of people don’t look forward to filing their taxes. It’s …
This article was originally published on Feb. 22, 2018, and updated on Feb. 1, 2021. It’s no secret that nearly 5 billion people across the world have access to the internet. From mobile devices to desktops, it seems like everyone these days is plugged in — and if your business …
ClickFunnels Alternatives If you’re looking for more leads and want to build more sales, you pretty much need a sales funnel. It needs to be optimised and it needs to work. Oh, and you also need a landing page and lots of other cool stuff, such as an email marketing …
2020 was a chaotic year, especially when it came down to traditional marketing strategies. But while we saw plenty of business and marketing changes in 2020, it’s time to also look at new trends emerging for 2021. Here are six key marketing trends to watch for your business. 6 marketing …
As a web designer or developer, your goal is to deliver results. If your clients want to sell products online or increase sales, these tips and tricks are designed to help increase product visibility using WooCommerce. The combination of WooCommerce and WordPress is a powerhouse of eCommerce goodness. Get started …
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When you’re hustling, time is money and that money comes in coins, not bills. It’s why we made our Website Terminology Glossary for web pros. This free resource for designers, developers, marketers or anyone else makes it easier explaining technical stuff to clients. Rather than a lengthy back-and-forth, quickly find …
Do you have a knack for creativity? Are you constantly making amazing crafts for birthday gifts and holidays? Or perhaps you just make them for yourself and folks frequently tell you that you should sell your handmade awesomeness. Maybe you’re starting to wonder about the best websites to possibly sell …
ClickFunnels Review – Is It Worth It For eCommerce? So, you want to convert website visitors into customers. And you’ve read that ClickFunnels might be the best way to do that. It sounds like a tantalising prospect: A sales page builder that does all the hard work for you …
Marketing your business rarely comes easily. There’s always room for improvement and new things to learn. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t make marketing a little easier on yourself for 2021. Let’s talk about seven ways to make marketing in 2021 easier — including marketing planning, marketing systems and …
When you’re hustling, time is money and that money comes in coins, not bills. It’s why we made our Website Terminology Glossary for web pros. This free resource for designers, developers, marketers or anyone else makes it easier explaining technical stuff to clients. Rather than a lengthy back-and-forth, quickly look …
Whether you’re ready or not, it’s time to start your business planning for 2021. Even if you’re a one-person business, don’t underestimate the importance of having a business plan for the next year to help guide your decisions and keep you on track, especially as we all try to navigate …
Have you ever wondered how media outlets, bloggers and other professionals are able to write about major brands with such speed and accuracy? Most writers couldn’t do this without the help of a media kit. What is a media kit? It’s the not-so-secret source of high-resolution images, detailed information …
Many business owners, entrepreneurs, and even veteran marketers devise their strategy for the New Year starting in January. I’m here to make a case for developing your 2021 marketing strategy now, or more specifically, throughout the last quarter of the year. 7 steps to develop your 2021 marketing strategy Developing …
If you’ve ever worked in an office environment you’ve most likely used a fax machine. You are probably asking, are businesses still using fax machines? You bet! Faxing is still popular with businesses because it provides a paper trail. Faxing also offers the convenience of being able to scan, copy …
Orville Rogers is 100 years old and routinely breaks records at track meets around the country. Sure, the World War II veteran doesn’t have much competition in his age bracket, but that’s beside the point. The point is that Rogers is in his fourth decade of retirement and still running …
The World Economic Forum has announced its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact on our world. The technologies on the list, which is curated by members of the Forum’s Expert Network, are selected against a number of criteria. In addition to promising …
By now, we’ve seen some impressive examples of what CSS Grid can do. But it seems like we’re just starting to scratch the surface of what this newfangled way of creating layouts is capable of. As designers continue to experiment, they’re not only finding ways to solve common roadblocks that …
Lockdown has meant the majority of UK office-based employees have taken up working from home arrangements over the last year, and it seems that many employers lack trust in their employees when they can’t physically see them. Last year saw a rise in the implementation of surveillance software, to ensure that workers are acting in best corporate interests. …
The web design industry has always been great at throwing around buzzwords. One of the most recent examples is neumorphism – which is supposedly the “new skeuomorphic” for design elements. It’s a UI trend where an element looks like it’s breaking free (or extruding) from its background. If you’re looking …
