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 …
The elevator pitch as we know it today comes from Hollywood. An aspiring screenwriter would corner an unsuspecting executive in an elevator and pitch his/her concept during the time it took to go one floor. If the executive liked the pitch they would stay on until their floor. If they …
Every single touch with another human being is an opportunity for your company to shine. More importantly, it’s a chance to differentiate yourself from the competition. But there are a handful of situations where you can reap massive rewards, and you’re ignoring them. Here is one opportunity that you are …
Events marketing and hosting are powerful ways to build your brand and generate revenue for your business. The event could be small, with 10 people and a box of pizza. It could be a big event with 500 people in a conference room and event staff. Four event experts to …
You may already be a fan of Pinterest in your personal life, enjoying the pretty photos and getting plenty of DIY inspiration from the platform. But if you’re reading this article, you’ve probably realized its power as a visual search engine that can be used to grow your business. Though …
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 …
Patttterns – Browse this catalog of interaction design patterns. Don’t use custom CSS mouse cursors – Why custom cursors are bad for the usability of your website. Thumbnail Hover Effect with SVG Filters – Learn the secrets behind a simple thumbnail hover effect with an SVG filter distortion. Fabius – …
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have far more scope than what they’re currently popular for — that is, unreasonably expensive pieces of digital art. Their true power lies far away from the realm of Christie’s and Cryptopunks — so far, indeed, that it’s astonishing this is all the mainstream knows about what …
Since Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) implementation more than three years ago, individual US states have struggled to pass their own data privacy laws. In fact, only two states have been successful so far: California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA). And while there …
In a culture that now routinely watches shorter videos using the screen of a smartphone, the need for high-quality video editing skills has exploded. It’s actually something of an understatement to say that “visual content is everything” nowadays. Approximately 90 percent of the information we receive and analyze is coming …
I wrote this post back in 2013 after I attended World Domination Summit. It’s a fun conference for people who want to change their lives. It takes a lot of guts to make that kind of change especially when your life is already good. For me, I retired from my …
In this article, we’ll take a close look at the whats and whys of moving backgrounds. We’ll consider the impact they have on conversions, examine when they should and shouldn’t be used, and then offer practical tips for doing them the right way. Moving Images are Powerful There’s no denying …
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 …
Consuelo Rosales, who owns a small cleaning services business in Jonesboro, Arkansas, draws strength from adversity. A Mexican immigrant and mother of three boys, Consuelo has faced plenty of it in recent years. Trapped inside an abusive marriage, she decided to start her business with a clear objective in mind: …
Several years ago, I worked as an in-house copywriter and designer for a prominent marketing firm. When I first applied for the job I didn’t have any of the credentials my employers were looking for, and yet I got the job anyway, out of a pool of more qualified competitors. …
For a while now, I’ve been creating these 3D scenes with CSS for fun — usually on my live stream. 3D CSS Responsive Stunt Plane! 🛩️ It does loops and rolls! 😎 Responds to mouse movement 🐭 👉 https://t.co/A1zNmfEzzi via @CodePen pic.twitter.com/87D7LIXLr2 — Jhey 🐻🛠 (Exploring Opportunities ✨) (@jh3yy) March …
Right now, failing background checks is a major concern for many. Last year’s pandemic has so many people out looking for work, many with lingering financial issues. Let’s face it…2020 was a year of tumult, boredom, and hysteria. It was a time of great uncertainty. Millions went through layoffs or …
Website Design Services from GoDaddy lets you rest easy knowing a modern, professionally designed website is around the corner. While it’s a great fit for most people, you might have more specific ideas or need functionality that can go beyond the scope of Website Design Services. We’d like to introduce …
Voice commands are not only for assistants like Google or Alexa. They can also be added to your mobile and desktop apps, offering both extra functionality and even fun for your end users. And adding voice commands or voice search to your apps can be very easy to implement. In …
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 …
This post first appeared May 7, 2021 on the Sucuri blog. In this post, we look at how to use WPScan. The tool provides you a better understanding of your WordPress website and its vulnerabilities. Be sure to check out our post on installing WPScan to get started with …
In 2014, Robbi Katherine Anthony (who goes by RKA) felt like she had nowhere to turn for help. She had just come out as transgender and was urgently seeking support and resources. But the traditional, in-person support groups were a dead end for RKA — she found the members to …
Lucas Pate operates Department 14 Marketing, a St. Louis-based agency offering an array of services to help clients succeed online. Catch up with Lucas on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The who: Given a business name is so central to a brand, we tend to put a lot of importance on …
The act of clicking around a multipage website can become monotonous over time. Adding page transition effects to the mix can help to kick things up a notch. They’re great for keeping the user’s interest as new content loads while maintaining a minimal impact on performance. With that in mind, …
There are a number of reasons why WordPress has the biggest market share among content management systems (CMS). For some developers, it’s the massive ecosystem of available themes and plugins that draws them in. Others may cherish the opportunity to create their own custom addons. The most common thread here …
“Blog to book?” It’s a question that’s probably crossed the mind of every serious blogger. Not only will it challenge you immensely, but it will help you grow as a writer. It’s also a fabulous feather in your cap that announces to the world that you really are an expert …
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 …
It can be immensely helpful to remind ourselves that social media branding mistakes happen in front of a worldwide audience. Avoiding them altogether is obviously the best strategy. There are thousands of hard-working professionals trying to grow a strong, lasting online presence and personal brand. Many (if not most) turn …
10 Stunning Examples of Text Distortion Effects in Web Design – When used properly, text distortion effects (or, the “glitch” effect) can greatly enhance web typography. A guide to the Modern Minimal UI style – Take a deep dive into a style that’s functional, readable, sleek, and sexy. CSS for …
The pandemic forced more than three-quarters of small businesses across the U.S. to temporarily close up shop in the spring of 2020, and thousands have since shut down for good. But the COVID-19 pandemic also led to a record number of people trying to start their own businesses: 4.5 million …
Today we’re speaking with Detroit Hives founders Timothy Paul Jackson and Nicole Lindsey. Initially starting with an idea to bring local raw honey to the Detroit area, Detroit Hives has expanded to include tours and education around their apiaries. Detroit Hives focuses on the conservation of bees, education about bees …
For any individual pursuing career growth in the nursing profession, there are several skill sets to learn and develop. These are typically divided into two categories; hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are teachable and measurable abilities. Soft skills, otherwise known as personality skills, refer to the social skills …
As web designers and developers, we have a lot of important objectives — from making sure a website is mobile and desktop friendly, to ensuring it is fast, looks good, and is user friendly. However, an important aspect that can often be overlooked is finding the right WordPress accessibility tools. …
The WordPress plugin marketplace is seeing quite a bit of consolidation lately. And, even if you aren’t a close follower of the business side of things, it’s likely some of these moves will impact you. For example, the recent sale of the wildly-popular Advanced Custom Fields plugin is a pretty …
It’s time to start the process of applying to grad school and you’ve been asked to submit an MBA personal statement. You recall that you had to do the same thing years ago when you applied to your undergraduate institution. So you’ve noticed, right off the bat, that most educational …
How do personal habits, connections, communication skills, social media commentary, and follow-up with a personalized direct mail postcard combine to help fuel career success? All of these factors — and more — will prove critical when you begin building your own brand. Creating a personal brand means helping the world …
Using Markdown syntax is my preferred way of writing. I use it to create content for the Web and to jot down simple notes. It’s a simple, minimalistic method of writing formatted text that works well and doesn’t lock you into a proprietary system. That sits well with the Linux …
Are you concerned about your online privacy and security? The first thing you should do is use a VPN service. They’re effective, affordable, and easy to use. There are plenty of effective options that cost between $3 and $10 per month. If you’ve been thinking about using one, now’s the …
This article explains the fundamentals of storing data in the browser using the IndexedDB API, which offers a far greater capacity than other client-side mechanisms. Storing web app data used to be an easy decision. There was no alternative other than sending it to the server, which updated a database. …
Branding is a vital and integral part of any business. In fact, even before trying out your products and services, branding is what helps people recognize and identify your business. No matter how big or small your business or venture is, your marketing strategy will not be successful unless you …
Virtually every business out there has competition – and it can get heated. For example, consider automobile manufacturers. Think about all the money they spend trying to one-up each other in both product features and marketing. Must be quite a stack of cash, huh? Web design, at least at the …
Components are the heart of modern web application development. Every app is composed of a number of components smoothly stitched together in order to work as a whole unit. These components need to be maximally flexible and reusable to allow for using them in different situations and even in different …
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. May 2021 Hub updates: You can keep track of our progress here, as we regularly publish our updates to this platform custom …
To address the inequity experienced by underserved students seeking access to computer science, an upcoming event aims to rally support from professionals in this sphere. The meetup is scheduled for Thursday, June 10 at 1 p.m. (EST) and sponsored by GoDaddy Pro, the nonprofit Code.org, and Radix, the registry behind …
DevHuntr – Quickly search through repos, documentation and more with this handy tool. Dynamic Favicons for WordPress – Generate as many different favicons as you’d like with the help of PHP and SVG. Helsinki Design System – This open-source design system is focused on usability and accessibility. Idiosyncrasies of the …
Working with clients is always an adventure. Whether it’s last-minute changes to a project or design politics, there’s plenty to keep web designers on their toes. And you never quite know when the next surprise will rear its head. One thing you can count on, however, is that there will …
Ransomware and cybersecurity were certainly a hot topic in the United States during the month of May when a cyberattack forced operations at Colonial Pipeline to shut down. The pipeline provides around 45 percent of the fuel for the East Coast, and its temporary shutdown led to shortages at gas …
Dough. Apples. Sugar. Spices. These are all the ingredients you need to make a classic apple pie. Some recipes will call for extra ingredients to make things extra fancy, but none of those ingredients are necessary to create the delicious, simple, comforting dessert we all know and love. Why am …
The practice of protecting sensitive information with codes and ciphers is thousands of years old. Today, it’s a technical art form that secures digital data that is being sent, received or stored. Better known as encryption, this protection method masks digital information so that only those with the correct encryption …
This article will explain what data types are, what is meant by the terms “static”, “dynamic”, “strong” or “weak” when we talk about data types, and why should we even care. What Are Data Types Anyway? If you’ve done any programming, you surely have seen variables, parameters or values returned …
Sean Chaudhary operates AlchemyLeads, a Los Angeles-based web design and marketing agency. Catch up with him on Twitter, LinkedIn and Medium. The who: Given a business name is so central to a brand, we tend to put a lot of importance on it. How did you arrive at a name, …
Hi, I’m Courtney Robertson, the new Web Designer & Developer Advocate. I am joined the GoDaddy Pro Field Marketing team officially on June 1. My background & about me I have a background in WordPress and teaching that are nearly inseparable. I first found open-source in 2005 when I needed a …
If you’ve ever wanted to write a web app or API without messing around with the server, Amazon’s Lambda might be what you’re looking for. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a collection of developer tools that Amazon develops and publicly offers.This article will get you up and running with Lambda, …
In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to create a Firefox add-on that allows the user to create alarms at specified times with custom text. We’ll cover how to create a basic add-on, adding a popup and an options page, adding permissions, storing information, sending notifications, and creating a background …
Consistency is good practice in all areas of web design. On the front end, it makes for a better user experience. Under the hood, maintenance becomes more efficient. Yet there are times when a specific part of a design doesn’t quite fit the mold. It may be a one-off design …
These days, the expectations for your site are high. Not only does your website need to look sharp, but it also needs to load quickly on a wide range of devices. Juggling all of the individual parts of keeping your site looking and running smoothly can overwhelm even the most …
Local development is the practice of building, editing, and testing code on a local machine, without the need for internet connectivity. The benefits are plentiful: You can work on your own code (or your client’s code) from anywhere. You can debug plugins and themes within different environments with a few …
Ever since humans have stood on two legs, we’ve been unable to trust each other. We’ve always needed intermediaries — people who make sure those on both sides of an agreement honor their commitment. Intermediaries today include banks, who forward our money; lawyers, who forward our arguments and demands; and …
In this article, I’ll present you with a list of 10 libraries to help you start new projects faster. Most of us here at SitePoint find it hard to resist a fresh repo, and we wanted to see if we could narrow down the ideal toolkit for the project-prone developer. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Starting in mid-June through August, Google will be bringing page experience to Google Search. Things that make a website great to use — like page speed, stability, and mobile-friendliness — will be playing a contributing factor in how your website ranks on Google. If you need help making any of …
I bet you never thought you’d be a part-time psychologist when you started your business. Over the last 10 years of owning a digital marketing agency, I’ve come to realize that successful marketers marry the art of design with the science of consumer psychology. Funny enough, I almost double-majored in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The GetResponse platform contains a suite of email marketing and online campaign management tools designed to help you grow your sales, maximize ROI, and succeed in online marketing. From unlimited broadcasting and top deliverability to 5-star customer service and over 50 easy yet powerful features – we’ve got you covered. …
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, quickly find …
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 …
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 …
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. 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 …
Breaches in 2021 continue to become more sophisticated and even more bizarre. The amounts of reported stolen personal data have been extraordinary. On those counts, April 2021 held up the trend. Facebook Proves Itself Tone Deaf, Again Sensitive, personal information of over a half-billion Facebook users has been publicly posted …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hiring more women for roles in technology companies — especially in leadership positions — is a positive step forward for our culture and society … and a smart business decision. In this article we’ll look at why we need more women in technology, some obstacles faced by females in the …
Most established online businesses harness the use of Google Analytics and Google Search Console to find out what’s bringing people to their site. However, if you’re an established business recently moving online due to COVID-19 or you’re a new business, then you might feel a little intimidated. There’s so much …
Writing a well-written essay is not a really easy job. When this seems accurate, it is quite feasible to do and you just need to make sure you are taking the correct measures.1 way which you can ensure your written essay will be impressive is by having a well-structured outline. …
Even as the COVID-19 lockdown eases, it is predicted that many people will continue to work remotely for the foreseeable future. Government advice remains that those who can work from home should do so. This throws up a key question for employers both in the current circumstances and going forward. …
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 …
As developers, we’re always looking for tools, libraries, and frameworks that will make our lives easier. It’s no different for Laravel developers. That’s the reason why we love this framework to begin with, as everything is made easy for us — allowing us to focus on building awesome applications instead …
