If you’ve noticed an increase in discussions about the Metaverse, you’re not alone. In the end, we don’t know if it will be the future of the internet, like AI or blockchain, or just another tech buzzword. In recent months, technology companies ranging from Facebook’s parent company Meta to …
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a new type of crypto asset taking the blockchain world by storm. It’s hard to go a day without hearing something about NFTs. But what are they, and why are they so popular? This article will give you everything you need to know about what an …
Cincinnati is a city as diverse as its many nicknames: Athens of the West, Paris of America, Cincy, The Queen City or The Nati. And within that diversity, entrepreneurs are building their flourishing businesses. In our latest season of Icons, we’re showcasing entrepreneurs from Cincinnati, hosted by Cincy local Anna …
With over 55,000 known plugins available for WordPress, it can get just a little confusing — to say the least — knowing the essential plugins for a WordPress site. There are plugins for functionality, SEO, security, and more. While there is no end-all-be-all plugin or plugin array, certain plugins one …
It’s no secret that Rihanna is the queen of setting personal branding goals. She is the world’s wealthiest artist and second richest female. Rihanna’s empire is just behind that of Oprah, yet another queen of personal branding. In addition to her singing career, Rihanna has become a pioneer in pop …
Improving your SEO is one of the most effective ways to increase your reach, brand consolidation, and revenue. Unfortunately, it’s getting more complicated than ever. Google currently indexes an estimated 56.5 billion pages. That’s an enormous amount of competition. In 2022, successful companies don’t do their SEO manually – they …
If you’ve been working in the digital marketing field for a while, with focus on SEO strategies, you most likely know some basic notions about the term domain age. Even if the term does not have a complicated definition, not everyone is familiar with how it can influence their website’s …
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. …
As a web pro or marketer, you’re being pulled in a thousand different directions every day. Between running your business, networking, managing projects and the million other things on your to-do list, marketing can fall down the list of priorities. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Marketing automation …
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 …
Social media automation tools enable seamless management of social accounts across a range of different platforms. These automation tools let you dedicate more time to building an audience and implementing social media campaign strategies that work. To start off, we’ll discuss the following in this article: what social media marketing …
WordPress recently celebrated its 15th birthday. Not only is it quite an achievement for anything web-related to last that long, it’s also impressive to see that the content management system is still at its peak relevancy. That got me thinking about the impact WordPress has had on the web and …
Web designers get asked all sorts of questions. We’re queried for advice on aesthetics, marketing, technology – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Being an endless fountain of knowledge is just part of the job. 😉 Our answers tend to come from experience (or a quick search). Yet, …
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 …
Ready to get online but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. We’re constantly rolling out content aimed at helping everyday entrepreneurs take their ventures to the web. From dreaming it to creating it to growing it to managing it, you’ll find articles, videos and other resources designed …
Affiliate marketing is on the rise, now more than ever. And, with that said, this lucrative marketing strategy is also becoming more and more saturated. With so many companies committing to online marketing and digital advertising, there’s a wide array of affiliate programs out there to choose from. It can …
Let’s face it. You build websites to sell more stuff, either your own products or clients’ inventory. While creating a website is an important part of the process, you’re up against millions of other ecommerce sites across the globe — hence the importance of link building for ecommerce. In fact, …
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 …
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 …
It’s becoming more challenging to maintain brand associate visibility among all stakeholders in the new virtual or hybrid world of work. One Simple Technique for Keeping Yourself Visible on Social Media Your social media branding presence is much more vital now than before the Covid-19 pandemic. You want to avoid …
The following article is an excerpt from PHP & MySQL: Novice to Ninja, 7th Edition, a hands-on guide to learning all the tools, principles, and techniques needed to build a professional web application using PHP and MySQL. In this final tutorial in the series, you’ll learn how to take information …
Hey, everyone! I’m in Chiang Mai to help out my parents for 3 months. I’m living quite well, but I’m not spending much money at all. That’s mainly because I’m staying with my parents for now. I go out to eat every day and it isn’t too expensive. However, the …
Being active on social media is a must if you want to reach your audience, engage with them, and build their trust. If you want to make sure they engage with your posts, then sharing catchy posts and images are the best ways to stand out in a social media …
The start of a new year is always rife with resolutions, both personal and professional. Many of us begin to take stock of what we deem most important to focus on, and businesses are no exception. It’s the perfect time to determine what will take priority—and why. Privacy and Protection …
The following article is an excerpt from PHP & MySQL: Novice to Ninja, 7th Edition, a hands-on guide to learning all the tools, principles, and techniques needed to build a professional web application using PHP and MySQL. In this tutorial, we cover how to set up a web server with …
24 Lesser-Known HTML Attributes You May Want to Use – This rundown of HTML elements may contain a few items you weren’t aware of. What’s New In DevTools? – Have a look at the latest tools available in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. Why It’s Getting Harder to Trust the …
In today’s ultracompetitive marketplace, customers reign supreme. It’s no longer enough to simply provide a quality product—customer experience (CX) is the metric that matters. Delivering personalized experiences that delight customers across multiple channels is critical to significantly improving sales, brand reputation, customer satisfaction, and loyalty, as well as driving business …
Think about how your brand, product, or service impacts the lives of those who use it. This provides the key to all of your branding efforts. When asked to explain your brand’s mission, it’s all too simple to say something like “to generate money.” And, as any company owner, entrepreneur, …
According to the Allianz Risk Barometer, cyber perils are the biggest concern for companies globally this year. Ransomware, data breaches, and major IT outages are proving more worrisome than supply chain disruption or even COVID-19. Review some of the top breaches reported last month, and it’s easy to see why …
2021 was another whirlwind year of combatting COVID-19 and adjusting how we work to protect customers’ data and move the business forward, despite the continued global pandemic. As we look ahead to 2022 and all the accomplishments we hope to achieve—including further expanding into new sectors, building the best team …
How to Recognize and Take Action on Your Most Important Entrepreneurial Goals At any given time, budding entrepreneurs are sprouting up daily. According to the Small Business Administration, there are about 600,000 new business started annually. With the economy in a state of flux, downturns are typically the times when …
There are many important decisions you have to make in life. Many of these are decisions that can affect your entire future and even the futures of your loved ones. One of the key decisions you have to make in life is in relation to your career. Choosing the right …
Scam artists use fake documents far more often than you might think. Since many businesses now operate online, it has become a lot easier for fraudsters to scam and continue their illegal activities online. Today, it’s now much easier to steal fake identities. Criminals can forge documents much faster. Scammers …
Hey, everyone! I’m in Chiang Mai, Thailand for 3 months. The food here is awesome and super affordable. Today, I’ll share the top 3 grilled chicken places in Chiang Mai. In my experience, the grilled chickens in Thailand are way better than in the US. The chickens here are smaller …
Franchises can be an excellent way to maximize business growth while minimizing the overhead costs involved with opening additional locations. You are basically leasing rights to your model, brand, and business strategy to another entrepreneur in a franchised business. The franchisee receives a proven business model and ongoing support to …
The following article is an excerpt from PHP & MySQL: Novice to Ninja, 7th Edition, a hands-on guide to learning all the tools, principles, and techniques needed to build a professional web application using PHP and MySQL. In this tutorial, you’ll learn the basics of PHP, including statements, variables, operators, …
Entrepreneurship can be one of the most rewarding endeavors a courageous person think of and can take on. Usually when people hear the word “entrepreneur” they immediately think of someone who is leading the pack, independence, freedom and success. While all of those positive things sound nice, what about the …
Small businesses in the country went through difficult times in the recent past. Supply chain disruptions, poor cash flow, diminishing demands were just a few of the many hurdles small businesses faced due to the pandemic. The new year 2022 has brought new hopes for small businesses. A WSJ report …
In life, there are certain situations where you probably shouldn’t press your luck. For example, if you see a cobra taking a nap, don’t poke it with a stick. And if you run across a busy web designer, don’t force them to change their workflow. In either case, you won’t …
Is your eCommerce website struggling to increase the conversion rate? Do your customers abandon shopping carts a lot? If your answer to these questions is yes, don’t conclude that something is wrong with your products or marketing. My friend, the main deal-breaker can be your eCommerce website speed. According to …
There’s an aspect of the compliance conversation too many organizations overlook, and it’s nearly as important as how data gets used: data retention and deletion policies. Recently, a €14.5 million GDPR fine was issued for a non-compliant data retention schedule. And a new report from 451 Research reveals that 31% …
How to assess which are the most promising cryptocurrency to invest in presents a number of challenges for investors, especially when attempting to approach the matter from the standpoint of risk-reward ratio. Put simply, how much risk are you willing to take for a given quantum of reward? Measuring crypto …
A personal brand is essential to a leader and their company’s image. Business executives must be aware of how theirs is viewed by others. 1. Lead with compassion. Empathy is the first step to compassionate brand leadership. Empathy is letting go of your anxieties and taking an emotional risk to …
