I’ll never forget the first video I made for my business. Literally wiping my clammy hands on my jeans, shifting my blazer every few seconds, blotting my face with a bath towel because the light kit I’d purchased was hotter than a tanning bed. A good friend of mine and …
Web Features That May Not Work As You’d Expect – A look at web elements that require a little more effort than meets the eye. How To Migrate From WordPress To A Headless CMS – This guide will help you migrate your website from WordPress to Storyblok Headless CMS. The …
Owning or managing a business requires a lot of effort — and cash. You find yourself responsible for sales, marketing, bookkeeping, HR, legal and operations all while trying to maintain a budget. As you work to reduce retail expenses, it can be a challenge to carve out extra cash to …
The removal of most Covid restrictions in the UK has increased calls for clearer practical guidance and the setting of specific indoor air quality (IAQ) contaminant targets to support the health and wellbeing of building occupants. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has, therefore, produced a concise guide to good …
Are you creating landing pages for your clients’ websites? The good news is that with WordPress 5.8, you can now create a landing page template without a plugin. A landing page is a page where website visitors land when they click a link to your website. Visitors may reach your …
Technology is now integral for short and long-term employee wellbeing following the dramatic changes to working life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Thomas Woods, Vice-President of Enterprise for Virtuagym, the global fitness technology provider. The argument was made during a keynote presentation at the Virtual Engage Employee Wellbeing Conference, …
After more than a year of remote working, the majority of UK workers are well-versed in office-free employment. We’ve had plenty of time to think about how the experience has affected our working habits. Gazprom Marketing & Trading surveyed 1,000 employees across a range of sectors, asking participants about their …
The ability to work from virtually anywhere is one of the true benefits of being a web designer. It affords us the freedom to get out of the office and still remain productive. And it might even be a way to boost creativity. Some freelancers take advantage by hitting the …
Hannah Perry is the founder of The Giggling Pig Art and Party Studio, located in Connecticut (USA). She owns one studio, with a second studio, as of July 2021, franchised. Join Hannah, and Ramon Ray, founder of SmartHustle.com, on this new series of the Smart Hustle Podcast, Hannah’s Journey! We’ll …
A new strategy from the UK government promises more inclusive workplaces, easier commuting and better job prospects for millions of disabled people. The strategy sets out 100 immediate commitments supported by £1.6bn of funding alongside an ambitious agenda for future reform. As well as inclusive workplaces, the strategy covers a …
The situation across the world is at hugely differing stages with regards to the Covid pandemic. Many employees have been abroad throughout the pandemic and more will now be going overseas as lockdown in the UK eases. Towergate Health & Protection is highlighting that employers need to understand the circumstances …
As SMEs emerge from the pandemic and with further changes to restrictions, it seems they have another challenge to face – the refreshed interest in and demand from employees to work in a company that meets their wellbeing needs, according to Legal & General. Legal & General Group Protection’s ‘Wellbeing …
There are an estimated 4.03 billion people around the world who use email. And even considering the advent of multiple other collaboration tools, large portions of the business world are still managed completely—and not always securely—through email communication. Cyberattacks also often target businesses through email. In 2019, 88 percent of …
There was a “shower thought” meme circulating recently, pointing out that “accents are just mouth fonts.” All the design nerds at GoDaddy Studio had a good chuckle at that one. But the insight is kinda profound, from the perspective of your brand’s identity, and more specifically, your brand font. You …
The word ‘languishing’ is being bandied around in the media as the world tries to recover from the pandemic and is experiencing many struggles resuming a semblance of ‘normal life’. Recent articles in The New York Times and The Guardian have detailed languishing as an inability to focus, being off …
A new study from communications agency Zeno Group claims that businesses continue to underestimate the chances of an increase in employee turnover as a result of changing attitudes towards work. According to the survey, while companies often focus on addressing their disengaged or disgruntled groups, the study finds that 58 …
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has responded to the UK Labour Party’s proposal for a single worker status saying that although it is welcome the party is attempting to clear the confusion around worker rights, the party’s proposals fail to grasp the nettle of employment status. …
Whenever you hear the words “utterly, butterfly, delicious” or see a swoosh mark, what’s the first thing you think of? Be honest. Whenever you hear those three words, you might naturally think of Amul, “The Taste of India.” Whenever you encounter that distinctive swoosh, recalling Nike to mind is natural. …
Perhaps it sounds ironic, but one of the hardest parts of a web designer’s job occurs before the project actually begins. Figuring out website project requirements can stump even experienced designers. Why is that? Quite often, it comes down to communication. Clients can understandably struggle with articulating their needs. Terminology …
Research from Ezra, claims that UK businesses can seriously reduce their carbon footprint by maintaining some form of virtual practice within the workplace in a post-pandemic landscape. While we all may be a little sick of daily Zoom meetings, the prospect of returning to big corporate conferences that often require …
St John Ambulance is calling on employers to respond to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on workers’ mental health as it launches courses in how to talk about it with employees. The new half-day courses, offered online or face-to-face, will train line managers and mental health first aiders how …
Markdown is a fast and efficient way to write for the Web. It uses easy-to-read markup and plain text files. It comes with a low learning curve, no lock-in, and fits well with the simplicity of iOS and iPadOS. The syntax was created by John Gruber in 2004 and offers …
Keep your content relevant and on-topic, by identifying special days that create opportunities for your brand to join the conversation — or simply celebrate what you and your customers care most about. Let’s plan ahead for August and see what you can make with GoDaddy Studio templates. August is all …
Marketing buzz has never been a true reflection of reality. No, the “right” drink won’t make you more desirable. A new car won’t bring your family a higher level of togetherness. And a WordPress theme can’t possibly fulfill every single need. The myth of that last one has persisted throughout …
Miranda Gilbert operates Girl Geek Communications, an agency based in Billings, MT that offers services including web design, reputation and social media management, email marketing, and more. Catch up with Miranda on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. The who: Given a business name is so central to a brand, we …
As an official Pinterest Partner in the creative specialty, GoDaddy Studio makes it simpler than ever for small businesses and creators to unlock the vast potential of Pinterest for marketing. With more than 450 million monthly users sharing and drawing inspiration from the world’s most beautiful content, Pinterest is right …
You’ve built a website, but how well does it perform for your end users? It’s crucial to ask this question, but how can you get answers? One excellent option is to use Lighthouse. Lighthouse allows you to easily and automatically analyze a web page’s performance and quality. It provides tools …
by Catherine Mitchell, VP of Product Development & Management at Cox Business Many small businesses’ efforts to adopt cutting-edge technology were on a slow trickle until the pandemic hit in first quarter 2020. However, COVID-19 opened the floodgates for companies adopting technological solutions that would help them survive tough times …
WordPress is a popular, easy-to-use, PHP-based content management system and blogging platform. Many enterprise organizations believe that WordPress is simply a platform used by smaller companies, entrepreneurs, freelancers and companies who don’t have a robust or sophisticated infrastructure. But what if this simply isn’t the case? This article will discuss …
In face of growing skills gaps in the UK – post pandemic and Brexit – City & Guilds Group is urging businesses to stop the silver talent drain from the workforce by investing in upskilling valuable older workers – or risk further productivity shortfalls during the recovery period. With many …
Ninety percent of global businesses struggle with inclusion and diversity practices within their technology/ IT teams according to ‘The key to designing inclusive tech: creating diverse and inclusive tech teams’ report by the Capgemini Research Institute. Recognition of a lack of inclusion from the top is a key enabler to …
Contributor Shweta Jhajharia is a leading expert in the business consultancy industry. She’s been recognized for her accomplishments with over 70 awards throughout her career and is with Growth Idea. Applying pressure to your team with hopes of speeding up success is a delicate balance. When you have the pressure …
Beginning in July 2018, the Chrome web browser will identify all sites that have not migrated to HTTPS as “not secure”. This obviously is not going to inspire confidence for your users, which is a key reason that many websites are transitioning from HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) to HTTPS (hypertext …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Because almost half of all web searches are focused on local information and most people use search to find local businesses, optimizing your WordPress website for local SEO matters. Doing so helps your sites to rank higher on search engine results pages (SERPs) and leads to more prospects, sales and …
Feedback is crucial to businesses. Between the good and the bad, we rely on feedback to help know what went well and what could use improvement. Sometimes asking for feedback can be an awkward conversation or you don’t know how to ask, so we’ve created these free templates to save …
In this hyper-connected mobile age, the average person spends almost four hours a day using their smartphones. So, is the average person spending time on your ecommerce site? More importantly to you, are they buying? In this post, we’ll explain why it’s essential to optimize your mobile checkout for your …
Pattern Collect – Browse this curated gallery of patterns from around the web. Designing for the Unexpected – Thoughts on designing for situations and devices you didn’t anticipate. GradientArt – Give this feature-packed, web-based CSS gradient editor a try. The Current State of Homepage UX – 8 Common Pitfalls – …
After what feels like a long time coming (in fact, PKWARE first blogged about this in January 2020), PCI DSS 4.0 is now currently slated for release in Q1 of 2022. The final drafts have been completed and the PCI SSC (PCI Standards Security Council) is currently working on supporting …
Adding a simple tooltip into your page or app isn’t difficult. You can easily find a multitude of JavaScript tooltip plugins and scripts that will all work perfectly well. But pure CSS is often a better option and has become the preferred choice for many web designers. If you’re looking …
This sponsored article was created by our content partner, BAW Media. Thank you for supporting the partners who make SitePoint possible. Page builders have revolutionized the way we create websites today. But with so many options available for WordPress, it can take some time to find the best one for …
It may be hard to imagine, but there was a time when it was rare to find high-quality photography on a typical website. Only the big-budget players had access to compelling images. And even then, they were likely borrowed from existing print materials. Those of us building websites for smaller …
You probably already know every business needs a website. However, you may not already know that every business also needs to build a strategy before they launch a website. It is no longer enough to simply post a standard webpage for your brand and call it a day. If you …
Most Python newcomers don’t know how to set up a development environment that follows the latest standards used by professional programmers. This tutorial will teach you how to properly create a fully working Python development environment using industry-accepted best practices. Virtual Environments A virtual environment helps us to solve project …
Your personal brand is a mix of who you are and how you’re unique in your field. Figuring out how to solidify your image requires attention to what others in your industry claim and digging deep into your personal values and practices. The persona your company has and your personal …
Content on the Web needs to be presented in HTML format. Many web publishing tools (such as blogging software and CMSs) convert your content (text, images and so on) into HTML for you. But there are many situations where you want to write HTML content yourself … and marking up …
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 …
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 …
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 …
WordPress is known for its incredible versatility. The content management system (CMS) provides developers with many ways to customize both the front and back ends. This opens a whole world of possibilities when it comes to form and function. The ability to create fully-custom themes and plugins offers a path …
YouTube is a powerful tool. It is the second most visited website in the world according to Google (the first most visited website). And according to Pew Research Center, 74.5% of adults in the United States use YouTube. But have you ever considered using YouTube to grow your sales? Likely …
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 …
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 …
There are times when you will need to migrate a WordPress website to a new host or a different server. Perhaps you want to change a website’s structure, optimize it for mobile or you may just be dissatisfied with your current server’s service and performance. Migrating can solve your problem …
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 …
Social media is essential for everyday entrepreneurs — but it’s a waste of your valuable time if you’re not using it properly. To stand out from the crowd and be recognized over time, strong design is essential for both of these things. If you’re not standing out, it might be …
Ah, networking. Every creative freelancer’s favorite thing ever. Going out to events, shaking hands, plastering on a fake smile, getting paper cuts from passing out hundreds of business cards, dodging flakes and crazies galore. Or perhaps you’re the online type of networker – stalking people on Twitter and LinkedIn, carpet …
The recent proliferation of high-profile ransomware attacks proves that threat actors are not slowing down, and they don’t care who they attack in the search of a big pay day. It’s more important than ever that companies, large or small, are prepared to handle a cyber-attack, in the event their …
“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 …
You have a blog and you’re considering ways to make money from it. Your goal might be simply to generate some side income. Or perhaps you are thinking bigger and want to turn your blog into a money-making machine. Either way, you’ll want to weigh your options. Maybe you’ve heard about …
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 …
The small biz journey is a tough one — but there are a few tools that can help you compete with the big players in your space, even with a smaller budget and fewer resources. One tool is to create great content for your blog and social media channels — …
Web designers are fortunate in that our work can be done from just about anywhere. That said, most of us still tend to gravitate towards either home or commercial office space. Why? Because dealing with coffee shop Wi-Fi just isn’t conducive to getting things done. Plus, the whole pandemic thing …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
You’ve registered the perfect domain name and are getting close to publishing your new website. Your product list, blog or new venture is coming together nicely, and your website looks superb. But something’s missing. You may recall the term ‘SSL’ from previous conversations and research. Here’s everything you need to …
As more people shift to online shopping, small businesses and retailers have been pressured to build their own ecommerce stores to keep up. The good news is that creating an ecommerce store is fast and easy with WordPress. With the WooCommerce plugin and a WordPress theme installed, you can easily launch a …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Most design and development work, either as a freelancer or as a full-time employee, requires your utmost focus and attention. Every second of our attention is critical, and it is important that we do not waste any time troubleshooting work, re-doing work, or doing repetitive non-productive tasks. It’s a scenario …
Ready to take your client’s online stores to new levels? From adding products and managing orders to offering coupons and creating reports, WooCommerce packs a lot of punch. We’ll help you make the most of it with this 6-step WooCommerce tutorial. Before you get started with this how-to, be sure WooCommerce …
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 …
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Video content has gained a lot of attention over the past few years because of its ability to get your message across in much better and convincing way. Video content gives you an ability to convince your viewers with your emotions, body language, and overall conduct. Content marketing has been …
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 …
If you run a small business or side hustle, what would you do if an unexpected emergency impacted your business? These are times when it’s essential to have an emergency business budget plan already created and ready to go. While COVID-19 is a stark reminder of the types of emergencies …
Proper warehousing, as well as shipping and fulfillment, are essential for any e-commerce enterprise. You do, after all, need to pick, pack, and ship those orders as soon as they have been received to keep customers happy. But how do you deal with your orders as an e-commerce enterprise? Do …
There’s nothing quite like receiving a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. They’re beautifully arranged and have a wonderful perfume, but more than that, receiving (and gifting!) flowers often comes with joyous emotions. Even, “Hey, Happy Tuesday!” flowers bring smiles, and those moments of celebration are something Rachel Cho, founder and creative …
Think you have to spend truckloads of money to attend an epic tech industry event in New York? Think again. WordCamp New York 2018 is proof that extraordinary content can come from people willing to volunteer their time for the good of the community. On September 15th, our very own …
As web designers and developers, we don’t just provide websites, we provide solutions. The best solution, however, can only be offered if you know what your client needs. In order to land and attract more clients, you need to position your services as solutions. This is what the discovery session …
Is your website not receiving the clicks or engagement you feel it deserves? Have you spent time, effort and money redesigning only to find your traction isn’t increasing? Attracting users must be done strategically; consider how they can receive information, news and updates from you in a way that is …
In tech circles, Software as a Service (SaaS) has been a buzzword (and business model) for a few years now. However, the concept isn’t just for tech businesses – practically any niche can benefit from earning income through subscription-based sales. In fact, there are numerous benefits to implementing a subscription-based …
I recently saw Rachel speak at an agency event in New York City. I was blown away. Rachel has quite the resume. Forbes listed Rachel as one of its “30 under 30 Who Are Changing The World”, Fast Company named her one of “The Most Creative People in Business”, AdAge …
The Cyber Five (Thanksgiving – Cyber Monday) this year broke all kinds of records and was an interesting departure from years past in several ways. In this episode I welcome back to the podcast my business partner, Chris Brewer. We look at this holiday shopping season from a few different …
Why is it important to understand how to start an online store if commerce is your game? Where should we start? We are living in the midst of a digital age. In today’s world, consumers are no longer bound by one particular geographical location. On the contrary, nowadays people have …
