COVID-19 requires a new normal. For many small businesses, it’s critical to set up an online presence as soon as possible. We’ve created a few website templates you can use to quickly get online — and extend that presence everywhere that matters. If you already have a website, preview these …
With cities around the nation enforcing some form of a stay-at-home order, there’s little to no foot traffic coming into many brick-and-mortar stores. To combat reduced traffic, many local businesses are turning towards digital gift cards as a way to generate revenue online. Many point-of-sale (POS) platforms offer a gift …
Your venture began with an idea, a solution to a problem or gap in your community. As an entrepreneur, you found innovative ways to help others through your product, class or service. Yet with the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions, there are new challenges preventing you from sharing your expertise. …
A lot is out of our control at the moment. Spending a little time now to secure your WordPress site may help you feel more in control. And we all could use a little more of that. Related: GoDaddy guide to WordPress security Security best practices Businesses are relying even …
One of the key ways every society bonds is over food. Sharing a meal with family members is a powerful way of cementing our ties to one another. But the COVID-19 pandemic has recently forced us to socially distance ourselves and stay at home. If your small business is a …
Almost every successful leader has one thing in common — they never tire of learning. Lifelong learning is one of the key factors in growing successful businesses. The reason it makes such a difference is that it gives leaders an edge. If you want to become a better leader, make …
Smart Interface Design Patterns Checklists PDF – Use this set of checklists to ensure that you’re creating smart design patterns. How to Create an Emergency Message UI in WordPress – Add an attention-grabbing emergency message to your website that can be turned on or off with a click. colors.lol – …
Although the legend of Faust is one of the Germanic world’s foundational narratives, its archetypes and themes were already established by the time Goethe codified them in his 1808 play. They have since become universal. The idea that somebody would sell their soul to the Devil to gain something …
According to new research by market researchers IPSOS and EPOS, 95 percent of audio end-users and decision makers experience problems relating to sound that affect their concentration or efficiency at work. Common complaints include being disturbed by loud colleagues (50 percent), overall noise levels in working environments (48 percent) and …
Nearly two thirds (62 percent) of UK small business owners remain confident about their business prospects despite the coronavirus crisis, according to a study from Bionic. The government’s response to the pandemic has forced many SMEs, particularly in the retail, hospitality and leisure space, to close their doors to customers. …
As we’re increasingly encouraged to practice social distancing, and more cities and states around the country mandate that only essential businesses remain open, it’s necessary for businesses to find new ways to interact with and serve their clients. By replacing in-person consultations with a video chat, teachers, personal trainers, and …
Hannah Perry woke up one evening to the site and sounds of her business on fire, literally. Several months later, she and millions of other businesses were hit with the challenging effects of Covid19. Fortunately, Hannah, the owner of Giggling Pig has turned these unfortunate happenings into a thriving new …
As a business owner, you know exactly how essential strong customer relationships are. They’re what turn visitors into regulars, single classes into memberships, and appointments into referrals. In the face of COVID-19, you might be feeling isolated from your customers, unsure of how to maintain vital connections. But social distancing …
With the rise of COVID-19, people around the world are on high alert. Not only are they worried about potential sources of infection, but they are concerned about price gouging, scams and other economic risks. This means that your target audience might be more wary than normal and need extra …
With images being among the most popular type of content on the web, page load time on websites can easily become an issue. Even when properly optimized, images can weigh quite a bit. This can have a negative impact on the time visitors have to wait before they can access …
Tomorrow morning I’ll be taking part in a live webinar considering some of the most important workplace issues that have been raised by the global corona-virus pandemic. As always, we’ll try to take on the least helpful ideas about the “future of work”, the impact on people’s lives, their reactions …
Hey everyone, I realize we are all going through a stressful period right now. Some of us are more fortunate and can handle this disruption without too much trouble. But many of us have to deal with illness and/or loss of income. My tone on this post might not be …
We are living in very challenging times. Our families and communities are all affected. In particular small business owners are impacted and hurting. The Survive and Thrive Growth Summit, is an online experience meant to inspire entrepreneurs and small business owners during these tough times of uncertainty. The line up …
This article was originally published on March 26, 2020, and was updated on April 1, 2020. In the wake of COVID-19, everyone is looking for ways to support their businesses and their communities. If your business is a traditional brick-and-mortar setup, enabling online payments on your Websites + Marketing or …
There’s a massive shift towards virtual events in the wake of Covid-19 cancellations. Since our community team started experimenting with virtual events last year – we host online meetups through Crowdcast – we wanted to share what we’ve learned so far. I’ve also had the privilege of organizing in-person meetups …
You’re a wonderful developer. You come early, and you stay late. Your code is clear and well documented; you’re eager to help others, and you’re able to handle 3x the work your co-workers can handle. You’re an amazing developer, and that’s your problem. Your Boss and your co-workers all want …
This article was originally published on March 26, 2020, and was updated on April 1, 2020. Having an accurate, up-to-date online presence has always been important for earning and maintaining your customers’ trust. Given the instability COVID-19 has introduced to the market, upholding the promises made to your customers by …
Building a website or app and making it available for the world is a complex business. A number of factors must come together to ensure the final product is successful. That means attracting and keeping visitors, meeting business goals, and minimizing problems. You can deliver a better product with the …
The debate between creative personal work and commercial work is one that has been going on since the design industry was born. Technically, creativity and commerciality can’t exist without each other – you need funding to continue designing, and there would be nothing to design for pay without creativity. Is …
Hey, howdy, hi, and welcome! My name is Allie Nimmons. I’m an overall WordPress and WordCamp enthusiast. I own a small WordPress maintenance business, work for a WordPress plugin company. I also speak at WordCamps through the GoDaddy Pro Ambassador program. Related: WordCamps and the WordPress community I got my …
Members of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have expressed concerns that the lack of clarity from the Government is causing the construction industry to close down. As well as reducing productivity to ensure on site social distancing, reduced access to materials and public opinion has made it extremely difficult …
This article was originally published on March 26, 2020, and was updated on April 1, 2020. As the country hunkers down in the face of COVID-19, small businesses everywhere are looking for ways to stay open and ease the burden for their customers. If you’re on the Websites + Marketing …
Small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For many business owners running physical storefronts, it means shutdown and transitioning what you can to the online space. For others, it means having your staff work remotely and conduct business operations entirely from home. With most of the world …
COVID-19 is putting the pinch on a lot of small businesses, nonprofits and houses of worship. Some small businesses might be able to partially recoup their losses by offering pickup and delivery options, or by shipping their products. But houses of worship and nonprofits that hold special events are having …
It’s funny how all the stuff we read online over the last few years about how to be and behave at work suddenly contradicts all the guff about how to be effective while working from home over the last few weeks. Well, here’s the guide for those who’ve been taking …
As COVID -19 has taken hold and the very necessary lockdown begins, there are A large number of workers thrown into semi-permanent work settings that we hadn’t anticipated a month ago. The transitions will be easier for some than others but we all need a space that feels comfortable …
No more than 15 percent of healthy workers confined to their homes will work productively, argues new research from right leaning think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs. Government restrictions on social interaction designed to slow the spread of coronavirus have led to a rapid increase in the number of …
Small business owners are experiencing unparalleled losses as the U.S. implements a variety of measures to combat the Coronavirus. 90% of small business owners report major challenges already and that figure is up from 60% just two weeks ago. And 37% of small business owners have less than one month …
This article was originally published on March 25, 2020, and was updated on April 1, 2020. COVID-19 is pulling no punches. Decreased foot traffic, mandates prohibiting large gatherings, and increased digital engagement are changing the game for entrepreneurs everywhere. With Shelter-In-Place procedures starting to be widely enacted, businesses must adapt …
Live chat plays a tremendous role in conducting proper customer service and support on websites. However, it’s even more important now in the midst of COVID-19. As people are struggling to figure out how to continue to do business during this crisis while also juggling new family situations, it’s vital …
This post was originally published on May 1, 2015, and was updated on March 30, 2020. COVID-19 has created a business environment unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Employees across dozens of industries are working from home while customers are also staying inside, requesting delivery, and adapting to the new, virtual world. …
There’s many kinds of leaders. Leaders who believe they have to be the smartest person in the room, leaders who are mean, leaders who are nice, and etc. I’ve learned quite a bit about leadership from Entre Leadership and Mark Cuban shows another lesson in it, in a recent Tweet. …
Most brick-and-mortar businesses can only operate and generate revenue if their doors are open. Customers must travel to the business and come inside to make a purchase. But this model isn’t great when unforeseen circumstances require a business to shut its doors and prevent customers from coming inside. We are …
Emergency situations can affect any organization. Whether it’s a weather-related closing, a sudden change in business hours or a leaky pipe in the basement – things happen. And one of the best ways to communicate these types of issues is by posting it on your website. This information is vital …
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) collaboration are to throw their weight behind an emergency initiative by Leesman, building a global pan-industry response group to the threat posed to the real estate and facilities management industries by Covid-19 and addressing the …
For expert-led online Angular training courses, you can’t go past Ultimate Angular by Todd Motto. Try his courses here, and use the code SITEPOINT to get 25% off and to help support SitePoint. In this tutorial, we’re going to look at managing user authentication in the MEAN stack. We’ll use …
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Hey everyone, how are you holding up? It’s been 15 days of lockdown for us in Oregon. The RB40 household has adjusted relatively well. Mrs. RB40’s office is closed and she is working from home. She isn’t as productive, but we all have to lower expectations in this trying time. …
New research by Hays Talent Solutions claims workplace technology has had a significant impact on businesses and organisations when it comes to development, automation and growth; continuing to shake up the modern workplace and workforce in 2020. Paving the way for the change, younger workers are arguably redefining what workers …
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has announced that it is setting up a task force to reduce the enormous health burden from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. Its goal is to define the critical role buildings, organisations and communities play in prevention and preparedness, resilience and recovery. The task …
If you’re an entrepreneur and small business owner without professional design experience, it can be really intimidating to think about how to design a logo for yourself. Where do you start? What tools do you need? How do you make it look professional? I get it, it’s scary. But it’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. …
Structured data (sometimes called “Schema” or “microdata”) has emerged as an important part of SEO strategy. Search engines are making use of this information to enhance listings and provide users with more immediate answers. Even if you’re not 100% sure what structured data is, you’ve undoubtedly run across it in …
Fishing can be an exceptionally relaxing way to spend a sunny autumn afternoon. That is, unless you’re the fish. The more contemporary concept of phishing scams thrusts everyone, from ordinary web surfers to marketers to high-level eCommerce executives, on the opposite end of the fishing pole. What are phishing scams? Put …
It is often said that competition brings out the best in all of us. Whether we’re running in a race or building software, knowing that others are out there doing the same thing pushes us to do more. It’s the place where progress and innovation come from. However, a quick …
A new academic study has found the benefits of taking part in adrenaline boosting activities before work. Researchers from the University of Essex School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science, tested workers from the International Quarter London (IQL), the gateway to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and discovered that taking a …
Over the last 40 years or so, it seems that society has become fascinated by the art hacking. Of course, the nefarious kind is always of concern when it comes to security. But it’s not all bad. Many hackers use their skills to actually improve security and work on projects …
We’re working hard to keep you on the cutting edge of your field with SitePoint Premium. We’ve got plenty of new books to check out in the library — let us introduce you to them. 14 Essential Responsive CSS Techniques Over 6 easy chapters, we’ll help you to get a …
Some of the best things are worth waiting for. That’s especially true when it comes to food. After all, do you really want to know what pulled pork tastes like when it’s been rushed? (Here’s a hint: it’s not very good.) SEE ALSO: 9 of the best travel coffee mugs …
Twitter announced today that it will incorporate more user feedback before making policy changes, by releasing surveys that anyone can answer. The first survey will be rolled out today, and will be available for users to answer until October 9 at 6 a.m. Pacific. It asks users to rate how …
Bird, the electric scooter sharing startup worth $2 billion, is further differentiating itself from the rest of the pack with the launch of custom, rugged electric scooters. These will roll out in the “coming weeks” post-beta testing in Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Baltimore, Austin and Salt Lake City. Dubbed Bird Zero, …
We’re working hard to keep you on the cutting edge of your field with SitePoint Premium. We’ve got plenty of new books to check out in the library — let us introduce you to them. An Introduction to Hexo In this guide we’ll present Hexo, an open-source static site generator …
You may choose to do some of your company’s printing in-house or outsource to a professional printing firm. This article will look into why you should consider outsourcing your printing needs and the benefits that accompany this decision. 1. Saves you time It’s essential for your business to have staff …
The worst workplace related news story of 2019 is also one of the most widely reported. I’m not linking to it because I don’t want to give it any credibility, but it has been discharged into the ether by Fellowes along with a ‘behavioural futurist’ called William Higham. I will …
Socialising and drinking opportunities are some of the least enjoyable things about working in London, as loving their job and a chance to grow personally is more of an incentive for those who work in the Capital, a new report suggests. The survey of 1,000 London workers by Flexioffices, claims …
If you are a female entrepreneur, there’s one thing you should always remember: You are not alone. Whether it’s a funding program or a networking opportunity, take advantage of the many startup resources geared just for you. According to the American Express State Of Women-Owned Businesses Report, from 2017 to …
Google has announced its plan for combating election interference in the European Union, ahead of elections next May when up to 350 million voters across the region will vote to elect 705 Members of the European Parliament. In a blog post laying out a narrow approach to democracy-denting disinformation, Google …
It’s 2018, and brands are still struggling to engage consumers with social media customer service. Recent studies compiled by Sprout Social have shown that 89 percent of social media messages sent to brands are ignored. While some of these messages may, understandably, be spam-related content, I have a difficult time imagining …
It’s not difficult to create a website. It’s much more difficult to create a website that truly stands out, over the millions of existing sites. Yes, it’s quite a challenge to create a good site that not only attracts visitors, but makes them stay with you. But if you don’t want your …
A draft executive order circulating around the White House “is not the result of an official White House policymaking process,” according to deputy White House press secretary, Lindsay Walters. According to a report in The Washington Post, Walters denied that White House staff had worked on a draft executive order that would …
Finally, our Hot Pocket-related dreams have been answered. At an event in Seattle on Thursday, Amazon officially unveiled its rumored microwave. And yes, you can control it with Alexa. SEE ALSO: Instagram expands shopping features to take on Amazon The AmazonBasics Microwave will cost you $59.99, which is actually quite …
Christian Zeron started selling vintage watches online in college. We started mainly with some free time, a lot of creativity and a serious watch obsession (he’s a self-described watch geek). He’s since leveraged that into millions of YouTube views, millions in sales and over 1.8 Million monthly page views… without …
Many new investors wonder if they should invest in the 401k or Roth IRA. Both of these are tax-advantaged retirement accounts, but there are differences. Ideally, you should contribute the maximum to both your 401k and Roth IRA. That’s what we do. However, it’s a lot of money when you’re …
