Building and securing a WordPress website is always a challenge. Developers take great care to write solid code and implement features such as security plugins to mitigate the inevitable attacks. Even so, we’re not out of the woods. To paraphrase the old saying: a website is only as secure as …
The responsibility of ensuring that a website is protected falls on the website owner, but the security expectation may fall on the web service provider too. As a professional, you are the trusted party and first point of contact. Much of what your clients learn about web technology and security …
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Consumers’ shopping habits have transformed over the years, with more shoppers going online to buy. And even with an uncertain economy, opportunities to grow your ecommerce business continue to abound. Figures from eMarketer show online sales will exceed $700 billion in 2020, and the COVID-19 pandemic is also fueling the …
Over the last few years my wife has made amazing, glittery, handmade wreaths from ornaments. The kind of ornaments you might see on a Christmas tree. These wreaths are used to decorate the door of a home, the wall of a kitchen or living room or to spruce up a …
Shipping costs are a significant part of eCommerce. Over 74% of online customers consider shipping to be essential to their purchase decisions. Since shipping costs carry so much weight, it has become common to offer free shipping in dropshipping stores. Dropshippers often employ free shipping as a marketing tool to …
It has now been more than eight months since the government first advised people to work from home if possible, due to COVID-19. The shift to remote working happened suddenly in March and quickly became part of everyday life; in April 2020 alone, 47 percent of people in employment did …
A survey issued by architecture, design, and planning firm Gensler suggests that rumours of the demise of the office may be greatly exaggerated. However, over two-thirds of UK workers don’t want to go back to their old working lives either, preferring a hybrid working model, spending between 1 and 4 …
Men, younger people, and those with conservative political views are less likely to comply with Covid-19 measures such as social distancing, claims new research from BI Norwegian Business School. The findings also claim that detailed instructions on the virus and health behaviours can help increase adherence to Covid-19 measures. The …
Dr Leyla Acaroglu, and intranet provider, Unily, have launched the Future of Workplace Sustainability Report, which explores how sustainability, climate change and COVID-19 are shaping the future of the workplace. We are living in a time of great and immediate change, and COVID-19 and climate change are just two of …
Climate change has accelerated the urgency to address the way people live and work. With the UK’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2050, CIT and Foster + Partners want to help realise this ambition sooner, submitting a planning application for London’s first ever net-zero carbon workplace and commercial hub …
When you’re a mom trying to run a business while raising your kids, it’s hard enough working during the school year. Throw summer break into the mix, and it’s a recipe for stress and lowered productivity. So, I went straight to the source — successful mompreneurs who are in the trenches on …
When an entrepreneur thinks about creating a new website, one option pops up right away: WordPress, the number one CMS in the world. With 38.4% of websites using WordPress, there’s no room to doubt its prominence. WordPress is to content management what Microsoft is to operating systems, Amazon to ecommerce, …
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 …
Dropshipping is an eCommerce business approach in which store owners process orders through third-party vendors or suppliers; the third-party dropshipping supplier takes responsibility for fulfilling the order to the customer. It is unique in the sense that the retailer does not store inventory but instead delivers customer details to the …
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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 …
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When you see an application for the first time, the microcopy can give away many clues about the app’s purpose, how the app can help us, and how we can interact with the app. Still, many organizations develop great applications but don’t write an effective microcopy. “Microcopy” refers to the …
You have set up your dropshipping store and are ready to make some sales. But wait, nobody knows about your store, neither do they have any reason to buy. A few lucky dropshippers start getting sales within the first month, while others must wait longer. Whereas it is tempting to …
Make no mistake about it: whether you’re a new or seasoned web pro, prospective clients want to interview you. Maybe they were referred, or possibly they found your website. Perhaps they already think they want to work with you. But it’s often the in-person interview that seals the deal. Think …
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It’s not surprising that most startups rely on their own resources (personal savings, family and friends) to fund their businesses. And even after the startup stage, the capital options don’t get much better, especially for sole proprietors. Sole proprietorships can’t sell stock in their businesses, which limits investor prospects. Applying …
Hollywood filmmakers love to present artificial intelligence as an intelligent agent who’s more capable than humans. Luckily, we haven’t reached this state — yet. We still need engineers to develop innovative algorithms and tools to improve human interactions with software and systems. Machine learning has matured over the years, allowing …
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Over the past few months, Microsoft Advertising has been piloting an exciting new platform, Microsoft’s Digital Marketing Center, a Microsoft Garage project. This platform is a way to help small and medium-sized business owners manage their digital marketing across Microsoft Advertising and leading advertising and social media platforms like Google …
Bring up the subject of artificial intelligence (AI) and it tends to elicit one of two reactions. Either it’s the technology that will save us or it’s going to take our jobs. Both of these responses are understandable. After all, there’s plenty of good AI can bring to the world. …
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Google My Business (GMB), a service offered by Google, is a platform where companies can share relevant information about their business and customers can leave reviews and add photos. The initial benefit of GMB is improved legitimacy and increased exposure while customers benefit by learning more about you. However, there …
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No one ever talks about taxes when trying to convince you to start a dropshipping store, even though it is a critical element. Dropshipping provides a way to do online business without the hassle of holding products. However, just like any other business, dropshipping transactions are liable to taxation. Taxes …
While most people think of Christmas, Hanukkah or other winter holidays for gift guides, creating a holiday gift guide for your blog or ecommerce business is a great idea for several occasions throughout the year. The great thing about all of these holidays? They are typically a time of spending …
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This article was originally published on GoDaddy’s OpenWeStand.org website. 2020 has been one heck of a ride for small businesses. We’ve had to re-imagine, rethink and evolve our businesses just to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why it is so important for small businesses online and in your community …
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In this day and age, it’s imperative web professionals like designers and developers ensure the websites they create are accessible. For the uninitiated, this basically means doing everything within your power to ensure the broadest spectrum of global internet users can enjoy whatever your client’s website has to offer. Many …
Social Media Marketing for dropshipping: How to create an effective strategy. Almost 4 billion people are on social media in 2020. Of these, over 50% use social media to connect with brands they love. As a result, social media marketing has become the most widely used marketing strategy for online businesses like …
This holiday, online shopping is expected to go through the roof due to movement restrictions. As many as 67% of consumers plan to complete holiday shopping online. And this is the perfect time to start your dropshipping journey. Now, one thing we know for sure is that to run a …
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Being a freelance web designer means more than just focusing on graphics and code. It also requires communicating with both current and prospective clients. The thing is, we can take any number of courses to help us learn a new app or programming language. But client relations? Those skills aren’t …
In times past, office furniture had become synonymous with commercial and office workspaces. However, in 2020, worldwide lockdowns have left millions of people working from home. The switch rapidly increased demand for office furniture to make home spaces more work friendly. The office furniture niche is now expected to grow …
The ability to organize content is one of the most important functions of a content management system (CMS). It offers us a way to clearly define what belongs where. This impacts everyone from content creators accessing the back end to users navigating the public-facing website. And of course, search engines …
This article was originally published on GoDaddy’s OpenWeStand.org website. As we enter the 2020 holiday shopping season, in the middle of a pandemic, consumers are concerned about shopping near others and shopping indoors and businesses are adapting rapidly to meet their needs. 75% of U.S. shoppers said they will shop online more …
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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 …
“How do I find the right Niche?” is a common question among drop shippers, and with good reason. Choosing the right niche can mean the difference between a successful retail business and wasted effort. As such, it is a vital consideration. In this post, you’ll learn how to identify profitable …
One of the most effective ways to grow your venture online is to perform well in search, which is why small business SEO (search engine optimization) is a skill that’s worthwhile for entrepreneurs to know. You’re already well on your way to establishing your business’s credibility if your website is …
Generating leads is a necessary part of any business. You need customers in order to stay in business. There are plenty of ways to go about this, but one simple way is with keyword domain names, an effective tactic that very few entrepreneurs take advantage of. Generating leads for your …
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 …
Did you know customer reviews and local search engine optimization (SEO) go hand in hand? Let’s explore how those shiny stars can help improve SEO for your business. “I don’t want to annoy them,” said Katie, “I feel like I’d be imposing if I bugged them for a review.” She …
Here’s how to prepare your dropshipping store for the holidays NOVEMBER 6, 2020 Ah! The holidays! Shopping season in the US. It is that time when consumers get the biggest deals for the most coveted items, and sellers make the biggest profits. The events this year (Covid-19) indicate that shopping …
Tell us about yourself. Who are you? Where are you based? My name is Victor Ramirez. Based in New York City. Specifically Brooklyn. Been doing WordPress and tech stuff since I was twelve. Sent an email newsletter to a birthday party 24 years ago. They were so impressed they printed …
Everything about your school’s online presence starts with your domain name. It’s the address of your institution online — make it stand out with a .college domain name. Your domain is the name that students, faculty and alumni will need to recall in order to easily find your school online. …
This article originally published on GoDaddy’s OpenWeStand.org website. As a small business owner, you likely had to change several aspects of your operations because of COVID-19. From protecting your employees to enforcing social distancing, 2020 has been a learning curve for everyone. As your customers return to your business, they …
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A version of this post was originally posted on Media Temple’s blog. Every year, holiday shopping seems to exceed expectations. Case in point, last year’s holiday shopping season set all-time records. Check out these 2019 digital revenue growth numbers from Salesforce: Thanksgiving – +24% Black Friday – +16% Cyber Monday …
This article originally published on GoDaddy’s OpenWeStand.org website. As the hot days of summer are winding down, parents are getting wound up, thinking about how to run a business with kids at home — whether those kids are doing online learning, a hybrid schedule, moving to homeschool or even just …
While online shopping via eCommerce has been growing steadily for years, there’s been an unprecedented explosion since the start of the pandemic. Even if you own a brick-and-mortar store, having an online presence has never been so important. An eCommerce store doesn’t just boost your income. It provides an alternate …
It’s the 2020s, so we shouldn’t any longer have to make the case for accessibility. An accessible site means you reach more people, the people you reach (even abled ones) all have an easier time using your site, and you won’t get sued. And with the tools and resources available …
The yoga market grows each year and is projected to hit $66.2billion by 2027. Consumers are enthusiastic about yoga and other fitness routines more than ever before. As such, they are always in search of products that can help them pursue their passion. Therefore, dropshipping yoga products is a profitable …
The one constant you can count on with social media is that it’s always changing. Just when you think one platform has managed to monopolize the space, another comes along and the landscape shifts. Right now, TikTok is emerging as one of the most popular and powerful social media platforms …
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As COVID-19 leaves us scrambling to piece together a new normal, in-person shopping is becoming less of a reliable source of revenue for merchants and service providers. Indeed, recent data from TechCrunch indicates that department store purchases are expected to decline 60% in 2020, while online buying increases 20% the …
You probably know that putting too much food on your plate is usually a bad idea. Since research indicates that you’re more likely to overeat if you fill your plate, it’s not a good thing for your waistline. It’s also not a good thing for your eyes. If there’s no …
Weebly is a renown website builder powering over 40 million websites. The platform now provides advanced eCommerce tools at the most competitive prices. Weebly Ecommerce provides great value features for online stores, which makes it a solid choice for dropshippers. If you already have a store or plan to start …
Gift shopping is really tough. (Especially for your mom. “No honey, I really don’t want you spending money on me,” is just about the least helpful gift guidance you’ll ever receive.) One survey found more than eight out of 10 people say holiday gift giving is a source of stress. …
November 2020 marks the 10-year anniversary of an American Express campaign to encourage holiday shoppers to shop local. They called it Small Business Saturday®. In lieu of shopping at “big box” stores on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, the idea is to celebrate small business and shop small the Saturday …
This article is by guest author Jack Franklin. SitePoint guest posts aim to bring you engaging content from prominent writers and speakers of the Web community. In this article, I’ll discuss the approach I take when building and structuring large React applications. One of the best features of React is …
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Jewelry is a timeless lucrative niche for entrepreneurs. The online jewelry industry is predicted to grow by $19.88 billion between 2020-2024. Users buy jewelry for everyday use, as gifts, and even as an investment. Since jewelry is always in demand, it is an excellent industry to tap into for your …
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Personal trainers, gym owners and other health and fitness experts have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fitness business and social distancing guidelines are difficult to merge simply due to the high-touch nature of fitness centers. This makes them a higher-than-average health risk while the coronavirus is circulating. …
This post was originally published on March 26, 2020 and was updated on Sept. 24, 2020. We’re all living in the midst of tremendous uncertainty and unease with the ongoing impact of COVID-19. As a small business owner, you’re affected in a profound way. But there are ways to help …
People are searching for local businesses and small businesses — just like yours — online. If they cannot find you there, then it’s a missed opportunity on your end, almost like having a “Closed” sign in front of your store. Fix that with a .online domain name. For most small …
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This article originally published on GoDaddy’s OpenWeStand.org website. There’s no doubt about it: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are going to look quite different this year than previous holiday shopping seasons. But, just because shoppers won’t be flooding into your physical store doesn’t mean you can’t take …
If you have thought of starting an online business, you’ve likely have asked yourself which is better between Affiliate marketing and drop shipping. They are 2 of the most popular online business models available. The two share some similarities but also vary in many ways. This article compares dropshipping with …
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With the holidays rapidly approaching, you may already be starting to set out a plan to boost your holiday sales. Ecommerce is going to lead the way this year, as the pandemic continues to drive a boost in online shopping. In fact, ecommerce sales from April to May have already …
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Building stateful modern applications is complex. As state mutates, the app becomes unpredictable and hard to maintain. That’s where Redux comes in. Redux is a lightweight library that tackles state. Think of it as a state machine. In this article, I’ll delve into Redux’s state container by building a payroll …
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With over 12.7 million tonnes of plastic entering the ocean every year, killing over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals, it is estimated that by 2050 plastic will outweigh fish in our seas. Humans produce nearly 300 million tonnes of plastic every year, half of which is for single use. …
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