Gone are the days when startups would wait for programmers and coders to build and test products before launch. No-code tools for entrepreneurs have made it easy for freelancers and small business owners to build apps and ship products fast. The 2020 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, ecommerce, …
26 years after its launch, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is dead (well, sort of). Much has been written about the troubled web browser’s swan song. I jumped onto the bandwagon, sharing a silly poem to commemorate its sendoff. The software saw quite a few ups and downs along the way. It …
Running an eCommerce website can be both profitable and rewarding, but too many eCommerce newcomers neglect one of the biggest threats to both their profitability and the structural integrity of the site: eCommerce website security. There are three main reasons that entrepreneurs ignore eCommerce security: They don’t understand the threat it …
In a world of trending audios and 24-hour content cycles, Pinterest is a port in the digital storm. It’s a powerhouse that’s not like other social media platforms because it’s not a social media platform. It’s a search engine. Pins made years ago can still drive website traffic, bring in …
If you’re transferring any sensitive data of any kind, you should ensure you’re keeping it secure. One of the most effective ways of protecting data is to enable HTTPS — also known as SSL (secure socket layers) — to encrypt data transferring to and from your server. This encryption is …
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 …
You see them every time you go to the supermarket. Chances are, you’ve used one recently. Shopping carts have been a matter of course for supermarkets, grocery stores, and many retail outlets for decades, but did you know that Sylvan Goldman, their inventor, struggled with some of the same problems …
You’ve obtained a killer domain name and signed up for kick-ass hosting, so the foundations are in place, but what comes next? How do you actually transform these digital assets into a working WordPress website? WordPress can be incredibly easy to get up and running, but it’s still not going …
5 Steps To Looking 10 Years Younger By Steve & Becky Holman Did you know that once you hit 40 years of age, whether you’re a man or a women, your body starts aging FASTER than normal? Studies have shown that without the proper nutrients and exercise, your body …
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 …
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 …
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on July 31, 2015. It was updated on October 20, 2018. Is WordPress only for blogs? Or can it handle blogs and so much more? I know a lot of small business owners who have heard about WordPress and wonder if it’s something …
