SSL security: Why it matters and how to add HTTPS to your website

Would your website lose visitors if it lacked SSL security? Of course. Everyone is at least aware of site security, especially if they’re about to whip out a credit card and buy something. A recent survey says 85 percent of online shoppers would avoid a website they perceive as unsecured. Most …

How to create an About page for your eCommerce shop

Driving repeat business for your eCommerce shop goes beyond having great products. In today’s fast-paced, at-your-door-in-two-days eCommerce world, online sellers need to give their customers more to hold on to. Buyers want to support businesses with similar values and interesting stories to tell — and that’s why we’re going to learn …

Essential plugins to build better WordPress sites for clients 

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 …

A purpose-driven business: GoDaddy Q&A with Pura Vida founders Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman

During a post-college surfing trip to Costa Rica in 2010, Paul Goodman and Griffin Thall fell in love with the local artisan scene. From the colorful hand woven bracelets sold in each corner to the meaningful conversations with the locals, the two SoCal friends were inspired by the laid-back lifestyle …