Human interaction. It’s something that everyone should want to participate in, given that we are all humans. However, as a web professional, it’s totally understandable that you’d be more comfortable whispering sweet nothings to a newly opened function (or class,…
When it comes to WordPress and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the WordPress REST API is usually what comes to mind. However, the platform actually has many other APIs that could help with your projects. APIs essentially let you easily work with…
The former chairman of Unilever, Niall Fitzgerald, once said, “Data makes your briefcase heavy… insights make you rich.” Being a small business owner, you probably feel that way sometimes. Maybe you haven’t taken advantage of Google marketing tools. Technology is…
Online security is often hit-and-miss in most religious organizations. It’s been my experience that many religious organizations — at least the churches — are seriously lacking in the security department, and are often working on a mishmash of technology, which causes…
When it comes to running an eCommerce business, the holiday selling season can be a real challenge — and a profit-booster, provided you prep accordingly. I asked four eCommerce CEOs a handful of questions about how they plan, prepare and…
If you run a business, you need a website. Available technology makes it easier than ever to get started. A website acts as an owned brand asset (unlike a Facebook page, which could be shut down at any time, for…
Consumers’ relationship with clothes sure has changed over the last decade. Today, with the help of a clothing rental service, anyone can wear a high-end designer piece for a night, a week or even a month — all for a…
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…
The web can be a virtual minefield of security risks. Your online presence is vulnerable to attack from hackers, bots and spam, among other nuisances. I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines in recent years of major corporations having their networks…
It’s a challenging time to work in the field of IT security. Over the past decade, new threats have emerged as cybercrime escalates in both frequency and sophistication. It seems we can’t go a month without another major brand making…
In 2017, consumers spent more than $108 billion online in just two months — November and December according to Adobe Digital Insights. This marked a nearly 15-percent increase over the 2016 holiday season — and we’re on track to having…
Looking to get more strategic about your nonprofit landing pages? Performing a competitive analysis is an excellent way to do it. However, many nonprofit leaders limit their research to direct competitors, missing out on the lessons that can be learned from…
WordPress powers a third of all websites on the internet, and it’s used far more than any other CMS. The crazy thing? It’s entirely free, thanks to the amazing work of volunteers. We have WordPress because of volunteers, who contribute millions…
Welcome to our .htaccess tutorial! .htaccess is a tiny but powerful plain text file that you can use to make configuration changes to Apache on a per-directory basis. It acts as a middleman between you and the Apache web server.…
While the introduction of Snapchat into the social media world amused us for hours on end with its so-ridiculous-it’s-funny filters, Instagram had a new feature up its sleeve, ready to shift the game again. Its borderline obsessive popularity amongst the…
No matter how big or small, or how long you have been in business, making sure you’re on top of compliance requirements is important. Software, like the kind from Reciprocity Labs, can help you keep everything organized, but what if…
Renovating your kitchen is one of the best things you can do for your home. A simple renovation can transform a drab living space into something truly special. After all, the kitchen tends to be the place nearly everyone spends…
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,…
Gift guides are a sales staple for eCommerce stores, especially during the holidays. Halloween is approaching so it’s the perfect time to create a Halloween gift guide. Once customers see it, you know they’ll be drooling over every image, frantically…
It’s fun to customize the look and feel of your website, and with GoCentral, it’s easy. This month, we have some great new features to personalize your site. Who’s ready for a brand refresh? Website Builder 6 new GoCentral themes…