Bert Thornton has spent 40 years leading the growth of Waffle House, as its former President and COO. Mentorship has been an important part of his success. When Bert started there were a handful of Waffle Houses, when he retired, they had thousands. Bert’s passion is developing future leaders through …
Block themes have ushered in a new era for WordPress. Through the use of full site editing (FSE), they put every facet of a website’s design within reach. There’s no need to open up your code editor, as you can point-and-click your way to a fully custom design. But before …
The first step after purchasing a domain name is to build and design your own website. But ask any small business owner about website design and you’ll find that building a website seems like too tall of a task to tackle on your own. Fortunately, technologies and tools have …
As you may know, WordPress is written with the PHP coding language, which requires updates to the latest version in order to remain secure and running its best. But before getting on the latest version, it’s important to test PHP updates to ensure it works with the other components of …
Franchises can be an excellent way to maximize business growth while minimizing the overhead costs involved with opening additional locations. You are basically leasing rights to your model, brand, and business strategy to another entrepreneur in a franchised business. The franchisee receives a proven business model and ongoing support to …
Sales is about listening to and understanding the client’s needs. It’s about helping them to understand you have the solution to what they need. You can solve their problem. Dr. Nadia Brown, founder of The Doyenne Agency, Inc., unpacked for the Smart Hustle community what we need to do to …
Editor’s Note: This article on the WordPress theme structure was first published on October 5, 2015. It was updated on October 24, 2018. Understanding the WordPress theme structure is an important part of the front-end development process. The files of a WordPress theme work together to create the design and …
Building Your Personal Brand on Social Media. Creating an online identity that reflects your personal opinions and professional expertise is essential for attracting a wider audience. In the digital advertising profession, how you present yourself online is just as crucial as your offline presence. By establishing a personal brand, you …
Whether you’re new to remote work or a seasoned pro looking to up your game, you might be wondering, “What is a dedicated IP address?” or “Do I really need a dedicated IP for remote work?” Both are valid questions — especially now. Since the shift to remote work, …
