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DECEMBER 9, 2023

1) Use a top-rated Content Management System (CMS) platform. WordPress, Webflow, and Shopify are cost-effective and allow users to build a website quickly that can be easily edited without needing vast technical abilities. Is your content per page the right length and does it include relevant keywords?

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APRIL 6, 2017

Thankfully, WordPress makes it easy, and there are no less than three ways to go about the process. Of course you needn’t worry that people will run rampant across your pages with their own personal posts: you, the admin, will have the ability to moderate comments and content and approve only what you deem appropriate and useful.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

These pages have “Mixed Content”, which is a page loaded securely via HTTPS, but pulls in elements from a non-secure locations. You’ll see an insecure icon like in the image below in your browser that says “insecure content blocked” Why is this important? This results in fewer site visitors and lost revenue.

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MAY 4, 2017

In Part I of “Quick Fixes to Common WordPress Problems” we looked into five of the most frequently encountered hiccups that occur for both beginning users and well-versed pros. But when it comes to “common” and “problems” in regards to the WordPress platform, there are unfortunately a great deal more than just five.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

The good folks at WordPress are constantly making fixes and improvements to the platform’s core program, and just this last December they rolled out the latest version, WordPress 4.7. A major release from the designers, the update includes lots of great new features that all WordPress users will want to investigate thoroughly.

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DECEMBER 27, 2016

And while a hack is rarely fatal—WordPress thrives on the fact that it’s easy to backup your data and information, so getting up and running after an attack isn’t too painful—it is a gigantic hassle that costs you time and, occasionally, money. Don’t let anyone browse the directory of your WordPress website.

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JUNE 7, 2016

It takes only a brief look at the impressive statistics surrounding website builder WordPress to realize what an online juggernaut it really is: Currently, nearly 75 million sites are built on the platform and half of all those accounts are hosted directly on the company’s site. registered domain names run exclusively on the platform.

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MAY 30, 2017

When it comes to many WordPress sites, visual page appearance is extremely important for the user experience. And of course WordPress themes come with tons of options to customize and create exactly the look you want for your blog, e-commerce store, company website etc. Then click the preview button to see how it will appear.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Ask any WordPress designer or seasoned administrator what is one of the most important aspects of keeping a website safe and secure and you’ll no doubt get a vehement answer: back up! And the sad reality is that too many WordPress users—especially beginners—believe that having a backup system in place is of no importance.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Hence, WordPress site owners who are truly serious about the success of their site need to be thinking about taking an important step: converting their pages into a mobile app that their visitors can view from anywhere. Now, WordPressers can take their site to a mobile app version via some great plugins. But have no fear.

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

He’s spent the last three years specializing in WordPress and conversion optimization, and is an active proponent of coding guidelines. Enter WordPress. WordPress is the most popular website builder on the internet, and for good reason. Use WordPress’s extensive community to find resources. Research and add plugins.

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JULY 4, 2017

It’s no great secret that one of the elements that makes WordPress so incredibly popular is the fact that it thrives on a sense of community. Indeed, message boards teem with useful information that WordPress users, designers and administrators at every level of knowledge and skill share and disseminate.

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MARCH 21, 2017

Whether you’re a simple weekly WordPress blogger or a seasoned webpage administrator who updates and edits every day, having a video component on your site is a stellar way to draw readers and keep them coming back again and again. Inspiro plays a multi-purpose role as both a video-based and standard operating WordPress theme.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

And although that number includes a lot of fly-by-nights sites and those who don’t have staying power, blogging—especially via a WordPress site, an innovator and leader in the technology—is still a force to be reckoned with on the Internet. Do lots of keyword research and build a content strategy. Encourage readers to share your posts.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

When it comes to choosing a Content Management System to build and manage your website, the choices available might seem a little daunting, especially to a novice just trying to get their feet wet. Not so with the behemoth of the Internet, WordPress. Staying Power. An Open Book. Money Talks. Easy to Learn, Easy to Use.

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DECEMBER 13, 2016

In part one of this series we looked at some of the most common errors that occur with sites using the WordPress-based Content Management System (CMS). It’s not uncommon for the administrator of a WordPress-based site to forget or otherwise lose their password. A Lost Admin Password. A Misbehaving Admin Dashboard.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The best and most noticed bloggers working on the WordPress platform no doubt attribute much of their success to being able to post, update and edit on the go. And that means utilizing smartphone apps that help them stay on top of their site and its content. The folks at WPBeginner.com have put together a nice little list.

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MARCH 11, 2021

Many nonprofit organizations sign up for WordPress so that they can create a professional-looking website to spread awareness about their cause. It is estimated that over 409 million people visit 20 billion WordPress web pages each month, which makes it one of the most popular content management systems in the world.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

For anyone who designs, owns, manages or administers a WordPress site, the importance of the “community” that surrounds the wildly popular content management system cannot be understated. Here are some good tips for tapping into this information-rich resource and becoming an active player in WordPress world. Check out a forum.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

The best WordPress bloggers, site owners and administrators know that one of the keys to having a fantastic and wildly successful web page is to integrate everything you post and promote with some sort of social media component. But before you run out and grab a social media plugin, first check out BuddyPress, a sister program to WordPress.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

When it comes to designing, launching and running a WordPress site, there are so many critical elements to consider for achieving success, from stellar content to an easy-to-navigate theme and templates to keeping track of updates to plugins. Free WordPress Hosting. Shared WordPress Hosting. Is a free host the way to go?

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OCTOBER 19, 2016

As a business owner operating via a WordPress-based website, it’s important to leverage all the tools the amazing platform has to offer in order to maintain a competitive edge and keep your products and services relevant and noticed in the burgeoning world of online commerce.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

After all, running a site—a successful site—takes a lot of time: there’s a constant need to make updates, post new content, respond to user comments and more, and our present go-go climate doesn’t allow for as much static and dedicated “office” time as it did in the past. Here are some good ones to check out.

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JULY 11, 2017

In Part 1 of this column we learned that, thanks to the vast and incredibly helpful community of WordPress users, there are countless hacks, tricks and tips to make designing, building, editing and administering a WordPress site a lot easier and, often, a lot more fun.

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JUNE 3, 2021

As part of the different changes and improvements that WordPress has incorporated since it launched its 5.0 version in December of 2018, the Content Management System (CMS) has replaced the Classic content editor with a brand new Block Editor, also known as Gutenberg.

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APRIL 11, 2017

It’s amazing to think that, when it was first launched, WordPress was a fairly simple and intuitive content management system designed to help the beginning blogger get their feet wet in the virtual world. However, the e-commerce tools now available to WordPress users can certainly be a bit mind-boggling.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

WordPress is an incredibly rich and multi-layered content management system, one packed with options and features that help it clearly stand head and shoulders above other platforms. That said, check out these seven helpful and easy-to-use features most WordPress users probably don’t even know exist. Hide and Seek. A Sneak Peek.

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JULY 18, 2017

Ask yourself this question: what’s one consistent element of every outstanding and beautifully designed WordPress site you’ve ever seen? The problem many WordPress site owners find is that the theme they chose has an unfortunately limited set of types to work with. Most likely it’s—in a word—typography. The post What’s Your Type?

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APRIL 4, 2017

When it comes to running an e-tail or e-commerce site via the WordPress platform, there are a host of elements that can help boost the chances for success and, ideally, increased profit. Thankfully, like with so many things WordPress, it’s relatively easy and painless to add a customer review section to your site. And here’s how.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

The vast majority of WordPress users managing and administering their own sites have most likely, at one time or another, received an error message or code that got their hearts racing and induced a bit of panic. WordPress experts agree that most often the white screen happens because you’ve maxed out your PHP memory limit.

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

One of the hallmarks of the WordPress content management system is the ability to engage a user audience and create a back-and-forth conversation of sorts in the virtual world. WordPress experts will tell you that a website comment section can strain internal resources, especially for your web hosting server.

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MARCH 28, 2017

And doing so begins with ensuring that your WordPress site has a “friendly” permalink—also called a URL—structure that the search engines will find easy to categorize and display for those seeking the information, products or services you provide. As previously mentioned, in the past WordPress didn’t have the option of customizing their URLs.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

True words no matter whether you’re running on a WordPress site or another platform. So how do you fix a slow-loading WordPress site? Second, grab yourself a good caching plugin such as W3 Total Cache, a freebie that efficiently archives your data and content and is easy to install and manage. Faster is better.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

Many WordPress site owners and administrators have no doubt experienced an unease or wariness at one point or another when it seems that something just isn’t right with their site. Perhaps loyal visitors have dropped out in droves or it takes a long time to edit or post new content to your page.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Membership associations thrive on being a place their members can go for specific content, training and events for their area of expertise. But while an org’s content will already be focused on a particular domain, their audience of members will break down into multiple niches all with their own unique combination of interests.

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MAY 10, 2017

Fortunately for WordPress users, there are some absolutely fantastic business-based themes that can really bring attention to your good and services. A nice demo package gets users started with the drag-and-drop page builder and slider module, it comes with 100 percent WooCommerce support and importing content is quick and easy.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

You have a plan for what products and services you want to offer; a plan for how often you’ll be posting new content; a plan for engaging your visitors and creating meaningful dialogue; and a plan for site expansion. Far too often new users to WordPress, giddy with excitement, leave one critical element out of the planning process: security.

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