So, you’ve heard of WordPress but might be unsure about whether it’s the right platform for your website. In order to help you decide, in this post, we’re breaking down the pros and cons WordPress has to offer. Ultimately, which platform is right for will depend on your specific needs, your skill set, and your goals. Whether it’s the right CMS for your situation or whether you should opt for something else entirely is something only you can know. All we can do is try to point you in the right direction. But first, let’s get acquainted with WordPress for the uninitiated.  What […]

WooCommerce enables you to sell basically any type of product online. However, it’s missing certain critical features out of the box, such as enabling you to print invoices. That’s where the BizPrint cloud printing service comes in. Using BizPrint, you’ll be able to speed up fulfillment time and reduce errors, which can help you keep customers happy. Automated invoice printing will also save your employees time, and enable them to focus on more productive tasks. Moreover, you get full control over which devices to use, and when to print each invoice or receipt. In this article, we’ll introduce you to […]

In this post, we will talk about CSS custom properties, also known as CSS variables. Their usage is becoming more popular. For example, if you open up the style sheet of the Twenty Twenty-One default theme, you will find a lot of them in there. One of the reasons is that their browser support has become very good, making them a valid tool in your arsenal and a useful CSS feature. If your knowledge of CSS custom properties is limited and you’d like to know more, you have come to the right place. In the following, we will talk about […]

When you’re running a WordPress website, ensuring that your data is protected is of the utmost importance. However, figuring out how to safeguard your critical files can be challenging. The good news is that there are multiple strategies you can use to back up your website. That way, if anything does go wrong (such as a security breach), you’ll be able to roll your site back to a previous version. In this post, we’ll start by explaining why it’s vital to create regular backups of your website. Then we’ll discuss three key tips you can use for creating and implementing […]

In 2020, it’s estimated that companies spent almost $400 billion on digital advertising. However, nearly seven in ten customers say they purposefully avoid advertising. Thankfully, there is a way to convince people that your products are worth purchasing without resorting to advertisements. By encouraging your existing customers to post reviews, you can secure more sales and perhaps even justify a price increase. In this post, we’ll discuss why reviews are essential for any online business. We’ll then share four tips for attracting a steady stream of five-star reviews. Let’s get started!  An Introduction to Product Reviews (And How They Can […]

Every WordPress update brings a host of helpful new features to the platform, but the sheer volume of them can make them easy to overlook. Gutenberg especially is jam-packed with a variety of hacks and shortcuts, many of them hidden under the hood and inside menus you may not have even noticed before. If you’re not taking advantage of these, you’re definitely missing out, as they can save you a ton of time and unnecessary frustration. From ways to save seconds when writing and page building to little tips that can revolutionize how you use WordPress, here are 17 little-known […]

WordPress 5.8, anticipated to be released in July, takes the next step towards Full Site Editing. This release includes the Query Loop and Page List blocks, which introduce the concept of displaying content dynamically and allow you to build dynamic layouts using new WordPress core blocks. WordPress’s plan for Full Site Editing is to eventually allow users to build all parts of their sites without any PHP using blocks. This includes full control over your page, single post, archive, and 404 templates, as well as areas formerly controlled by themes, such as headers, footers, and sidebars. It will make the […]

WordPress is a popular content management site for numerous industries. Whether you’re a blogger or major business owner, you likely use it to sell products and services or connect with clients. Of course, updating your website so it looks great and works well isn’t always easy. These are eight ways to hire top-notch WordPress design and development freelancers in 2021 and strengthen your digital presence. 1. List Your Priorities What does top-notch mean for your business? List the priorities you want in every new hire to make your job listing clear. Identify every skill your design and development teams should […]

Uninstalling WordPress plugins: Probably the simplest thing in the world, right? Just click a few buttons and the problem plugin is gone. In an ideal world that would be the case. But the default uninstaller can actually leave a lot of garbage data behind on your site. This ranges from useless tables left in your database to a bunch of little files taking up space in the background. While this usually isn’t a big deal, these leftover files can sometimes cause conflicts or other errors. So what’s the right way to get rid of plugins then? How can you make […]

Accessibility has been a huge conversation in WordPress. It can seem overwhelming to make your site accessible but not doing so will result in missing out on customers. The issue can feel like a tough one to tackle but we sat down with Sanjay Nasta, CEO of Microassist, to look at why and how you can make your site accessible to all. Torque: Accessibility has become a growing focus for websites and mobile apps, especially in recent years (even though many sites are still lagging on implementation). What’s behind this growing awareness? Sanjay Nasta: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) […]