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3 Undefeated eCommerce Website Practices That Boost Conversions
Let’s face it, carving a niche for yourself online is becoming harder. New eCommerce websites are joining the millions that already exist every day. Your first thought will be to market more just to be heard in such a competitive landscape. More visitors means more customers, after all. But online marketing isn’t exactly easy either. In fact, poor marketing is one of the main reasons why eCommerce businesses fail. Not saying you should stop digital marketing altogether. Quality marketing is crucial to your success. Instead of driving more and more prospects to your site, why not focus on converting as […]
Press This Podcast: Word Around the Campfire September
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelphol: Welcome to the Press This WordPress community podcast on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best in the community to you here every week on press this as a reminder, you can follow me on twitter @wpdavidv, you can subscribe […]
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10 Programming Habits Web Developers Should Adopt
Anyone can learn to code, but developing good programming habits is another matter entirely. Programming is one of the easiest professions to pick up without any formal training. But when you’re entirely self-taught, you can end up with bad habits that are hard to kick. You may not even know you’ve picked up a common vice until someone points it out to you, resulting in the dreaded “spaghetti code”. However, it can make your projects unsalvageable and cause people to not want to work on a team with you. Ready to build better habits? There are some things even a […]
Yoast Takes Stake in WordProof
Yoast founder Joost de Valk and current Yoast CEO Marieke van de Rakt have invested in Dutch startup WordProof. WordProof is aimed at giving consumers a way to validate information using the Timestamp Ecosystem. This gives readers and search engines a way to quickly find sources for content. “Joost and Marieke bring valuable expertise that will help us create a universal timestamp standard, assuring that search engines can index the website in the best possible way,” WordProof-founder and CEO Sebastiaan van der Lans said. Utilizing Yoast’s SEO expertise, the company plans to combat the spread fake news and fraud. “From […]
How to Run a Contest Through Your Website (In 5 Steps)
Whether you’re an established company or just starting out, there are some common challenges every business needs to tackle. These include increasing brand awareness and finding new leads. Anything you can do to build your reputation and engage with your audience is worth it for long-term gains. Finding the right methods to achieve these goals can be challenging. However, hosting contests through your website is one option that can encourage people to engage with your brand. In this article, we’ll discuss why you might want to run a contest using your WordPress site. We’ll also discuss how to set one […]
Torque’s Social Hour with John James Jacoby
Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. This week’s guest is John James Jacoby, the creator of BuddyPress and BBPress. We spent most of the episode talking about the WordPress app for iOS, which Apple recently tried strong-arming into adding In App Purchases. We explain the whole situation in the episode and share our thoughts. Be sure to catch next week’s livestream by subscribing here.
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7 Developer-Friendly Features to Look for in a WordPress Host
Choosing a developer-friendly host is key to success as a web professional. You’ll want to be able to cater to varying client goals. You’ll also require tools that improve your workflow, make debugging easy, and generally increase your efficiency. Fortunately, if you know what to look for, you’ll find that there are several hosting providers that can meet your needs. Backed by useful tools, you can then improve your workflow and better deliver on client projects. In this article, we’ll discuss why you need a developer-friendly web host. We’ll also see how the tools available from your host can influence […]
What Does It Mean to Have a High-Quality Website in 2020?
It’s 2020 and you know you need a high-quality website to make a positive impact on your potential customers. But it’s sometimes unclear what that even means. What constitutes a top-notch web presence changes quickly in this industry. “High quality” means something different in 2020 than it did in 2010, or even 2015 for that matter. For instance, responsive design is a must now, but that wasn’t always the case. Keeping up with the times is a challenge. But it’s well worth the effort if you want to start seeing results. If this is something you struggle with, that’s precisely […]
WordPress Co-Founder Mike Little Speaks at Genesis Community Livecast
The Genesis Community Livecast came back from hiatus with special guests Mike Little, Anita Carter, and Sandee Jackson. The conversation centered around the representation of black WordPress community members. Where are we now? The WordPress community is known for being incredibly inclusive and welcoming, however panelists had a hard time pinpointing black thought leaders. “I find that black people in the WordPress community aren’t hugely visible and it does seem to be a small number that is visible. There is a large community in the WordPress world but I’ve struggled trying to pinpoint anyone who is a leader,” Little said. […]
Press This Podcast: Growing a WordPress Product Business with Alex Denning
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelphol: Welcome to Press This. I’m David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine. And I love to bring the best of the community to you here every week on Press This. As a reminder, you can follow me on twitter @wpdavidv where you can subscribe to press this on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, […]