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How to Properly Install Updraft on Pantheon…Sort Of
If you need Updraft to work on Pantheon hosting, despite Pantheon already providing backups, here’s how.
Is Your Website an Expense or a Revenue Generator? (Part 1)
You may have wondered: Why do web designers charge so much for a "simple" website? You may have also believed that a website is an expense to be minimized, not an investment to be maximized. I get it. I've heard this sentiment dozens of times. It usually goes something like this. "I sent out my request for proposal to see how much I'd be charged to have someone else do it for me. Looks like I...
How to Get Started with the WooCommerce Custom Thank You Page Plugin
Have you ever wondered when the best time to get a customer to buy from your eCommerce site again? How about when they have just completed a purchase? They have already found your products worthy of their attention—and their credit card—so the moment after purchase is a great time to upsell, cross-sell, or capture a new sale of the same item. You could also use the order confirmation/thank you...
Shopping at the Mall Is Dead. Long Live Ecommerce!
The nostalgic days of the 80s and 90s mall experience are over. Online shopping has changed peoples’ expectations and decimated the foot traffic at physical retail spaces. Here’s what retailers can do to save their bottom line.
Do You Really Need To Buy Hosting 5 Years In Advance? No, You Don’t.
Steer clear of tempting hosting plans that offer you deep discounts if only you’ll chain yourself to their hosting platform for 2, 3, or even 5 years.
MySQL and WP-Cron Performance Effects in WordPress and WooCommerce
MySQL and WP-Cron performance effects are problems that can really haunt you. This case study shows reasons why the problems occur and how to resolve them.
How We Restored a WordPress Site after a Hacking Incident
Have you ever wondered how people restore WordPress after a hack? WordPress is a great piece of content management system technology. It allows the average, non-technical person a chance at publishing anything quickly and cost-effectively. It's very popular for this reason, but that has a downside. The popularity of WordPress also makes it a target for hackers and data thieves. You need to know...
How We Remove JetPack and Instantly Improve WordPress Performance by Over 50%
JetPack is ruining your WordPress site’s performance. Here’s how we fixed that.
It’s Time to Stop Sending Your Web Development Offshore
To outsource web development overseas can be a time-consuming endeavor that increases risk and reduces quality. Here are some things to consider.
4 small business social media tactics you still neglect
Four common reasons why small businesses still fail in social media, and what to do about it.
Why I recommend WordPress for your website builder
Flexibility, longevity, and a robust plugin, themes, and development community all combine to make WordPress the #1 choice for a serious website builder!