Choosing WordPress to power your website is a smart move. You’ll gain access to a world of themes, plugins, and possibilities. There are also some responsibilities, though. Making sure your installation is up-to-date is among them. And software updates come frequently. Experts tell us to apply updates as they are released. Doing so improves website […]
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There’s more to website ownership than meets the eye. However, our clients may not realize this. They might think that the work ends when the site launches. An experienced web designer knows better. A site launch is just the beginning. Content management systems (CMS) like WordPress are a case in point. A steady stream of
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WordPress’s immense popularity stems from its robust ecosystem of tools, ease of use, and flexibility. Themes and plugins are central to its versatility. Plugins, in particular, allow users to extend the functionality of their WordPress sites effectively. Plugins are, in fact, indispensable for adding complex features to a site, eliminating the need for extensive coding
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Retrieving data from a WordPress site can be a nightmare. Site data could reside in several places. Pulling from these various sources isn’t easy. Websites that feature eCommerce or memberships are prime examples. Each plugin may store data in a different spot. Some create separate database tables. Others use the default WordPress locales. Export plugins
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WordPress has been around for over 20 years. Part of its continuing popularity stems from how extensible it is. A skilled developer can make the content management system (CMS) do just about anything. Its plugin architecture powers shopping carts, forms, and photo galleries. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though. Niche functionality abounds, so
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Too many good things may not actually be a good thing. Modern life is already filled with noise, making it challenging to sift through repeated or similar information without feeling overloaded. This holds true for web design resources as well. The goal here is to cut through the noise, directing your attention towards a curated
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A great web host is a web designer’s best friend. The better the host, the easier your life will be. And trust us. Previous bad experiences can give you a greater appreciation of what you have. But bad things can still happen. Your website might face downtime or security issues. And technical support may not
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The way we buy things has changed. Subscription-based services have taken over. Perhaps we’re only renting these days? We can see the results of this shift everywhere. Purchasing a product that doesn’t have a subscription tied to it is becoming rare. Even automakers are dangling subscription-only features to consumers. The web design industry is no
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The web was once commonly thought to be a “green” platform. That makes sense, given the times. Electronic documents weren’t as popular. Using a website could save lots of printer paper and ink. Yes, websites often eliminate the need for physical copies of documents. But there was much we didn’t consider in those days. We
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WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce solution for WordPress. The free plugin boasts over five million installations. It’s versatile and can be used to sell both physical and virtual goods. The plugin follows the WordPress tradition of being extensible. It’s possible to change the look and functionality of the shopping cart. Plus, there’s a massive
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