(This is a sponsored post.) I did a sponsored video the other week explaining how to build a paid subscription newsletter using WordPress (we did it on WordPress.com but it could be hosted anywhere), MailPoet (a plugin to visually author the emails, as well as send them), and WooCommerce (to manage the payments and subscriptions).…
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Design tokens are a way to easily identify and understand the elements in a design system. As more designers and companies adopt use of design tokens, their value will continue to grow. The key to design tokens is that they facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration. More people on a team can understand and use design values without…
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It doesn’t matter if you are running a simple blog or a proper business through your website. Providing a proper channel for communication between you and your clients or visitors benefits everyone. You can do this either via comments, social media accounts or a contact form etc. Each of them have their own advantages and…
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Depending on who you are, building an eCommerce website usually involves different priorities. If you’re a shopkeeper, you will probably think about the big picture stuff. You’ll want your products to look perfect and your content to drive sales. For web designers, the priorities are more likely to be buried in the details. Sure, our…
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Creating online courses has never been easier. Thanks to content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, along with the plethora of available plugins, developers can build courses to fit every need. It’s no wonder that organizations are increasingly moving their in-person educational programs online. But online education isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. For example, a corporate…
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WordPress comes with a default login page. But the default login page is basic and bland. You can customize your website login page to reflect your unique style and brand. This is where custom login plugins come in. They are very easy to use—you don’t need to have any coding knowledge at all. Hero Login…
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(This is a sponsored post.) Got a WooCommerce store? It behooves you to offer a variety of payment methods. Just anecdotally, I’m sure both you and me have been annoyed and even abandoned purchases when a merchant, online or otherwise, doesn’t take the payment method we want to pay with. That’s just straight-up lost sales…
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While most people browsing the web on a computer use a mouse, many rely on their keyboard instead. Theoretically, using a web page with the keyboard should not be a problem — press the TAB key to move the keyboard focus from one focusable element to the next then press ENTER to activate, easy! However,…
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A search feature is essential for an excellent user experience on any website. It makes it easy for users to find the content that they are looking for. Easy search on a store reduces friction to sales! WordPress comes with a standard search that offers basic functionality. It’s perfect for simple websites or blogs. But…
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Do you want to add a timeline to your WordPress website or blog? Timelines are the best way to effectively tell the story of your business and build trust. But telling your story also requires you to grab attention of your visitors and stand out. Timelines also save time, they take into account that your visitors…
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