Within WordPress circles, I don’t talk much about politics. I was raised to believe that politics and religion are not polite dinner topics. That belief generally extends to my work-life too. However, sometimes these topics crash into one another at full speed. I don’t typically provide qualifying statements about my beliefs when writing an article. My words should stand on …
How To Create Pop-Ups That Don’t Scare Off Your Visitors With Hustle
Pop-ups can be annoying… and it’s sometimes tempting to ditch a site because they had the audacity to throw one in your face. But (and that’s a big BUT), in spite of their bad reputation, they can still work. When utilized correctly, pop-ups have the potential to make your sales and subscriber numbers soar. Here’s how: I’ve lost count of …
Goodbye Featured Themes, For Now
Front page of the theme directory, featuring popular themes. Yesterday, the featured themes page was quietly removed from the WordPress theme directory. Previously, it was the primary page users would see when visiting the directory. It has now been replaced with the popular themes list. This change is only reflected on the WordPress.org website and not directly in the WordPress …
4 Startup Branding Trends That Are Finding Success
Audiences are trending towards interactivity, personalization, and abstract design. Keep this in mind when branding your business. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Amp Up Your Site’s UX With These Free WordPress Audio Player Plugins
All is quiet as you browse the internet for some food. Then, after Googling ‘Italian takeout’, you see it: Bob’s Spaghetti Palace. Perfect. You click on Bob’s website. Suddenly, you’re jolted back into your chair when ‘That’s Amore’ blares through your laptop’s speakers. At first, you’re unaware of where the song is coming from, but as you scroll a bit …
Planning An eCommerce Store With WordPress
Are you looking to build a global business selling products or services online? Don’t spend another dollar until you learn how to get your store up and running with this WordPress eCommerce Store Planning Guide! According to Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data, 58.3 percent of global internet users purchased products online in 2016. In 2019, shopping online …
Publishing Break
The Tavern is taking a break for the week as both of its authors are out. We’re happy about expanding families, and saying “boo” to the flu. In the meantime, here are some of my favorite WordPress-powered sites that I follow and learn from: Tim Ferriss is back to blogging and it’s great. Seth Godin never stopped blogging and stays …
Free WordPress Video Plugins For Advanced Embedding
Want to keep your website’s viewers tuned in? Whether it be a tutorial, welcome message, or the latest viral cat video – Videos are your ticket. WordPress video plugins can give your content the type of value and enhancements that simple video embedding doesn’t provide. Grab some popcorn, because in this post we’ll be binge-showcasing some of the best free …
This End-to-End Design Service for Entrepreneurs Doesn't Cost a Fortune
Create great, custom designs without breaking the bank. View original post at Entrepreneur…
WooCommerce Partners With Square to Expand Services for CBD Merchants
WooCommerce, the open-source eCommerce platform developed and supported by Automattic, announced a partnership with Square payment solutions yesterday. The partnership expands services for merchants who are selling CBD products online. While it is a small step toward making it easier to sell CBD products, there are still many restrictions and pitfalls that merchants must overcome. Cannabidiol, known as CBD, was …