Phillip Stutts discusses the branding and marketing lessons he’s learned from working in politics for the past two decades.
Women in Tech Salary Transparency Project: Addressing the Gender Pay Gap
Lizzie Kardon, Head of Content and Engagement at Pagely, was featured in a nationwide segment on NBC’s TODAY show last month. On the show, women talked about the wage gap and the issues faced by women in the workforce. Kardon is a part of a growing movement of women who are supporting other women in negotiating a fairer paycheck. NBC …
The Wacky World of Sorta Brilliant’s Sorta Fun Block Plugins
The Wacky World of Sorta Brilliant’s Sorta Fun Block Plugins You could say that I am a bit of a fanboy of the late 1990s and early 2000s web. I loved the funkiness of GeoCities. I enjoyed the random midi file that began playing when a new web page opened. I am nostalgic about an early web that felt like …
WooCommerce 4.0 Lands with New Admin Interface and Updated Onboarding Experience
Yesterday, Automattic launched version 4.0 of its WooCommerce plugin. Except for the new admin interface, which has been in testing for over a year, the development of this update began in January 2020. The update also includes an updated onboarding experience for new users. Version 4.0 is a major release of the plugin. Users should create a database backup before …
Prepare For Liftoff: Free Coming Soon and Launch WordPress Themes
The time is approaching. Soon, you’ll be launching something special and you need to tell the world about it. Installing a “Coming Soon” WordPress theme can do the trick. They’re a great tool for building audience anticipation before you officially hit that launch button. Today we’re reviewing some of our favorites. The bad news is… most themes of this nature …
Advice for Newcomers to Remote Work: Lessons Learned
“What did you do today?” asked my aunt. “Take a nap? Watch TV?” “You know, I work a real job, Auntie? They pay me and everything.” Making some of my family and friends understand what I actually do from home is tough. If it is a family member I don’t really like, I sometimes respond, “I work — probably harder …
Interested in Starting a New Business? 8 Helpful Tips on How to Begin
Taking a long-term view and breaking up projects into manageable tasks are key.
The Beginners Guide To WordPress Contact Forms
Have you ever heard of the Seahawks’ 12th Man? Those who follow football know that only 11 players from each team are allowed on the field at any given time. However, Seattle’s fans have been branded as the “12th Man” ( or “the 12s” for legal reasons) because of the profound effect their vocal presence and support has had on …
Editor Will Default to Fullscreen Mode in WordPress 5.4
WordPress editor in fullscreen mode. Riad Benguella announced on the core development blog last week the editor in WordPress 5.4 will ship in fullscreen mode by default. While some form of fullscreen or distraction-free writing has existed for years in the core platform, this marks the first time WordPress will make it the default experience. Not all installations will see …
The Unwritten Rules of Naming Your Business
You may not know it, but your industry has unwritten rules when it comes to business names. Find out what yours might be so you can craft a name that resonates with your customers.