One of my favorite parts of writing about WordPress is that I get to talk about exciting topics related to web design and development. But let’s face it: the work we do with WordPress isn’t always that glamorous. On occasion, we have to deal with the seemingly insignificant parts of websites, too. The perfect example […] View original post at …
10 Steps to Finishing a Website Project So Everyone’s Happy
Approaching the finish line of a web development project is an exciting time. Knowing that you’re almost done is part of the excitement, but there’s also a sort of rush you get as you tick off those last pieces before launch. As any good project manager will tell you, though, a live website is not […] View original post at …
15 Ways to Get High-Quality Backlinks to Your WordPress Site
Do you remember when black hat SEO was a major problem? Google eventually caught on to these unethical SEO tactics employed by shady (and, let’s be honest, lazy) people, so it may not have had a chance to get too close to you. Nevertheless, if you’ve ever had a client ask if you knew where […] View original post at …
10 Reasons Why Your WordPress Business Should Have a Blog
Let’s be honest: running a business requires a lot of stamina. You need to manage your business (finances, employees, and client relationships, to start). You need to continue doing the work that gets you paid (development, design, writing, whatever it is you offer). And then you need to find time to build your client list […] View original post at …
The Very Big Marketing Guide for WordPress: 100+ Resources
You start a business and think, “Well, the hard work is done. Now it’s time to make money.” Right… But where is that money going to come from? Sorry to burst your bubble, but there’s still a lot more work to be done here. If you want your website (and business) to start making money, […] View original post at …
Making Money with WordPress: The WPMU DEV Guide to Getting Paid
This is a solid collection of tips and advice for using WordPress to earn some cash. View original post at WPMU
How I Use Fiverr to Grow My WordPress Business
It’s crucial that you to explore as many avenues as possible for finding clients when you’re starting out as a web developer. Platforms like Upwork can be a great place to start building up your portfolio of work and list of clientele. Then there’s Fiverr, a platform that is often overlooked. Why is Fiverr overlooked? […] View original post at …
How to Create Quizzes that Boost User Engagement in WordPress
If you’re like me, you know your site’s bounce rate off the top of your head because you have Google Analytics always open in another tab. You give yourself a high five whenever your bounce rate goes down, but with every increase, you’re scrambling for ways to increase user engagement. Here’s a thought: have you […] View original post at …
Making Money From Your Blog: Seeing the Money Roll In
If you’ve been following my series on blogging for profit, you’ll now have a high quality blog with a growing audience in a well-defined niche. But how do you turn that into revenue? In this final post in the series, I’ll examine that question. I’ll explore the options for monetizing your blog, and identify what our […] View original post at …
Top eCommerce Payment Gateways for WordPress in 2017
Okay, so you’ve created a kickass design, your site’s running in tip-top shape, and your visitors are more than ready to convert. What more could you ask for? But then your soon-to-be-customers get to the payment gateway and don’t see their preferred provider listed. Or there’s a security warning that’s thrown them off-guard. Or, even […] View original post at …