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As cloud-based software, mobile apps, and online chat platforms make it easier to work outside the traditional office, we’re seeing the amount of freelance talent grow. According to a study done by Freelancers Union in 2014, 34% of the American workforce is freelancing. That spells both good and bad news for web developers, and in particular […] View original post at …
This isn’t one of those dime-a-dozen list posts that tells you which must-have plugins you need to have installed on your WordPress website if you want it to be successful. No, because building a successful website actually takes a lot more forethought than that. Thanks to Wix, Squarespace and all of the other site builders that are popping up all …
Running a WordPress business can be a really rewarding experience, but it’s not without its drawbacks. According to a Constant Contact survey, 785 small business owners shared their insights into the personal sacrifices they make for the sake of their business. These were the top three: Feeling as though they couldn’t take time away from the business. Spending more time …
Back on August 10th, we wrote about the uncertainty of Headway Theme’s future amid a lack of communication, ability to provide support, and possible financial troubles. The article prompted customers to reach out on social media to Grant and Clay Griffiths, co-founders of the company, to find out what’s going on. On August 20th, Red Robot Web Design sent the …
If you’re looking for a long-term future in web development, WordPress is the perfect tool to do it. While the content management system itself is free to use, opportunities abound for professionals like yourself to make real money off of it. As a WordPress developer, there are a number of paths you might consider taking your business down: You could …
We’ve got a long history here at WPMU DEV of developing plugins that grow your business, but I’ve always wanted to give you one plugin to rule them all. So today please let me introduce you to the first step in that direction: meet Hustle! Right now, Hustle is the best email opt-in plugin you’re ever going to meet. Not only is he …
photo credit: Maciej Korsan WordPress professionals have demonstrated a decent appetite when it comes to listening to and supporting podcasts on a wide variety of topics, including industry news, development, e-commerce, marketing, and startups. Cory Miller, founder of iThemes, and Matt Danner, the company’s COO, are adding a new business podcast to the mix with the launch of Leader.team. The …
John Russell, the President of Harley Davidson, once said, “The more you engage with customers the clearer things become and the easier it is to determine what you should be doing.” But when you have random sheets of paper, Excel spreadsheets, and Rolodexes of customer info to contend with, this wasn’t always a realistic goal for some businesses. Luckily these days, …
If you work in WordPress development, it’s your business to know good site design – how to identify it as well as how to create it. And because you’re the expert, it’s also your job to sell the idea of a site redesign to a potential client. Many business owners these days don’t understand the true value of a website for branding …
