This is the first in a series, Member Success Stories, where we ask WPMU DEV-ers who are killing it in the WordPress web dev business to share key contributors of their success with us – and you. Today we welcome Phil, the owner of Capital Web Design, a Canadian web services agency based in Ottawa. WPMU DEV: Congrats on your …
5 Brilliant Companion Products to Make Your WordPress Websites Compliant
Compliance on websites isn’t a fringe component. It’s a serious, legal matter, which can seriously affect your business. Legal fees can be expensive, and add up quickly. Also, law is complicated, and can vary based on where you live and do business from. How does one accomplish compliance without getting their own law degree? (Or having a best friend who …
7 Plugins to Encourage User-Generated Content Submissions on Your WordPress Site
There are a number of reasons why companies use content marketing to power their lead generation efforts. While a business’s services or products are what a customer ultimately needs from them, a high-quality content offering increases the value of that company’s solution. Content marketing helps businesses establish themselves as thought leaders and stay top-of-mind with their audience. In a recent …
Where to Put Your Logo? What the Research Says
You’ve got a beautifully designed logo. Well done. Now, what do you do with it? Once your high quality logo is designed and ready to go, it should appear on all your branded material, including your WordPress website. Typically, there are three schools of thought as to where logos can go: in the top-left, top-middle, or top-right corners of a …
Our Managed WordPress Hosting Test Results Are In…
Earlier this week we posted a detailed breakdown on how we’ve been performance testing WPMU DEV managed WordPress hosting against our primary competition. In this post we’re going to share with you exactly how each host did. And usually, whoever does these comparisons, wins them, right? Well, not this time (ooooo!)………. Here’s a quick recap of the hosting testing methodology …
How To Accurately Test Your WordPress Host (For Free)
Take a behind the scenes look at how we performance-tested our hosting against some of the biggest WordPress hosts on the web. What started as a simple in-house exercise to see how our hosting measured up, quickly turned into a fascinating journey of self-discovery. A journey we’ve decided to share with you, dear blog readers. After all, we pride ourselves …
Address To Impress: 9 Of The Best WordPress Email Marketing Plugins
Email marketing is tough. What to include? When do you send them out? How do you come across as non-Spammy McSpam? With so much to think about, often design and functionality are overlooked. Luckily, with the help of an email marketing plugin, you can get assistance with automation, visuals, organization, and much more. Before we get started, you should know …
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 …
5 Of The Best Free Contact Form Plugins For Your WordPress Site
Contact forms are far from the most exciting element of your WordPress site, but if you want your users to be able to reach out to you, they’re essential. An ideal form is simple to create, straightforward to use – and being easy on the eye doesn’t hurt either. To get a working contact form on your website, it’s probably …
Deliver Knockout HTML Emails With These WordPress Plugins
There are some heavy hitters when it comes to WordPress email plugins that can help build your contact lists, send automated HTML emails, newsletters, and more. Which ones deliver the knockout punch and reign supreme as champions? Stay tuned, because we’re going to let these plugins duke it out and see who wins the title for your WordPress website. “In …