WordPress is the platform used to build and run over 40% of all websites. So what is the difference between WordPress.com & WordPress.org? It really comes down to who’s hosting your website.
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YouTube has devoted massive resources to make sharing videos online as easy as possible. In most cases if you want to share video on your website it makes sense to use a free service, like YouTube, built exactly for that purpose.
If it’s a very short, looping clip without sound then maybe you do want to host it. Think about if it’s worth the SEO hit you’ll take for a slower load time, and viewers not necessarily being able to play video on mobile devices. Is that video element really worth it?
If you are going to add video to your website here are some things to keep in mind.
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Recently some people have asked me about using OpenCart for ecommerce. I’ve looked into it and OpenCart could be a good option for some sellers. However, I’d still recommend WooCommerce in most cases. Continue Reading
Six weeks, without access or cooperation from the previous website admins, was how long it took for the Biden administration’s website to be built. Normally a project this size would take at least six months. Having clear goals in place from the start, the team was able to work fast with amazing results.
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Having your own website is a crucial step for establishing a brand. It also helps the internet be a better place.
If you don’t already have a website for (all of) your brand(s), now is the time to start!
What is SEO?
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) means updating your website to get the best possible results in online search listings.
SEO matters because more and more people use Google and other search engines, and if your website doesn’t show up, they won’t find you.
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I wanted to share this Lightning Talk I gave recently. Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions.
You can read a summary below, or check out a video recording starting about 48 mins in here:
https://youtu.be/bZBuoG-6heI
Maybe I’m preaching to the choir here but….
I was honored to be invited by the Small Business Pivot Series to join with entrepreneurs across the Hudson Valley for a series of community-building free, interactive, business workshops on e-commerce.
I lead two workshops covering the following:
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Your WordPress website should run 5.5!
This major version release of WordPress, named “Eckstine”, focuses on “speed, search & security”. It includes 150+ enhancements and feature requests, 300+ bug fixes, and more.
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