While do-it-yourself website maintenance can save you a bit of money, it won’t save you time. Here’s the 5 most common ways DIY maintenance can go off the rails.
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While having a great website is more accessible than ever, it’s easy to think that it’s also simple and easy. However, it’s actually quite complicated. WordPress lives in a complex and rapidly-changing ecosystem of hosting servers, plugins, performance standards, device flexibility and security—and navigating it requires consistent attention and focused expertise.
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In a rapidly changing hosting market, what should a website owner consider when choosing a WordPress hosting service? There are lots of great choices, but selecting a host just on price or brand familiarity isn’t enough anymore. A site owner should consider the specific needs of their site and the features that make the most sense for their circumstances.
Next time you’re planning a website project or digital marketing strategy, consider first getting some sound advice from an experienced webmaster. A brief call can end up saving a lot of money and aggravation in the long term, paying for itself many times over.
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As I tell all my clients, websites need maintenance. Not just content changes and new blog posts, but technical TLC that allows a website to remain stable and perform well in the ever-changing Internet landscape. Over the years, I’ve noticed WordPress site owners often make these common avoidable mistakes with their website maintenance.
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Today’s most pressing challenge is staying current with rapidly-changing online standards, new services and technology that are routinely upended and disrupted at a dizzying clip. Simply put, you need a pro to just stay on top of changes, advise you on what’s needed, and offer informed advice on where to best spend your online marketing efforts.
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One of the occupational hazards of working in the online world is having to keep on top of a constantly and rapidly changing market landscape. Methods and practices that worked great as recently as a year ago often will need updating or review—whether it’s your design or your web hosting service. In managing all of it from different angles, from web design aesthetics to hosting technology, a clear goal emerges: a speedier website.
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WordPress makes it easier than ever to maintain and update your own website. While taking the time to learn how to update your own business’ website yourself can save you money in the short term, you can easily get caught in a rabbit hole of wasted time, technical mistakes and wondering if there’s a better way. There is.
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Anyone who has inquired about website services probably learned very quickly that quotes can vary wildly. Depending on goals, it can be very challenging to determine what is worth spending money on and what is just fluff. Here’s a quick list of things to consider when budgeting for your next website build or redesign.
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WordPress’ new Gutenberg content editor is completely different from the one we know and love. It promises to make composing content easier and will likely end the need to use additional plugins to format copy and page layouts. While undoubtedly more modern, it’s also a big departure from the existing editor. Here’s a few things to keep in mind for the coming transition…
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Website stuff certainly isn’t rocket science, but it is something that takes patience and time to learn. So, what do you need to know to build or edit a website without wasting hours of your time or pulling your hair out? Here’s a short list:
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If you’ve been in business for awhile, you’ve probably been there…you meet a new contact or prospect, look them up online, and see they have a killer website. The website that has served you well over the past few years may be looking a bit stale by comparison, but is that a good enough reason to invest in a new one? Besides having a case of website envy, there’s lots of reasons why it may be time for a total remodel, and many of those reasons are about what’s “under the hood”. Appearance isn’t the only reason to justify an investment in an overhaul. So, what other clues should you look for?
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