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Should I Auto-Enable Updates To WordPress Plugins and Themes? [Answered]

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You're here because you want to know if you should click on that new feature within Wordpress to auto-enable your Wordpress plugins and themes to update. The answer is No. Don't do it.  This "feature" is a detriment to the evolution of Wordpress. Picture a perfect world where you just set your plugins and themes to update any time an update is available and nothing goes wrong. Seem too good to … [Read more...]

What Is Responsive Web Design? (And How To Fix It)

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If you're reading this you are looking to learn about responsive web design. You undoubtably already have a website, and perhaps the title of this blog caught your attention because you feel your website could be performing better for you. Or perhaps there is an issue you already have identified on your website, and you just want some reassurances when you speak to a website designer about the … [Read more...]

Which Website Builder Should I Use – For My Business?

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Today there are a variety of website builders a small business owner can choose from to create their very own website. A common question a business owner on a budget will ask is which website builder should I use? Or even, which website builder is best? Today I'm here to answer that question as best I can, in the most humble way I can.   First, Answer These Questions About Your … [Read more...]

Should I Use GoDaddy’s Website Application Firewall On My Website?

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We are always striving to give our clients the best experience with their website. With the ever evolving world of website technology website security is more important now more than ever. We are adding the option of Website Application Firewall (WAF) for our websites to add a more secure experience for our clients and their visitors. We partner with GoDaddy to offer Website Security plans powered … [Read more...]

Why Did My Scheduled Blog Post in WordPress Not Publish?

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We have seen this as a common question from clients, "I scheduled a blog post on my Wordpress site to publish and it says it missed schedule, why did this happen?"  In Wordpress you can write a blog post and ask WordPress to publish the blog at a later time and date. WP Cron is how WordPress handles scheduling time-based tasks in WordPress. Several WordPress core features, such as checking for … [Read more...]

3 Reasons Less Is More When Developing Your Website

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Developing your website is hard whether you’re a business owner, agency owner or a developer.  To recap a previous blog about the 3 reasons less is more when designing your website: You can measure your progress, you avoid trapping the customer, and you give your customer what they want. Designing your website with the less is more mindset will almost certainly set you up for success, but how do … [Read more...]

Help Finding Theme Editor In WordPress 4.9 / GoDaddy

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As a Wordpress developer I rely on being able to make quick edits using the Theme Editor in Wordpress directly from the dashboard.  Today I logged in and was caught scratching my head as to the reason why I could not find the darn "Theme Editor" under Appearances.  You know what I mean, this thing: Wordpress Theme Editor Fix If your website is hosting on a GoDaddy server, I have the … [Read more...]

How To Make Your Phone Number Clickable From A Mobile Device

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Just wanted to drop some code-hack value for you today. Having a phone number that is clickable or "Click To Call" on your website is important. There are thousands of combinations of website browsers, operating systems, content management systems and BIOS builds that can for whatever reason cause your click to call HTML code to hiccup. There is a way to make sure your button works on everyone's … [Read more...]

The Difference Between A Website Vendor & A Website Partner

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“Here’s Your Website. Have A Nice Day!”  Often my clients say those were the final words they heard from the company that built their website. It left them frustrated with a website they didn’t know how to update to stay relevant as their business grew and changed. As you begin the process of narrowing down which company you choose to create your website, the first action I recommend taking is … [Read more...]