Winter is a busy time for us business owners. As well as keeping our companies running we also need to find time for things like Christmas shopping, family events and, of course, the big day itself. For some businesses, such as retailers, this is the busiest time of year as customers rush to stock …
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How to handle comments on your WordPress blog
As you publish and promote your blog posts more and more, chances are people are going to start responding to your content. WordPress has a built in system for that, letting people leave comments on your posts, and today we'll take a look at how to handle comments on your blog. Turn commenting on …
How to use the WordPress Block editor
With the launch of WordPress 5.0, creating posts and pages has had a radical shake-up. The cosy, familiar editor was replaced by something completely new - the Block Editor, also known as Gutenberg. It is actually possible to keep the old Classic Editor on your site (see this post if you want to …
Which legal pages should my website have?
Making sure your website is legally compliant is the really boring bit of creating a website. It would be more fun just to concentrate on things like content and lead generation, but I’m afraid it’s something that every website owner needs to deal with at some point. So which legal pages should …
7 E-commerce tricks to get natural traffic
You already have a successful small e-commerce business, but want to attract new customers and maximize exposure? If yes, which traffic is better, organic or paid? Many entrepreneurs and their marketing teams strive to work on increasing organic or natural traffic, and for a good reason. Paid …
What you need to do after your website has launched
You’ve been working hard on your website, getting it just right. It’s finally ready and you’re super excited that it’s now live… So now what? You’d love to sit back with a hard-earned glass of Champagne while your site and business becomes an instant success (sounds good to me!). But don’t pop that …
Why your new website needs a coming soon screen
Whenever I create a new WordPress website, one of the very first things I do is set up a ‘coming soon’ screen. If you’re building your own site, it’s something you should be doing too. There are actually a bunch of benefits, so let’s take a look: You can choose when to reveal the new …
How to transform your WordPress blog into an Ecommerce biz
Blogging through WordPress is a fantastic way to pursue your interests. You can share your perspective and opinions, connect with like-minded people throughout the world, bolster your professional profile, and — sometimes most importantly — derive a great deal of enjoyment from expressing yourself …
How to avoid the WordPress Gutenberg block editor
Have you tried the new WordPress Gutenberg editor yet? Do you love it or hate it? (In case that makes no sense to you, the new Gutenberg block editor was introduced in WordPress 5. It replaces the Classic editor with a new editing screen and functionality. Content is split into blocks, so you have …