The speed of your website is important because it can lead to a better user experience (UX), increase your conversion rate on your website, and lead to better search engine optimization (SEO). If you do…
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Should I use an accessibility overlay?
The simple answer to this question is, no, you shouldn’t use an accessibility overlay or widget. The main reason not to use an overlay is because they don’t make your site accessible. The only true…
What is a website slug?
The slug is a unique combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that forms the last part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) link. This is what you type into the browser to find a website.…
Stop the Comment Spam on your WordPress website
A common complaint on WordPress websites are the excessive amount of spam comments on blog posts. Lets go through some ways we can reduce or eliminate the spam. Disable WordPress comments Of course, the simplest…
The Newest Things in Web Development
I was recently at a networking event where someone asked me, “what are the newest things in the web development industry?”. While these are not necessarily “new” developments, these are the things you need to…
What are WordPress page-builders and should I use them?
In WordPress, page builders are a type of plugin that add a visual editing process to the website with the ability to drag and drop items into place. You can picture putting together a website…
Common Problems we find on websites
Often, at a meeting, I am asked by small business owners to review their website and give them my thoughts. These are a few common issues with websites, especially DIY websites. These are good tips…
Digital Resources for Nonprofits
In our line of work, we often help non-profit organizations to develop and expand their online exposure. We love to help organizations that have a mission to make the world a better place. These are…
What is Alt-text and why should you use it?
Alternative text, most commonly referred to as alt-text, is text used to describe an image on a website. It is used mostly by blind or visually impaired people who use screen-readers to read the content…
Our Favorite WordPress Website Hosting Companies
If you are building a website using WordPress, one of the most important decisions you make is choosing the right website hosting provider. The hosting you choose can affect your website speed, uptime, and security.…