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…
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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…
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.…
Creating an Online Presence – Getting Started
Have you ever wanted to create or expand your online exposure but don’t know much about the digital world and don’t have a lot of money to spend? I attend a lot of networking events…
Choosing a Domain Name
If you want to set up a website for a new business and you already have a business name, your first step is to buy a suitable domain name. This is the web address (URL)…
What is WordPress?
If you have ever researched how to build a website, you have likely seen WordPress as one of the top solutions. While there are other ways to make a website and it is not the…
Three Years of Expanding Exposure
As of November 14, 2020, we have now been operating as Emphasis.LA for 3 years and counting. We want to thank all of our partners in business for making it possible. “Don’t wish it was…
Two Years of Emphasis
Emphasis.LA is celebrating two years of doing business in Los Angeles and Southern California. Jason Orellana, the founder of Emphasis.LA, began his digital career with many challenges. Shortly after graduating from ITT Technical Institute, the…