Elementor, WP bakery page builder, and Beaver Builder are all popular drag and drop layout page builder plugins for self-hosted WordPress websites. There are 2 problems with these plugins: They are obsolete They bulk up the html code exponentially Let me explain. Drag & Drop Plugins are Obsolete Since the release of WordPress 5.0 in […]
The best home service industry business websites are both easy for customers to find and have a high conversion rate – meaning traffic turns into leads. 1. Customers need to be able to find your business HOW do customers find your business website? There are 3 main methods a customer will find your home service […]
We know, it’s awful. waiting on hold forever, finally speaking to a representative, and then not knowing how to explain the problem. Even worse, you are sold products you don’t know if you actually need, to solve a problem you don’t know how to fix. It can be a complete waste of time and money. […]
The other day I was debugging a client’s slow website load time. It becomes immediately clear that the server was experiencing an excessive initial response time (1.4 seconds according to GT Metrix, Pingdom & google page speed insights). I don’t claim to be a server administrator, but 1.4 seconds seems excessive. The server response time, […]
This creative directed needed a responsive website that would showcase his portfolio of videos. Contento Interactive Group advised him on the best technology to use to meet his goals and showcase his work.
The last 36 months have been extremely difficult for most small to medium businesses. Those that were able to survive the economic slump did so in part because they adapted their businesses to meet customers’ needs. During a pandemic and societal shutdown, that meant creating ways to do business without in-person contact. The lessons learned […]
WordPress Website Takeover Did you hire a distant family member or overseas developer to build your website? Unhappy with the results? We often takeover sites that are mid-construction and get them over the finish line, adjusting them to better meet your goals and vision. Common signs you need a Website Takeover: Your current designer/developer ghosted […]
If your website uses Woocommerce, you need to make sure you have the latest version installed. On July 13, 2021 they announced a security patch – and it’s essential you apply it immediatly.
The biggest reason you need to have an SSL certificate installed on your business WordPress website as soon as possible is that without one many of your customers are seeing one of the following security warnings when visiting your URL: Have you ever seen a message like this? If you have, I guarantee you did […]
Perhaps you’re thinking, what do I need a blog for? My business isn’t a “blogging” business. A Blog Will Help Drive Traffic To Your Business! The main reason every business needs a blog is to increase their visibility on search engines. The more relevant, keyword rich, unique content you have on your website, the more […]
Ever wonder how a company can manage a website that has thousands of highly customized landing pages? Do they employ an army of web developers that launch into action when something like a phone number, coupon, or service feature is changed? I mean, if the site has THOUSANDS of pages, then, it’s likely many, if […]
A digital advocate is someone who contacts your digital service providers on your behalf to solve existing problems or adjust subscription/product purchases. A digital advocate might cancel duplicate products, negotiate lower product rates or request refunds / credits when a company has over-charged or charged you for duplicate/unused products. WHEN do you need a digital […]
Adding a caching plugin can only do so much for a slow website. If you have a painfully slow WordPress website, you need to stop adding new plugins and dig into the cause of the slowness. The 9 Most Common Issues that Cause a WordPress Website to Load Poorly: 1. Bloated WordPress Theme Most WordPress […]
The economic slowdown and physical lockdown of the pandemic showed businesses just how important a digital revenue stream is. Even as states are now fully open and the economy is bouncing back, it’s essential for the survival of your business that you adopt digital methods of doing business. Here are a few ideas: E-Commerce. If […]
An in-depth functionality assessment leads to major site load savings. Forensic Case Study: Advanced Cardio & Primary Care LLC Website I began working with Advance Cardio & Primary Care LLC (ACPC) when they approached me to clean the malware from their website. After cleaning their site, I was tasked with improving their Search Engine Optimization […]
Here’s a basic outline of how I achieve a gtmetrix.com website assessment of 99% on the WordPress websites I build. 1.Write your own WordPress theme and keep it slim Only include features you need – this usually involves the latest version of bootstrap and the essential WordPress theme files. If you need something to start […]
I recently had a client that hired me for a very simple website project. They needed 2 websites combined into one, with a fresh new look. Initially it seemed like the biggest issue would be content organization and content compiling as there was a lot of duplicate information between the 2 websites. Content organization and […]
You may have heard of the recent ransomware attacks on JBS, a meat packing company or the Colonial Pipeline oil company: You might be wondering if ransomware can take your website down. It sure can. But it’s more likely to take down your computer rather than a website. Should the server your website is hosted […]
In today’s digital world, every business benefits from an online presence. But not every business needs a WordPress website. Before I explain why WordPress might not be the right choice for your business, we need to cover some background information. What is WordPress? First, it’s important to know what Worpdress is. WordPress is an open […]
Yes. You absolutely NEED an SSL certificate installed on your website. Most hosting accounts will include SSL with you plan, but if not, you can get a free one (although you’ll have to regularly renew it manually). Improve Search rankings, increase customer trust and prevent basic hacks.