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Comparing the Best Free Image Optimization Plugins for WordPress
/0 Comments/in Plugins, Reviews /by Adam KriegerImages make up the bulk of webpage content and as a website admin you should take steps to control the size and quality of images on your website. Optimizing your images is one important part of keeping your page load time down. You’ll surely want to keep an eye on image size in order to deliver your content in the fastest and most efficient manner possible. Doing so is good for SEO and user experience. Images can slow your site down, optimizing for the web is a must if you want to use high quality images.
The art of optimizing images takes a bit of experimentation. You want to find a balance between quality and file size. The best way to find out what works is to try a method and test it out with your own eyes. You will have to decide on things like what format you want to use as well as compression type. Read more →
WordPress 4.5.3 Maintenance and Security Release
/0 Comments/in News, Security /by Adam KriegerLike a torrent of busy honeybees defending the hive from potential threats, the WordPress contributors have finished 4.5.3 to keep the CMS secure. This release addressed some security concerns which included measures to prevent attacks from known vulnerabilities. The new version of WordPress finished on June 18, 2016 and it was officially released to the public on the June, 21, 2016. If you haven’t updated already, you should take the opportunity to do so.
This release didn’t include any exciting new features like we saw in 4.5, Coleman, but there were some bug fixes from versions 4.5, 4.5.1 and 4.5.2. You can view the list of the changes to see exactly what bugs were fixed. Read more →
11 Reasons to Use WordPress for Your Business Website
/0 Comments/in Beginners, Tips /by Adam KriegerOne of the first things you have to decide when considering a website is if you want to hire a developer to build you software from scratch vs using a CMS like WordPress. Hiring a solid developer will most often get you the best result, but this can cost thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars.
Not everyone has the budget for that. The best thing about WordPress is that it is limitless, even for non-developers. It resides in a sweet spot between ease of use, control and flexibility. Below are 11 reasons why you should use WordPress for your business website. We had ten, but had to squeeze in one more, just to kick things up a notch. Read more →
16 of the Best Single Page WordPress Themes in 2016
/0 Comments/in Themes /by Adam KriegerSingle page WordPress websites are very useful for many applications. This can include all different types of websites for high end business, portfolios, online stores, events, products and e cards. In the past few years this design trend has had a solid presence on the web due to fact that more and more people are browsing on mobile phones – where scrolling is easier than navigating to a new page.
The majority of websites are built using the classic multi-page design convention. This is a great way to build a website but may not always be applicable. One page websites can be an effective way to provide a high quality user experience. Single page sites can make it easier for your visitors to find what they are looking for. Read more →
First Time Setup of Jupiter WordPress Theme
/0 Comments/in Beginners, Guides, Themes /by Adam KriegerJupiter is a powerful WordPress theme that has been making a splash on Themeforest since it’s release in 2013. Things have really improved since the release of Jupiter 5.1 in April, 2016. This theme is powerful, lightweight and easy to customize. It’s like having an entire team of developers at your fingertips.
All it takes is a single click to import a fully functional website. There currently over 70 templates (demo content) available free with purchase of Jupiter. With 50 of those templates specifically built for business, it’s a great choice for any type of business website. Read more →
Load Your Maps Faster With Google Maps Widget
/0 Comments/in Plugins /by Ivan JurisicToday, showing up your business location on the map can’t be easier. Since Google introduced its new technology which allowed loading maps of the entire world in a click of the mouse button, everyone got a chance to have their business pinned on the map. Before Google Maps, people had to write down addresses or create their own images in order to show the location of interest.
With WordPress, everything gets even easier because of different plugins which allow map integration. But when you think about all the plugins, you have to decide which one to use. Read more →
Free Must Have WordPress SEO Plugins for 2016
/5 Comments/in News, Plugins /by Adam KriegerToday’s post features a list of WordPress SEO plugins to help you boost your blog or website. Using WordPress makes the tedious process of optimizing your site very easy. The WordPress core is already SEO friendly — in fact, it is considered to be one of the most accessible SEO content management systems out there.
Optimizing your website for search engines is crucial for any website. Search engines like Google can direct people toward your website, giving you tons of traffic if you optimize your website successfully. The good news is that there are many tools for WordPress that can help you improve your search engine ranking. This article introduces 10 of the best SEO plugins for WordPress in 2016. Read more →
QuoteUp: The Complete Proposal Management Plugin for WordPress
/0 Comments/in News, Plugins /by Adam KriegerThe best buyer/seller relationships work best when there is open communication from both sides. This is easy enough to achieve during a live transaction, but what of virtual sales? A major drawback of online deals is that there is no scope for a customer to ask a query about the product to be purchased directly.
Or is there?
QuoteUp bridges this gap by letting customers request for a sales quotation for the product they are about to buy. This is especially useful for orders where bulk quantities, custom made products and discounted goods are involved. Read more →
10+ Best WordPress Plugins of May 2016
/0 Comments/in Plugins /by Adam KriegerEvery month we like to search through the latest and greatest plugins on Codecanyon and check them out. This month there were some great new releases for lots of different uses. This list of fresh plugins has a little bit of everything. It’s got plugins for security, reviews, booking, marketing, analytics, sharing and more. Checkout the list to if you are shopping for plugins to install on your WordPress website. Read more →
9 Material Design Themes for WordPress
/0 Comments/in Themes /by Adam KriegerGoogle’s material design is an ambitious concept. It is based on principles of technology and design to push the envelope. Many say that material design is the evolution of the flat design trend that has been popular among designers and developers for the past few years.
In the WordPress world we have definitely seen the material design trend grow. Although the concept was developed by Google, designers are utilizing the elements of material design across many different platforms and devices. How can you use material design to your advantage? Read more →