(8650,4,'2015-08-26 12:41:46','2015-08-26 16:41:46','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Marketing-Rules.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing Rules\" width=\"168\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8647\" />Email marketing can be very powerful, if you do it correctly. However, if you ignore specific rules, you may not be getting the conversions you want or the subscribers you want. Here are a few rules you should always apply to your email marketing campaigns.\r\n\r\n<h2>Relevance Matters</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you are not relevant in the messages you are sending out, you are wasting your time. You need to keep your messages relevant and up-to-date. \r\n\r\nFor example, if a customer made a purchase recently, you can send a thank you email and recommend a product that compliments what they purchases. Another way to stay relevant is to send an email on the customer\'s birthday with a discount coupon.\r\n\r\nYou want to avoid sending generic messages that don\'t fit with what the customer is expecting. When you send relevant emails, you can increase your conversions and sales. \r\n\r\n<h2>Have a Strategy</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Marketing-Strategy.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing Strategy\" width=\"168\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8648\" />With any type of marketing, you need to have a strategy. Email marketing is no different and you want to have a goal in mind. Once you know what you want to accomplish with your email marketing, you can set up a strategy to accomplish your goal. \r\n\r\n<h2>Personalize Whenever Possible</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you treat people as just another person on your contact list, they know it. The more personal your message can be, the better chance you have of actually accomplishing your goal with email marketing. You want to segment your list as best as you can to provide a more personalized impression. Split your list into groups based on specific characteristics and you can better market to each segment of your list.\r\n\r\n<h2>Automate As Much As Possible</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Automate.jpg\" alt=\"Automate\" width=\"168\" height=\"140\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8646\" />Automation with email marketing can make your life so much easier. You can easily automate by setting up drip feed campaigns with series of emails set up to send out on specific days. Many of the auto responder programs will make it easy for you to automate your email marketing.\r\n\r\nAutomation can be set up and you can use a form to collect subscribers. When they sign up, they will receive the first email you have set up to go out. Then, they will receive each addition email within a specific amount of days, which you can select.\r\n\r\n<h2>Track Everything</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Tracking.jpg\" alt=\"Email Tracking\" width=\"168\" height=\"98\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8649\" />Tracking your email campaigns makes it easy to get the most out of every email you send out. You will be able to see how many of your links are being clicked on, how many emails are being opened and many other stats. This allows you to make necessary adjustments to increase your overall conversions.\r\n\r\nYou can even split test specific emails within many autoresponder programs. This can help you to see which email converts the best out of two or even three options.\r\n\r\nIf you plan to use the power of email marketing to increase your website business, you need to be using the above tips. These tips will help you get more out of your email marketing campaigns and drive more sales to your business.','Do you Follow these Rules with your Email Marketing?','','inherit','open','closed','','8645-revision-v1','','','2015-08-26 12:41:46','2015-08-26 16:41:46','',8645,'http://itxdesign.com/8645-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8651,4,'2015-09-01 18:59:25','2015-09-01 22:59:25','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Traffic-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic Plan\" width=\"168\" height=\"130\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8655\" />Website traffic is vital to just about every business in today\'s world. Without a web presence, you are missing out on profits. However, it takes more than just building a website to gain traffic. Here are some of the things you should have involved in your sustainable web traffic plan.\r\n\r\n<h2>More than Just Google</h2>\r\n\r\nA number of businesses only concentrate on getting search traffic from Google. However, this strategy is flawed, especially if Google makes a change and you lose your ranking. You need to have a traffic plan that involve more than just counting on the traffic Google.\r\n\r\n<h2>Social Media is Huge</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media3.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8654\" />Your strategy must include social media. There are so many large social sites, along with many niche sites that you don\'t want to miss out on the traffic you can get from social media. Most of the traffic strategies with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social sites are free or very inexpensive. \r\n\r\nAlong with actual traffic from social media, you will gain SEO benefits from sharing blog posts and other links on your profiles. You want to make sure you do this regularly to keep your audience engaged.\r\n\r\n<h2>Content Creation and Curation</h2>\r\n\r\nContent is still the king of the internet and will continue to be for as long as the internet is alive and well. You want to create high quality content for your blog to help rank your site for main keywords and plenty of long-tail keywords. Blog posts also give others the ability to share your content on their social profiles, which can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nAlong with creating the content, you need to make sure the world can find it. Curating the content allows you to get it out to the world. This can be done in several ways and you will have to figure out which way is best for you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Evergreen Content</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Evergreen-Content.jpg\" alt=\"Evergreen Content\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8652\" />You may have heard of the term evergreen content before and it\'s a great way to build traffic for the long term. Evergreen content is any type of content that will stand the test of time. For example, if you create a blog post about how to do something people will be doing for years into the future, that is very good evergreen content. \r\n\r\nAny type of content with an expiration date, such as an announcement of an event or a fad is not evergreen content. Even though this content can be very useful, you should always try to post some evergreen content to your blog often.\r\n\r\n<h2>Press Releases and Features</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Press-Release.jpg\" alt=\"Press Release\" width=\"168\" height=\"105\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8653\" />Press releases and becoming featured on other websites and blogs is a great way to expand your sustainable traffic plan. Not only will these create powerful links for your overall SEO, but you will also gain traffic directly from these sources. Most features and press releases will provide you long term benefits.\r\n\r\nThere are many ways to create a very sustainable traffic strategy for your business website. You want to make sure you focus on more than just Google for your traffic or you may find your ranking dropping and your traffic cut in half over night.','What Should be a Part of Your Sustainable Web Traffic Plan?','','publish','open','closed','','what-should-be-a-part-of-your-sustainable-web-traffic-plan','','','2015-08-26 13:04:39','2015-08-26 17:04:39','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8651',0,'post','',0),(8652,4,'2015-08-26 13:02:42','2015-08-26 17:02:42','','Evergreen Content','','inherit','open','closed','','evergreen-content','','','2015-08-26 13:03:13','2015-08-26 17:03:13','',8651,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Evergreen-Content.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8653,4,'2015-08-26 13:02:43','2015-08-26 17:02:43','','Press Release','','inherit','open','closed','','press-release','','','2015-08-26 13:03:41','2015-08-26 17:03:41','',8651,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Press-Release.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8654,4,'2015-08-26 13:02:44','2015-08-26 17:02:44','','Social Media','','inherit','open','closed','','social-media-7','','','2015-08-26 13:03:01','2015-08-26 17:03:01','',8651,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8655,4,'2015-08-26 13:02:45','2015-08-26 17:02:45','','Traffic Plan','','inherit','open','closed','','traffic-plan','','','2015-08-26 13:02:51','2015-08-26 17:02:51','',8651,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Traffic-Plan.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8656,4,'2015-08-26 13:04:29','2015-08-26 17:04:29','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Traffic-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic Plan\" width=\"168\" height=\"130\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8655\" />Website traffic is vital to just about every business in today\'s world. Without a web presence, you are missing out on profits. However, it takes more than just building a website to gain traffic. Here are some of the things you should have involved in your sustainable web traffic plan.\r\n\r\n<h2>More than Just Google</h2>\r\n\r\nA number of businesses only concentrate on getting search traffic from Google. However, this strategy is flawed, especially if Google makes a change and you lose your ranking. You need to have a traffic plan that involve more than just counting on the traffic Google.\r\n\r\n<h2>Social Media is Huge</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media3.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8654\" />Your strategy must include social media. There are so many large social sites, along with many niche sites that you don\'t want to miss out on the traffic you can get from social media. Most of the traffic strategies with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social sites are free or very inexpensive. \r\n\r\nAlong with actual traffic from social media, you will gain SEO benefits from sharing blog posts and other links on your profiles. You want to make sure you do this regularly to keep your audience engaged.\r\n\r\n<h2>Content Creation and Curation</h2>\r\n\r\nContent is still the king of the internet and will continue to be for as long as the internet is alive and well. You want to create high quality content for your blog to help rank your site for main keywords and plenty of long-tail keywords. Blog posts also give others the ability to share your content on their social profiles, which can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nAlong with creating the content, you need to make sure the world can find it. Curating the content allows you to get it out to the world. This can be done in several ways and you will have to figure out which way is best for you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Evergreen Content</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Evergreen-Content.jpg\" alt=\"Evergreen Content\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8652\" />You may have heard of the term evergreen content before and it\'s a great way to build traffic for the long term. Evergreen content is any type of content that will stand the test of time. For example, if you create a blog post about how to do something people will be doing for years into the future, that is very good evergreen content. \r\n\r\nAny type of content with an expiration date, such as an announcement of an event or a fad is not evergreen content. Even though this content can be very useful, you should always try to post some evergreen content to your blog often.\r\n\r\n<h2>Press Releases and Features</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Press-Release.jpg\" alt=\"Press Release\" width=\"168\" height=\"105\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8653\" />Press releases and becoming featured on other websites and blogs is a great way to expand your sustainable traffic plan. Not only will these create powerful links for your overall SEO, but you will also gain traffic directly from these sources. Most features and press releases will provide you long term benefits.\r\n\r\nThere are many ways to create a very sustainable traffic strategy for your business website. You want to make sure you focus on more than just Google for your traffic or you may find your ranking dropping and your traffic cut in half over night.','What Should be a Part of Your Sustainable Web Traffic Plan?','','inherit','open','closed','','8651-revision-v1','','','2015-08-26 13:04:29','2015-08-26 17:04:29','',8651,'http://itxdesign.com/8651-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8657,4,'2015-09-02 08:23:39','2015-09-02 12:23:39','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Website-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Website Photography\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8662\" />With nearly 170 million people logging on and making a purchase every single year, your website is vital to your business success. With so many people logging on and buying from websites, you need the right tools to put you ahead of the game. The right photography is one of those tools, as a picture is worth 1,000 words, if it\'s high quality and communicates the right message.\r\n\r\nIf you want to increase your website sales, even if you don\'t sell products, you can with high-quality photography. Using high-quality images to represent your products and services will have a direct impact on your bottom-line. Think about it, if you log on looking for the perfect lawn care service and one has beautiful images of the worth they have done, while another just shows you a company logo, which one will you choose?\r\n\r\n<h2>The Right Equipment Matters</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Photography-Equipment.jpg\" alt=\"Photography Equipment\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8661\" />Without the right camera, lens and other photography equipment you will struggle to get amazing pictures. If you need a large number of product pictures done, you may want to hire a professional. However, if you will be taking pictures on an ongoing basis, investing into the best equipment possible will make a huge difference.\r\n\r\n<h2>Multiple Pictures Speak Loudly</h2>\r\n\r\nDisplaying just one picture of a product can make it look like you are trying to hide something. However, when you show the product from all angles, it can make it easier for consumers to make a buying decision. \r\n\r\nStep into the shoes of your customer. What type of pictures would you like to see of the product or service? What would you need to be convinced to buy?\r\n\r\n<h2>The Details Matter</h2>\r\n\r\nPictures are a great way to show details and many times, the details make a huge different. Going back to the lawn care example, if you saw pictures of beautifully landscaped and mowed lawns with amazing detail, you\'d be more likely to choose the company displaying these pictures over one with just general pictures. \r\n\r\n<h2>Edit Your Images</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Edit-your-Images.jpg\" alt=\"Edit your Images\" width=\"168\" height=\"121\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8659\" />When you take an image, you need to edit it before you actually post it to your site. Rarely will you see a professional photographer take a picture and send it off to the client without editing it. You need to edit for the lighting, color clarity and other elements of the picture. \r\n\r\nPhotoshop is the best software for editing pictures. There are a few free choices out there, but if you want the best quality editing, subscription to Photoshop is necessary.\r\n\r\n<h2>Background, Environment and Lighting</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lighting.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8660\" />If you are taking pictures of products, the right background makes a difference. Professional photographers will try to create an \"infinity curve\" which provides a background with the ability to make your product look like it\'s floating in white space. You can do this with a roll of paper and a little bend to the background.\r\n\r\nAlong with the background, you want to make sure you have great lighting and a good environment. This will help you to make your pictures more consistent.\r\n\r\nIf you want to boost your website sales, using great photography can help you increase your profits. Whether you sell products or you provide a service, images will give you the best way to communicate your message to your website visitors.\r\n','How can you Use Photography to Boost Website Sales?','','publish','open','closed','','how-can-you-use-photography-to-boost-website-sales','','','2015-08-26 13:28:25','2015-08-26 17:28:25','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8657',0,'post','',0),(8658,4,'2015-08-26 13:24:43','2015-08-26 17:24:43','With nearly 170 million people logging on and making a purchase every single year, your website is vital to your business success. With so many people logging on and buying from websites, you need the right tools to put you ahead of the game. The right photography is one of those tools, as a picture is worth 1,000 words, if it\'s high quality and communicates the right message.\r\n\r\nIf you want to increase your website sales, even if you don\'t sell products, you can with high-quality photography. Using high-quality images to represent your products and services will have a direct impact on your bottom-line. Think about it, if you log on looking for the perfect lawn care service and one has beautiful images of the worth they have done, while another just shows you a company logo, which one will you choose?\r\n\r\n<h2>The Right Equipment Matters</h2>\r\n\r\nWithout the right camera, lens and other photography equipment you will struggle to get amazing pictures. If you need a large number of product pictures done, you may want to hire a professional. However, if you will be taking pictures on an ongoing basis, investing into the best equipment possible will make a huge difference.\r\n\r\n<h2>Multiple Pictures Speak Loudly</h2>\r\n\r\nDisplaying just one picture of a product can make it look like you are trying to hide something. However, when you show the product from all angles, it can make it easier for consumers to make a buying decision. \r\n\r\nStep into the shoes of your customer. What type of pictures would you like to see of the product or service? What would you need to be convinced to buy?\r\n\r\n<h2>The Details Matter</h2>\r\n\r\nPictures are a great way to show details and many times, the details make a huge different. Going back to the lawn care example, if you saw pictures of beautifully landscaped and mowed lawns with amazing detail, you\'d be more likely to choose the company displaying these pictures over one with just general pictures. \r\n\r\n<h2>Edit Your Images</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you take an image, you need to edit it before you actually post it to your site. Rarely will you see a professional photographer take a picture and send it off to the client without editing it. You need to edit for the lighting, color clarity and other elements of the picture. \r\n\r\nPhotoshop is the best software for editing pictures. There are a few free choices out there, but if you want the best quality editing, subscription to Photoshop is necessary.\r\n\r\n<h2>Background, Environment and Lighting</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you are taking pictures of products, the right background makes a difference. Professional photographers will try to create an \"infinity curve\" which provides a background with the ability to make your product look like it\'s floating in white space. You can do this with a roll of paper and a little bend to the background.\r\n\r\nAlong with the background, you want to make sure you have great lighting and a good environment. This will help you to make your pictures more consistent.\r\n\r\nIf you want to boost your website sales, using great photography can help you increase your profits. 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With so many people logging on and buying from websites, you need the right tools to put you ahead of the game. The right photography is one of those tools, as a picture is worth 1,000 words, if it\'s high quality and communicates the right message.\r\n\r\nIf you want to increase your website sales, even if you don\'t sell products, you can with high-quality photography. Using high-quality images to represent your products and services will have a direct impact on your bottom-line. Think about it, if you log on looking for the perfect lawn care service and one has beautiful images of the worth they have done, while another just shows you a company logo, which one will you choose?\r\n\r\n<h2>The Right Equipment Matters</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Photography-Equipment.jpg\" alt=\"Photography Equipment\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8661\" />Without the right camera, lens and other photography equipment you will struggle to get amazing pictures. If you need a large number of product pictures done, you may want to hire a professional. However, if you will be taking pictures on an ongoing basis, investing into the best equipment possible will make a huge difference.\r\n\r\n<h2>Multiple Pictures Speak Loudly</h2>\r\n\r\nDisplaying just one picture of a product can make it look like you are trying to hide something. 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However, you can use a CDN or Content Delivery Network to make sure you content loads fast and in a reliable way.\r\n\r\n<h2>Scaled Up Web Hosting</h2>\r\n\r\nA CDN is much like scaled up website hosting. It will allow your site to be replicated onto multiple servers. This allows you to easily distribute your content fast and in a reliable way. Some CDNs will even have a focus on specific regions to make it even easier. They may even have thousands of servers to help you get your content to the end user as fast as possible.\r\n\r\n<h2>What does the CDN Do the Best?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Using-a-Content-Delivery-Network.jpg\" alt=\"Using a Content Delivery Network\" width=\"168\" height=\"129\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8667\" />Whether you have a static website or you use both static pages and blog posts, you will be able to increase your load times with a CDN. 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You may want to favor more common fonts over the trendy ones, as trends don\'t always last.\r\n\r\n<h2>Where can you get WordPress Fonts?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/GoogleFonts.png\" alt=\"Google Fonts\" width=\"724\" height=\"411\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8681\" />\r\n\r\nWith thousands of fonts to choose from, you need to know where to go to find your fonts. A few great places to go for fonts include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.google.com/fonts\">Google Fonts</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-google-fonts/\">Easy Google Fonts Plugin</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.fontsquirrel.com/\">Font Squirrel</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.myfonts.com/topwebfonts/\">My Fonts</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou can choose from all kinds of fonts at these websites. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/EasyGoogleFonts.png\" alt=\"Easy Google Fonts\" width=\"628\" height=\"198\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8682\" />\r\n\r\nIf you decide to use the Easy Google Fonts plugin, you will be able to easily add fonts to your WordPress website fast. This plugin is great if you want new fonts to use in WordPress. \r\n\r\nYou can add fonts in the WordPress customizer. Just find the Typography option and click on Default Typography to start browsing the different fonts. This will give you access to a large number of great fonts to choose from.\r\n\r\nThere are many different fonts you can add to your WordPress website. Whether you choose something popular or something that fits your style, make sure it\'s easy to read and provides something others will like. Even though there are all kinds of choices, you should always make sure you use a font that you can actually read on your website.\r\n','Can you Add New and Beautiful Fonts to WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8680-revision-v1','','','2015-08-26 14:41:34','2015-08-26 18:41:34','',8680,'http://itxdesign.com/8680-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8684,4,'2015-09-04 18:57:47','2015-09-04 22:57:47','Adding LinkedIn to your WordPress website can help you to win over new clients. There are several ways to go about adding it. Here are some of the top ways to add LinkedIn to a WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>What to do First?</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore you add LinkedIn to WordPress, you need to spend time customizing your profile. This will help you to get the most out of LinkedIn when you add it. Make sure the URL is optimized for LinkedIn. You will want to customize your profile URL so that it doesn\'t end in numbers. \r\n\r\nGo through and fill out all the sections with good content. Don\'t leave anything blank or with just sparse content. You can also weave in a few keywords here and there, but don\'t go overboard. If you keyword stuff, you will not gain any advantage.\r\n\r\nYou can also add media to show off your talents or to feature work. This makes it easier to show off what you have to offer. \r\n\r\nFinally, make sure you adjust your privacy settings to make your profile visible. The last thing you want to do is a ton of work to make your LinkedIn Profile stand out just to keep anybody from seeing it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Integrate LinkedIn into WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can manually integrate LinkedIn into WordPress, but this is a bit more difficult than using a plugin. Here are some of the plugins you can use to connect LinkedIn with your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<strong>Company Insider Plugin Generator</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CompanyInsider.png\" alt=\"Company Insider\" width=\"725\" height=\"462\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8685\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins\">Company Insider Plugin</a> is perfect if you have a large number of employees. It will display each one with their linked in profile on your website. This can be done without much effort once the plugin is installed. \r\n\r\n<strong>Member Profile Plugin Generator</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MemberProfile.png\" alt=\"Member Profile\" width=\"607\" height=\"398\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8686\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins\">Member Profile Plugin</a> allows you to easily add your profile to your website. This is one of the easiest ways to feature your profile in the sidebar or in the footer of your site.\r\n\r\n<strong>FP LinkedIn Profile</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FPLinkedInProfile.png\" alt=\"FP LinkedIn Profile\" width=\"751\" height=\"232\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8687\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to show off your profile and you want to do it with ease, the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/fp-linkedin-profile/\">FP LinkedIn Profile</a> is the way to go. this plugin makes it easy to add your profile in many different ways.\r\n\r\n<strong>WP LinkedIn</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPLinkedIn.png\" alt=\"WP LinkedIn\" width=\"908\" height=\"216\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8688\" />\r\n\r\nAnother plugin allowing you to insert your profile easily is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-linkedin/\">WP LinkedIn Plugin</a>. You can easily add your profile in just a few clicks once this plugin is installed and activated.\r\n\r\n<strong>WP LinkedIn Multi-Users</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPLinkedInMultiUsers.png\" alt=\"WP LinkedIn Multi Users\" width=\"579\" height=\"316\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8689\" />\r\n\r\nFor those with multiple site users, the <a href=\"http://web.archive.org/web/20160509171439/https://vedovini.net/downloads/wp-linkedin-multi-users/\">WP LinkedIn Multi-Users Plugin</a> is the perfect choice. This plugin will allow you to show multiple profiles and give you an easy way to do so. \r\n\r\n<strong>LinkedIn Master</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LinkedInMaster.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn Master\" width=\"772\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8690\" />\r\n\r\nMaybe the best plugin you can use for integrating LinkedIn with WordPress is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkedin-master/\">LinkedIn Master Plugin</a>. This plugin will give you plenty of great features in the Lite version. However, if you upgrade to the Advanced version, you can really gain power with LinkedIn and WordPress.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the many ways to get LinkedIn integrated with your WordPress website. 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There are several ways to go about adding it. Here are some of the top ways to add LinkedIn to a WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>What to do First?</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore you add LinkedIn to WordPress, you need to spend time customizing your profile. This will help you to get the most out of LinkedIn when you add it. Make sure the URL is optimized for LinkedIn. You will want to customize your profile URL so that it doesn\'t end in numbers. \r\n\r\nGo through and fill out all the sections with good content. Don\'t leave anything blank or with just sparse content. You can also weave in a few keywords here and there, but don\'t go overboard. If you keyword stuff, you will not gain any advantage.\r\n\r\nYou can also add media to show off your talents or to feature work. This makes it easier to show off what you have to offer. \r\n\r\nFinally, make sure you adjust your privacy settings to make your profile visible. The last thing you want to do is a ton of work to make your LinkedIn Profile stand out just to keep anybody from seeing it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Integrate LinkedIn into WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can manually integrate LinkedIn into WordPress, but this is a bit more difficult than using a plugin. Here are some of the plugins you can use to connect LinkedIn with your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<strong>Company Insider Plugin Generator</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CompanyInsider.png\" alt=\"Company Insider\" width=\"725\" height=\"462\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8685\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins/company-insider\">Company Insider Plugin</a> is perfect if you have a large number of employees. It will display each one with their linked in profile on your website. This can be done without much effort once the plugin is installed. \r\n\r\n<strong>Member Profile Plugin Generator</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MemberProfile.png\" alt=\"Member Profile\" width=\"607\" height=\"398\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8686\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins/member-profile\">Member Profile Plugin</a> allows you to easily add your profile to your website. This is one of the easiest ways to feature your profile in the sidebar or in the footer of your site.\r\n\r\n<strong>FP LinkedIn Profile</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FPLinkedInProfile.png\" alt=\"FP LinkedIn Profile\" width=\"751\" height=\"232\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8687\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to show off your profile and you want to do it with ease, the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/fp-linkedin-profile/\">FP LinkedIn Profile</a> is the way to go. this plugin makes it easy to add your profile in many different ways.\r\n\r\n<strong>WP LinkedIn</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPLinkedIn.png\" alt=\"WP LinkedIn\" width=\"908\" height=\"216\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8688\" />\r\n\r\nAnother plugin allowing you to insert your profile easily is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-linkedin/\">WP LinkedIn Plugin</a>. You can easily add your profile in just a few clicks once this plugin is installed and activated.\r\n\r\n<strong>WP LinkedIn Multi-Users</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPLinkedInMultiUsers.png\" alt=\"WP LinkedIn Multi Users\" width=\"579\" height=\"316\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8689\" />\r\n\r\nFor those with multiple site users, the <a href=\"http://vedovini.net/downloads/wp-linkedin-multi-users/\">WP LinkedIn Multi-Users Plugin</a> is the perfect choice. This plugin will allow you to show multiple profiles and give you an easy way to do so. \r\n\r\n<strong>LinkedIn Master</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LinkedInMaster.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn Master\" width=\"772\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8690\" />\r\n\r\nMaybe the best plugin you can use for integrating LinkedIn with WordPress is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkedin-master/\">LinkedIn Master Plugin</a>. This plugin will give you plenty of great features in the Lite version. However, if you upgrade to the Advanced version, you can really gain power with LinkedIn and WordPress.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the many ways to get LinkedIn integrated with your WordPress website. They all provide a way to display your profile and do many other things with LinkedIn on your website.\r\n','How can you Easily Add LinkedIn to your WordPress Website?','','inherit','open','closed','','8684-revision-v1','','','2015-08-26 15:00:53','2015-08-26 19:00:53','',8684,'http://itxdesign.com/8684-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8695,4,'2015-09-14 08:28:11','2015-09-14 12:28:11','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Websites.jpg\" alt=\"Websites\" width=\"199\" height=\"149\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8698\" />There are a number of great websites you can create when you choose WordPress. With thousands of different themes, tens of thousands of plugins and the ability to change the coding, you can create just about any type of website you can dream up. Here\'s a look at some of the most popular types of websites you can create with WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>What You Need First</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore you create the website you need, it\'s important to get the right hosting. You have to choose hosting with WordPress included, such as any of the packages provided by <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/wordpress-hosting/\">ITX Design</a>. \r\n\r\nAfter you find the right hosting and you have your domain name, you can install WordPress and get to work. Make sure you <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/installing-a-plugin-in-wordpress/\">choose the right plugins</a> and find the best theme for your needs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Types of Websites to Create with WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Personal-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Blog\" width=\"199\" height=\"178\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8697\" />As you decide what you need, you will be relieved to know; just about any type of website can be created with WordPress. Even though WordPress is known as a blogging system, it can be used for far more than just a blog. Some of the types of websites you can create with WordPress include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Business Website</strong> - Building a professional website with WordPress is very easy. Many well-known business use WordPress, along with many small businesses for their website. With WordPress, you can quickly launch your business website and add a blog, if necessary.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Personal Website or Blog</strong> - Maybe the most common type of use for WordPress is a personal website or blog. This powerful CMS has been created specifically for blogging and provides a very polished way to create your personal website or blog.</li>\r\n<li><strong>NonProfit and Charity Websites</strong> - If your nonprofit, church or charity needs a website, WordPress is the preferred platform. Since you can easily use plugins to add in things, such as a PayPal donation button and other features, WordPress is a great way to get your nonprofit or charity website up and running fast.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Social Media or Online Community Websites</strong> - Whether you want to start a social media site, forum or any other type of online community, WordPress gives you the necessary tools. You can use BuddyPress or even bbPress to create your site with WordPress.</li>\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/eCommerce-Website.jpg\" alt=\"eCommerce Website\" width=\"200\" height=\"190\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8696\" /><li><strong>eCommerce Website</strong> - WordPress is one of the best platforms for eCommerce websites. Since you can use WooCommerce, WPEcommerce or another one of the powerful plugins, it\'s very easy to manage inventory, accept payments, apply taxes, charge for shipping and do everything else you need to with WordPress.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Portfolio Websites</strong> - Maybe you need to create an online resume or portfolio. With WordPress, you can easily add sliders, image galleries and other tools to make your online resume or portfolio stand out.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Family Blogs</strong> - If you want to create a blog for your family to share pictures, stories, information on upcoming events and other things going on, you can with WordPress. It\'s very easy to do with themes designed perfectly for this type of site. You can create a wedding site, a family gossip site or just a place to store and show off family picture. </li>\r\n<li><strong>Niche Affiliate Websites</strong> - If you\'re trying to make commissions from selling other people\'s products to your visitors, WordPress is the right platform for you. They provide some of the best plugins and tools for affiliate marketing online today. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThese are just a few of the main types of websites you can create with WordPress. You can create so many different types of website with WordPress, the list is pretty much endless. Some of the other types of sites you may want to consider include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Job Boards</li>\r\n<li>Q&amp;A Sites</li>\r\n<li>Coupon Websites</li>\r\n<li>Sites in Multiple Languages</li>\r\n<li>Auction Websites</li>\r\n<li>Wiki Websites</li>\r\n<li>School Websites</li>\r\n<li>Photography Websites</li>\r\n<li>Private Blogs</li>\r\n<li>And More!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nJust about any type of website you want to create, you can do so with WordPress. \r\n\r\nWhen you\'re ready to create a new website, WordPress is the CMS of choice. Not only can you create a variety of websites, but you can also rest easy knowing you are using a very secure CMS with regular updates. 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With thousands of different themes, tens of thousands of plugins and the ability to change the coding, you can create just about any type of website you can dream up. Here\'s a look at some of the most popular types of websites you can create with WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>What You Need First</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore you create the website you need, it\'s important to get the right hosting. You have to choose hosting with WordPress included, such as any of the packages provided by <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/wordpress-hosting/\">ITX Design</a>. \r\n\r\nAfter you find the right hosting and you have your domain name, you can install WordPress and get to work. Make sure you <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/installing-a-plugin-in-wordpress/\">choose the right plugins</a> and find the best theme for your needs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Types of Websites to Create with WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Personal-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Blog\" width=\"199\" height=\"178\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8697\" />As you decide what you need, you will be relieved to know; just about any type of website can be created with WordPress. Even though WordPress is known as a blogging system, it can be used for far more than just a blog. Some of the types of websites you can create with WordPress include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Business Website</strong> - Building a professional website with WordPress is very easy. Many well-known business use WordPress, along with many small businesses for their website. 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Think about the last time you had a conversation with somebody and all they wanted to do was talk about themselves. Did you enjoy the conversation? Of course not!\r\n\r\nYour about page is like this type of conversation, but it needs to be about your visitors. You want visitors to understand the benefits of your website and company when they find your About Page.\r\n\r\n<h2>Convey Emotion, If Possible</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Convey-Emotion.jpg\" alt=\"Convey Emotion\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8703\" />Your About Page will become a better offering for your visitors when you can get them excited by conveying emotion, whenever possible. You want to explain their feelings and make your visitors feel as if they are accepted into a part of your website. This will make it easier to get your visitors to take action now and later on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Brag, but Remain Humble</h2>\r\n\r\nYou want to brag about your business, but you have to be humble. If you have won awards or been recognized, you should mention it, but don\'t make your About Page all about what you have done. If you just list accomplishments, you will isolate your readers, which is never a good thing. \r\n\r\nOne of the best things you can do is wrap your awards and accolated into a story. This helps you to relate to the reader and still brag without making it seem like you are bragging.\r\n\r\n<h2>Finish with a Call-To-Action</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Call-to-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Call to Action\" width=\"100\" height=\"145\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8702\" />Many businesses miss this part of the About Page. When you finish the page, you want to finish it with a call-to-action. 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You want visitors to understand the benefits of your website and company when they find your About Page.\r\n\r\n<h2>Convey Emotion, If Possible</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Convey-Emotion.jpg\" alt=\"Convey Emotion\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8703\" />Your About Page will become a better offering for your visitors when you can get them excited by conveying emotion, whenever possible. You want to explain their feelings and make your visitors feel as if they are accepted into a part of your website. This will make it easier to get your visitors to take action now and later on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Brag, but Remain Humble</h2>\r\n\r\nYou want to brag about your business, but you have to be humble. If you have won awards or been recognized, you should mention it, but don\'t make your About Page all about what you have done. If you just list accomplishments, you will isolate your readers, which is never a good thing. \r\n\r\nOne of the best things you can do is wrap your awards and accolated into a story. This helps you to relate to the reader and still brag without making it seem like you are bragging.\r\n\r\n<h2>Finish with a Call-To-Action</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Call-to-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Call to Action\" width=\"200\" height=\"255\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8702\" />Many businesses miss this part of the About Page. When you finish the page, you want to finish it with a call-to-action. This will help you convert more visitors into actual customers instead of just visitors reading your About Page.\r\n\r\nThese are a few tips to help you create an amazing About Page for your website. No matter what type of website you run, you need a great About Page. 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Think about the last time you had a conversation with somebody and all they wanted to do was talk about themselves. Did you enjoy the conversation? Of course not!\r\n\r\nYour about page is like this type of conversation, but it needs to be about your visitors. You want visitors to understand the benefits of your website and company when they find your About Page.\r\n\r\n<h2>Convey Emotion, If Possible</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Convey-Emotion.jpg\" alt=\"Convey Emotion\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8703\" />Your About Page will become a better offering for your visitors when you can get them excited by conveying emotion, whenever possible. You want to explain their feelings and make your visitors feel as if they are accepted into a part of your website. This will make it easier to get your visitors to take action now and later on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Brag, but Remain Humble</h2>\r\n\r\nYou want to brag about your business, but you have to be humble. If you have won awards or been recognized, you should mention it, but don\'t make your About Page all about what you have done. If you just list accomplishments, you will isolate your readers, which is never a good thing. \r\n\r\nOne of the best things you can do is wrap your awards and accolated into a story. This helps you to relate to the reader and still brag without making it seem like you are bragging.\r\n\r\n<h2>Finish with a Call-To-Action</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Call-to-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Call to Action\" width=\"100\" height=\"145\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8702\" />Many businesses miss this part of the About Page. When you finish the page, you want to finish it with a call-to-action. 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You want to explain their feelings and make your visitors feel as if they are accepted into a part of your website. This will make it easier to get your visitors to take action now and later on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Brag, but Remain Humble</h2>\r\n\r\nYou want to brag about your business, but you have to be humble. If you have won awards or been recognized, you should mention it, but don\'t make your About Page all about what you have done. If you just list accomplishments, you will isolate your readers, which is never a good thing. \r\n\r\nOne of the best things you can do is wrap your awards and accolated into a story. This helps you to relate to the reader and still brag without making it seem like you are bragging.\r\n\r\n<h2>Finish with a Call-To-Action</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Call-to-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Call to Action\" width=\"100\" height=\"145\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8702\" />Many businesses miss this part of the About Page. 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Here\'s how you can limit the amount of posts your WordPress Users can create on your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why Would you Need to Limit the Amount of Posts Created by Users?</h2>\r\n\r\nLimiting the posts created within WordPress isn\'t a common request. However, it may be something you need to do, especially if you run a multi-author blog. \r\n\r\nBy limiting the amount of posts for each author on your site, you can allow only so many per day, per week or per month. This is good if you want to spread the content amongst many different authors.\r\n\r\nAnother time to limit post creation in WordPress is when you have a membership site and each membership level allows a specific amount of posts per week or month. This makes it easy to keep your members within the limits of their membership level.\r\n\r\nThose running a directory website may want to limit post creation, as well. For example, if you are running a real estate directory, you may want to limit the number of properties a user can add per day or week. \r\n\r\nThere are many other cases you may want to limit the number of posts created by a user on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Below, you will discover an easy way to make this happen.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using the Limit Post Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LimitPostsPlugin.png\" alt=\"Limit Posts Plugin\" width=\"771\" height=\"242\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8708\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to limit the amount of posts each user can create in WordPress, you can use the free plugin called, <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/limit-posts/\">Limit Posts</a>. This plugin will allow you to limit the posts for each user and set a time period on that limit.\r\n\r\nOnce you install the plugin, you will be able to access it by going to <strong>Settings&gt;&gt;Limit Posts</strong>. From here, you can adjust your user limits easily.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LimitPostSettings.png\" alt=\"Limit Post Settings\" width=\"384\" height=\"201\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8709\" />\r\n\r\nFrom this page, you can click the \"Add New Limit\" button, which will bring up a new popup.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AddNewLimit.png\" alt=\"Add New Limit\" width=\"308\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8710\" />\r\n\r\nNow, you just need to choose a role or a single user to limit. You can adjust the limit number, post type and use the final feature to set the limit for a day, week, month or any other time period.\r\n\r\nOnce you set the limit and the user reaches it, they will not be able to create a new post. You can create limits for multiple users or roles. 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If you don\'t some users may create far more posts than you want. Here\'s how you can limit the amount of posts your WordPress Users can create on your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why Would you Need to Limit the Amount of Posts Created by Users?</h2>\r\n\r\nLimiting the posts created within WordPress isn\'t a common request. However, it may be something you need to do, especially if you run a multi-author blog. \r\n\r\nBy limiting the amount of posts for each author on your site, you can allow only so many per day, per week or per month. This is good if you want to spread the content amongst many different authors.\r\n\r\nAnother time to limit post creation in WordPress is when you have a membership site and each membership level allows a specific amount of posts per week or month. This makes it easy to keep your members within the limits of their membership level.\r\n\r\nThose running a directory website may want to limit post creation, as well. For example, if you are running a real estate directory, you may want to limit the number of properties a user can add per day or week. \r\n\r\nThere are many other cases you may want to limit the number of posts created by a user on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Below, you will discover an easy way to make this happen.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using the Limit Post Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LimitPostsPlugin.png\" alt=\"Limit Posts Plugin\" width=\"771\" height=\"242\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8708\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to limit the amount of posts each user can create in WordPress, you can use the free plugin called, <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/limit-posts/\">Limit Posts</a>. This plugin will allow you to limit the posts for each user and set a time period on that limit.\r\n\r\nOnce you install the plugin, you will be able to access it by going to <strong>Settings&gt;&gt;Limit Posts</strong>. From here, you can adjust your user limits easily.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LimitPostSettings.png\" alt=\"Limit Post Settings\" width=\"384\" height=\"201\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8709\" />\r\n\r\nFrom this page, you can click the \"Add New Limit\" button, which will bring up a new popup.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AddNewLimit.png\" alt=\"Add New Limit\" width=\"308\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8710\" />\r\n\r\nNow, you just need to choose a role or a single user to limit. You can adjust the limit number, post type and use the final feature to set the limit for a day, week, month or any other time period.\r\n\r\nOnce you set the limit and the user reaches it, they will not be able to create a new post. You can create limits for multiple users or roles. 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Here\'s what you should know about video marketing with YouTube and/or Facebook.\r\n\r\n<h2>Facebook isn\'t Perfect</h2>\r\n\r\nFacebook is great for video marketing, but they are missing the organic content discovery feature, content distribution and content in general. Facebook doesn\'t have the same reach as YouTube and hasn\'t partnered with some of the larger video sites, such as Hulu and Android.\r\n\r\nThe biggest downfall of Facebook for videos is the search feature. You cannot search for a video and find it on Facebook. You have to go to a Fan Page and use the video tab or just find the video in a luck way. \r\n\r\n<h2>Facebook Still has Something to Offer</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/YouTube-and-Facebook.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube and Facebook\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8715\" />Even though Facebook may not have the features needed for video marketing, such as YouTube, the site still offers value. With Facebook, you gain massive engagement with readers and plenty of ability to share. The CTR is also quite large compared to YouTube. If you look at the many metrics, Facebook is built to give you better conversions, more views and the ability to go viral fast.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using both YouTube and Facebook</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Social-Sharing.jpg\" alt=\"Social Sharing\" width=\"112\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8713\" />It\'s really hard to compare video marketing of Facebook and YouTube considering they are very different. However, when you use YouTube for your videos and you use Facebook to share those videos, you gain the power of both. This gives you the best combination and allows you to throw in other sites, such as Tumblr, Pinterest, Twitter and others to give you even more power.\r\n\r\nYouTube is by far the largest and best video platform online today. 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If you look at the many metrics, Facebook is built to give you better conversions, more views and the ability to go viral fast.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using both YouTube and Facebook</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Social-Sharing.jpg\" alt=\"Social Sharing\" width=\"112\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8713\" />It\'s really hard to compare video marketing of Facebook and YouTube considering they are very different. However, when you use YouTube for your videos and you use Facebook to share those videos, you gain the power of both. This gives you the best combination and allows you to throw in other sites, such as Tumblr, Pinterest, Twitter and others to give you even more power.\r\n\r\nYouTube is by far the largest and best video platform online today. However, it doesn\'t give you everything you get when Facebook and other social sites are added to the mix. 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This can be a difficult thing, but not with Jetpack.\r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress SEO by Yoast</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/YoastSEO.png\" alt=\"Yoast SEO\" width=\"741\" height=\"227\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8719\" />\r\n\r\nIf you plan to use SEO as part of your marketing, the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/\">WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin</a> is vital to your success. This plugin will give you the best possible SEO, if you use it properly. This is a flexible plugin with plenty of very positive reviews.\r\n\r\nWith this plugin from Yoast, you will be able to add more SEO functionality with the XML Sitemaps, RSS optimization, social media integration and more. 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You can ask for links at this time, as well as long as you do it in the right way.\r\n\r\n<h2>Low Quality PR and Adverts are Horrible for SEO</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you want to make your site look unprofessional, use low quality PR. This will take care of the job and will hurt you in many ways. Instead, you want to make sure everything you do is professional and unobtrusive. If you don\'t, you may be labeled as a spam site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Social as your Focus</h2>\r\n\r\nGoogle and many other search engines are now looking to social links as a huge part of your ranking. You want to use all the major social networks, along with any found within your industry. These networks will provide high quality links and give you the ability to gain even more power from the sharing features.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create Amazing Content</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Amazing-Content.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing Content\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8723\" />Probably the best tip for link building in 2015 is to create amazing content. If you have great content, it\'s very easy for other sites to link to your site. If your content isn\'t very good, you won\'t get as many links as you want or any. \r\n\r\nThese five tips will help you with SEO link building in 2015. 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Here are some of the tips you can use to make social marketing easier.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choose your Platforms</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Social-Media-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media Marketing\" width=\"185\" height=\"190\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8737\" />Sometimes, it\'s easier to start with just one of the major platforms. However, if you want to use more than one, you can certainly find success with multiple social platforms.\r\n\r\nMost will start with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and/or Google+. Some social sites are better for specific types of websites and marketing plans. Make sure you choose the right platform before you start your social media marketing efforts.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make Connections</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Make-Connections.jpg\" alt=\"Make Connections\" width=\"168\" height=\"122\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8735\" />Social marketing is all about connections. You cannot just make it all automatic and expect people to follow you and stay active. Making connections will make your marketing become automatic and will cost you less when it comes to your budget.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create and Share Content that\'s Sharable</h2>\r\n\r\nGood content is sharable and this is what you want to create and find. When you share something on your social media profiles, it needs to be high quality. You don\'t want to share low quality content or stuff that makes you roll your eyes. Instead, share useable, high quality content your readers will appreciate.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make your Profile Great</h2>\r\n\r\nCreating an excellent social profile will make a huge difference. If your profile isn\'t very good, the rest of your marketing efforts may not hit the market. Make sure you complete your profile and provide all kinds of good information about you and your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Interact Whenever Possible</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen people comment on a post, interact with them. You can also crate posts, such as contests and surveys to create more interaction. This can make it easier to keep your fans and followers happy and coming back for more.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Paid Social Media Marketing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Paid.jpg\" alt=\"Paid\" width=\"199\" height=\"133\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8736\" />Some sites, such as Facebook, allow you to use paid marketing to build your audience. 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However, they don\'t really know where to start. Here are some of the tips you can use to make social marketing easier.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choose your Platforms</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Social-Media-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media Marketing\" width=\"185\" height=\"190\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8737\" />Sometimes, it\'s easier to start with just one of the major platforms. However, if you want to use more than one, you can certainly find success with multiple social platforms.\r\n\r\nMost will start with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and/or Google+. Some social sites are better for specific types of websites and marketing plans. Make sure you choose the right platform before you start your social media marketing efforts.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make Connections</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Make-Connections.jpg\" alt=\"Make Connections\" width=\"168\" height=\"122\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8735\" />Social marketing is all about connections. You cannot just make it all automatic and expect people to follow you and stay active. Making connections will make your marketing become automatic and will cost you less when it comes to your budget.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create and Share Content that\'s Sharable</h2>\r\n\r\nGood content is sharable and this is what you want to create and find. When you share something on your social media profiles, it needs to be high quality. You don\'t want to share low quality content or stuff that makes you roll your eyes. Instead, share useable, high quality content your readers will appreciate.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make your Profile Great</h2>\r\n\r\nCreating an excellent social profile will make a huge difference. If your profile isn\'t very good, the rest of your marketing efforts may not hit the market. Make sure you complete your profile and provide all kinds of good information about you and your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Interact Whenever Possible</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen people comment on a post, interact with them. You can also crate posts, such as contests and surveys to create more interaction. This can make it easier to keep your fans and followers happy and coming back for more.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Paid Social Media Marketing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Paid.jpg\" alt=\"Paid\" width=\"199\" height=\"133\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8736\" />Some sites, such as Facebook, allow you to use paid marketing to build your audience. 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Even though a redesign is a huge undertaking, it can also mean better SEO, better navigation, higher conversions and many other great things. Here are some of the ways to figure out when a website makeover is necessary.\r\n\r\n<h2>Has it been more than 2 to 5 years?</h2>\r\n\r\nEvery two to five years, you need to update your website. Design changes and you need to keep up. When your site starts to look dated, you may be losing conversions and profits. If it has been at least two years since you updated your site, it might be time for a makeover.\r\n\r\n<h2>No Longer Matches your Brand</h2>\r\n\r\nWhenever you make changes to your brand and company colors, you need to change your website. There are times when it\'s necessary to update your site because your brand has changed. If this is the case, you need to update your website to match your brand properly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Your Site isn\'t Mobile-Friendly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Mobile-friendly.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile-friendly\" width=\"119\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8740\" />The biggest red flag is how mobile-friendly your site is currently. If it\'s not mobile-friendly, it\'s time for a full overhaul. This is not only costing you visitors, but also killing your SEO and your conversions. You need the most mobile-friendly site possible to ensure you get the most out of your ranking and the most out of your website, overall.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conversions are very Low</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Profits.jpg\" alt=\"Profits\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8741\" />If conversions have dropped off or they are just lower than they should be, you need to overhaul your website. This is a good time to make sure your website is doing what it should be doing with updated content, images and design.\r\n\r\nThere are many times when a redesign of your website may be necessary. 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You may have to spend a few thousand dollars to get it done right or have employees give up countless hours. However, there are times when a redesign is necessary.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding when you need to update your website is important. Even though a redesign is a huge undertaking, it can also mean better SEO, better navigation, higher conversions and many other great things. Here are some of the ways to figure out when a website makeover is necessary.\r\n\r\n<h2>Has it been more than 2 to 5 years?</h2>\r\n\r\nEvery two to five years, you need to update your website. Design changes and you need to keep up. When your site starts to look dated, you may be losing conversions and profits. If it has been at least two years since you updated your site, it might be time for a makeover.\r\n\r\n<h2>No Longer Matches your Brand</h2>\r\n\r\nWhenever you make changes to your brand and company colors, you need to change your website. There are times when it\'s necessary to update your site because your brand has changed. If this is the case, you need to update your website to match your brand properly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Your Site isn\'t Mobile-Friendly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Mobile-friendly.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile-friendly\" width=\"119\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8740\" />The biggest red flag is how mobile-friendly your site is currently. If it\'s not mobile-friendly, it\'s time for a full overhaul. This is not only costing you visitors, but also killing your SEO and your conversions. You need the most mobile-friendly site possible to ensure you get the most out of your ranking and the most out of your website, overall.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conversions are very Low</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Profits.jpg\" alt=\"Profits\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8741\" />If conversions have dropped off or they are just lower than they should be, you need to overhaul your website. This is a good time to make sure your website is doing what it should be doing with updated content, images and design.\r\n\r\nThere are many times when a redesign of your website may be necessary. 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It\'s much like an embedded video except it\'s an article. \r\n\r\nThese cards work by giving you the ability to easily share content on social sites. They use an open graph meta data, which pulls the link information for you and the data is used to display your content card on Facebook, Twitter and other social sites. \r\n\r\n<h2>Adding Content Cards to your WordPress Website</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ContentCardsPlugin.png\" alt=\"Content Cards Plugin\" width=\"738\" height=\"235\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8745\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to use content cards on your WordPress website, you need to use the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-cards/\">Content Cards Plugin</a>. This plugin will allow you to add the content cards within the visual editor with a button that looks like this:\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ContentCardIcon.png\" alt=\"Content Card Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"64\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8746\" />\r\n\r\nAfter you find the icon, you can simply click on it and you will get the option to add a content card.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AddContentCard.png\" alt=\"Add Content Card\" width=\"353\" height=\"194\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8747\" />\r\n\r\nWithin this box, you can add the URL of the link you want to embed within your content card. You can also check the box to open it in a new window. \r\n\r\nThis will cause the link to immediately become a content box and show the image, title, description and name of the website. This can be helpful if you want to add content cards linking to other posts on your site or other sites. Readers recognize these very well and they know what to expect.\r\n\r\nIf you want to use content cards on your WordPress website, this is the best way to go about doing it. 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They add in links and it works out great. This is similar to how your content cards work within WordPress, but it\'s not quite as simple to get your links in there. \r\n\r\n<h2>What is the Content Card in WordPress?</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you don\'t understand what a content card is, it starts with this understanding. This card is very similar to the Twitter cards and allows you to show a summarry of a post on our site. It\'s much like an embedded video except it\'s an article. \r\n\r\nThese cards work by giving you the ability to easily share content on social sites. They use an open graph meta data, which pulls the link information for you and the data is used to display your content card on Facebook, Twitter and other social sites. \r\n\r\n<h2>Adding Content Cards to your WordPress Website</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ContentCardsPlugin.png\" alt=\"Content Cards Plugin\" width=\"738\" height=\"235\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8745\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to use content cards on your WordPress website, you need to use the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-cards/\">Content Cards Plugin</a>. This plugin will allow you to add the content cards within the visual editor with a button that looks like this:\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ContentCardIcon.png\" alt=\"Content Card Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"64\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8746\" />\r\n\r\nAfter you find the icon, you can simply click on it and you will get the option to add a content card.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AddContentCard.png\" alt=\"Add Content Card\" width=\"353\" height=\"194\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8747\" />\r\n\r\nWithin this box, you can add the URL of the link you want to embed within your content card. You can also check the box to open it in a new window. \r\n\r\nThis will cause the link to immediately become a content box and show the image, title, description and name of the website. This can be helpful if you want to add content cards linking to other posts on your site or other sites. Readers recognize these very well and they know what to expect.\r\n\r\nIf you want to use content cards on your WordPress website, this is the best way to go about doing it. These can be very powerful and this plugin will help you get just what you need.\r\n','Can you add Links into your Content Cards in WordPress?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8744-revision-v1','','','2015-09-12 16:39:28','2015-09-12 20:39:28','',8744,'http://itxdesign.com/8744-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8749,4,'2015-09-21 08:21:01','2015-09-21 12:21:01','Google provides plenty of free tools for bloggers to improve their SEO, productivity and ultimately, their bottom-line. Whether you want to make money from your blog or just get your message out, you should be using the following free tools from Google.\r\n\r\n<h2>Google Analytics</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GoogleAnalytics.png\" alt=\"Google Analytics\" width=\"527\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8750\" />\r\n\r\nProbably the most powerful analytics tool you can get for free, Google Analytics is a great place to start. You can use a plugin to install Google Analytics and make it work for your blog and website. \r\n\r\nWith this tool from Google, you will be able to see how your visitors found you, what they look for on your site and what they are looking for in general. This is a necessary tool for creating a great content strategy and addressing the needs of your target audience.\r\n\r\n<h2>Custom Search</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CustomSearch.png\" alt=\"Custom Search\" width=\"328\" height=\"123\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8751\" />\r\n\r\nThe Google Custom Search tool will help you create a better search on your blog. The default search you get from WordPress just won\'t cut it and if you want users to find your content, on your site, you need the Google Custom Search tool.\r\n\r\nYou can use a premium WordPress search plugin to create a better search on your site or you can use the custom search tool from Google free of charge. It\'s easy to add to your site and will blend in with your site design.\r\n\r\n<h2>Search Console</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SearchConsole.png\" alt=\"Search Console\" width=\"205\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8752\" />\r\n\r\nThe Google Search Console tool will help you understand how Google sees your website. This is a set of tools you can use to rank better in Google. You can find out which keywords rang the best and which ones get clicked on the most often.\r\n\r\nThis tool will also allow you to submit your XML Sitemap to Google and will help Google discover your site better. Google will even notify you if there was a problem with indexing or crawling, which is a great tool to have. They will also show you any warning or errors, along with ways to resolve those errors or warnings.\r\n\r\n<h2>Tag Manager</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TagManager.png\" alt=\"Tag Manager\" width=\"513\" height=\"289\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8753\" />\r\n\r\nThe Tag Manager tool from Google makes it easy to manage all your tracking codes from one place. This is a very powerful tool for those using multiple analytics solutions and tracking codes. You only need to add one snippet of code to your site and you can manage everything else from the Google Tag Manager dashboard.\r\n\r\n<h2>Mobile-Friendly Test</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Mobile-FriendlyTest.png\" alt=\"Mobile-Friendly Test\" width=\"764\" height=\"378\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8754\" />\r\n\r\nWith the world of mobile search exploding over the past few years, making sure your site is mobile-friendly is vital to your success. The Mobile-Friendly Test from Google will analyze your site and let you know how mobile-friendly it is. This tool will even give you ways to make your site more mobile friendly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Insights + Trends</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Insight.png\" alt=\"Insights\" width=\"581\" height=\"609\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8755\" />\r\n\r\nGoogle Insights provides you with a tool to see what is trending. This tool allows you to enter a search term and see how it has trended over time. This can help you to see which topics to add to your content strategy and which ones may not fit well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Page Speed Insights</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PageSpeedInsight.png\" alt=\"Page Speed Insights\" width=\"403\" height=\"327\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8756\" />\r\n\r\nWe all know how important speed is in today\'s online world. If you cannot deliver your site to a viewer fast, they may leave your site and find a competitor. Your load times will also affect your SEO, but the Google Page Speed Insights tool can certainly help.\r\n\r\nThis tool allows you to simply put in your URL and find out how fast it loads. You will also receive error messages and suggestions to help you make your site load faster. \r\n\r\n<h2>Keyword Planner</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/KeywordPlanner.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner\" width=\"421\" height=\"392\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8757\" />\r\n\r\nThe Google Keyword Planner tool is a great choice for finding the right topics for content and the right keywords to target. You can use this tool to generate a large list of keyword for your blog and see how often they are searched. If you need new blog post ideas, this should be your go-to tool.\r\n\r\nOther free tools provided by Google that every WordPress blogger should be using include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Google My Business </li>\r\n<li>Google Drive </li>\r\n<li>Google Alerts </li>\r\n<li>Google Keep </li>\r\n<li>Google Fonts </li>\r\n<li>Google Sheets, Form, Calendar, Slides, Docs </li>\r\n<li>Gmail </li>\r\n<li>Google AdSense </li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGoogle provides a number of great tools you can use to make your blog better and help people find each of your posts faster and easier. Whether you are a beginner or you have been blogging for years, using the free tools provided by Google can really help you reach the next level.\r\n','Which Google Tools Should Every WordPress Blogger Use?','','publish','open','closed','','which-google-tools-should-every-wordpress-blogger-use','','','2015-09-18 13:24:30','2015-09-18 17:24:30','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8749',0,'post','',0),(8750,4,'2015-09-18 13:22:09','2015-09-18 17:22:09','','Google Analytics','','inherit','open','closed','','googleanalytics-3','','','2015-09-18 13:22:17','2015-09-18 17:22:17','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GoogleAnalytics.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8751,4,'2015-09-18 13:22:29','2015-09-18 17:22:29','','Custom Search','','inherit','open','closed','','customsearch','','','2015-09-18 13:22:33','2015-09-18 17:22:33','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CustomSearch.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8752,4,'2015-09-18 13:22:45','2015-09-18 17:22:45','','Search Console','','inherit','open','closed','','searchconsole','','','2015-09-18 13:22:50','2015-09-18 17:22:50','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SearchConsole.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8753,4,'2015-09-18 13:22:59','2015-09-18 17:22:59','','Tag Manager','','inherit','open','closed','','tagmanager','','','2015-09-18 13:23:04','2015-09-18 17:23:04','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TagManager.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8754,4,'2015-09-18 13:23:15','2015-09-18 17:23:15','','Mobile-Friendly Test','','inherit','open','closed','','mobile-friendlytest','','','2015-09-18 13:23:20','2015-09-18 17:23:20','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Mobile-FriendlyTest.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8755,4,'2015-09-18 13:23:32','2015-09-18 17:23:32','','Insights','','inherit','open','closed','','insight','','','2015-09-18 13:23:38','2015-09-18 17:23:38','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Insight.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8756,4,'2015-09-18 13:23:48','2015-09-18 17:23:48','','Page Speed Insights','','inherit','open','closed','','pagespeedinsight','','','2015-09-18 13:23:55','2015-09-18 17:23:55','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PageSpeedInsight.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8757,4,'2015-09-18 13:24:07','2015-09-18 17:24:07','','Keyword Planner','','inherit','open','closed','','keywordplanner','','','2015-09-18 13:24:12','2015-09-18 17:24:12','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/KeywordPlanner.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8758,4,'2015-09-18 13:24:17','2015-09-18 17:24:17','Google provides plenty of free tools for bloggers to improve their SEO, productivity and ultimately, their bottom-line. Whether you want to make money from your blog or just get your message out, you should be using the following free tools from Google.\r\n\r\n<h2>Google Analytics</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GoogleAnalytics.png\" alt=\"Google Analytics\" width=\"527\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8750\" />\r\n\r\nProbably the most powerful analytics tool you can get for free, Google Analytics is a great place to start. You can use a plugin to install Google Analytics and make it work for your blog and website. \r\n\r\nWith this tool from Google, you will be able to see how your visitors found you, what they look for on your site and what they are looking for in general. This is a necessary tool for creating a great content strategy and addressing the needs of your target audience.\r\n\r\n<h2>Custom Search</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CustomSearch.png\" alt=\"Custom Search\" width=\"328\" height=\"123\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8751\" />\r\n\r\nThe Google Custom Search tool will help you create a better search on your blog. The default search you get from WordPress just won\'t cut it and if you want users to find your content, on your site, you need the Google Custom Search tool.\r\n\r\nYou can use a premium WordPress search plugin to create a better search on your site or you can use the custom search tool from Google free of charge. It\'s easy to add to your site and will blend in with your site design.\r\n\r\n<h2>Search Console</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SearchConsole.png\" alt=\"Search Console\" width=\"205\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8752\" />\r\n\r\nThe Google Search Console tool will help you understand how Google sees your website. This is a set of tools you can use to rank better in Google. You can find out which keywords rang the best and which ones get clicked on the most often.\r\n\r\nThis tool will also allow you to submit your XML Sitemap to Google and will help Google discover your site better. Google will even notify you if there was a problem with indexing or crawling, which is a great tool to have. They will also show you any warning or errors, along with ways to resolve those errors or warnings.\r\n\r\n<h2>Tag Manager</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TagManager.png\" alt=\"Tag Manager\" width=\"513\" height=\"289\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8753\" />\r\n\r\nThe Tag Manager tool from Google makes it easy to manage all your tracking codes from one place. This is a very powerful tool for those using multiple analytics solutions and tracking codes. You only need to add one snippet of code to your site and you can manage everything else from the Google Tag Manager dashboard.\r\n\r\n<h2>Mobile-Friendly Test</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Mobile-FriendlyTest.png\" alt=\"Mobile-Friendly Test\" width=\"764\" height=\"378\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8754\" />\r\n\r\nWith the world of mobile search exploding over the past few years, making sure your site is mobile-friendly is vital to your success. The Mobile-Friendly Test from Google will analyze your site and let you know how mobile-friendly it is. This tool will even give you ways to make your site more mobile friendly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Insights + Trends</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Insight.png\" alt=\"Insights\" width=\"581\" height=\"609\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8755\" />\r\n\r\nGoogle Insights provides you with a tool to see what is trending. This tool allows you to enter a search term and see how it has trended over time. This can help you to see which topics to add to your content strategy and which ones may not fit well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Page Speed Insights</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PageSpeedInsight.png\" alt=\"Page Speed Insights\" width=\"403\" height=\"327\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8756\" />\r\n\r\nWe all know how important speed is in today\'s online world. If you cannot deliver your site to a viewer fast, they may leave your site and find a competitor. Your load times will also affect your SEO, but the Google Page Speed Insights tool can certainly help.\r\n\r\nThis tool allows you to simply put in your URL and find out how fast it loads. You will also receive error messages and suggestions to help you make your site load faster. \r\n\r\n<h2>Keyword Planner</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/KeywordPlanner.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner\" width=\"421\" height=\"392\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8757\" />\r\n\r\nThe Google Keyword Planner tool is a great choice for finding the right topics for content and the right keywords to target. You can use this tool to generate a large list of keyword for your blog and see how often they are searched. If you need new blog post ideas, this should be your go-to tool.\r\n\r\nOther free tools provided by Google that every WordPress blogger should be using include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Google My Business </li>\r\n<li>Google Drive </li>\r\n<li>Google Alerts </li>\r\n<li>Google Keep </li>\r\n<li>Google Fonts </li>\r\n<li>Google Sheets, Form, Calendar, Slides, Docs </li>\r\n<li>Gmail </li>\r\n<li>Google AdSense </li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGoogle provides a number of great tools you can use to make your blog better and help people find each of your posts faster and easier. Whether you are a beginner or you have been blogging for years, using the free tools provided by Google can really help you reach the next level.\r\n','Which Google Tools Should Every WordPress Blogger Use?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8749-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 13:24:17','2015-09-18 17:24:17','',8749,'http://itxdesign.com/8749-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8759,4,'2015-09-21 15:36:41','2015-09-21 19:36:41','Increasing the number of people following you on Snapchat can help your marketing in many ways. You can do this by using your WordPress website and adding the Snapchat follow button to your site. This is done with a thing called snapcodes, which allow visitors to scan to follow you. Here\'s how you add Snapchat Snapcodes to WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Visiting the Snapchat Snapcodes Website</h2>\r\n\r\nThe first step in the process is the visit the <a href=\"https://accounts.snapchat.com\">Snapchat Snapcodes Website</a>. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapchatSnapcodesWebsite.png\" alt=\"Snapchat Snapcodes Website\" width=\"367\" height=\"465\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8761\" />\r\n\r\nYou will need to login, and then all you need to do is click on the Download button. This will cause a .zip file to start downloading, which you will need to extract on your computer. Now, you will find two image files: snapcode.png and snapcode.svg. \r\n\r\nBoth of these files are QR codes, which can be scanned for a Snapchat user to start following you. They can scan these codes with their phones. \r\n\r\n<h2>Uploading the Snapcodes to WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter you have your QR codes from Snapchat, you need to upload them to your WordPress website. This is done manually just like any other image. Visit the <strong>Media&gt;&gt;Add New</strong> section within your dashboard.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/UploadNewMedia.png\" alt=\"Upload New Media\" width=\"669\" height=\"348\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8762\" />\r\n\r\nFrom here, you can easily upload both files to your WordPress website. Once they are uploaded, you can add the code to your sidebar with the Image Widget Plugin or you can use it within posts or pages. It can also be added to the sidebar with the Text Widget, if you know a little bit of basic HTML code.\r\n\r\n<h2>Adding the Snapcode Widget to your Website</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapchatSnapcodeWidget.png\" alt=\"Snapchat Snapcode Widget\" width=\"637\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8763\" />\r\n\r\nAnother way to display the Snapcodes on your website is with the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/pipdig-snapcode-widget/\">Snapchat Snapcode Widget plugin</a>. This plugin will allow you to easily show the codes in your sidebar. \r\n\r\nAfter you have activated the plugin, just go to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Widgets&lt;/strong and you can add the Snapchat Snapcode widget to your sidebar or any other widget-ready area.\r\n\r\nOnce you add the widget to the area you would like it to display, you can easily upload your Snapcodes with the &quot;Upload Snapcode&quot; button found within the widget. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/UploadSnapcode.png\" alt=\"Upload Snapcode\" width=\"421\" height=\"292\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8764\" />\r\n\r\nThat\'s all it takes to get Snapchat Snapcodes on your WordPress website. Now your visitors can easily scan the code to follow you on Snapchat.\r\n','Can you add Snapchat Snapcodes to WordPress?','','publish','open','closed','','can-you-add-snapchat-snapcodes-to-wordpress','','','2015-09-18 13:40:13','2015-09-18 17:40:13','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8759',0,'post','',0),(8760,4,'2015-09-18 13:37:23','2015-09-18 17:37:23','Increasing the number of people following you on Snapchat can help your marketing in many ways. You can do this by using your WordPress website and adding the Snapchat follow button to your site. This is done with a thing called snapcodes, which allow visitors to scan to follow you. Here\'s how you add Snapchat Snapcodes to WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Visiting the Snapchat Snapcodes Website</h2>\r\n\r\nThe first step in the process is the visit the <a href=\"https://accounts.snapchat.com\">Snapchat Snapcodes Website</a>. \r\n\r\nSNAPCHAT SNAPCODES WEBSITE\r\n\r\nYou will need to login, and then all you need to do is click on the Download button. This will cause a .zip file to start downloading, which you will need to extract on your computer. Now, you will find two image files: snapcode.png and snapcode.svg. \r\n\r\nBoth of these files are QR codes, which can be scanned for a Snapchat user to start following you. They can scan these codes with their phones. \r\n\r\n<h2>Uploading the Snapcodes to WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter you have your QR codes from Snapchat, you need to upload them to your WordPress website. This is done manually just like any other image. Visit the <strong>Media&gt;&gt;Add New</strong> section within your dashboard.\r\n\r\nUPLOAD NEW MEDIA\r\n\r\nFrom here, you can easily upload both files to your WordPress website. Once they are uploaded, you can add the code to your sidebar with the Image Widget Plugin or you can use it within posts or pages. It can also be added to the sidebar with the Text Widget, if you know a little bit of basic HTML code.\r\n\r\n<h2>Adding the Snapcode Widget to your Website</h2>\r\n\r\nSNAPCHAT SNAPCODE WIDGET\r\n\r\nAnother way to display the Snapcodes on your website is with the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/pipdig-snapcode-widget/\">Snapchat Snapcode Widget plugin</a>. This plugin will allow you to easily show the codes in your sidebar. \r\n\r\nAfter you have activated the plugin, just go to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Widgets&lt;/strong and you can add the Snapchat Snapcode widget to your sidebar or any other widget-ready area.\r\n\r\nOnce you add the widget to the area you would like it to display, you can easily upload your Snapcodes with the &quot;Upload Snapcode&quot; button found within the widget. \r\n\r\nUPLOAD SNAPCODE\r\n\r\nThat&#039;s all it takes to get Snapchat Snapcodes on your WordPress website. Now your visitors can easily scan the code to follow you on Snapchat.\r\n','Can you add Snapchat Snapcodes to WordPress?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8759-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 13:37:23','2015-09-18 17:37:23','',8759,'http://itxdesign.com/8759-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8761,4,'2015-09-18 13:37:48','2015-09-18 17:37:48','','Snapchat Snapcodes Website','','inherit','open','closed','','snapchatsnapcodeswebsite','','','2015-09-18 13:37:55','2015-09-18 17:37:55','',8759,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapchatSnapcodesWebsite.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8762,4,'2015-09-18 13:38:08','2015-09-18 17:38:08','','Upload New Media','','inherit','open','closed','','uploadnewmedia','','','2015-09-18 13:38:13','2015-09-18 17:38:13','',8759,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/UploadNewMedia.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8763,4,'2015-09-18 13:38:26','2015-09-18 17:38:26','','Snapchat Snapcode Widget','','inherit','open','closed','','snapchatsnapcodewidget','','','2015-09-18 13:38:32','2015-09-18 17:38:32','',8759,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapchatSnapcodeWidget.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8764,4,'2015-09-18 13:38:41','2015-09-18 17:38:41','','Upload Snapcode','','inherit','open','closed','','uploadsnapcode','','','2015-09-18 13:38:45','2015-09-18 17:38:45','',8759,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/UploadSnapcode.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8765,4,'2015-09-18 13:38:51','2015-09-18 17:38:51','Increasing the number of people following you on Snapchat can help your marketing in many ways. You can do this by using your WordPress website and adding the Snapchat follow button to your site. This is done with a thing called snapcodes, which allow visitors to scan to follow you. Here\'s how you add Snapchat Snapcodes to WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Visiting the Snapchat Snapcodes Website</h2>\r\n\r\nThe first step in the process is the visit the <a href=\"https://accounts.snapchat.com\">Snapchat Snapcodes Website</a>. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapchatSnapcodesWebsite.png\" alt=\"Snapchat Snapcodes Website\" width=\"367\" height=\"465\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8761\" />\r\n\r\nYou will need to login, and then all you need to do is click on the Download button. This will cause a .zip file to start downloading, which you will need to extract on your computer. Now, you will find two image files: snapcode.png and snapcode.svg. \r\n\r\nBoth of these files are QR codes, which can be scanned for a Snapchat user to start following you. They can scan these codes with their phones. \r\n\r\n<h2>Uploading the Snapcodes to WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter you have your QR codes from Snapchat, you need to upload them to your WordPress website. This is done manually just like any other image. Visit the <strong>Media&gt;&gt;Add New</strong> section within your dashboard.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/UploadNewMedia.png\" alt=\"Upload New Media\" width=\"669\" height=\"348\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8762\" />\r\n\r\nFrom here, you can easily upload both files to your WordPress website. Once they are uploaded, you can add the code to your sidebar with the Image Widget Plugin or you can use it within posts or pages. It can also be added to the sidebar with the Text Widget, if you know a little bit of basic HTML code.\r\n\r\n<h2>Adding the Snapcode Widget to your Website</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapchatSnapcodeWidget.png\" alt=\"Snapchat Snapcode Widget\" width=\"637\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8763\" />\r\n\r\nAnother way to display the Snapcodes on your website is with the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/pipdig-snapcode-widget/\">Snapchat Snapcode Widget plugin</a>. This plugin will allow you to easily show the codes in your sidebar. \r\n\r\nAfter you have activated the plugin, just go to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Widgets&lt;/strong and you can add the Snapchat Snapcode widget to your sidebar or any other widget-ready area.\r\n\r\nOnce you add the widget to the area you would like it to display, you can easily upload your Snapcodes with the &quot;Upload Snapcode&quot; button found within the widget. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/UploadSnapcode.png\" alt=\"Upload Snapcode\" width=\"421\" height=\"292\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8764\" />\r\n\r\nThat\'s all it takes to get Snapchat Snapcodes on your WordPress website. Now your visitors can easily scan the code to follow you on Snapchat.\r\n','Can you add Snapchat Snapcodes to WordPress?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8759-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 13:38:51','2015-09-18 17:38:51','',8759,'http://itxdesign.com/8759-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8766,4,'2015-09-22 07:57:31','2015-09-22 11:57:31','WordPress sends emails to you and to your users for many reasons. If you run a multi-author website or a website with a large number of subscribers, you may not want to use the default email template.\r\n\r\nWhen you use WordPress, you get a basic, plain text template for your emails. However, this doesn\'t allow much room for branding or for really impressing your users and subscribers. You can change this template and you don\'t even need to know how to change the code. Here\'s how you can change the email templates in WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using the Email Templates Plugin for WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EmailTemplates.png\" alt=\"Email Templates\" width=\"743\" height=\"241\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8767\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-templates/\">Email Templates</a> plugin for WordPress allows you to customize the email templates used for automatic emails. Start by downloading the plugin, installing it and activating it within your WordPress dashboard.\r\n\r\nOnce you have the plugin activated, you can access it by going to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Email Templates</strong>. From here, you can modify the email templates within the WordPress customizer. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EmailTemplatesinAppearance.png\" alt=\"Email Templates in Appearance\" width=\"1026\" height=\"576\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8768\" />\r\n\r\nFrom this screen, you will have multiple tabs, which will allow you to make changes to the basic email template in WordPress. The first tab is the \"Settings\" tab.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Settings.png\" alt=\"Settings\" width=\"301\" height=\"312\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8769\" />\r\n\r\nYou can enter your site name and email within this section. The next tab is the \"Template\" tab. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Template.png\" alt=\"Template\" width=\"302\" height=\"485\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8770\" />\r\n\r\nThis tab allows you to choose between fullwidth and boxed for the size of the template and you can choose a background color. \r\n\r\nAfter adjusting your Template settings, you can move onto the \"Email Header\" tab. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EmailHeader.png\" alt=\"Email Header\" width=\"298\" height=\"578\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8771\" />\r\n\r\nWithin this section, you can add a logo, choose an alignment, choose a text size and color and choose the background color. This is one of the main areas where you can really change the look of your email template and create branding with your own logo and colors.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ChangedEmailHeader.png\" alt=\"Changed Email Header\" width=\"630\" height=\"261\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8772\" />\r\n\r\nNext, you will want to adjust the \"Email Body\" settings.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EmailBody.png\" alt=\"Email Body\" width=\"302\" height=\"419\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8773\" />\r\n\r\nThis section will allow you to change the background color of the email body, along with the text color and size. However, keep in mind, reading black text on a white or a light colored background is the easiest.\r\n\r\nThe final tab with settings is the \"Footer\" tab. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fOOTER.png\" alt=\"Footer\" width=\"305\" height=\"562\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8774\" />\r\n\r\nThis tab will allow you to add a copyright for your site, change the alignment, choose a background color and choose the color and size of the text. You can also choose whether you want to display the \"Powered by\" link for the plugin or take it off your template.\r\n\r\nAfter you have changed all your settings, you can use the \"Send test email\" tab to send yourself an email with the new template. \r\n\r\nYou can also use the many placeholders to customize your email content. These include:\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Placeholders.png\" alt=\"Placeholders\" width=\"255\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8775\" />\r\n\r\nYou can display your Blog URL, the Date, the Time and many other things without having to type them into every single email with these placeholders.\r\n\r\nNow you have a custom email template for WordPress with your own logo or colors. 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If you run a multi-author website or a website with a large number of subscribers, you may not want to use the default email template.\r\n\r\nWhen you use WordPress, you get a basic, plain text template for your emails. However, this doesn\'t allow much room for branding or for really impressing your users and subscribers. You can change this template and you don\'t even need to know how to change the code. Here\'s how you can change the email templates in WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using the Email Templates Plugin for WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EmailTemplates.png\" alt=\"Email Templates\" width=\"743\" height=\"241\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8767\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-templates/\">Email Templates</a> plugin for WordPress allows you to customize the email templates used for automatic emails. Start by downloading the plugin, installing it and activating it within your WordPress dashboard.\r\n\r\nOnce you have the plugin activated, you can access it by going to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Email Templates</strong>. From here, you can modify the email templates within the WordPress customizer. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EmailTemplatesinAppearance.png\" alt=\"Email Templates in Appearance\" width=\"1026\" height=\"576\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8768\" />\r\n\r\nFrom this screen, you will have multiple tabs, which will allow you to make changes to the basic email template in WordPress. The first tab is the \"Settings\" tab.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Settings.png\" alt=\"Settings\" width=\"301\" height=\"312\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8769\" />\r\n\r\nYou can enter your site name and email within this section. The next tab is the \"Template\" tab. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Template.png\" alt=\"Template\" width=\"302\" height=\"485\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8770\" />\r\n\r\nThis tab allows you to choose between fullwidth and boxed for the size of the template and you can choose a background color. \r\n\r\nAfter adjusting your Template settings, you can move onto the \"Email Header\" tab. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EmailHeader.png\" alt=\"Email Header\" width=\"298\" height=\"578\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8771\" />\r\n\r\nWithin this section, you can add a logo, choose an alignment, choose a text size and color and choose the background color. This is one of the main areas where you can really change the look of your email template and create branding with your own logo and colors.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ChangedEmailHeader.png\" alt=\"Changed Email Header\" width=\"630\" height=\"261\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8772\" />\r\n\r\nNext, you will want to adjust the \"Email Body\" settings.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EmailBody.png\" alt=\"Email Body\" width=\"302\" height=\"419\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8773\" />\r\n\r\nThis section will allow you to change the background color of the email body, along with the text color and size. However, keep in mind, reading black text on a white or a light colored background is the easiest.\r\n\r\nThe final tab with settings is the \"Footer\" tab. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fOOTER.png\" alt=\"Footer\" width=\"305\" height=\"562\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8774\" />\r\n\r\nThis tab will allow you to add a copyright for your site, change the alignment, choose a background color and choose the color and size of the text. You can also choose whether you want to display the \"Powered by\" link for the plugin or take it off your template.\r\n\r\nAfter you have changed all your settings, you can use the \"Send test email\" tab to send yourself an email with the new template. \r\n\r\nYou can also use the many placeholders to customize your email content. These include:\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Placeholders.png\" alt=\"Placeholders\" width=\"255\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8775\" />\r\n\r\nYou can display your Blog URL, the Date, the Time and many other things without having to type them into every single email with these placeholders.\r\n\r\nNow you have a custom email template for WordPress with your own logo or colors. This type of template can help with branding and with marketing your website far more than the basic plain text template.\r\n\r\n','Can you Change the Email Templates in WordPress?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8766-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 14:01:01','2015-09-18 18:01:01','',8766,'http://itxdesign.com/8766-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8777,4,'2015-09-22 16:25:19','2015-09-22 20:25:19','Have you ever heard of a dark post in Facebook? This is something you may have never seen and it\'s a fascinating thing.\r\n\r\nGoogle defines a dark post as:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote>AN UNPUBLISHED POST IS A STATUS UPDATE, LINK SHARE, VIDEO OR PHOTO THAT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE SHARED AS AN ORGANIC POST. STAYING TRUE TO ITS NAME, IT’S NEVER PUBLISHED BUT IS ONLY SURFACED AS AN AD.</blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat this really means is that a Facebook Dark Post is a Facebook post giving you the ability to control the audience it reaches through ads. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why would you Use a Dark Post?</h2>\r\n\r\nA Dark Post might seem strange, but there is a use to it. These posts can be used to help reach a specific goal without cluttering your newsfeed or the newsfeeds of your followers. Maybe it would be seen as irrelevant.\r\n\r\nMaybe you are trying to sell your services and some of your followers or even all of them already use your services. It wouldn\'t be very helpful for the post you create to end up in their newsfeeds. However, you could post a message and use it as a dark post to spread the word to others outside of your followers.\r\n\r\n<h2>Creating your Facebook Dark Post</h2>\r\n\r\nCreating a dark post in Facebook is pretty easy. You can watch their video <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10151107995291687\">here</a>, but it\'s a bit outdated. Here are a few steps to help you create your Facebook Dark Post.\r\n\r\nStart by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/ads/manage/powereditor/\r\n\r\nFrom here, you will need to click \"Download to Power Editor\" and choose the advertising account you want to download. You may only have one option, unless you manage multiple accounts for clients. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DownloadtoPowerEditor1.png\" alt=\"DownloadtoPowerEditor\" width=\"580\" height=\"50\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8779\" />\r\n\r\nClick the check box for the account you want to use and click the \"Download\" button. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AdvertisingAccount.png\" alt=\"Advertising Account\" width=\"544\" height=\"476\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8780\" />\r\n\r\nNow you will need to name your campaign, choose the objective and choose the buying type.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ChooseACampaign.png\" alt=\"Choose A Campaign\" width=\"589\" height=\"218\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8781\" />\r\n\r\nNow, you want to click the \"create ad set\" link, which is found on the right side of the screen.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CreateAdSet.png\" alt=\"Create Ad Set\" width=\"585\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8782\" />\r\n\r\nFrom here, select the campaign you just created and name your ad. Now, click the \"create\" button and you will be able to move onto the next step.\r\n\r\nIf you click the bottom tab on the left side of the page called \"ads\" you will be able to choose a Facebook page and the \"Use Existing Post\" option for your dark post.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/FacebookDarkPost.png\" alt=\"Facebook Dark Post\" width=\"536\" height=\"482\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8783\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you click the + sign next to \"Select a Post\" you can create a new page post to use as your Dark Post.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/NewPagePost.png\" alt=\"New Page Post\" width=\"543\" height=\"209\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8784\" />\r\n\r\nNow you can review your post and you can use it as an ad instead of a newsfeed post. As long as you are happy with the post you have created for your ad, you can go ahead and make the ad go live. Of course, you can set daily spending limits and many other parameters to ensure the ad targets the right people and times of the day.\r\n\r\nThis is how you create a Facebook Dark Post and use it for advertising your services or products on Facebook without putting it in everybody\'s newsfeed.\r\n','Do you Know what a Dark Post is on Facebook?','','publish','open','closed','','do-you-know-what-a-dark-post-is-on-facebook','','','2015-09-18 14:30:17','2015-09-18 18:30:17','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8777',0,'post','',0),(8778,4,'2015-09-18 14:26:11','2015-09-18 18:26:11','','Download to Power Editor','','inherit','open','closed','','downloadtopowereditor','','','2015-09-18 14:27:33','2015-09-18 18:27:33','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DownloadtoPowerEditor.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8779,4,'2015-09-18 14:27:24','2015-09-18 18:27:24','','DownloadtoPowerEditor','','inherit','open','closed','','downloadtopowereditor-2','','','2015-09-18 14:27:24','2015-09-18 18:27:24','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DownloadtoPowerEditor1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8780,4,'2015-09-18 14:27:48','2015-09-18 18:27:48','','Advertising Account','','inherit','open','closed','','advertisingaccount','','','2015-09-18 14:27:53','2015-09-18 18:27:53','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AdvertisingAccount.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8781,4,'2015-09-18 14:28:11','2015-09-18 18:28:11','','Choose A Campaign','','inherit','open','closed','','chooseacampaign','','','2015-09-18 14:28:18','2015-09-18 18:28:18','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ChooseACampaign.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8782,4,'2015-09-18 14:28:32','2015-09-18 18:28:32','','Create Ad Set','','inherit','open','closed','','createadset','','','2015-09-18 14:28:38','2015-09-18 18:28:38','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CreateAdSet.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8783,4,'2015-09-18 14:28:48','2015-09-18 18:28:48','','Facebook Dark Post','','inherit','open','closed','','facebookdarkpost','','','2015-09-18 14:28:55','2015-09-18 18:28:55','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/FacebookDarkPost.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8784,4,'2015-09-18 14:29:07','2015-09-18 18:29:07','','New Page Post','','inherit','open','closed','','newpagepost','','','2015-09-18 14:29:13','2015-09-18 18:29:13','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/NewPagePost.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8786,4,'2015-09-18 14:30:16','2015-09-18 18:30:16','Have you ever heard of a dark post in Facebook? This is something you may have never seen and it\'s a fascinating thing.\r\n\r\nGoogle defines a dark post as:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote>AN UNPUBLISHED POST IS A STATUS UPDATE, LINK SHARE, VIDEO OR PHOTO THAT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE SHARED AS AN ORGANIC POST. STAYING TRUE TO ITS NAME, IT’S NEVER PUBLISHED BUT IS ONLY SURFACED AS AN AD.</blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat this really means is that a Facebook Dark Post is a Facebook post giving you the ability to control the audience it reaches through ads. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why would you Use a Dark Post?</h2>\r\n\r\nA Dark Post might seem strange, but there is a use to it. These posts can be used to help reach a specific goal without cluttering your newsfeed or the newsfeeds of your followers. Maybe it would be seen as irrelevant.\r\n\r\nMaybe you are trying to sell your services and some of your followers or even all of them already use your services. It wouldn\'t be very helpful for the post you create to end up in their newsfeeds. However, you could post a message and use it as a dark post to spread the word to others outside of your followers.\r\n\r\n<h2>Creating your Facebook Dark Post</h2>\r\n\r\nCreating a dark post in Facebook is pretty easy. You can watch their video <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10151107995291687\">here</a>, but it\'s a bit outdated. Here are a few steps to help you create your Facebook Dark Post.\r\n\r\nStart by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/ads/manage/powereditor/\r\n\r\nFrom here, you will need to click \"Download to Power Editor\" and choose the advertising account you want to download. You may only have one option, unless you manage multiple accounts for clients. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DownloadtoPowerEditor1.png\" alt=\"DownloadtoPowerEditor\" width=\"580\" height=\"50\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8779\" />\r\n\r\nClick the check box for the account you want to use and click the \"Download\" button. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AdvertisingAccount.png\" alt=\"Advertising Account\" width=\"544\" height=\"476\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8780\" />\r\n\r\nNow you will need to name your campaign, choose the objective and choose the buying type.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ChooseACampaign.png\" alt=\"Choose A Campaign\" width=\"589\" height=\"218\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8781\" />\r\n\r\nNow, you want to click the \"create ad set\" link, which is found on the right side of the screen.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CreateAdSet.png\" alt=\"Create Ad Set\" width=\"585\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8782\" />\r\n\r\nFrom here, select the campaign you just created and name your ad. Now, click the \"create\" button and you will be able to move onto the next step.\r\n\r\nIf you click the bottom tab on the left side of the page called \"ads\" you will be able to choose a Facebook page and the \"Use Existing Post\" option for your dark post.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/FacebookDarkPost.png\" alt=\"Facebook Dark Post\" width=\"536\" height=\"482\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8783\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you click the + sign next to \"Select a Post\" you can create a new page post to use as your Dark Post.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/NewPagePost.png\" alt=\"New Page Post\" width=\"543\" height=\"209\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8784\" />\r\n\r\nNow you can review your post and you can use it as an ad instead of a newsfeed post. As long as you are happy with the post you have created for your ad, you can go ahead and make the ad go live. Of course, you can set daily spending limits and many other parameters to ensure the ad targets the right people and times of the day.\r\n\r\nThis is how you create a Facebook Dark Post and use it for advertising your services or products on Facebook without putting it in everybody\'s newsfeed.\r\n','Do you Know what a Dark Post is on Facebook?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8777-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 14:30:16','2015-09-18 18:30:16','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/8777-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8785,4,'2015-09-18 14:29:27','2015-09-18 18:29:27','Have you ever heard of a dark post in Facebook? This is something you may have never seen and it\'s a fascinating thing.\r\n\r\nGoogle defines a dark post as:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote>AN UNPUBLISHED POST IS A STATUS UPDATE, LINK SHARE, VIDEO OR PHOTO THAT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE SHARED AS AN ORGANIC POST. STAYING TRUE TO ITS NAME, IT’S NEVER PUBLISHED BUT IS ONLY SURFACED AS AN AD.</blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat this really means is that a Facebook Dark Post is a Facebook post giving you the ability to control the audience it reaches through ads. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why would you Use a Dark Post?</h2>\r\n\r\nA Dark Post might seem strange, but there is a use to it. These posts can be used to help reach a specific goal without cluttering your newsfeed or the newsfeeds of your followers. Maybe it would be seen as irrelevant.\r\n\r\nMaybe you are trying to sell your services and some of your followers or even all of them already use your services. It wouldn\'t be very helpful for the post you create to end up in their newsfeeds. However, you could post a message and use it as a dark post to spread the word to others outside of your followers.\r\n\r\n<h2>Creating your Facebook Dark Post</h2>\r\n\r\nCreating a dark post in Facebook is pretty easy. You can watch their video <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10151107995291687\">here</a>, but it\'s a bit outdated. Here are a few steps to help you create your Facebook Dark Post.\r\n\r\nStart by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/ads/manage/powereditor/\r\n\r\nFrom here, you will need to click \"Download to Power Editor\" and choose the advertising account you want to download. You may only have one option, unless you manage multiple accounts for clients. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DownloadtoPowerEditor.png\" alt=\"Download to Power Editor\" width=\"580\" height=\"50\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8778\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DownloadtoPowerEditor1.png\"><img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DownloadtoPowerEditor1.png\" alt=\"DownloadtoPowerEditor\" width=\"580\" height=\"50\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8779\" /></a>\r\n\r\nClick the check box for the account you want to use and click the \"Download\" button. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AdvertisingAccount.png\" alt=\"Advertising Account\" width=\"544\" height=\"476\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8780\" />\r\n\r\nNow you will need to name your campaign, choose the objective and choose the buying type.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ChooseACampaign.png\" alt=\"Choose A Campaign\" width=\"589\" height=\"218\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8781\" />\r\n\r\nNow, you want to click the \"create ad set\" link, which is found on the right side of the screen.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CreateAdSet.png\" alt=\"Create Ad Set\" width=\"585\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8782\" />\r\n\r\nFrom here, select the campaign you just created and name your ad. Now, click the \"create\" button and you will be able to move onto the next step.\r\n\r\nIf you click the bottom tab on the left side of the page called \"ads\" you will be able to choose a Facebook page and the \"Use Existing Post\" option for your dark post.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/FacebookDarkPost.png\" alt=\"Facebook Dark Post\" width=\"536\" height=\"482\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8783\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you click the + sign next to \"Select a Post\" you can create a new page post to use as your Dark Post.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/NewPagePost.png\" alt=\"New Page Post\" width=\"543\" height=\"209\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8784\" />\r\n\r\nNow you can review your post and you can use it as an ad instead of a newsfeed post. As long as you are happy with the post you have created for your ad, you can go ahead and make the ad go live. Of course, you can set daily spending limits and many other parameters to ensure the ad targets the right people and times of the day.\r\n\r\nThis is how you create a Facebook Dark Post and use it for advertising your services or products on Facebook without putting it in everybody\'s newsfeed.\r\n','Do you Know what a Dark Post is on Facebook?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8777-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 14:29:27','2015-09-18 18:29:27','',8777,'http://itxdesign.com/8777-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8787,4,'2015-09-23 08:39:21','2015-09-23 12:39:21','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CDN.jpg\" alt=\"CDN\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8788\" />Do you wonder how some of the largest websites and blogs online today deliver their content to you so quickly? Of course, hosting plays a part in this, but so does the content delivery network or CDN. \r\n\r\nUsing a CDN allows large websites to deliver content much faster because they won\'t be using so much bandwidth and disk space on their own server. If you have started to generate a large amount of daily traffic, especially if it\'s from all around the world, a CDN may be the right solution for your needs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Web Hosting on Steroids</h2>\r\n\r\nA CDN is like website hosting, but it\'s multiplied. When you have a single web hosting installation and it\'s replicating your website data on more than one server, it\'s a bit like a CDN. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CDNUsage.png\" alt=\"CDN Usage\" width=\"1324\" height=\"568\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8789\" />\r\n\r\nA content delivery network duplicates your content on many servers all across the world to make it faster and easier to deliver the content no matter where the visitor comes from. Some of the largest CDNs have thousands of servers with automatic configurations to serve your content to the end-user from the server closest to them. With smaller distances, you get fewer hops, which means the overall transmission is much faster.\r\n\r\n<h2>What is the Main Benefit of CDNs?</h2>\r\n\r\nEven though CDNs can work with static content, such as images and text, they are most powerful and most beneficial with videos. When a video is streamed from a local CDN server, it can be minimized to give the end-user the best quality without jigger or any buffering. When the video is being accessed by a large amount of users from one server, it causes issues. \r\n\r\n<h2>When Should you Start Using a CDN?</h2>\r\n\r\nNot everybody needs a CDN. However, if you are starting to see your site performance slip, a CDN may fix the issue. This is a much less expensive option compared to adding multiple servers for your hosing or upgrading to dedicated server hosting. A CDN may be able to give you the speed you need if you start seeing a large amount of daily traffic, as well.\r\n','Taking it Past Hosting: A Look at the Content Delivery Network','','publish','open','closed','','taking-it-past-hosting-a-look-at-the-content-delivery-network','','','2015-09-18 14:44:16','2015-09-18 18:44:16','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8787',0,'post','',0),(8788,4,'2015-09-18 14:42:36','2015-09-18 18:42:36','','CDN','','inherit','open','closed','','cdn-2','','','2015-09-18 14:42:43','2015-09-18 18:42:43','',8787,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CDN.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8789,4,'2015-09-18 14:42:38','2015-09-18 18:42:38','','CDN Usage','','inherit','open','closed','','cdnusage','','','2015-09-18 14:43:01','2015-09-18 18:43:01','',8787,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CDNUsage.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8790,4,'2015-09-18 14:44:01','2015-09-18 18:44:01','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CDN.jpg\" alt=\"CDN\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8788\" />Do you wonder how some of the largest websites and blogs online today deliver their content to you so quickly? Of course, hosting plays a part in this, but so does the content delivery network or CDN. \r\n\r\nUsing a CDN allows large websites to deliver content much faster because they won\'t be using so much bandwidth and disk space on their own server. If you have started to generate a large amount of daily traffic, especially if it\'s from all around the world, a CDN may be the right solution for your needs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Web Hosting on Steroids</h2>\r\n\r\nA CDN is like website hosting, but it\'s multiplied. When you have a single web hosting installation and it\'s replicating your website data on more than one server, it\'s a bit like a CDN. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CDNUsage.png\" alt=\"CDN Usage\" width=\"1324\" height=\"568\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8789\" />\r\n\r\nA content delivery network duplicates your content on many servers all across the world to make it faster and easier to deliver the content no matter where the visitor comes from. Some of the largest CDNs have thousands of servers with automatic configurations to serve your content to the end-user from the server closest to them. With smaller distances, you get fewer hops, which means the overall transmission is much faster.\r\n\r\n<h2>What is the Main Benefit of CDNs?</h2>\r\n\r\nEven though CDNs can work with static content, such as images and text, they are most powerful and most beneficial with videos. When a video is streamed from a local CDN server, it can be minimized to give the end-user the best quality without jigger or any buffering. When the video is being accessed by a large amount of users from one server, it causes issues. \r\n\r\n<h2>When Should you Start Using a CDN?</h2>\r\n\r\nNot everybody needs a CDN. However, if you are starting to see your site performance slip, a CDN may fix the issue. This is a much less expensive option compared to adding multiple servers for your hosing or upgrading to dedicated server hosting. A CDN may be able to give you the speed you need if you start seeing a large amount of daily traffic, as well.\r\n','Taking it Past Hosting: A Look at the Content Delivery Network','','inherit','closed','closed','','8787-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 14:44:01','2015-09-18 18:44:01','',8787,'http://itxdesign.com/8787-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8791,4,'2015-09-23 15:17:39','2015-09-23 19:17:39','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Make-Money-from-a-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Make Money from a Blog\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8794\" />Most bloggers begin blogging because they want to make money. Sure, they may have some type of message they want to share, but the end goal is to turn their blog into a money-making machine. \r\n\r\nThere are several ways to make money with a blog. Here\'s a look at a few of the easiest money-making strategies to implement on your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create your Own Product</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you have knowledge of an industry, hobby or just about anything, you can create your own product. There are several types of digital products you can create with just the knowledge you already have. Of course, you can create a physical product, too, but that will require shipping and logistics.\r\n\r\nSome of the products you can create for your blog include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Courses/Webinars</li>\r\n<li>EBooks/Guides</li>\r\n<li>Software/Plugins/Applications</li>\r\n<li>Merchandise</li>\r\n<li>Video/DVD</li>\r\n<li>Audio/CD</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSome products will require more work and overhead than others. However, with your own product, you will be able to make more money from your blog than if you use any of the other methods, in most cases.\r\n\r\n<h2>Affiliate Marketing</h2><img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Affiliate-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Affiliate Marketing\" width=\"227\" height=\"222\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8793\" />\r\n\r\nA very popular way to turn your blog into a money-making machine is with affiliate marketing. Many companies offer the opportunity to promote their products and earn a commission for sales you generate. You can join the many affiliate networks, such as Commission Junction, ShareASale, ClickBank or even the Amazon Associates program. This will give you access to thousands of products you can promote for a commission.\r\n\r\n<h2>Advertising Networks</h2>\r\n\r\nGoogle AdSense and other advertising networks will pay you simply when a visitor clicks on an ad you run on your website. This is a great way to enjoy an income from your blog and it will fit with any subject matter. \r\n\r\nJust enter the code they give you into your website and when somebody visits your site and clicks on an ad, you get paid. If you don\'t want to bother with adding affiliate links or creating your own product, this is a great way to monetize your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Offer Services</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes, a service is better than a product. Your blog may be about a specific topic, which you are an expert on. If this is the case, you can offer paid services to those visiting your website.\r\n\r\nSome of the services you can offer include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Coaching</li>\r\n<li>Content Writing</li>\r\n<li>Speaking</li>\r\n<li>Web Design</li>\r\n<li>SEO Training</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThere are many other services you can offer, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Sell Advertising Space</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Advertising1.jpg\" alt=\"Advertising\" width=\"362\" height=\"139\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8796\" />\r\n\r\nFor some bloggers, selling space for ads on their site is the way to go. Once you get enough traffic, some companies may approach you to advertise on your site. Make sure you get a good rate and you can turn your blog into a money-making machine by selling advertising.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of great ways to make money with your blog. These are just a few of the many possible ways to monetize your new blog. You can choose one or a combination of the methods above to take your blog from a place with content to a money-making machine.\r\n','How can you Make Money from Your WordPress Blog?','','publish','open','closed','','how-can-you-make-money-from-your-wordpress-blog','','','2015-09-18 15:21:59','2015-09-18 19:21:59','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8791',0,'post','',0),(8792,4,'2015-09-18 15:20:05','2015-09-18 19:20:05','','Advertising','','inherit','open','closed','','advertising','','','2015-09-18 15:20:39','2015-09-18 19:20:39','',8791,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Advertising.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8793,4,'2015-09-18 15:20:06','2015-09-18 19:20:06','','Affiliate Marketing','','inherit','open','closed','','affiliate-marketing-2','','','2015-09-18 15:20:23','2015-09-18 19:20:23','',8791,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Affiliate-Marketing.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8794,4,'2015-09-18 15:20:07','2015-09-18 19:20:07','','Make Money from a Blog','','inherit','open','closed','','make-money-from-a-blog','','','2015-09-18 15:20:13','2015-09-18 19:20:13','',8791,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Make-Money-from-a-Blog.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8795,4,'2015-09-18 15:20:45','2015-09-18 19:20:45','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Make-Money-from-a-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Make Money from a Blog\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8794\" />Most bloggers begin blogging because they want to make money. Sure, they may have some type of message they want to share, but the end goal is to turn their blog into a money-making machine. \r\n\r\nThere are several ways to make money with a blog. Here\'s a look at a few of the easiest money-making strategies to implement on your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create your Own Product</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you have knowledge of an industry, hobby or just about anything, you can create your own product. There are several types of digital products you can create with just the knowledge you already have. Of course, you can create a physical product, too, but that will require shipping and logistics.\r\n\r\nSome of the products you can create for your blog include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Courses/Webinars</li>\r\n<li>EBooks/Guides</li>\r\n<li>Software/Plugins/Applications</li>\r\n<li>Merchandise</li>\r\n<li>Video/DVD</li>\r\n<li>Audio/CD</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSome products will require more work and overhead than others. However, with your own product, you will be able to make more money from your blog than if you use any of the other methods, in most cases.\r\n\r\n<h2>Affiliate Marketing</h2><img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Affiliate-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Affiliate Marketing\" width=\"227\" height=\"222\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8793\" />\r\n\r\nA very popular way to turn your blog into a money-making machine is with affiliate marketing. Many companies offer the opportunity to promote their products and earn a commission for sales you generate. You can join the many affiliate networks, such as Commission Junction, ShareASale, ClickBank or even the Amazon Associates program. This will give you access to thousands of products you can promote for a commission.\r\n\r\n<h2>Advertising Networks</h2>\r\n\r\nGoogle AdSense and other advertising networks will pay you simply when a visitor clicks on an ad you run on your website. This is a great way to enjoy an income from your blog and it will fit with any subject matter. \r\n\r\nJust enter the code they give you into your website and when somebody visits your site and clicks on an ad, you get paid. If you don\'t want to bother with adding affiliate links or creating your own product, this is a great way to monetize your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Offer Services</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes, a service is better than a product. Your blog may be about a specific topic, which you are an expert on. If this is the case, you can offer paid services to those visiting your website.\r\n\r\nSome of the services you can offer include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Coaching</li>\r\n<li>Content Writing</li>\r\n<li>Speaking</li>\r\n<li>Web Design</li>\r\n<li>SEO Training</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThere are many other services you can offer, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Sell Advertising Space</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Advertising.jpg\" alt=\"Advertising\" width=\"362\" height=\"139\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8792\" />\r\n\r\nFor some bloggers, selling space for ads on their site is the way to go. Once you get enough traffic, some companies may approach you to advertise on your site. Make sure you get a good rate and you can turn your blog into a money-making machine by selling advertising.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of great ways to make money with your blog. These are just a few of the many possible ways to monetize your new blog. You can choose one or a combination of the methods above to take your blog from a place with content to a money-making machine.\r\n','How can you Make Money from Your WordPress Blog?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8791-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 15:20:45','2015-09-18 19:20:45','',8791,'http://itxdesign.com/8791-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8796,4,'2015-09-18 15:21:16','2015-09-18 19:21:16','','Advertising','','inherit','open','closed','','advertising-2','','','2015-09-18 15:21:21','2015-09-18 19:21:21','',8791,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Advertising1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8797,4,'2015-09-18 15:21:26','2015-09-18 19:21:26','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Make-Money-from-a-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Make Money from a Blog\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8794\" />Most bloggers begin blogging because they want to make money. Sure, they may have some type of message they want to share, but the end goal is to turn their blog into a money-making machine. \r\n\r\nThere are several ways to make money with a blog. Here\'s a look at a few of the easiest money-making strategies to implement on your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create your Own Product</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you have knowledge of an industry, hobby or just about anything, you can create your own product. There are several types of digital products you can create with just the knowledge you already have. Of course, you can create a physical product, too, but that will require shipping and logistics.\r\n\r\nSome of the products you can create for your blog include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Courses/Webinars</li>\r\n<li>EBooks/Guides</li>\r\n<li>Software/Plugins/Applications</li>\r\n<li>Merchandise</li>\r\n<li>Video/DVD</li>\r\n<li>Audio/CD</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSome products will require more work and overhead than others. However, with your own product, you will be able to make more money from your blog than if you use any of the other methods, in most cases.\r\n\r\n<h2>Affiliate Marketing</h2><img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Affiliate-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Affiliate Marketing\" width=\"227\" height=\"222\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8793\" />\r\n\r\nA very popular way to turn your blog into a money-making machine is with affiliate marketing. Many companies offer the opportunity to promote their products and earn a commission for sales you generate. You can join the many affiliate networks, such as Commission Junction, ShareASale, ClickBank or even the Amazon Associates program. This will give you access to thousands of products you can promote for a commission.\r\n\r\n<h2>Advertising Networks</h2>\r\n\r\nGoogle AdSense and other advertising networks will pay you simply when a visitor clicks on an ad you run on your website. This is a great way to enjoy an income from your blog and it will fit with any subject matter. \r\n\r\nJust enter the code they give you into your website and when somebody visits your site and clicks on an ad, you get paid. If you don\'t want to bother with adding affiliate links or creating your own product, this is a great way to monetize your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Offer Services</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes, a service is better than a product. Your blog may be about a specific topic, which you are an expert on. If this is the case, you can offer paid services to those visiting your website.\r\n\r\nSome of the services you can offer include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Coaching</li>\r\n<li>Content Writing</li>\r\n<li>Speaking</li>\r\n<li>Web Design</li>\r\n<li>SEO Training</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThere are many other services you can offer, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Sell Advertising Space</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Advertising1.jpg\" alt=\"Advertising\" width=\"362\" height=\"139\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8796\" />\r\n\r\nFor some bloggers, selling space for ads on their site is the way to go. Once you get enough traffic, some companies may approach you to advertise on your site. Make sure you get a good rate and you can turn your blog into a money-making machine by selling advertising.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of great ways to make money with your blog. These are just a few of the many possible ways to monetize your new blog. You can choose one or a combination of the methods above to take your blog from a place with content to a money-making machine.\r\n','How can you Make Money from Your WordPress Blog?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8791-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 15:21:26','2015-09-18 19:21:26','',8791,'http://itxdesign.com/8791-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8798,4,'2015-09-18 15:21:40','2015-09-18 19:21:40','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Make-Money-from-a-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Make Money from a Blog\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8794\" />Most bloggers begin blogging because they want to make money. Sure, they may have some type of message they want to share, but the end goal is to turn their blog into a money-making machine. \r\n\r\nThere are several ways to make money with a blog. Here\'s a look at a few of the easiest money-making strategies to implement on your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create your Own Product</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you have knowledge of an industry, hobby or just about anything, you can create your own product. There are several types of digital products you can create with just the knowledge you already have. Of course, you can create a physical product, too, but that will require shipping and logistics.\r\n\r\nSome of the products you can create for your blog include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Courses/Webinars</li>\r\n<li>EBooks/Guides</li>\r\n<li>Software/Plugins/Applications</li>\r\n<li>Merchandise</li>\r\n<li>Video/DVD</li>\r\n<li>Audio/CD</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSome products will require more work and overhead than others. However, with your own product, you will be able to make more money from your blog than if you use any of the other methods, in most cases.\r\n\r\n<h2>Affiliate Marketing</h2><img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Affiliate-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Affiliate Marketing\" width=\"227\" height=\"222\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8793\" />\r\n\r\nA very popular way to turn your blog into a money-making machine is with affiliate marketing. Many companies offer the opportunity to promote their products and earn a commission for sales you generate. You can join the many affiliate networks, such as Commission Junction, ShareASale, ClickBank or even the Amazon Associates program. This will give you access to thousands of products you can promote for a commission.\r\n\r\n<h2>Advertising Networks</h2>\r\n\r\nGoogle AdSense and other advertising networks will pay you simply when a visitor clicks on an ad you run on your website. This is a great way to enjoy an income from your blog and it will fit with any subject matter. \r\n\r\nJust enter the code they give you into your website and when somebody visits your site and clicks on an ad, you get paid. If you don\'t want to bother with adding affiliate links or creating your own product, this is a great way to monetize your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Offer Services</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes, a service is better than a product. Your blog may be about a specific topic, which you are an expert on. If this is the case, you can offer paid services to those visiting your website.\r\n\r\nSome of the services you can offer include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Coaching</li>\r\n<li>Content Writing</li>\r\n<li>Speaking</li>\r\n<li>Web Design</li>\r\n<li>SEO Training</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThere are many other services you can offer, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Sell Advertising Space</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Advertising1.jpg\" alt=\"Advertising\" width=\"362\" height=\"139\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8796\" />\r\n\r\nFor some bloggers, selling space for ads on their site is the way to go. Once you get enough traffic, some companies may approach you to advertise on your site. Make sure you get a good rate and you can turn your blog into a money-making machine by selling advertising.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of great ways to make money with your blog. These are just a few of the many possible ways to monetize your new blog. You can choose one or a combination of the methods above to take your blog from a place with content to a money-making machine.\r\n','How can you Make Money from Your WordPress Blog?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8791-revision-v1','','','2015-09-18 15:21:40','2015-09-18 19:21:40','',8791,'http://itxdesign.com/8791-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8799,4,'2015-09-24 08:33:33','2015-09-24 12:33:33','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Email-List.jpg\" alt=\"Email List\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8801\" />One of the most powerful connections between any business and the consumer is email. With a properly built email list, you can build your bottom-line for today and the long term. \r\n\r\nIn a recent study done by Infusionsoft, Word-of-mouth advertising ranked as the most effective marketing tool. However, right behind it was email marketing. You may not have control over word-of-mouth marketing, but you can take control of our email marketing. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why Should you Build an Email List?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Build-an-Email-List.jpg\" alt=\"Build an Email List\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8800\" />Building an email list is a very powerful and important strategy for the online section of your business. When you sent out regular emails, you stay at the front of the mind of the consumer. This helps to build brand awareness and a relationship with your potential customer. \r\n\r\nWhether you just send out weekly updates with new products or you send out a regular newsletter with new blog posts and other information, this connection is vital to your success. Both Forrrester and OpenMoves have done the research for you and have found that about one-third of purchases from repeat customers start with the email you send them. \r\n\r\n<h2>How to Build your Email List</h2>\r\n\r\nOf course, the most obvious way to build your email address is with a subscription form on your website. However, there are other ways to get email addresses onto your list. Here are just a few of the other powerful strategies for building your email list.\r\n\r\n<strong>Offer Discounts</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Offer-a-Discount.jpg\" alt=\"Offer a Discount\" width=\"175\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8803\" />You can offer a discount at the time of purchase if the customer supplies an email address. This can be done at the register in a brick-and-mortar location or during the shopping cart checkout page online. Just ask for an email to send the discount code and let them use it on their next purchase.\r\n\r\n<strong>Word-of-Mouth Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nBy using good WOM marketing, you can have your customers refer all kinds of new people to you to sign up for your email list. You can run contest, offer bulk discounts and even provide regular sales for referrals. \r\n\r\n<strong>Ask for the Email Address</strong>\r\n\r\nWhether face-to-face or online, when somebody buys something from you, just ask for their email address. This is a great way to send them an email receipt and get them onto your list for future discounts and sales. \r\n\r\n<strong>Use Every Contact Point</strong>\r\n\r\nNo matter how you make contact with your customers and potential customers, you should use every contact as an opportunity to get their email. Whether it\'s through a request for more information or through an actual sale, turn every contact into a way to collect an email address for your list.\r\n\r\n<strong>Provide Industry Information</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Newsletter\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8802\" />If somebody is willing to purchase from you, they have interest in the industry. If you provide information such as owner\'s manuals, product catalogs and other industry information, you can become a leader in the industry. Just require an email address to get the downloadable information and you can use this strategy to add to your list.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the many additional ways you can build your email list. 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With a properly built email list, you can build your bottom-line for today and the long term. \r\n\r\nIn a recent study done by Infusionsoft, Word-of-mouth advertising ranked as the most effective marketing tool. However, right behind it was email marketing. You may not have control over word-of-mouth marketing, but you can take control of our email marketing. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why Should you Build an Email List?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Build-an-Email-List.jpg\" alt=\"Build an Email List\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8800\" />Building an email list is a very powerful and important strategy for the online section of your business. When you sent out regular emails, you stay at the front of the mind of the consumer. This helps to build brand awareness and a relationship with your potential customer. \r\n\r\nWhether you just send out weekly updates with new products or you send out a regular newsletter with new blog posts and other information, this connection is vital to your success. Both Forrrester and OpenMoves have done the research for you and have found that about one-third of purchases from repeat customers start with the email you send them. \r\n\r\n<h2>How to Build your Email List</h2>\r\n\r\nOf course, the most obvious way to build your email address is with a subscription form on your website. However, there are other ways to get email addresses onto your list. Here are just a few of the other powerful strategies for building your email list.\r\n\r\n<strong>Offer Discounts</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Offer-a-Discount.jpg\" alt=\"Offer a Discount\" width=\"175\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8803\" />You can offer a discount at the time of purchase if the customer supplies an email address. This can be done at the register in a brick-and-mortar location or during the shopping cart checkout page online. Just ask for an email to send the discount code and let them use it on their next purchase.\r\n\r\n<strong>Word-of-Mouth Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nBy using good WOM marketing, you can have your customers refer all kinds of new people to you to sign up for your email list. You can run contest, offer bulk discounts and even provide regular sales for referrals. \r\n\r\n<strong>Ask for the Email Address</strong>\r\n\r\nWhether face-to-face or online, when somebody buys something from you, just ask for their email address. This is a great way to send them an email receipt and get them onto your list for future discounts and sales. \r\n\r\n<strong>Use Every Contact Point</strong>\r\n\r\nNo matter how you make contact with your customers and potential customers, you should use every contact as an opportunity to get their email. 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It has a popular layout with bold colors and lines.\r\n\r\n<h2>Blackcolors</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/BlackColors.png\" alt=\"BlackColors\" width=\"594\" height=\"512\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8808\" />\r\n\r\nAnother simple theme, which is not very well-known is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/blackcolors/\">Blackcolors</a> theme. This theme provides a responsive design with complete control given to the user. You can choose your colors, icons, fonts, images and more. If you want plenty of design freedom, this theme form antsanchez is the perfect choice.\r\n\r\n<h2>Plaino</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Plaino.png\" alt=\"Plaino\" width=\"615\" height=\"535\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8809\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/plaino/\">Plaino</a> theme for WordPress is a minimalist theme with the ability to provide a great choice for a personal or business website. Designed by iamroham, you will be able to use full width pages, a widget area, a grid gallery and more with this theme.\r\n\r\nThere are so many themes out there, some of the best choices sometimes get lost in the mix. 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Here\'s a look at a few of the lesser known WordPress themes worth using.\r\n\r\n<h2>VertiMagazine</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/VertiMagazine.png\" alt=\"VertiMagazine\" width=\"615\" height=\"527\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8806\" />\r\n\r\nThe VertiMagazine theme for WordPress is a simple design giving plenty of sites the ability to use topographies. The theme comes from codeinwp and will provide an easy to edit choice for beginners and advanced users. The menus, themes and customization are very easy to work with. 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This causes some very good themes to get overlooked and become a bit more unknown compared to some of the very popular choice. Here\'s a look at a few of the lesser known WordPress themes worth using.\r\n\r\n<h2>VertiMagazine</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/VertiMagazine.png\" alt=\"VertiMagazine\" width=\"615\" height=\"527\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8806\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/vertimagazine/\">VertiMagazine</a> theme for WordPress is a simple design giving plenty of sites the ability to use topographies. The theme comes from codeinwp and will provide an easy to edit choice for beginners and advanced users. The menus, themes and customization are very easy to work with. 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If you want to enjoy the best of a simple theme, this is the one for you. You will be able to add video publishing with this theme and you can use it for many different types of website and blogs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Sundance</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sundance.png\" alt=\"Sundance\" width=\"595\" height=\"526\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8813\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you choose the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/sundance/\">Sundance Theme</a>, you get a modern, yet clean theme to use. It\'s an elegant theme perfect for showing off videos and short posts. 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Many beginners don\'t really want to get into something complicated. All they want is something simple and professional.\r\n\r\nWith a minimalist theme for WordPress, you get the best theme for a simple site. There are a few great choices that fall into this category. Here are the top minimalist themes you can use for your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Spun</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Spun.png\" alt=\"Spun\" width=\"630\" height=\"513\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8815\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/spun/\">Spun Theme</a> is one of the cleanest you will find for WordPress. This theme is very simple and allows you to easily get your site up and running fast. The responsive design makes it perfect for mobile websites and different screen sizes, as well. It even has an optional footer widget.\r\n\r\n<h2>Origami</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Origami.png\" alt=\"Origami\" width=\"617\" height=\"524\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8814\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/origami/\">Origami Theme</a> is a simple and popular choice for WordPress minimalist. If you want to enjoy the best of a simple theme, this is the one for you. You will be able to add video publishing with this theme and you can use it for many different types of website and blogs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Sundance</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sundance.png\" alt=\"Sundance\" width=\"595\" height=\"526\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8813\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you choose the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/sundance/\">Sundance Theme</a>, you get a modern, yet clean theme to use. It\'s an elegant theme perfect for showing off videos and short posts. 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Here are a few other ways to ensure you maintain relevant content on your blog or website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create How-to Posts and Videos</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Create-a-Video.jpg\" alt=\"Create a Video\" width=\"135\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8818\" />How-to posts and videos provide something readers and viewers need. If you are teaching them how to do something, such as install a WordPress theme or customize it, you are giving them relevant content they need right now. \r\n\r\nHow-to posts and videos are very powerful and rank very well in the search engines. The \"How-to\" prefix is one of the most popular used by people searching on Google, Yahoo and Bing. People are always looking for a video or a post to explain how to do something.\r\n\r\n<h2>Interview someone in your Industry</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Interview.jpg\" alt=\"Interview\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8819\" />If you can score an interview with a well-known person in your industry, this can be a great way to provide relevant content. Ask them five to ten questions and after the interview do a write up for your blog. You can include the questions and answers in Q&amp;A format. Sometimes, this is a great way to get tips and tricks from an industry expert on your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hit the Trending Topics</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Trending.jpg\" alt=\"Trending\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8820\" />Even though posts on trending topics may not have much value a few months from now, if it\'s trending, it\'s relevant. Whenever something is trending, especially in your industry, take the time to do a post about it. This is a great way to create buzz around your blog and you may just become the source for trending topics within your industry.\r\n\r\nThere are many great ways to keep your content relevant on your blog or website. 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When you add relevant content to a blog or website, you have a better chance of ranking well in Google and you will keep visitor coming back for more.\r\n\r\nThere are many ways you can keep your content relevant. Of course, with all of these methods, you will also want to mix in evergreen content, which is always relevant. Here are a few other ways to ensure you maintain relevant content on your blog or website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create How-to Posts and Videos</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Create-a-Video.jpg\" alt=\"Create a Video\" width=\"135\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8818\" />How-to posts and videos provide something readers and viewers need. If you are teaching them how to do something, such as install a WordPress theme or customize it, you are giving them relevant content they need right now. \r\n\r\nHow-to posts and videos are very powerful and rank very well in the search engines. The \"How-to\" prefix is one of the most popular used by people searching on Google, Yahoo and Bing. People are always looking for a video or a post to explain how to do something.\r\n\r\n<h2>Interview someone in your Industry</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Interview.jpg\" alt=\"Interview\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8819\" />If you can score an interview with a well-known person in your industry, this can be a great way to provide relevant content. Ask them five to ten questions and after the interview do a write up for your blog. You can include the questions and answers in Q&amp;A format. Sometimes, this is a great way to get tips and tricks from an industry expert on your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hit the Trending Topics</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Trending.jpg\" alt=\"Trending\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8820\" />Even though posts on trending topics may not have much value a few months from now, if it\'s trending, it\'s relevant. Whenever something is trending, especially in your industry, take the time to do a post about it. This is a great way to create buzz around your blog and you may just become the source for trending topics within your industry.\r\n\r\nThere are many great ways to keep your content relevant on your blog or website. 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Sometimes, this is a great way to get tips and tricks from an industry expert on your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hit the Trending Topics</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Trending.jpg\" alt=\"Trending\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8820\" />Even though posts on trending topics may not have much value a few months from now, if it\'s trending, it\'s relevant. Whenever something is trending, especially in your industry, take the time to do a post about it. This is a great way to create buzz around your blog and you may just become the source for trending topics within your industry.\r\n\r\nThere are many great ways to keep your content relevant on your blog or website. 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When it comes to the more serious use and customizing features, there are bound to be issues that slow down your progress. Here is a look at the biggest complaints behind WordPress that you’re likely to encounter and how to fix them. \r\n\r\n<h2>Updates for Themes, Plugins and New Versions</h2> \r\n\r\nYou hate when it’s time for an update and it seems to happen all of the time. The more plugins and popular themes you choose, the more often you’re going to need to update too. Updates are extremely important and you should stay on top of them to keep your site secure but you can at least have control over the scheduling of it. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WPUpdateSettings.png\" alt=\"WP Update Settings\" width=\"735\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8851\" />\r\n\r\nHave it scheduled to update every week or once per month in which the program can update your plugins, themes and WordPress versions all at once. This can be a part of your regular WordPress maintenance tasks but it can happen on your watch rather than every time you log in. Try the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-updates-settings/\">WP Updates Settings</a> plugin which works to automatically update your background, plugin and theme updates automatically for you. \r\n\r\n<h2>When Plugins Conflict</h2> \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PluginConflict.png\" alt=\"Plugin Conflict\" width=\"608\" height=\"442\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8852\" />\r\n\r\nThe worst is when your plugins conflict with one another. When a plugin causes problems with another, it can really mess up your site. It may be difficult to figure out which one caused the conflict too. One way to handle this issue is to deactivate all of your plugins, except the one having problems, and then reactivate them one at a time. Check the status of your site in-between to figure out which one is causing the conflict. Then once you’ve figured it out, you can either remove it or replace it with a previous version. \r\n\r\n<h2>Having your Site Hacked</h2> \r\n\r\nWhen you first start using WordPress, you’ll have a username set to admin that allows you to login http://sitename.com/wp-login.php but some people then struggle to keep their site safe from hackers. Hackers can go to your login page easily and guess your login and password manually or by using software. Prevent hackers from figuring this out so easily by creating another user. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AddNewUser.png\" alt=\"Add New User\" width=\"649\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8853\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Go to Users &gt;&gt; Add New</strong> from the admin area, fill out the info, and make the Role set to Administrator. Use a different email address from the original admin and then once complete, delete the original admin. You’ll have to log out and back in with your new user and then hover over original admin to Delete. \r\n\r\n<h2>Other Complaints</h2> \r\n\r\nThe other most common complaints with WordPress are spam comments, getting locked out when the password won’t reset the white screen of death and plugins that look awful on mobile. The white screen of death is a blank page that comes up after installing something new which sometimes can be undone by taking a step back. Other times, you may need to back up your site and delete the plugin or theme that caused the issue. Dig deep if you can’t figure out what caused the white screen error.\r\n\r\nFor spam comments, be sure to moderate comments by setting your WordPress to show your comments for approval before they are posted. You can close the comments on old posts and install a plugin for anti-spam. \r\n\r\nWhen you get locked out of WordPress because the password won’t work, you can still reset it from phpMyAdmin. For issues with themes and plugins looking bad on mobile, look for a few things before choosing the theme or plugin like a recent update date, look for ones that say “mobile” or “responsive” and test it on <a href=\"http://MobileTest.me\">MobileTest.me</a> to see how it’s going to look on various devices. \r\n\r\nThese are the seven most common complaints about WordPress and how you can fix them to avoid problems with your site. \r\n','7 Annoying Things About WordPress You can Fix','','publish','open','closed','','7-annoying-things-about-wordpress-you-can-fix','','','2016-01-25 15:15:48','2016-01-25 20:15:48','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8850',0,'post','',0),(9769,5,'2016-01-25 15:15:48','2016-01-25 20:15:48','WordPress is the most popular blogging platform out there and yet like anything, it has some features that can be annoying to deal with. Typically, the features that bother users are things that can be fixed if you know how to do so. If you can’t figure out what caused it in the first place, this guide might give you the answer to handling the issue. \r\n\r\nWhether you’re new at WordPress or you’ve been using it for years, WordPress is still a fantastic tool for blogging because of its general ease of use. When it comes to the more serious use and customizing features, there are bound to be issues that slow down your progress. Here is a look at the biggest complaints behind WordPress that you’re likely to encounter and how to fix them. \r\n\r\n<h2>Updates for Themes, Plugins and New Versions</h2> \r\n\r\nYou hate when it’s time for an update and it seems to happen all of the time. The more plugins and popular themes you choose, the more often you’re going to need to update too. Updates are extremely important and you should stay on top of them to keep your site secure but you can at least have control over the scheduling of it. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WPUpdateSettings.png\" alt=\"WP Update Settings\" width=\"735\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8851\" />\r\n\r\nHave it scheduled to update every week or once per month in which the program can update your plugins, themes and WordPress versions all at once. This can be a part of your regular WordPress maintenance tasks but it can happen on your watch rather than every time you log in. Try the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-updates-settings/\">WP Updates Settings</a> plugin which works to automatically update your background, plugin and theme updates automatically for you. \r\n\r\n<h2>When Plugins Conflict</h2> \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PluginConflict.png\" alt=\"Plugin Conflict\" width=\"608\" height=\"442\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8852\" />\r\n\r\nThe worst is when your plugins conflict with one another. When a plugin causes problems with another, it can really mess up your site. It may be difficult to figure out which one caused the conflict too. One way to handle this issue is to deactivate all of your plugins, except the one having problems, and then reactivate them one at a time. Check the status of your site in-between to figure out which one is causing the conflict. Then once you’ve figured it out, you can either remove it or replace it with a previous version. \r\n\r\n<h2>Having your Site Hacked</h2> \r\n\r\nWhen you first start using WordPress, you’ll have a username set to admin that allows you to login http://sitename.com/wp-login.php but some people then struggle to keep their site safe from hackers. Hackers can go to your login page easily and guess your login and password manually or by using software. Prevent hackers from figuring this out so easily by creating another user. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AddNewUser.png\" alt=\"Add New User\" width=\"649\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8853\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Go to Users &gt;&gt; Add New</strong> from the admin area, fill out the info, and make the Role set to Administrator. Use a different email address from the original admin and then once complete, delete the original admin. You’ll have to log out and back in with your new user and then hover over original admin to Delete. \r\n\r\n<h2>Other Complaints</h2> \r\n\r\nThe other most common complaints with WordPress are spam comments, getting locked out when the password won’t reset the white screen of death and plugins that look awful on mobile. The white screen of death is a blank page that comes up after installing something new which sometimes can be undone by taking a step back. Other times, you may need to back up your site and delete the plugin or theme that caused the issue. Dig deep if you can’t figure out what caused the white screen error.\r\n\r\nFor spam comments, be sure to moderate comments by setting your WordPress to show your comments for approval before they are posted. You can close the comments on old posts and install a plugin for anti-spam. \r\n\r\nWhen you get locked out of WordPress because the password won’t work, you can still reset it from phpMyAdmin. For issues with themes and plugins looking bad on mobile, look for a few things before choosing the theme or plugin like a recent update date, look for ones that say “mobile” or “responsive” and test it on <a href=\"http://MobileTest.me\">MobileTest.me</a> to see how it’s going to look on various devices. \r\n\r\nThese are the seven most common complaints about WordPress and how you can fix them to avoid problems with your site. \r\n','7 Annoying Things About WordPress You can Fix','','inherit','closed','closed','','8850-revision-v1','','','2016-01-25 15:15:48','2016-01-25 20:15:48','',8850,'https://itxdesign.com/8850-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8824,4,'2015-09-28 08:49:16','2015-09-28 12:49:16','Did you know WordPress as a variety of themes you can use for no charge at all? From resizing text to enabling swipe and click interaction, these responsive designs can be added to your website design for no charge from WordPress. Responsive web design has become a most-wanted feature because many business owners are realizing that people are looking at their website from a smart phone or tablet. \r\n\r\nPeople want the modern technology on every website they go to and the responsive design features on websites are no longer a trend but are now expected. It’s so important to accommodate mobile users these days and in fact, Google is using it as a sign of quality when ranking websites. If you want to cater to your mobile and smart device clientele, here is a look at what WordPress Themes you should access and it won’t cost you a thing. \r\n\r\n<h2>Apprise</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Apprise.png\" alt=\"Apprise\" width=\"1135\" height=\"549\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8825\" />\r\n\r\nA modern WordPress theme design called <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/apprise/\">Apprise</a> is a good place to start. Add this to your website design to get an advanced admin panel, an image slider and a unique layout for your home page displaying featured posts. You can also get localization support, support for the Contact Form 7 plugin and header/footer widgets. \r\n\r\n<h2>LocalBiz</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LocalBiz.png\" alt=\"LocalBiz\" width=\"720\" height=\"327\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8826\" />\r\n\r\nConsider <a href=\"https://flexithemes.com/localbiz-wordpress-theme/\">LocalBiz</a> from WordPress if you like the idea of clean and modern designs for your website. It will be compatible with the latest version of WordPress. Use it to change your featured images, logo or favicon in the theme. You’ll have a useful shortcodes, SEO optimized design and custom widgets. \r\n\r\n<h2>Soliloquy </h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Soliloquy.png\" alt=\"Soliloquy\" width=\"680\" height=\"490\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8827\" />\r\n\r\nAnother great option is <a href=\"http://www.nimbusthemes.com/wordpress-themes/soliloquy/\">Soliloquy</a>, an responsive theme featuring a home slider and useful design options. You’ll have featured pages, unlimited color variations to make your images pop and tons of font choices from Google Fonts. \r\n\r\n<h2>Looki Lite</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LookiLite.png\" alt=\"Looki Lite\" width=\"811\" height=\"575\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8828\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out <a href=\"https://www.themeinprogress.com/looki/\">Looki Lite</a> for a simple, clean layout featuring bold background images and a masonry style home page. You’ll have post formats, a sidebar with widgets, cross browser support and a great deal of theme admin options. \r\n\r\n<h2>Onetone</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Onetone.png\" alt=\"Onetone\" width=\"613\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8829\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/themes/onetone/\">Onetone</a> if you like a simple, one-page website design. It’s a free design that can be great for a small business. You’ll have several administrative selections and cross-browser support. \r\n\r\nWhen you’re in need of a design reboot, check out these WordPress themes that will give you the responsive design you’re looking for while being user-friendly and totally free of charge. 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From resizing text to enabling swipe and click interaction, these responsive designs can be added to your website design for no charge from WordPress. Responsive web design has become a most-wanted feature because many business owners are realizing that people are looking at their website from a smart phone or tablet. \r\n\r\nPeople want the modern technology on every website they go to and the responsive design features on websites are no longer a trend but are now expected. It’s so important to accommodate mobile users these days and in fact, Google is using it as a sign of quality when ranking websites. If you want to cater to your mobile and smart device clientele, here is a look at what WordPress Themes you should access and it won’t cost you a thing. \r\n\r\n<h2>Apprise</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Apprise.png\" alt=\"Apprise\" width=\"1135\" height=\"549\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8825\" />\r\n\r\nA modern WordPress theme design called <a href=\"http://vpthemes.com/portfolio/apprise/\">Apprise</a> is a good place to start. Add this to your website design to get an advanced admin panel, an image slider and a unique layout for your home page displaying featured posts. You can also get localization support, support for the Contact Form 7 plugin and header/footer widgets. \r\n\r\n<h2>LocalBiz</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LocalBiz.png\" alt=\"LocalBiz\" width=\"720\" height=\"327\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8826\" />\r\n\r\nConsider <a href=\"https://flexithemes.com/localbiz-wordpress-theme/\">LocalBiz</a> from WordPress if you like the idea of clean and modern designs for your website. It will be compatible with the latest version of WordPress. Use it to change your featured images, logo or favicon in the theme. You’ll have a useful shortcodes, SEO optimized design and custom widgets. \r\n\r\n<h2>Soliloquy </h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Soliloquy.png\" alt=\"Soliloquy\" width=\"680\" height=\"490\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8827\" />\r\n\r\nAnother great option is <a href=\"http://www.nimbusthemes.com/wordpress-themes/soliloquy/\">Soliloquy</a>, an responsive theme featuring a home slider and useful design options. You’ll have featured pages, unlimited color variations to make your images pop and tons of font choices from Google Fonts. \r\n\r\n<h2>Looki Lite</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LookiLite.png\" alt=\"Looki Lite\" width=\"811\" height=\"575\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8828\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out <a href=\"https://www.themeinprogress.com/looki/\">Looki Lite</a> for a simple, clean layout featuring bold background images and a masonry style home page. 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This is because too many images is going to slow down the page and it may cause your clients to close out the page. Is it more important to show a large quantity of images in order to gain a new customer base? \r\n\r\nIf so, consider lowering the quality of the images to help with the page’s load time. If you don’t require many images, choose a few and increase the quality to have an attractive page. Bold images and high-resolution photos are preferable if you can avoid a large quantity of photos. \r\n\r\n<h2>Making a Profit</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Making-a-Profit.jpg\" alt=\"Making a Profit\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8832\" />Now that you’ve made these decisions, you need to consider how you can make money from your website. Getting a good return on your investment means that your website has to have a way to make you money. 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Find a good balance between the two in order to generate leads and provide potential customers with the information on what you can offer them. \r\n\r\n<h2>Quality or Quantity?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can’t have both imagine quality and a large quantity. This is because too many images is going to slow down the page and it may cause your clients to close out the page. Is it more important to show a large quantity of images in order to gain a new customer base? \r\n\r\nIf so, consider lowering the quality of the images to help with the page’s load time. If you don’t require many images, choose a few and increase the quality to have an attractive page. Bold images and high-resolution photos are preferable if you can avoid a large quantity of photos. \r\n\r\n<h2>Making a Profit</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Making-a-Profit.jpg\" alt=\"Making a Profit\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8832\" />Now that you’ve made these decisions, you need to consider how you can make money from your website. Getting a good return on your investment means that your website has to have a way to make you money. Once you’ve determined how you can make money from your site, focus your marketing on these aspects. 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It needs to be easy to use for your client base, but also provide you a tool to market your business well. It needs to be a place that can generate leads for you while being informative to new customers about what you can do for them. \r\n\r\nWhen you build the business, it’s important to consider the right design behind it in order to achieve all of these elements. Whether you are trying to redesign an old website or start a new one, web designers will tell you to consider these tips to have a successful site. \r\n\r\n<h2>Deciding on a Template Compared to Designing one Yourself</h2>\r\n\r\nThe first element that you’ll need to consider is whether you want to design a website from scratch or use an already made template. The right decision is based on the template because a good template will save you money and help you market better. \r\n\r\nOn the flipside, a design made from scratch will be unique and beautiful if made right. 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Find a good balance between the two in order to generate leads and provide potential customers with the information on what you can offer them. \r\n\r\n<h2>Quality or Quantity?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can’t have both imagine quality and a large quantity. This is because too many images is going to slow down the page and it may cause your clients to close out the page. Is it more important to show a large quantity of images in order to gain a new customer base? \r\n\r\nIf so, consider lowering the quality of the images to help with the page’s load time. If you don’t require many images, choose a few and increase the quality to have an attractive page. Bold images and high-resolution photos are preferable if you can avoid a large quantity of photos. \r\n\r\n<h2>Making a Profit</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Making-a-Profit.jpg\" alt=\"Making a Profit\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8832\" />Now that you’ve made these decisions, you need to consider how you can make money from your website. Getting a good return on your investment means that your website has to have a way to make you money. Once you’ve determined how you can make money from your site, focus your marketing on these aspects. 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It’s a convenient way to use technology to your advantage by increasing efficiency and allowing you the time to focus on more important tasks. \r\n\r\nOnline marketing tools allow business owners to complete tasks faster and with less effort which increases profit and productivity. Along with online advertisement and email marketing, automation can take place through your social media management and CRM software. Here is a look at why automatic tools are essential for website monetization. \r\n\r\n<h2>Marketing via Email</h2>\r\n\r\nEmail is a super effective tool for business marketing and can easily be set for automation. Have it scheduled to email at a certain time on a certain date with email follow-ups or emails blasts like newsletters. You can have it work for those customers that have signed up for your email list so that they don’t feel an intrusion from your marketing efforts. \r\n\r\nHave it sent a certain amount of days after a user subscribes to your email list. 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It can keep track of your relationships and become automated based on your triggers. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Monetization.jpg\" alt=\"Monetization\" width=\"237\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8840\" />If a new user signs up through your website, it can be triggered to send a follow-up email to your new client. This is a great way to save time, be more efficient, allow you to treat every client the same and not miss anyone due to human error. \r\n\r\nIf there is a way to make your business run more smoothly and efficiently, why not take advantage of it? 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You can have it work for those customers that have signed up for your email list so that they don’t feel an intrusion from your marketing efforts. \r\n\r\nHave it sent a certain amount of days after a user subscribes to your email list. If you use this tool, you’ll find you don’t have to worry about sending the emails out yourself because the computer can do it for you on whatever date you tell it. Have the software set up to tell you who has viewed the email too. \r\n\r\n<h2>Social Media</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Social-Media-Marketing1.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media Marketing\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8841\" />You probably didn’t know that you can use automation tools with your social media sites too. The automatic tools used for this can post an update to all of your social media accounts when you schedule it to. Keep in mind that posting the same message on each social media platform may come off as repetitive and impersonal, so consider changing the contest that goes on each profile. \r\n\r\n<h2>Online Advertisement</h2>\r\n\r\nAnother way to make money through automation tools is by monetizing your website with online advertisement. It’s complicated to do for managing your website but thanks to online tools, you can make the process much simpler. \r\n\r\nUse these tools to create multiple ad campaigns so that you don’t have to manually create all aspects of each campaign. These tools will then report back to you on analytical data and other valuable reporting information. You can then make adjustments to increase performance. \r\n\r\n<h2>Central Database</h2>\r\n\r\nA central database, or CRM, of your customers, partners and leads usually comes with software that allows you to automate things for your business. It can keep track of your relationships and become automated based on your triggers. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Monetization.jpg\" alt=\"Monetization\" width=\"237\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8840\" />If a new user signs up through your website, it can be triggered to send a follow-up email to your new client. This is a great way to save time, be more efficient, allow you to treat every client the same and not miss anyone due to human error. \r\n\r\nIf there is a way to make your business run more smoothly and efficiently, why not take advantage of it? 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You can have it work for those customers that have signed up for your email list so that they don’t feel an intrusion from your marketing efforts. \r\n\r\nHave it sent a certain amount of days after a user subscribes to your email list. If you use this tool, you’ll find you don’t have to worry about sending the emails out yourself because the computer can do it for you on whatever date you tell it. Have the software set up to tell you who has viewed the email too. \r\n\r\n<h2>Social Media</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Social-Media-Marketing1.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media Marketing\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8841\" />You probably didn’t know that you can use automation tools with your social media sites too. The automatic tools used for this can post an update to all of your social media accounts when you schedule it to. Keep in mind that posting the same message on each social media platform may come off as repetitive and impersonal, so consider changing the contest that goes on each profile. \r\n\r\n<h2>Online Advertisement</h2>\r\n\r\nAnother way to make money through automation tools is by monetizing your website with online advertisement. It’s complicated to do for managing your website but thanks to online tools, you can make the process much simpler. \r\n\r\nUse these tools to create multiple ad campaigns so that you don’t have to manually create all aspects of each campaign. These tools will then report back to you on analytical data and other valuable reporting information. You can then make adjustments to increase performance. \r\n\r\n<h2>Central Database</h2>\r\n\r\nA central database, or CRM, of your customers, partners and leads usually comes with software that allows you to automate things for your business. It can keep track of your relationships and become automated based on your triggers. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Monetization.jpg\" alt=\"Monetization\" width=\"237\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8840\" />If a new user signs up through your website, it can be triggered to send a follow-up email to your new client. This is a great way to save time, be more efficient, allow you to treat every client the same and not miss anyone due to human error. \r\n\r\nIf there is a way to make your business run more smoothly and efficiently, why not take advantage of it? 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Here is a look at some amazing websites that you would have never guessed came from WordPress design. \r\n\r\n<h2>Stupid Studios</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/StupidStudios.png\" alt=\"Stupid Studios\" width=\"1132\" height=\"597\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8845\" />\r\n\r\nOne example of a WordPress website that is pushing the boundaries is by the Danish design and branding agency, <a href=\"https://stupid-studio.com/\">Stupid Studios</a>. It’s not only visually exciting but it is extremely creative and interactive. While at first you may think the website is a standard yet beautiful design, keep looking to see how intelligent it truly is. \r\n\r\nIt has a traditional portfolio site effect combined with a layered slider to make it unique in its effect as a branding tool. Browse through the main slider by clicking and dragging to see case studies. The combination of effects is what makes this website really stand out, along with the large typography to attract the viewer instantly. \r\n\r\n<h2>A Waste-Less Journey – AO.com</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AWastelessJourney.png\" alt=\"A Waste-less Journey\" width=\"598\" height=\"596\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8846\" />\r\n\r\nAnother site that is impressing browsers with their design and navigation is AO.com, the <a href=\"http://ao.com/life/kitchen/kitchen-tips/wasteless/\">Waste-Less Journey page</a>. They’ve incorporated horizontal scrolling, a popular trend in website design that is tricky to make effective. \r\n\r\nThe site offers grocery shopping tips to help prevent food waste by following a shopping cart through a store until checkout with tips offered up along the way. It was made on a custom WordPress theme proving that WordPress isn’t limiting website design like many believed previously. \r\n\r\n<h2>I Shot Him</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IShotHim.png\" alt=\"I Shot Him\" width=\"572\" height=\"741\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8847\" />\r\n\r\nA website that has taken WordPress to a new realm of creativity is <a href=\"http://ishothim.com/\">I Shot Him</a>, a fun site that functions for a good cause. It has recently merged with Cultivated Wit but the original site is something worth talking about. \r\n\r\nThey use a bold header image to attract visitors and then the portfolio of work is off to the side. The site uses a custom theme and incorporates bold typographical choices and personal copywriting. The small details like hover text that reveals motivational mottos are what makes this site really stand out. \r\n\r\n<h2>Invisible Children</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/InvisibleChildren.png\" alt=\"Invisible Children\" width=\"1244\" height=\"518\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8848\" />\r\n\r\nA website that not only works for a good cause but offers brilliant content and effects is <a href=\"http://invisiblechildren.com/\">Invisible Children</a>. The website features a full-screen background video, large buttons, a hover on scroll “donate” button and a masonry-style blog. They’ve managed to take a very serious topic and create an appealing website with the information that makes the viewer want to stay awhile to learn more. The use of WordPress is very impressive and helps this site to effectively display the information. \r\n\r\nThese four websites are really taking WordPress and proving that there are no limitations. 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Company’s come up with some of the most interesting designs that really wow their audience. These designs challenge the norm and show what websites are capable of that most have never realized before. \r\n\r\nWebsites built on WordPress, one of the most popular sources, have so much similarity that many are under the impression that nothing original or outstanding can come from it. The good news for WordPress website users is that WordPress is capable of more than you think. Here is a look at some amazing websites that you would have never guessed came from WordPress design. \r\n\r\n<h2>Stupid Studios</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/StupidStudios.png\" alt=\"Stupid Studios\" width=\"1132\" height=\"597\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8845\" />\r\n\r\nOne example of a WordPress website that is pushing the boundaries is by the Danish design and branding agency, <a href=\"https://stupid-studio.com/\">Stupid Studios</a>. It’s not only visually exciting but it is extremely creative and interactive. While at first you may think the website is a standard yet beautiful design, keep looking to see how intelligent it truly is. \r\n\r\nIt has a traditional portfolio site effect combined with a layered slider to make it unique in its effect as a branding tool. Browse through the main slider by clicking and dragging to see case studies. The combination of effects is what makes this website really stand out, along with the large typography to attract the viewer instantly. \r\n\r\n<h2>A Waste-Less Journey – AO.com</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AWastelessJourney.png\" alt=\"A Waste-less Journey\" width=\"598\" height=\"596\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8846\" />\r\n\r\nAnother site that is impressing browsers with their design and navigation is AO.com, the <a href=\"http://ao.com/life/kitchen/kitchen-tips/wasteless/\">Waste-Less Journey page</a>. They’ve incorporated horizontal scrolling, a popular trend in website design that is tricky to make effective. \r\n\r\nThe site offers grocery shopping tips to help prevent food waste by following a shopping cart through a store until checkout with tips offered up along the way. It was made on a custom WordPress theme proving that WordPress isn’t limiting website design like many believed previously. \r\n\r\n<h2>I Shot Him</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IShotHim.png\" alt=\"I Shot Him\" width=\"572\" height=\"741\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8847\" />\r\n\r\nA website that has taken WordPress to a new realm of creativity is <a href=\"http://ishothim.com/\">I Shot Him</a>, a fun site that functions for a good cause. It has recently merged with Cultivated Wit but the original site is something worth talking about. \r\n\r\nThey use a bold header image to attract visitors and then the portfolio of work is off to the side. The site uses a custom theme and incorporates bold typographical choices and personal copywriting. The small details like hover text that reveals motivational mottos are what makes this site really stand out. \r\n\r\n<h2>Invisible Children</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/InvisibleChildren.png\" alt=\"Invisible Children\" width=\"1244\" height=\"518\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8848\" />\r\n\r\nA website that not only works for a good cause but offers brilliant content and effects is <a href=\"http://invisiblechildren.com/\">Invisible Children</a>. The website features a full-screen background video, large buttons, a hover on scroll “donate” button and a masonry-style blog. They’ve managed to take a very serious topic and create an appealing website with the information that makes the viewer want to stay awhile to learn more. The use of WordPress is very impressive and helps this site to effectively display the information. \r\n\r\nThese four websites are really taking WordPress and proving that there are no limitations. 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Typically, the features that bother users are things that can be fixed if you know how to do so. If you can’t figure out what caused it in the first place, this guide might give you the answer to handling the issue. \r\n\r\nWhether you’re new at WordPress or you’ve been using it for years, WordPress is still a fantastic tool for blogging because of its general ease of use. When it comes to the more serious use and customizing features, there are bound to be issues that slow down your progress. Here is a look at the biggest complaints behind WordPress that you’re likely to encounter and how to fix them. \r\n\r\n<h2>Updates for Themes, Plugins and New Versions</h2> \r\n\r\nYou hate when it’s time for an update and it seems to happen all of the time. The more plugins and popular themes you choose, the more often you’re going to need to update too. Updates are extremely important and you should stay on top of them to keep your site secure but you can at least have control over the scheduling of it. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WPUpdateSettings.png\" alt=\"WP Update Settings\" width=\"735\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8851\" />\r\n\r\nHave it scheduled to update every week or once per month in which the program can update your plugins, themes and WordPress versions all at once. This can be a part of your regular WordPress maintenance tasks but it can happen on your watch rather than every time you log in. Try the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-updates-settings/\">WP Updates Settings</a> plugin which works to automatically update your background, plugin and theme updates automatically for you. \r\n\r\n<h2>When Plugins Conflict</h2> \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PluginConflict.png\" alt=\"Plugin Conflict\" width=\"608\" height=\"442\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8852\" />\r\n\r\nThe worst is when your plugins conflict with one another. When a plugin causes problems with another, it can really mess up your site. It may be difficult to figure out which one caused the conflict too. One way to handle this issue is to deactivate all of your plugins, except the one having problems, and then reactivate them one at a time. Check the status of your site in-between to figure out which one is causing the conflict. Then once you’ve figured it out, you can either remove it or replace it with a previous version. \r\n\r\n<h2>Having your Site Hacked</h2> \r\n\r\nWhen you first start using WordPress, you’ll have a username set to admin that allows you to login <a href=\"http://sitename.com/wp-login.php\">http://sitename.com/wp-login.php</a> but some people then struggle to keep their site safe from hackers. Hackers can go to your login page easily and guess your login and password manually or by using software. Prevent hackers from figuring this out so easily by creating another user. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AddNewUser.png\" alt=\"Add New User\" width=\"649\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8853\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Go to Users &gt;&gt; Add New</strong> from the admin area, fill out the info, and make the Role set to Administrator. Use a different email address from the original admin and then once complete, delete the original admin. You’ll have to log out and back in with your new user and then hover over original admin to Delete. \r\n\r\n<h2>Other Complaints</h2> \r\n\r\nThe other most common complaints with WordPress are spam comments, getting locked out when the password won’t reset the white screen of death and plugins that look awful on mobile. The white screen of death is a blank page that comes up after installing something new which sometimes can be undone by taking a step back. Other times, you may need to back up your site and delete the plugin or theme that caused the issue. Dig deep if you can’t figure out what caused the white screen error.\r\n\r\nFor spam comments, be sure to moderate comments by setting your WordPress to show your comments for approval before they are posted. You can close the comments on old posts and install a plugin for anti-spam. \r\n\r\nWhen you get locked out of WordPress because the password won’t work, you can still reset it from phpMyAdmin. For issues with themes and plugins looking bad on mobile, look for a few things before choosing the theme or plugin like a recent update date, look for ones that say “mobile” or “responsive” and test it on <a href=\"http://MobileTest.me\">MobileTest.me</a> to see how it’s going to look on various devices. \r\n\r\nThese are the seven most common complaints about WordPress and how you can fix them to avoid problems with your site. \r\n','7 Annoying Things About WordPress You can Fix','','inherit','closed','closed','','8850-revision-v1','','','2015-09-29 15:05:34','2015-09-29 19:05:34','',8850,'http://itxdesign.com/8850-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8855,4,'2015-09-30 16:06:12','2015-09-30 20:06:12','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WordPress-Security.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress Security\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8857\" />WordPress security is extremely important and it can often get overlooked. Sometimes it’s referred to as “hardening” and it’s because WordPress users really need to harden their security measures of the important work that goes behind maintaining the site. While most would agree that they are concerned about security measures going in to protect their site, many don’t realize what details actually need to take place in order to do so. \r\n\r\nWithout doing anything to your site before, you’ve probably at least heard of popular plugins that you can install to take care of any security scares. However, there is more that you could be doing to gain even better peace of mind and it’s not hard to achieve. Here is a look at 7 of the most overlooked ways you could be creating better security for your WordPress website. \r\n\r\n<h2>Did you know?</h2>\r\n\r\nOver 70% of the sites using WordPress were vulnerable just a couple of years ago? In addition, five of these were commercial plugins that you could purchase, one even being a security plugin. The more plugins and themes you are adding to it, the more likely you will be hacked. It’s important that you are keeping WordPress up to date to keep your security up to speed. \r\n\r\nYou can always backup your site if you are worried about something happening during installation. Do this regularly, along with your plugins and themes. Delete ones you are not using and only choose new ones from sources that are well-known. Finally, be sure to change file permissions, make sure password really hard to duplicate and don’t’ use “admin” as your username. \r\n\r\n<h2>Overlooked Ways to Create Better security</h2>\r\n\r\nAlong with deleting plugins and themes you aren’t using, in general, you should try to limit how many you install in the first place. This will not only help security, but your speed and performance as well. If you find a premium plugin available for free from somewhere other than where they sell them, don’t download it. Don’t put a tight budget over safety because this is considered a pirated plugin that is not only illegal, but a hackers easy access to your site. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WordPressCoreUpdates.png\" alt=\"WordPress Core Updates\" width=\"444\" height=\"270\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8858\" />\r\n\r\nAnother overlooked way that you could increase security is to program your WordPress to do automatic core updates. As mentioned, keeping your WordPress up to date is extremely important. If you are using an older version of WordPress, the security flaws of the version you’re using is known by the public making it easier for hackers to try and get in your site. Not only should you update, but you should regularly maintain your site either manually or by going the automated route. You can have your plugins and themes scheduled to update automatically as well. \r\n\r\n<h2>What else do people often overlook?</h2>\r\n\r\nThe plugin and theme editor should be eliminated altogether. When you make regular changes to your plugins and themes, this may not be the route to go, but otherwise, if you’re not using the editor regularly you should disable it. Authorized users of WordPress are given access to this editor and the editor can take down an entire site if their accounts are hacked. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PHP-Error-Report.jpg\" alt=\"PHP Error Report\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8856\" />\r\n\r\nDon’t use PHP error reporting either. When an error message comes up for a plugin or theme that’s not working, the error message often includes your server path which a hacker could put together by viewing your error reports. Disable it to avoid handing potential hackers everything they would need to know about your site. \r\n\r\nProtect yourself by hiding author’s usernames since it’s simple to find out every author’s username for your site. Don’t make the hacker’s job easier. You should also be monitoring your dashboard activity so that if something happens, you can retrace your user’s steps up to when it happened. \r\n\r\nThese seven more overlooked ways to increase security on WordPress are really important to understand. 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Sometimes it’s referred to as “hardening” and it’s because WordPress users really need to harden their security measures of the important work that goes behind maintaining the site. While most would agree that they are concerned about security measures going in to protect their site, many don’t realize what details actually need to take place in order to do so. \r\n\r\nWithout doing anything to your site before, you’ve probably at least heard of popular plugins that you can install to take care of any security scares. However, there is more that you could be doing to gain even better peace of mind and it’s not hard to achieve. Here is a look at 7 of the most overlooked ways you could be creating better security for your WordPress website. \r\n\r\n<h2>Did you know?</h2>\r\n\r\nOver 70% of the sites using WordPress were vulnerable just a couple of years ago? In addition, five of these were commercial plugins that you could purchase, one even being a security plugin. The more plugins and themes you are adding to it, the more likely you will be hacked. It’s important that you are keeping WordPress up to date to keep your security up to speed. \r\n\r\nYou can always backup your site if you are worried about something happening during installation. Do this regularly, along with your plugins and themes. Delete ones you are not using and only choose new ones from sources that are well-known. Finally, be sure to change file permissions, make sure password really hard to duplicate and don’t’ use “admin” as your username. \r\n\r\n<h2>Overlooked Ways to Create Better security</h2>\r\n\r\nAlong with deleting plugins and themes you aren’t using, in general, you should try to limit how many you install in the first place. This will not only help security, but your speed and performance as well. If you find a premium plugin available for free from somewhere other than where they sell them, don’t download it. Don’t put a tight budget over safety because this is considered a pirated plugin that is not only illegal, but a hackers easy access to your site. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WordPressCoreUpdates.png\" alt=\"WordPress Core Updates\" width=\"444\" height=\"270\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8858\" />\r\n\r\nAnother overlooked way that you could increase security is to program your WordPress to do automatic core updates. As mentioned, keeping your WordPress up to date is extremely important. If you are using an older version of WordPress, the security flaws of the version you’re using is known by the public making it easier for hackers to try and get in your site. Not only should you update, but you should regularly maintain your site either manually or by going the automated route. You can have your plugins and themes scheduled to update automatically as well. \r\n\r\n<h2>What else do people often overlook?</h2>\r\n\r\nThe plugin and theme editor should be eliminated altogether. When you make regular changes to your plugins and themes, this may not be the route to go, but otherwise, if you’re not using the editor regularly you should disable it. Authorized users of WordPress are given access to this editor and the editor can take down an entire site if their accounts are hacked. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PHP-Error-Report.jpg\" alt=\"PHP Error Report\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8856\" />\r\n\r\nDon’t use PHP error reporting either. When an error message comes up for a plugin or theme that’s not working, the error message often includes your server path which a hacker could put together by viewing your error reports. Disable it to avoid handing potential hackers everything they would need to know about your site. \r\n\r\nProtect yourself by hiding author’s usernames since it’s simple to find out every author’s username for your site. Don’t make the hacker’s job easier. You should also be monitoring your dashboard activity so that if something happens, you can retrace your user’s steps up to when it happened. \r\n\r\nThese seven more overlooked ways to increase security on WordPress are really important to understand. 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The idea behind the show is to match a man up with his perfect match by introducing him to 25 nearly perfect options that he dates in group scenarios and individually as he narrows down his selection. \r\n\r\nWomen are sent home each week as the Bachelor decides who he doesn’t see a connection with until one is left at the very end. Finding true love and a woman to spend the rest of his life with is the goal of the popular Bachelor show and the concept behind the show is starting to trickle into a lesson for other areas of life. \r\n\r\nIn fact, bloggers are noticing that the idea behind capturing an audience’s attention, providing content that holds a viewer’s interest and making an audience want to come back for more is the key behind the show and what should be the idea behind a blog. Here is a look at how this interest reality series is teaching something to bloggers. \r\n\r\n<h2>Developing Interesting Content</h2>\r\n\r\nBloggers can see by watching and studying the success behind The Bachelor that there is something to be said for great content. It starts with developing the right personas and the show does this by choosing a variety of different personalities in order to help viewers find one t be relatable. There is typically an athletic tomboy woman on the show, a teacher, a woman that loves to hair and makeup, a single mother, and more lifestyles that can seem relatable for a viewer at home. \r\n\r\nSome of the girls are quiet and reserved while others may be loud or hilarious. You’ll also find women from all over the country with a variety of backgrounds and looks that will appeal to just about anyone. By creating user personas like The Bachelor, you’ll find that you can attract almost any reader or visitor to your site. \r\n\r\n<h2>Something Simple, Something Deep and Something Simply Beautiful</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SimplyBeautiful-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"Simply Beautiful\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-8861\" />Sometimes the contestants on The Bachelor are going to have a deep personality in which they have interesting views on religion, life or philosophy. This will lead to meaningful conversations with The Bachelor while other women will have much simpler personas. These women prefer to have fun, they are easy to be around and they don’t cause trouble when The Bachelor makes a decision. \r\n\r\nThen, there are the contestants with neither going on that are just simply beautiful to look at. They may be a tad dramatic, a tad fun and a little bit deep, but overall, they are noticed for their beauty. This idea can be applied to bloggers in that their sites are going to remain interesting by having pieces that are deep, detailed guides that will make your visitor think; pieces that are short, to the point and give your reader a break from the more complicated pieces; and there will be times that your site could simply use something beautiful to look at, like an infographic.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make Them Want to Come Back for More</h2>\r\n\r\nA great show of any kind will leave viewers with a cliffhanger. Reality shows love to keep the viewer hanging and wondering what is going to happen next. This may be a date that goes well but you don’t get to see if it ended in a kiss, or this could be a rose ceremony in which there are two girls left to choose from and the show ends for the night until next week. \r\n\r\nUse this brilliant concept on your readers by writing articles series in parts 1,2 and 3 or by putting a teaser at the end of a piece that says something to suggest the reader will need to come back in a week to read more on the topic. You could also require that your readers sign up for your mailing list to read the rest of your content. \r\n\r\n<h2>Find Out Which Ones Your Readers Love the Most</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Top-Content.png\" alt=\"Top Content\" width=\"265\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8863\" />One of the reasons The Bachelor is a fun show is that viewers become a fan of a particular girl or two that they want to be the winner. They attach to the girl and want them to win it all because of their great looks, their deep and meaningful personality and their ability to have fun. They fall in love with the connection between The Bachelor and the girl. \r\n\r\nYou can use this on your website by setting up a scenario in which your visitors will root for their favorite. Set your website up to have a poll used where visitors can vote on favorite articles. Another route is to let people vote for their favorite customer of yours by highlighting them in a short story where the finalists win a prize. \r\n\r\nWatch The Bachelor to see how the network has found a way to not only capture an audience’s attention, but to get them interested in the same scenario season after season for over a decade now and apply it to your website to become an even better blogger. \r\n \r\n\r\n','Can Bloggers Really Learn about Content from The Bachelor?','','publish','open','closed','','can-bloggers-really-learn-about-content-from-the-bachelor','','','2015-09-29 15:20:34','2015-09-29 19:20:34','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8860',0,'post','',0),(8861,4,'2015-09-29 15:19:22','2015-09-29 19:19:22','','Simply Beautiful','','inherit','open','closed','','simplybeautiful','','','2015-09-29 15:19:46','2015-09-29 19:19:46','',8860,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SimplyBeautiful.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8862,4,'2015-09-29 15:19:25','2015-09-29 19:19:25','','The Bachelor','','inherit','open','closed','','the-bachelor','','','2015-09-29 15:19:31','2015-09-29 19:19:31','',8860,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/The-Bachelor.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8863,4,'2015-09-29 15:19:26','2015-09-29 19:19:26','','Top Content','','inherit','open','closed','','top-content','','','2015-09-29 15:19:58','2015-09-29 19:19:58','',8860,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Top-Content.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8864,4,'2015-09-29 15:20:04','2015-09-29 19:20:04','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/The-Bachelor-233x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Bachelor\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8862\" />The reality TV series known as the Bachelor is one of the most popular and well-known shows on TV since 2002 when it first aired. The idea behind the show is to match a man up with his perfect match by introducing him to 25 nearly perfect options that he dates in group scenarios and individually as he narrows down his selection. \r\n\r\nWomen are sent home each week as the Bachelor decides who he doesn’t see a connection with until one is left at the very end. Finding true love and a woman to spend the rest of his life with is the goal of the popular Bachelor show and the concept behind the show is starting to trickle into a lesson for other areas of life. \r\n\r\nIn fact, bloggers are noticing that the idea behind capturing an audience’s attention, providing content that holds a viewer’s interest and making an audience want to come back for more is the key behind the show and what should be the idea behind a blog. Here is a look at how this interest reality series is teaching something to bloggers. \r\n\r\n<h2>Developing Interesting Content</h2>\r\n\r\nBloggers can see by watching and studying the success behind The Bachelor that there is something to be said for great content. It starts with developing the right personas and the show does this by choosing a variety of different personalities in order to help viewers find one t be relatable. There is typically an athletic tomboy woman on the show, a teacher, a woman that loves to hair and makeup, a single mother, and more lifestyles that can seem relatable for a viewer at home. \r\n\r\nSome of the girls are quiet and reserved while others may be loud or hilarious. You’ll also find women from all over the country with a variety of backgrounds and looks that will appeal to just about anyone. By creating user personas like The Bachelor, you’ll find that you can attract almost any reader or visitor to your site. \r\n\r\n<h2>Something Simple, Something Deep and Something Simply Beautiful</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SimplyBeautiful-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"Simply Beautiful\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-8861\" />Sometimes the contestants on The Bachelor are going to have a deep personality in which they have interesting views on religion, life or philosophy. This will lead to meaningful conversations with The Bachelor while other women will have much simpler personas. These women prefer to have fun, they are easy to be around and they don’t cause trouble when The Bachelor makes a decision. \r\n\r\nThen, there are the contestants with neither going on that are just simply beautiful to look at. They may be a tad dramatic, a tad fun and a little bit deep, but overall, they are noticed for their beauty. This idea can be applied to bloggers in that their sites are going to remain interesting by having pieces that are deep, detailed guides that will make your visitor think; pieces that are short, to the point and give your reader a break from the more complicated pieces; and there will be times that your site could simply use something beautiful to look at, like an infographic.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make Them Want to Come Back for More</h2>\r\n\r\nA great show of any kind will leave viewers with a cliffhanger. Reality shows love to keep the viewer hanging and wondering what is going to happen next. This may be a date that goes well but you don’t get to see if it ended in a kiss, or this could be a rose ceremony in which there are two girls left to choose from and the show ends for the night until next week. \r\n\r\nUse this brilliant concept on your readers by writing articles series in parts 1,2 and 3 or by putting a teaser at the end of a piece that says something to suggest the reader will need to come back in a week to read more on the topic. You could also require that your readers sign up for your mailing list to read the rest of your content. \r\n\r\n<h2>Find Out Which Ones Your Readers Love the Most</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Top-Content.png\" alt=\"Top Content\" width=\"265\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8863\" />One of the reasons The Bachelor is a fun show is that viewers become a fan of a particular girl or two that they want to be the winner. They attach to the girl and want them to win it all because of their great looks, their deep and meaningful personality and their ability to have fun. They fall in love with the connection between The Bachelor and the girl. \r\n\r\nYou can use this on your website by setting up a scenario in which your visitors will root for their favorite. Set your website up to have a poll used where visitors can vote on favorite articles. Another route is to let people vote for their favorite customer of yours by highlighting them in a short story where the finalists win a prize. \r\n\r\nWatch The Bachelor to see how the network has found a way to not only capture an audience’s attention, but to get them interested in the same scenario season after season for over a decade now and apply it to your website to become an even better blogger. \r\n \r\n\r\n','Can Bloggers Really Learn about Content from The Bachelor?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8860-revision-v1','','','2015-09-29 15:20:04','2015-09-29 19:20:04','',8860,'http://itxdesign.com/8860-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8865,4,'2015-10-01 16:21:08','2015-10-01 20:21:08','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Blog-Smarter.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Smarter\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8866\" />Blogging is a hugely popular scene right now because so many people enjoy doing it and every industry needs a good blogger to get the information out there for them. With an overcrowded niche, bloggers are struggling to stand out and find work. Making your blog successful can be a full time gig, looking for new material, being creative and finding a way to be different than the rest of the world. How do you stand out as a blogger and get noticed? \r\n\r\nAlong with meeting the 1,000 word minimum for search engine positioning, you can build traffic to make your blog profitable and turn it into a career. Here is a look at how to blog smarter in order to gain more traffic. \r\n\r\n<h2>Be Willing to Evolve</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you have a blog for a long time, you may pick up on things that could be changed over time. There are things you’re probably aware that need updated, changed or removed but you’re afraid to do so. Whether it’s a section of your blog that isn’t logical with the rest of your message or it’s a part of blog that you’re just not that excited about anymore, it’s important to be willing to change it or remove it. \r\n\r\nIt may be a section you enjoy but it doesn’t really fit the general idea or it’s bringing in the wrong traffic. Be willing to evolve with your blog whether it’s be making a change in the content, updating the design or reinventing the mission. \r\n\r\nPerhaps you’ve had a subtle theme that is welcoming to everyone but it’s time to go bold and brave. Perhaps your blog is about a serious issue but it would be better conveyed with a lighthearted and fun theme. Be willing to change if it means bringing in more traffic and more revenue. \r\n\r\n<h2>Make an Investment</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Rebranding-for-Success.jpg\" alt=\"Rebranding for Success\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8868\" />While you may want to blog for free, it might be what’s holding you back. Investing in your blog to get the perfect design or theme may be what brings in the traffic. Rebranding might cost you now but it may bring in the profit later. Spend money to take a blogging course or get business cards that match your blog and watch the investment pay off. \r\n\r\nIf you put in as little as $15 per month or as much as $1000, you could gain tools to help with efficiency, tools that promote you on social media, knowledge from a course with strategic advice and even a ticket to a conference for your niche. \r\n\r\n<h2>Help Others</h2>\r\n\r\nWhile you may think you’re just another blogger in the mix, you could be the one that teaches others how it’s done. It only takes 1,000 page views per month and you are considered at a level to teach other bloggers. Help someone who just launched their blog or help a small brand to improve theirs. This is a great way to make money or gain experience which will improve your reputation and get you noticed. When you’re the hero for someone else, you could end up gaining more work for yourself and a bigger network. \r\n\r\n<h2>Focus on Traffic Rather than Posts</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Blog-Traffic1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Traffic\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8869\" />It might be time to step back and focus on your traffic rather than pumping out post after post. Consider republishing an old piece and adding an image that could be pinned to increase search engine optimization. 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With an overcrowded niche, bloggers are struggling to stand out and find work. Making your blog successful can be a full time gig, looking for new material, being creative and finding a way to be different than the rest of the world. How do you stand out as a blogger and get noticed? \r\n\r\nAlong with meeting the 1,000 word minimum for search engine positioning, you can build traffic to make your blog profitable and turn it into a career. Here is a look at how to blog smarter in order to gain more traffic. \r\n\r\n<h2>Be Willing to Evolve</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you have a blog for a long time, you may pick up on things that could be changed over time. There are things you’re probably aware that need updated, changed or removed but you’re afraid to do so. Whether it’s a section of your blog that isn’t logical with the rest of your message or it’s a part of blog that you’re just not that excited about anymore, it’s important to be willing to change it or remove it. \r\n\r\nIt may be a section you enjoy but it doesn’t really fit the general idea or it’s bringing in the wrong traffic. Be willing to evolve with your blog whether it’s be making a change in the content, updating the design or reinventing the mission. \r\n\r\nPerhaps you’ve had a subtle theme that is welcoming to everyone but it’s time to go bold and brave. Perhaps your blog is about a serious issue but it would be better conveyed with a lighthearted and fun theme. Be willing to change if it means bringing in more traffic and more revenue. \r\n\r\n<h2>Make an Investment</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Rebranding-for-Success.jpg\" alt=\"Rebranding for Success\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8868\" />While you may want to blog for free, it might be what’s holding you back. Investing in your blog to get the perfect design or theme may be what brings in the traffic. Rebranding might cost you now but it may bring in the profit later. Spend money to take a blogging course or get business cards that match your blog and watch the investment pay off. \r\n\r\nIf you put in as little as $15 per month or as much as $1000, you could gain tools to help with efficiency, tools that promote you on social media, knowledge from a course with strategic advice and even a ticket to a conference for your niche. \r\n\r\n<h2>Help Others</h2>\r\n\r\nWhile you may think you’re just another blogger in the mix, you could be the one that teaches others how it’s done. It only takes 1,000 page views per month and you are considered at a level to teach other bloggers. Help someone who just launched their blog or help a small brand to improve theirs. This is a great way to make money or gain experience which will improve your reputation and get you noticed. When you’re the hero for someone else, you could end up gaining more work for yourself and a bigger network. \r\n\r\n<h2>Focus on Traffic Rather than Posts</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Blog-Traffic1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Traffic\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8869\" />It might be time to step back and focus on your traffic rather than pumping out post after post. Consider republishing an old piece and adding an image that could be pinned to increase search engine optimization. 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Compared to the popular WordPress full of a huge community of users and advanced design options, Ghost is a bit of the opposite. It’s the perfect site for anyone that is looking for something basic and simple to use. \r\n\r\nAlong with being recognized by Forbes, WIRED and Mashable, Ghost has a different take on blogging from its competitors and provides users with a variety of great features. Here is a look at why you might want to consider going with Ghost for your blogging needs. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GhostAccolades.png\" alt=\"Ghost Accolades\" width=\"1307\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8873\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Simple to Start</h2>\r\n\r\nIt’s easy to get started with Ghost and it’s free if you already have web hosting. If you don’t have web hosting or just want to try out the program without the hassle of messing with the blogging tool you’re already using, you can try a 2 week trial for free. You can easily sign up for a 14-day trial by providing an email address and creating a username with password. \r\n\r\nYou won’t need to provide a credit card or worry about canceling it in time. The days left in use will be right on your dashboard and you’ll have access to everything a regular user that downloaded the software would have. You’ll get a great feel for the program when you first sign up with a trial and are trying to make a more permanent decision. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Design is Really Simple</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GhostPost.png\" alt=\"Ghost Post\" width=\"981\" height=\"637\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8874\" />\r\n\r\nYou’ll love the design with Ghost because it’s simple and beautiful. There is no blandness to it or anything that may overwhelm a newbie with crowded links and buttons. The dashboard keeps you on track with simple and straightforward menu options. You’ll have access to your blog in the center and helpful info towards the bottom. Look for the blue link for writing a new post and when you go to write your new entry, the new page to compose is just as simple as your main page.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Help Menu is Awesome</h2>\r\n\r\nUnlike many blogging sites, Ghost cares about helping you through the process. There is not only a simple theme and design, but there is technical support for your convenience. Try the video tutorials or written directions when you need help or simply skip these steps if you’ve figured things out on your own. There is an online user guide with even more information, along with an online forum and FAQ page. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Split-Screens are Helpful</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ManagementInGhost.png\" alt=\"Management In Ghost\" width=\"983\" height=\"629\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8875\" />\r\n\r\nThe split-screen options are really handy as well. When you normally blog, you might notice how frustrating it is to format the article than to actually type the content. It’s always frustrating when you accidentally post an article before you were ready too. With Ghost, you won’t be worrying about this as much as they offer a split-screen option. Have your blank page on the left to write content and the page on the right will be the preview of what you’ve created so far. \r\n\r\nLastly, you’ll love how Ghost supports multiple users which is a great feature for those who have multiple contributors. Add and collaborate with your team members by sending them an online invitation via email. You can revoke privileges at any time if you part ways with a user too. \r\n\r\nYou’ll love how fun and easy Ghost is for your blogging needs. Check it out if you like a program with a bit of a personality, a simple startup, helpful features and a relaxing atmosphere to work on your blogging. 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Compared to the popular WordPress full of a huge community of users and advanced design options, Ghost is a bit of the opposite. It’s the perfect site for anyone that is looking for something basic and simple to use. \r\n\r\nAlong with being recognized by Forbes, WIRED and Mashable, Ghost has a different take on blogging from its competitors and provides users with a variety of great features. Here is a look at why you might want to consider going with Ghost for your blogging needs. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GhostAccolades-300x26.png\" alt=\"Ghost Accolades\" width=\"300\" height=\"26\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8873\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Simple to Start</h2>\r\n\r\nIt’s easy to get started with Ghost and it’s free if you already have web hosting. If you don’t have web hosting or just want to try out the program without the hassle of messing with the blogging tool you’re already using, you can try a 2 week trial for free. You can easily sign up for a 14-day trial by providing an email address and creating a username with password. \r\n\r\nYou won’t need to provide a credit card or worry about canceling it in time. The days left in use will be right on your dashboard and you’ll have access to everything a regular user that downloaded the software would have. You’ll get a great feel for the program when you first sign up with a trial and are trying to make a more permanent decision. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Design is Really Simple</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GhostPost-300x195.png\" alt=\"Ghost Post\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8874\" />\r\n\r\nYou’ll love the design with Ghost because it’s simple and beautiful. There is no blandness to it or anything that may overwhelm a newbie with crowded links and buttons. The dashboard keeps you on track with simple and straightforward menu options. You’ll have access to your blog in the center and helpful info towards the bottom. Look for the blue link for writing a new post and when you go to write your new entry, the new page to compose is just as simple as your main page.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Help Menu is Awesome</h2>\r\n\r\nUnlike many blogging sites, Ghost cares about helping you through the process. There is not only a simple theme and design, but there is technical support for your convenience. Try the video tutorials or written directions when you need help or simply skip these steps if you’ve figured things out on your own. There is an online user guide with even more information, along with an online forum and FAQ page. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Split-Screens are Helpful</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ManagementInGhost-300x192.png\" alt=\"Management In Ghost\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8875\" />\r\n\r\nThe split-screen options are really handy as well. When you normally blog, you might notice how frustrating it is to format the article than to actually type the content. It’s always frustrating when you accidentally post an article before you were ready too. With Ghost, you won’t be worrying about this as much as they offer a split-screen option. Have your blank page on the left to write content and the page on the right will be the preview of what you’ve created so far. \r\n\r\nLastly, you’ll love how Ghost supports multiple users which is a great feature for those who have multiple contributors. Add and collaborate with your team members by sending them an online invitation via email. You can revoke privileges at any time if you part ways with a user too. \r\n\r\nYou’ll love how fun and easy Ghost is for your blogging needs. Check it out if you like a program with a bit of a personality, a simple startup, helpful features and a relaxing atmosphere to work on your blogging. \r\n','Why Should you Consider Using Ghost for Blogging?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8871-revision-v1','','','2015-09-29 15:34:18','2015-09-29 19:34:18','',8871,'http://itxdesign.com/8871-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8877,4,'2015-09-29 15:35:49','2015-09-29 19:35:49','<a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GhostForBlogginh.png\"><img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GhostForBlogginh.png\" alt=\"Ghost For Blogging\" width=\"731\" height=\"189\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8872\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe blogging site Ghost has been stacked up against the competition and is taking the cake for being one of the fastest, efficient and friendliest blogging experiences out there. Compared to the popular WordPress full of a huge community of users and advanced design options, Ghost is a bit of the opposite. It’s the perfect site for anyone that is looking for something basic and simple to use. \r\n\r\nAlong with being recognized by Forbes, WIRED and Mashable, Ghost has a different take on blogging from its competitors and provides users with a variety of great features. Here is a look at why you might want to consider going with Ghost for your blogging needs. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GhostAccolades.png\" alt=\"Ghost Accolades\" width=\"1307\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8873\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Simple to Start</h2>\r\n\r\nIt’s easy to get started with Ghost and it’s free if you already have web hosting. If you don’t have web hosting or just want to try out the program without the hassle of messing with the blogging tool you’re already using, you can try a 2 week trial for free. You can easily sign up for a 14-day trial by providing an email address and creating a username with password. \r\n\r\nYou won’t need to provide a credit card or worry about canceling it in time. The days left in use will be right on your dashboard and you’ll have access to everything a regular user that downloaded the software would have. You’ll get a great feel for the program when you first sign up with a trial and are trying to make a more permanent decision. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Design is Really Simple</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GhostPost.png\" alt=\"Ghost Post\" width=\"981\" height=\"637\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8874\" />\r\n\r\nYou’ll love the design with Ghost because it’s simple and beautiful. There is no blandness to it or anything that may overwhelm a newbie with crowded links and buttons. The dashboard keeps you on track with simple and straightforward menu options. You’ll have access to your blog in the center and helpful info towards the bottom. Look for the blue link for writing a new post and when you go to write your new entry, the new page to compose is just as simple as your main page.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Help Menu is Awesome</h2>\r\n\r\nUnlike many blogging sites, Ghost cares about helping you through the process. There is not only a simple theme and design, but there is technical support for your convenience. Try the video tutorials or written directions when you need help or simply skip these steps if you’ve figured things out on your own. There is an online user guide with even more information, along with an online forum and FAQ page. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Split-Screens are Helpful</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ManagementInGhost.png\" alt=\"Management In Ghost\" width=\"983\" height=\"629\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8875\" />\r\n\r\nThe split-screen options are really handy as well. When you normally blog, you might notice how frustrating it is to format the article than to actually type the content. It’s always frustrating when you accidentally post an article before you were ready too. With Ghost, you won’t be worrying about this as much as they offer a split-screen option. Have your blank page on the left to write content and the page on the right will be the preview of what you’ve created so far. \r\n\r\nLastly, you’ll love how Ghost supports multiple users which is a great feature for those who have multiple contributors. Add and collaborate with your team members by sending them an online invitation via email. You can revoke privileges at any time if you part ways with a user too. \r\n\r\nYou’ll love how fun and easy Ghost is for your blogging needs. Check it out if you like a program with a bit of a personality, a simple startup, helpful features and a relaxing atmosphere to work on your blogging. ','Why Should you Consider Using Ghost for Blogging?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8871-revision-v1','','','2015-09-29 15:35:49','2015-09-29 19:35:49','',8871,'http://itxdesign.com/8871-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8878,4,'2015-10-02 08:54:20','2015-10-02 12:54:20','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DIY-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Blog\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8879\" />Are you considering creating a DIY blog? It’s one of the biggest internet trends right now thanks to sites like Pinterest that get the creative juices going in people of all backgrounds and interests. From DIY weddings to home décor, DIY is everyone’s favorite way to make something beautiful in a simple way with money-saving in mind. \r\n\r\nWhen you find yourself spending hours on Pinterest coming up with the next DIY project for your house like a chalk painted sign or a painted mason jar, you might be considering sharing your experiences with others through your own blog. DIY blogs are everywhere and you can be successful with your own by following the tips of the most successful ones out there. \r\n\r\n<h2>Who is doing it right?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can have a successful DIY blog by getting started with a few tips from the current successful ones. Blogs like Shabby Love Blog and Pretty Handy Girl have things figured out. They’ve found a way to intrigue the right audience to their site, mostly females, and offered advice and tips for others that want to try a DIY project but didn’t know how. Since Pinterest sees 85% of users being female and the site is mostly focused on DIY project, these two blogs took note and attracted the DIY female internet browser to their sites. \r\n\r\n<h2>Pretty Handy Girl </h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PrettyHandyGirl.png\" alt=\"Pretty Handy Girl\" width=\"679\" height=\"510\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8880\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/\">Pretty Handy Girl</a> started around a decade ago when owner Brittany and her husband first purchased a home and had to complete a few projects and repairs around the house. This inspired the couple to start a blog about their experience because Brittany’s husband originally wanted to hold workshops in their garage to help women. This ended up turning into a blog in which the couple could reach more people of a wider audience that aren’t necessary living in their area. \r\n\r\nBrittany loves to keep up with the blog on encourage women to try repairs and projects at home with her tips but she also finds a balance in which she takes breaks to spend more time on creating, building and painting. The balance of work and time with her family makes it possible for her to stay interested in the blog for the long haul. \r\n\r\nBloggers can take this advice and other bloggers’ advice of committing to working uninterrupted for so many hours a day and then letting it go once the day is over. Bloggers like these also want to emphasize to not make it about the money but to focus on great content, social media strategies and hope for the best. \r\n\r\n<h2>Shabby Love Blog</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ShabbyLoveBlog.png\" alt=\"Shabby Love Blog\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8881\" />\r\n\r\nAnother blogger that has seen immense success from a DIY blog is <a href=\"http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/\">Shabby Love Blog</a> created by Melissa Urban. Her focus is on all things vintage and she has seen success since her blog started in 2011, especially with shares on Pinterest. Before the blog, she was never a very creative person but found inspiration through the DIY and home décor world. \r\n\r\nMost of her work was sharing ideas about things she already knew how to do and it eventually led to her sharing her work on a blog. She continues to learn every day, to push herself creatively and expand her horizons by trying new projects that help her to discover her personal style and preferences along the way. \r\n\r\nHer goal behind the projects she shares is to entertain her readers and it helps her avoid burning out. While she once blogged weekly for a few years, she found that after a while, blogging has taken on a new persona of most blogger’s job rather than their hobby. \r\n\r\nIt used to be about a fun way to enjoy DIY projects at home after work but now blogs like these are there for the income and it has become competitive. She has taken a break from the blog to re-evaluate her goals of the blog now that the blogging world is changing. \r\n\r\nRather than concerning herself with the numbers and blog stats, she measures success by the relationships she builds with other bloggers and her readers. When a new project is posted and others share her excitement, she feels proud of her blog the most. When she sees her ideas posted to other sites or pinned, she feels the success through the social media attention she’s gaining about her ideas. \r\n\r\nHer advice is to find a unique angle for your blog. Finding a unique niche to set yourself apart is what will make you stand out among the crowd of bloggers in this growing trend of blogging for a living. You can make yourself different with your online voice and ideas. \r\n\r\nThe main idea behind both of these successful DIY blogs is to be true to yourself whether it’s remaking something old or creating something new. Don’t write what others want to hear; write what is important to you. Be yourself and make your blog about what you like. \r\n\r\n','How can you Start and Succeed with a DIY Blog?','','publish','open','closed','','how-can-you-start-and-succeed-with-a-diy-blog','','','2015-09-29 16:02:40','2015-09-29 20:02:40','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8878',0,'post','',0),(8879,4,'2015-09-29 16:01:12','2015-09-29 20:01:12','','DIY Blog','','inherit','open','closed','','diy-blog','','','2015-09-29 16:01:19','2015-09-29 20:01:19','',8878,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DIY-Blog.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8880,4,'2015-09-29 16:01:13','2015-09-29 20:01:13','','Pretty Handy Girl','','inherit','open','closed','','prettyhandygirl','','','2015-09-29 16:01:31','2015-09-29 20:01:31','',8878,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PrettyHandyGirl.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8881,4,'2015-09-29 16:01:15','2015-09-29 20:01:15','','Shabby Love Blog','','inherit','open','closed','','shabbyloveblog','','','2015-09-29 16:01:45','2015-09-29 20:01:45','',8878,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ShabbyLoveBlog.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8882,4,'2015-09-29 16:02:14','2015-09-29 20:02:14','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DIY-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Blog\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8879\" />Are you considering creating a DIY blog? It’s one of the biggest internet trends right now thanks to sites like Pinterest that get the creative juices going in people of all backgrounds and interests. From DIY weddings to home décor, DIY is everyone’s favorite way to make something beautiful in a simple way with money-saving in mind. \r\n\r\nWhen you find yourself spending hours on Pinterest coming up with the next DIY project for your house like a chalk painted sign or a painted mason jar, you might be considering sharing your experiences with others through your own blog. DIY blogs are everywhere and you can be successful with your own by following the tips of the most successful ones out there. \r\n\r\n<h2>Who is doing it right?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can have a successful DIY blog by getting started with a few tips from the current successful ones. Blogs like Shabby Love Blog and Pretty Handy Girl have things figured out. They’ve found a way to intrigue the right audience to their site, mostly females, and offered advice and tips for others that want to try a DIY project but didn’t know how. Since Pinterest sees 85% of users being female and the site is mostly focused on DIY project, these two blogs took note and attracted the DIY female internet browser to their sites. \r\n\r\n<h2>Pretty Handy Girl </h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PrettyHandyGirl.png\" alt=\"Pretty Handy Girl\" width=\"679\" height=\"510\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8880\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/\">Pretty Handy Girl</a> started around a decade ago when owner Brittany and her husband first purchased a home and had to complete a few projects and repairs around the house. This inspired the couple to start a blog about their experience because Brittany’s husband originally wanted to hold workshops in their garage to help women. This ended up turning into a blog in which the couple could reach more people of a wider audience that aren’t necessary living in their area. \r\n\r\nBrittany loves to keep up with the blog on encourage women to try repairs and projects at home with her tips but she also finds a balance in which she takes breaks to spend more time on creating, building and painting. The balance of work and time with her family makes it possible for her to stay interested in the blog for the long haul. \r\n\r\nBloggers can take this advice and other bloggers’ advice of committing to working uninterrupted for so many hours a day and then letting it go once the day is over. Bloggers like these also want to emphasize to not make it about the money but to focus on great content, social media strategies and hope for the best. \r\n\r\n<h2>Shabby Love Blog</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ShabbyLoveBlog.png\" alt=\"Shabby Love Blog\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8881\" />\r\n\r\nAnother blogger that has seen immense success from a DIY blog is <a href=\"http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/\">Shabby Love Blog</a> created by Melissa Urban. Her focus is on all things vintage and she has seen success since her blog started in 2011, especially with shares on Pinterest. Before the blog, she was never a very creative person but found inspiration through the DIY and home décor world. \r\n\r\nMost of her work was sharing ideas about things she already knew how to do and it eventually led to her sharing her work on a blog. She continues to learn every day, to push herself creatively and expand her horizons by trying new projects that help her to discover her personal style and preferences along the way. \r\n\r\nHer goal behind the projects she shares is to entertain her readers and it helps her avoid burning out. While she once blogged weekly for a few years, she found that after a while, blogging has taken on a new persona of most blogger’s job rather than their hobby. \r\n\r\nIt used to be about a fun way to enjoy DIY projects at home after work but now blogs like these are there for the income and it has become competitive. She has taken a break from the blog to re-evaluate her goals of the blog now that the blogging world is changing. \r\n\r\nRather than concerning herself with the numbers and blog stats, she measures success by the relationships she builds with other bloggers and her readers. When a new project is posted and others share her excitement, she feels proud of her blog the most. When she sees her ideas posted to other sites or pinned, she feels the success through the social media attention she’s gaining about her ideas. \r\n\r\nHer advice is to find a unique angle for your blog. Finding a unique niche to set yourself apart is what will make you stand out among the crowd of bloggers in this growing trend of blogging for a living. You can make yourself different with your online voice and ideas. \r\n\r\nThe main idea behind both of these successful DIY blogs is to be true to yourself whether it’s remaking something old or creating something new. Don’t write what others want to hear; write what is important to you. Be yourself and make your blog about what you like. \r\n\r\n','How can you Start and Succeed with a DIY Blog?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8878-revision-v1','','','2015-09-29 16:02:14','2015-09-29 20:02:14','',8878,'http://itxdesign.com/8878-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8883,0,'2015-10-01 08:14:59','2015-10-01 12:14:59','','','','inherit','open','closed','','8883','','','2015-10-01 08:14:59','2015-10-01 12:14:59','',8860,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Bachelor-233x300.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8945,4,'2015-10-13 13:16:09','2015-10-13 17:16:09','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LinkedIn.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8948\" />For those that are trying to grow their business, expand their network and make a social media presence, LinkedIn is the perfect place to join. It’s the most professional social network and it can somewhat act like an online resume to highlight your experience and accomplishments. \r\n\r\nIt’s a nice way to find colleagues, potential candidates for a job and people you may want to network to work with on a project. Many website owners are starting to join the network realizing that it’s an easy way for others to find them and then eventually make it to their website. \r\n\r\nIn addition, they are adding LinkedIn to their WordPress website so that they don’t have to put all of the same information from LinkedIn on their website. If you want your viewers to be able to click your LinkedIn profile from your website, here is a look at how to add it to your WordPress site. \r\n\r\n<h2>What LinkedIn Offers</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Add-LinkedIn-to-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Add LinkedIn to WordPress\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8946\" />Your LinkedIn profile is your online resume and it’s easy to add all of your past experience and current job on there for the world to be able to find you. Being a site of over 300 million users, it’s a big deal in the business world. It’s important for users to customize their profile URL with their company name and you can do so going to the public profile customization page and inputting your chosen URL. \r\n\r\nThen, change your site’s blog link text show as “personal website” but you can change that to say something about “my blog” or “industry insights.” Make sure there are no blank spots on your profile because it may appear that you lack attention to detail. \r\n\r\n<h2>Adding it to WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nOnce you’ve updated your LinkedIn and you are actively interacting with the community (get endorsements, getting introduced to prospects, using LinkedIn Groups and reading network updates), it’s a good time to add it to your WordPress. You wouldn’t want to add it if you weren’t taking it seriously or highly active on the site. You also don’t want an incomplete profile or inaccurate information. \r\n\r\nYou can manually add it into WordPress in several ways. Input your LinkedIn profile’s URL and make your selections. You’ll be given an HTML code that can be pasted on WordPress pages, posts and side bar widgets. If you don’t want to manually add it, consider using the share button. Simply go to the Share Plugin Generator, grab the code, and put it on your site in any location. It works well for pages and posts. \r\n\r\n<h2>What other ways can I incorporate my LinkedIn profile in WordPress?</h2>\r\n\r\nAnother route you can go is to let your visitors know they can follow your company on LinkedIn using the Follow Company code snippet with a “follow” button. You can even see your follower count too. \r\n\r\nA Member Profile Plugin Generator will allow you to embed a snapshot of your profile anywhere on your WordPress site. This is a nice option if you want to display your LinkedIn profile because it acts like your online resume. It will appear like a business card on your site. You can also do this with a Company Profile instead of an individual member profile. \r\n\r\n<h2>What about those LinkedIn plugins?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LinkedIn-WordPress-Plugins.jpg\" alt=\"LinkedIn WordPress Plugins\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8947\" />If you prefer to integrate with plugins through third-party tools, it’s another way to add elements of your LinkedIn profile to your site.  Some are simple and others are complex and the level you choose would be based on your specific needs. The FP LinkedIn Profile plugin will install a simple profile summary card onto your site with customizations available for the widget, profile name and profile link and you’ll be able to show your connections. \r\n\r\nWP LinkedIn is another option which uses shortcodes to insert your profile. It’s a nice option for those that want to be able to insert a scroller of your recommendations from LinkedIn on any page or post which is like a testimonial integration. Also be sure to look at WP LinkedIn Multi-Users plugin, WP LinkedIn for Companies and LinkedIn Master. \r\n\r\nUse these tips and tricks to get your professional LinkedIn profile added to your WordPress website. \r\n','How can you Add LinkedIn to Your WordPress Website?','','publish','open','closed','','how-can-you-add-linkedin-to-your-wordpress-website','','','2015-10-13 13:16:09','2015-10-13 17:16:09','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8945',0,'post','',0),(8885,4,'2015-10-05 15:52:11','2015-10-05 19:52:11','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Travel-Blogger.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Blogger\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8888\" />If you have the opportunity to travel and work as a blogger, you’re living what many dream about doing. Making decent money blogging while traveling the world is no easy feat; many bloggers don’t find success or don’t make enough to live off of. While it’s a fun way to live and work from the exciting adventures you’ll have, the people you’ll meet and the places that will inspire you, it’s not always feasible. \r\n\r\nThose that make it happen know how to balance work and play in order to keep ultra-focus on the full-time blog while still enjoying their surroundings. The goal is to focus on your productivity, finding ways to work efficiently on the road and finding the perfect balance between working and enjoying your travels. Here is a look at the tips from those that have done it successfully. \r\n\r\n<h2>Where to Begin </h2>\r\n\r\nIf you’re going to pursue this lifestyle, you need to understand that your blog is now your business. It’s no longer a hobby, a side project or a secondary income to be taken lightly. Your co-bloggers, associates, editors, graphic designers and anyone else that helps you are now your business partners with a purpose that influences your business and income. These partners are also the ones that might support your during times of struggle.\r\n\r\nYou’ll need to clearly separate work time from play time and travel enjoyment. Being on the road, it’s hard to separate when it’s time for work hours and when you can enjoy your travels. It may sound nice to work on the beach or while drinking with a new friend, but what really happens is your productivity will go down the drain, making your social time less fun and your work time take longer than it should have. Make work about work only and play about play only. Set boundaries with yourself because multi-tasking isn’t efficient. \r\n\r\n<h2>How to Stay Focused</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Stay-Focused.jpg\" alt=\"Stay Focused\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8887\" />It’s important to stay focused in order to keep your productivity up. Keep distractions to a minimum and find a quiet workspace to do your blogging. Sometimes a quiet café or a hotel room desk is the perfect solution. Another trick is to minimize when you check your emails and shutting down new email notifications. It’s more productive to turn off notifications to avoid more distractions and to check out emails just a few times per week in bulk. \r\n\r\nSince you’re on the road, you don’t have an office to go to when you’re ready to work, so it’s easier to get distracted when you’re working in new locations all of the time. Avoid new email notifications coming in every 5 minutes while you’re trying to finish a blog post and set times to go through your emails all at once in order compartmentalize which tasks are happening at what times. \r\n\r\nThere is no need to check email daily when you could be focusing on an important project because more than likely, answering one email will hurt your productivity for a good half an hour.  This applies to social media too; you don’t need to check it every 15 minutes. If you’re still struggling to control the habit, use <a href=\"http://www.dejal.com/timeout/\">Timeout</a> or <a href=\"http://selfcontrolapp.com/\">SelfControl</a> to block social media for chunks of time during the day.  \r\n\r\n<h2>How can I be Really Efficient?</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are many great ways to become more efficient. Consider using your smartphone as a work tool in order to be able to work anywhere anytime. It can be your best friend while you’re on the road. Take notes on your phone or with a pen and paper while you’re out doing something great so that you can remember to blog about your experiences in detail later. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Efficient.jpg\" alt=\"Efficient\" width=\"271\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8886\" />Also, have your travel plans made rather than to wing it because you could end up wasting time, energy and money if you don’t have a plan in mind. It’s important to meet your deadlines and to have some sort of working hours rather than to be spontaneous with travel and risk slacking with your business. \r\n\r\nIf you’re struggling with productivity, use the Pomodoro technique which suggests that you stay laser focused for 25 minutes and then take a 5 minute break. Do this four times and then take a 15-minute break before starting the process over again. Consistent breaks keep you focused and better able to concentrate. \r\n\r\nMake sure you start your day doing the most important things done first so that as your productivity decreases as the day goes on, your hardest tasks are already accomplished during your peak concentration hours. If you find yourself swamped, consider outsourcing some of your work in order to increase your work-life balance. Keep your goals small and short-term with less long-term goals cluttering your mind. \r\n\r\nBe sure to celebrate your achievements and not worry about what others are doing. Avoiding burning out by overscheduling your day, get your exercise in regularly and try to have some fun living the dream traveling and blogging. \r\n\r\n\r\n','12 Top Tips for More Productivity as a Travel Blogger','','publish','open','closed','','12-top-tips-for-more-productivity-as-a-travel-blogger','','','2015-10-05 15:52:11','2015-10-05 19:52:11','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8885',0,'post','',0),(8886,4,'2015-10-05 15:51:29','2015-10-05 19:51:29','','Efficient','','inherit','open','closed','','efficient','','','2015-10-05 15:51:56','2015-10-05 19:51:56','',8885,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Efficient.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8887,4,'2015-10-05 15:51:30','2015-10-05 19:51:30','','Stay Focused','','inherit','open','closed','','stay-focused','','','2015-10-05 15:51:44','2015-10-05 19:51:44','',8885,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Stay-Focused.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8888,4,'2015-10-05 15:51:31','2015-10-05 19:51:31','','Travel Blogger','','inherit','open','closed','','travel-blogger','','','2015-10-05 15:51:36','2015-10-05 19:51:36','',8885,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Travel-Blogger.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8889,4,'2015-10-05 15:52:00','2015-10-05 19:52:00','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Travel-Blogger.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Blogger\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8888\" />If you have the opportunity to travel and work as a blogger, you’re living what many dream about doing. Making decent money blogging while traveling the world is no easy feat; many bloggers don’t find success or don’t make enough to live off of. While it’s a fun way to live and work from the exciting adventures you’ll have, the people you’ll meet and the places that will inspire you, it’s not always feasible. \r\n\r\nThose that make it happen know how to balance work and play in order to keep ultra-focus on the full-time blog while still enjoying their surroundings. The goal is to focus on your productivity, finding ways to work efficiently on the road and finding the perfect balance between working and enjoying your travels. Here is a look at the tips from those that have done it successfully. \r\n\r\n<h2>Where to Begin </h2>\r\n\r\nIf you’re going to pursue this lifestyle, you need to understand that your blog is now your business. It’s no longer a hobby, a side project or a secondary income to be taken lightly. Your co-bloggers, associates, editors, graphic designers and anyone else that helps you are now your business partners with a purpose that influences your business and income. These partners are also the ones that might support your during times of struggle.\r\n\r\nYou’ll need to clearly separate work time from play time and travel enjoyment. Being on the road, it’s hard to separate when it’s time for work hours and when you can enjoy your travels. It may sound nice to work on the beach or while drinking with a new friend, but what really happens is your productivity will go down the drain, making your social time less fun and your work time take longer than it should have. Make work about work only and play about play only. Set boundaries with yourself because multi-tasking isn’t efficient. \r\n\r\n<h2>How to Stay Focused</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Stay-Focused.jpg\" alt=\"Stay Focused\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8887\" />It’s important to stay focused in order to keep your productivity up. Keep distractions to a minimum and find a quiet workspace to do your blogging. Sometimes a quiet café or a hotel room desk is the perfect solution. Another trick is to minimize when you check your emails and shutting down new email notifications. It’s more productive to turn off notifications to avoid more distractions and to check out emails just a few times per week in bulk. \r\n\r\nSince you’re on the road, you don’t have an office to go to when you’re ready to work, so it’s easier to get distracted when you’re working in new locations all of the time. Avoid new email notifications coming in every 5 minutes while you’re trying to finish a blog post and set times to go through your emails all at once in order compartmentalize which tasks are happening at what times. \r\n\r\nThere is no need to check email daily when you could be focusing on an important project because more than likely, answering one email will hurt your productivity for a good half an hour.  This applies to social media too; you don’t need to check it every 15 minutes. If you’re still struggling to control the habit, use <a href=\"http://www.dejal.com/timeout/\">Timeout</a> or <a href=\"http://selfcontrolapp.com/\">SelfControl</a> to block social media for chunks of time during the day.  \r\n\r\n<h2>How can I be Really Efficient?</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are many great ways to become more efficient. Consider using your smartphone as a work tool in order to be able to work anywhere anytime. It can be your best friend while you’re on the road. Take notes on your phone or with a pen and paper while you’re out doing something great so that you can remember to blog about your experiences in detail later. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Efficient.jpg\" alt=\"Efficient\" width=\"271\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8886\" />Also, have your travel plans made rather than to wing it because you could end up wasting time, energy and money if you don’t have a plan in mind. It’s important to meet your deadlines and to have some sort of working hours rather than to be spontaneous with travel and risk slacking with your business. \r\n\r\nIf you’re struggling with productivity, use the Pomodoro technique which suggests that you stay laser focused for 25 minutes and then take a 5 minute break. Do this four times and then take a 15-minute break before starting the process over again. Consistent breaks keep you focused and better able to concentrate. \r\n\r\nMake sure you start your day doing the most important things done first so that as your productivity decreases as the day goes on, your hardest tasks are already accomplished during your peak concentration hours. If you find yourself swamped, consider outsourcing some of your work in order to increase your work-life balance. Keep your goals small and short-term with less long-term goals cluttering your mind. \r\n\r\nBe sure to celebrate your achievements and not worry about what others are doing. Avoiding burning out by overscheduling your day, get your exercise in regularly and try to have some fun living the dream traveling and blogging. \r\n\r\n\r\n','12 Top Tips for More Productivity as a Travel Blogger','','inherit','closed','closed','','8885-revision-v1','','','2015-10-05 15:52:00','2015-10-05 19:52:00','',8885,'http://itxdesign.com/8885-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8890,4,'2015-10-05 21:52:23','2015-10-06 01:52:23','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Taylor-Swift.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Swift\" width=\"197\" height=\"256\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8892\" />Have you ever thought you could learn something about blogging from pop sensation Taylor Swift? You’d be surprised to learn that you can run a successful blog by learning a thing or two from the celebrity. Whether you like her or not, she and her team have created a brand that has made her from small town girl to overnight success. \r\n\r\nHer music speaks to youth and she has taken the advice from big name musicians along the way. After being the youngest songwriter ever brought on by Sony and the youngest to write and perform a number one hit, she is now being ranked as one of the most powerful women as of Forbes’ 2015 list. Here is a look at how she was able to achieve all of this, a massive social media following and more from good business moves. \r\n\r\n<h2>Create your Niche</h2>\r\n\r\nTaylor has been a musician all of her life playing guitar, writing and singing. She’s done her homework and knows a lot about music. Just like Taylor with music, you need to do your homework on your field and become an expert on it. \r\n\r\nBe an expert blogger and professional by reading books on your niche, taking classes, working with experts and networking. Always be learning about your niche in various ways so that you can be knowledgeable on your niche. \r\n\r\n<h2>Have a Social Media Presence</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Social-Media.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"268\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8891\" />It’s important to make yourself present on social media. Reach out by tweeting frequently, updated all of your social media accounts and posting updates daily. Whether you want to share a video, piece of news or photos, take note from Taylor on how to stay relevant on social media. \r\n\r\nShe is constantly updating her Twitter, posting videos and photos and keeping it up to date. She even interacts with her fans on social media so that they know she is relatable and interested in them. If someone retweets you, thank them. Build friendships, create hashtags and vary your posts on social media. \r\n\r\n<h2>She Cares about the Fans</h2>\r\n\r\nTaylor takes the time in her luxurious lifestyle to reach out to her massive fanbase. She’ll look for people’s mention of her on their social media accounts and comment about it on her social media pages with a retweet or quote. She also sends random care packages to fans with gifts. Take note of this by rewarding loyal customers or randomly rewarding someone who shares your posts or tweets. \r\n\r\n<h2>Know When to End Things</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-End.jpg\" alt=\"The End\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8893\" />Taylor Swift isn’t afraid to part ways with people in her life that aren’t healthy for her anymore. It may be time for you to end a partnership too. Have you done business with a designer who doesn’t deliver as promised? Is your web hosting package still meeting your needs or is there a better package out there for you? \r\n\r\nDon’t be afraid to break ties when it’s in your best interest. Also, don’t be afraid to be yourself and don’t accept less than you deserve. 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You’d be surprised to learn that you can run a successful blog by learning a thing or two from the celebrity. Whether you like her or not, she and her team have created a brand that has made her from small town girl to overnight success. \r\n\r\nHer music speaks to youth and she has taken the advice from big name musicians along the way. After being the youngest songwriter ever brought on by Sony and the youngest to write and perform a number one hit, she is now being ranked as one of the most powerful women as of Forbes’ 2015 list. Here is a look at how she was able to achieve all of this, a massive social media following and more from good business moves. \r\n\r\n<h2>Create your Niche</h2>\r\n\r\nTaylor has been a musician all of her life playing guitar, writing and singing. She’s done her homework and knows a lot about music. Just like Taylor with music, you need to do your homework on your field and become an expert on it. \r\n\r\nBe an expert blogger and professional by reading books on your niche, taking classes, working with experts and networking. Always be learning about your niche in various ways so that you can be knowledgeable on your niche. \r\n\r\n<h2>Have a Social Media Presence</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Social-Media.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"268\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8891\" />It’s important to make yourself present on social media. Reach out by tweeting frequently, updated all of your social media accounts and posting updates daily. Whether you want to share a video, piece of news or photos, take note from Taylor on how to stay relevant on social media. \r\n\r\nShe is constantly updating her Twitter, posting videos and photos and keeping it up to date. She even interacts with her fans on social media so that they know she is relatable and interested in them. If someone retweets you, thank them. Build friendships, create hashtags and vary your posts on social media. \r\n\r\n<h2>She Cares about the Fans</h2>\r\n\r\nTaylor takes the time in her luxurious lifestyle to reach out to her massive fanbase. She’ll look for people’s mention of her on their social media accounts and comment about it on her social media pages with a retweet or quote. She also sends random care packages to fans with gifts. Take note of this by rewarding loyal customers or randomly rewarding someone who shares your posts or tweets. \r\n\r\n<h2>Know When to End Things</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-End.jpg\" alt=\"The End\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8893\" />Taylor Swift isn’t afraid to part ways with people in her life that aren’t healthy for her anymore. It may be time for you to end a partnership too. Have you done business with a designer who doesn’t deliver as promised? Is your web hosting package still meeting your needs or is there a better package out there for you? \r\n\r\nDon’t be afraid to break ties when it’s in your best interest. Also, don’t be afraid to be yourself and don’t accept less than you deserve. Your blog should not be linked to the site of another if its detrimental to you and your blog should attract big players in the niche. \r\n\r\nTake a hint from Taylor Swift on how to be successful in business and try it with your own blog. \r\n\r\n','Can you Really Learn About Blogging from Taylor Swift?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8890-revision-v1','','','2015-10-05 15:58:12','2015-10-05 19:58:12','',8890,'http://itxdesign.com/8890-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8895,4,'2015-10-06 08:01:00','2015-10-06 12:01:00','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Personas.jpg\" alt=\"Personas\" width=\"232\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8898\" />If you’ve never heard of personas in business, they refer to a marketing tool for building a blog or business to encourage user engagement and loyalty. Examples of personas include buyer personas or reader personas which are used by bloggers to make marketing easier and more effective.  If you want to use the powerful tool of personas in your business and blog, here is a look at what personas are all about and how to utilize them. \r\n\r\n<h2>What is a persona and why is it important?</h2>\r\n\r\nBuyer personas are known as “reader personas” and they are a fictional description to represent your target audience. While fictional, they are based on data and it can be as little as a short bio to as long as a few pages of a description. \r\n\r\nThey are created through research to represent who buyers are, what they want to accomplish, how they think and why they make buying decisions. They are important for understanding your target audience in order to write more effective blog posts. Rather than trying to appeal to everyone, you should be appealing to a target audience to build a following and be a more effective blogger. \r\n\r\nBe sure to be specific in choosing your target audience; rather than business owners, target owners of small business or business owners of a specific field. The smaller the audience, the more focused your marketing will be. \r\n\r\n<h2>Creating the Persona</h2>\r\n\r\nNow that you’ve determined your target audience, be sure your buyer persona includes the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Industry, specific job and responsibilities\r\n</li><li>Demographics like gender, age and nationality\r\n</li><li>Level of experience\r\n</li><li>Preferred communication style, social media networks and content formats\r\n</li><li>Types of questions they are asking, common objections and a typical buyer’s journey\r\n</li></ul>\r\nThese are just a few examples of things you could include in your persona but not everything is going to be relevant. \r\n\r\nFrom here, you’ll need to gather data for your personas. They are fictional but data-based so you need to accurately reflect your audience. Gather data by digging into your analytics to learn about your audience’s demographics. Interview customers or send out surveys to gather data. Then, look for commonalities and use the info to create your data-based buyer persona. \r\n\r\n<h2>Are personas necessary? What’s the downside?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Marketing-with-Personas.jpg\" alt=\"Marketing with Personas\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8897\" />Personas are great marketing tools and many find success with them. It’s a great way to target your contest to your audience with laser-focus rather than trying to reach a large crowd of different people and interests. It’s easier to find your users since you know what appeals to them. You can also use it to segment your readers and create more personalized content. \r\n\r\nWith anything, there are some negatives to going this route. Those that don’t use personas avoid them because they are a bit time-consuming and expensive to produce. \r\n\r\nWith the research involved to create an accurate persona, many don’t want to invest the time and money. Some don’t want to bring on a persona at the early stages of business marketing because you need time in the business to be able to work with a variety of clients. You need time to understand what will get results and what doesn’t after you’ve produced content. Plus, buyer personas will evolve just like your business will. \r\n\r\nYou’ll likely benefit from a buyer persona if you already have a good idea of the specific audience you’re targeting, your blog has been active for a while and you already have plenty of customers and readers to gather the data you need. Otherwise, you may want to hold off if you’re just starting off, you don’t have a big client base yet and you’re completely sure who your target audience is yet. \r\n\r\n<h2>How to Use Them</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Blog-with-Personas.jpg\" alt=\"Blog with Personas\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8896\" />Once you’ve decided to make a persona, you can use them for brainstorming blog post topics, writing posts, writing web content and building your blog audience. When you’re struggling to think of ideas, use your buyer persona for inspiration by reviewing your customer interviews to see what challenges and questions came up. 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Examples of personas include buyer personas or reader personas which are used by bloggers to make marketing easier and more effective.  If you want to use the powerful tool of personas in your business and blog, here is a look at what personas are all about and how to utilize them. \r\n\r\n<h2>What is a persona and why is it important?</h2>\r\n\r\nBuyer personas are known as “reader personas” and they are a fictional description to represent your target audience. While fictional, they are based on data and it can be as little as a short bio to as long as a few pages of a description. \r\n\r\nThey are created through research to represent who buyers are, what they want to accomplish, how they think and why they make buying decisions. They are important for understanding your target audience in order to write more effective blog posts. Rather than trying to appeal to everyone, you should be appealing to a target audience to build a following and be a more effective blogger. \r\n\r\nBe sure to be specific in choosing your target audience; rather than business owners, target owners of small business or business owners of a specific field. The smaller the audience, the more focused your marketing will be. \r\n\r\n<h2>Creating the Persona</h2>\r\n\r\nNow that you’ve determined your target audience, be sure your buyer persona includes the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Industry, specific job and responsibilities\r\n</li><li>Demographics like gender, age and nationality\r\n</li><li>Level of experience\r\n</li><li>Preferred communication style, social media networks and content formats\r\n</li><li>Types of questions they are asking, common objections and a typical buyer’s journey\r\n</li></ul>\r\nThese are just a few examples of things you could include in your persona but not everything is going to be relevant. \r\n\r\nFrom here, you’ll need to gather data for your personas. They are fictional but data-based so you need to accurately reflect your audience. Gather data by digging into your analytics to learn about your audience’s demographics. Interview customers or send out surveys to gather data. Then, look for commonalities and use the info to create your data-based buyer persona. \r\n\r\n<h2>Are personas necessary? What’s the downside?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Marketing-with-Personas.jpg\" alt=\"Marketing with Personas\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8897\" />Personas are great marketing tools and many find success with them. It’s a great way to target your contest to your audience with laser-focus rather than trying to reach a large crowd of different people and interests. It’s easier to find your users since you know what appeals to them. You can also use it to segment your readers and create more personalized content. \r\n\r\nWith anything, there are some negatives to going this route. Those that don’t use personas avoid them because they are a bit time-consuming and expensive to produce. \r\n\r\nWith the research involved to create an accurate persona, many don’t want to invest the time and money. Some don’t want to bring on a persona at the early stages of business marketing because you need time in the business to be able to work with a variety of clients. You need time to understand what will get results and what doesn’t after you’ve produced content. Plus, buyer personas will evolve just like your business will. \r\n\r\nYou’ll likely benefit from a buyer persona if you already have a good idea of the specific audience you’re targeting, your blog has been active for a while and you already have plenty of customers and readers to gather the data you need. 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There are over 40,000 plugins available so it’s incredibly hard to discern the ones that would make the most sense for one user. \r\n\r\nSome users are just looking for a simple span plugin while others want more advanced features. You don’t have time to sort through the thousands of options because it’s not only time-consuming but quite a chore. Rather than sort through the options, here is a look at ways to find the best free plugins for you. \r\n\r\n<h2>Should I just use the official WordPress plugins directory?</h2>\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPressPluginDirectory.png\" alt=\"WordPress Plugin Directory\" width=\"317\" height=\"282\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8903\" />\r\nThe directory is a nice tool for those needing resources on the free plugin options but when you have a specific one in mind, the directory can be outdated or badly reviewed. 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You can also check the “All Plugins” tab and choose a category you want. \r\n\r\n<h2>Different Ways to Search</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Search-for-Plugins.png\" alt=\"Search for Plugins\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8901\" />You may want to search by category, tag or using category and multi tag together. The official directory doesn’t have much filtering for searching but the WPD has over 20 category and subcategories. You’ll see categories on the vertical menu to the left of the site with subcategories like “Firewall,” “Redirect,” “Monitoring,” and “Overall Security.” Categories include everything from photos to social, advertisement to administration, and language to security. \r\n\r\nTo search by tag, look for them beneath the Categories option on the left. Click on that to list the tags alphabetically. Tags allowed for more detailed labelling and a less broad search from categories. 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There aren’t really search filters to make it easier either. \r\n\r\nThere is an unofficial directory that may be more helpful, offering for plugin search options than the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/\">official directory</a>. It attempts to provide only active, functional, up-to-date and efficient plugins to viewers. Only the best of the over 40,000 plugins are featured in this directory.\r\n\r\n<h2>Ok I want to use the unofficial directory, how do I do it?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou may want to create an account with WPD to be able to use the Plugins List feature. It allows you to offer feedback by rating and voting for ones you’ve used too. Just go to “login / sign up” at the top and create an account. \r\n\r\nWhen you’re ready to choose plugins, you’ll see lists with the best and most popular plugin options featuring a thumbnail image, description, category, votes and more. Look for the green bar above the main list to see how many are listed on WPD, which should be around 3,000. You can also check the “All Plugins” tab and choose a category you want. \r\n\r\n<h2>Different Ways to Search</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Search-for-Plugins.png\" alt=\"Search for Plugins\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8901\" />You may want to search by category, tag or using category and multi tag together. The official directory doesn’t have much filtering for searching but the WPD has over 20 category and subcategories. You’ll see categories on the vertical menu to the left of the site with subcategories like “Firewall,” “Redirect,” “Monitoring,” and “Overall Security.” Categories include everything from photos to social, advertisement to administration, and language to security. \r\n\r\nTo search by tag, look for them beneath the Categories option on the left. Click on that to list the tags alphabetically. Tags allowed for more detailed labelling and a less broad search from categories. 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It should represent your goals and objectives to its best ability which means you will need to customize it to make it accomplish this. \r\n\r\nBy removing or adding a few default settings, you could make your WordPress site truly unique to you and your needs. Those developers that are knowledgeable on its capabilities have a list of things they will automatically want to tweak when they set up their site. here is a look of a handy collection of things you may want to update on your site too. \r\n\r\n<h2>Remove the tagline “Just another WordPress site”</h2>\r\n\r\nNot only does this phrase look tacky, but everyone has it on their site. It’s a simple thing to take care of and yet many have left theirs in place. When you have great content and you update regularly but you’ve still got this tagline on your site, it just looks bad. Change it by going to your settings, hit “general” and then in the box next to Tagline, you can remove the phrase and make your own custom one. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/JustAnotherWordPressSite.png\" alt=\"Just Another WordPress Site\" width=\"611\" height=\"184\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8907\" />\r\n\r\nSome people opt to just remove it altogether but at least you have the option to edit it and make it customized. \r\n\r\n<h2>Remove the Word “Howdy”</h2>\r\n\r\nThe word “Howdy” is the first thing you see when you login and look at your dashboard. It’s in the upper right hand corner with your name. It’s the default setting and it’s easy to remove. It’s cute at first but you really may want to change it to be more professional. \r\n\r\nImagine your viewers pulling up your site to see the word “Howdy” by their name. They may think you did that and feel insulted or hurt your business relationship in some sort. Swap it out by inserting this code into your functions.php file: \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/HowdyImage.png\" alt=\"Remove Howdy\" width=\"314\" height=\"236\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8908\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Add a Logo and a Favicon</h2>\r\n\r\nThings you should be adding to your site include logos and favicons. When you install a theme, you can customize it after working with the initial settings by adding a custom logo. It’ll be easy for your visitors to recognize when tis in your header. Just go to “appearance” and then “customize” to upload your logo. Consider adding it to your dashboard and remove the WordPress logo by adding some code. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Favicon.png\" alt=\"Favicon\" width=\"740\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8909\" />\r\n\r\nThe favicon is a great way to change by using the theme customizer too. Most people forget to change this. It’s located right next to your site’s URL in the browser window and it’s an easy way to customize the site to your brand. It also a good way to show your viewers that you pay attention to details. Go to “appearance” and “customize” for this too. Just upload the favicon in the theme customizer and use <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/favicon-by-realfavicongenerator/\">Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator </a>if needed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Cleanup the Sidebar and Dashboard</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore you finish up your customizations, be sure to work on your sidebar and dashboard. The sidebar is part of your default installation and usually has widgets or “archives” for a blog theme. You can remove this altogether if it doesn’t fit with your vision. \r\n\r\nJust go to “appearance” and “widgets” to drag them off the screen. 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When you build your WordPress site, it’s important to build it to align with your business or personal goals in mind. It should represent your goals and objectives to its best ability which means you will need to customize it to make it accomplish this. \r\n\r\nBy removing or adding a few default settings, you could make your WordPress site truly unique to you and your needs. Those developers that are knowledgeable on its capabilities have a list of things they will automatically want to tweak when they set up their site. here is a look of a handy collection of things you may want to update on your site too. \r\n\r\n<h2>Remove the tagline “Just another WordPress site”</h2>\r\n\r\nNot only does this phrase look tacky, but everyone has it on their site. It’s a simple thing to take care of and yet many have left theirs in place. When you have great content and you update regularly but you’ve still got this tagline on your site, it just looks bad. Change it by going to your settings, hit “general” and then in the box next to Tagline, you can remove the phrase and make your own custom one. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/JustAnotherWordPressSite.png\" alt=\"Just Another WordPress Site\" width=\"611\" height=\"184\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8907\" />\r\n\r\nSome people opt to just remove it altogether but at least you have the option to edit it and make it customized. \r\n\r\n<h2>Remove the Word “Howdy”</h2>\r\n\r\nThe word “Howdy” is the first thing you see when you login and look at your dashboard. It’s in the upper right hand corner with your name. It’s the default setting and it’s easy to remove. It’s cute at first but you really may want to change it to be more professional. \r\n\r\nImagine your viewers pulling up your site to see the word “Howdy” by their name. They may think you did that and feel insulted or hurt your business relationship in some sort. Swap it out by inserting this code into your functions.php file: \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/HowdyImage.png\" alt=\"Remove Howdy\" width=\"314\" height=\"236\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8908\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Add a Logo and a Favicon</h2>\r\n\r\nThings you should be adding to your site include logos and favicons. When you install a theme, you can customize it after working with the initial settings by adding a custom logo. It’ll be easy for your visitors to recognize when tis in your header. Just go to “appearance” and then “customize” to upload your logo. Consider adding it to your dashboard and remove the WordPress logo by adding some code. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Favicon.png\" alt=\"Favicon\" width=\"740\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8909\" />\r\n\r\nThe favicon is a great way to change by using the theme customizer too. Most people forget to change this. It’s located right next to your site’s URL in the browser window and it’s an easy way to customize the site to your brand. It also a good way to show your viewers that you pay attention to details. Go to “appearance” and “customize” for this too. Just upload the favicon in the theme customizer and use <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/favicon-by-realfavicongenerator/\">Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator </a>if needed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Cleanup the Sidebar and Dashboard</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore you finish up your customizations, be sure to work on your sidebar and dashboard. The sidebar is part of your default installation and usually has widgets or “archives” for a blog theme. You can remove this altogether if it doesn’t fit with your vision. \r\n\r\nJust go to “appearance” and “widgets” to drag them off the screen. Then, cleanup your dashboard by removing widgets, adding plugins to have more control of what’s displayed and make your dashboard look clean and simple.\r\n\r\nIf you add or remove these simple fixes, you will look like an experienced WordPress user and your viewers will enjoy your site that much more. ','How to Make Your WordPress Site Look Better by Adding/Removing Specific Things','','inherit','closed','closed','','8905-revision-v1','','','2015-10-05 16:17:43','2015-10-05 20:17:43','',8905,'http://itxdesign.com/8905-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8911,4,'2015-10-07 16:12:17','2015-10-07 20:12:17','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Blog-Outsourcing.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Outsourcing\" width=\"386\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8912\" />When you have a small startup with a blog, should you outsource your blogging tasks so that you can focus on more important tasks? It’s hard to keep boundaries between your personal life and business, especially when business starts to grow. \r\n\r\nMost startup businesses can’t find a work-life balance and end up working long hours every day thinking that it’s the only way to be successful. The low salary and the long hours may seem worth it knowing that you are living your dream and building a successful company but when you are working on so many things, who has time to keep up the blogging tasks? \r\n\r\nOutsourcing may be where your head’s at, especially when you already have help with accounting, HR and other tasks but your startup’s blog needs to be done really well. Here are the pros and cons of outsourcing this part of business. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why would you consider outsourcing the blog?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outsourcing.jpg\" alt=\"Outsourcing\" width=\"190\" height=\"142\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8914\" />Building a blog is time-consuming and challenging, especially when you have a bunch of other tasks to do. In the end, it may not turn out quite how you hoped if you do it yourself between everything else. It’s not free to do it yourself because you are costing yourself in time to start it. \r\n\r\nWhen time equals money right now, you really need to consider if your time is worth having a free blog or if your time could help you in other areas while you pay to have your blog done well by someone else. Would you rather have more time in the day to handle other areas of business or would you rather not worry about the quality by squeezing in another task that you’re too busy for? \r\n\r\nKeep in mind that having more hours put into your business a week is not actually going to heed more results; studies show that working 50-70 hours per week will cost you in productivity. \r\n\r\n<h2>Benefits of Outsourcing the Blog</h2>\r\n\r\nYour blog should absolutely be a part of your startup plan but it’s important to consider who should be handling it. It’s not only a way for you to connect and communicate with customers, but it attracts people to your brand and can boost your website’s SEO. \r\n\r\nOutsourcing this could save you time, allow someone with more expertise to handle the task and save you in the mental energy of creating one. While you may be capable of starting one seeing that you’re already multi-talented,  do you really have the time, energy and focus to put your best foot forward? \r\n\r\nOutsourcing to the right person will allow for a professional to handle it, utilize their skills and experience to make it great and they will be able to reach your target audience by knowing what topics to cover and how to craft headlines that will suck in your audience. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Downside to Outsourcing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outsource-Blog-Tasks.jpg\" alt=\"Outsource Blog Tasks\" width=\"190\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8913\" />There are some great perks to outsourcing your blog but have you considered the downfalls? It may be hard to find the right person to outsource the job, which is essential to having a successful blog. You’ll need to find someone with the right skills and experience to build the blog, someone who is passionate about your startup and wants to help you succeed otherwise the motivation to make a successful blog may not be there and it has to be someone whose work style is a good fit for you. \r\n\r\nThere will be a learning curve for someone you hire and you risk that they aren’t as into the business as you’d like them to be. Finally, you have to consider what they will cost to do the work since good writers don’t come cheap. Consider if your brand already has an established voice that your customers are used to or if the change in brand voice won’t affect much. \r\n\r\nWhen deciding if you should outsource your blog, ask yourself if you can fit the project on your plate, if you have the right experience and if your writing skills are adequate or if it would be better to bring someone in. 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It’s hard to keep boundaries between your personal life and business, especially when business starts to grow. \r\n\r\nMost startup businesses can’t find a work-life balance and end up working long hours every day thinking that it’s the only way to be successful. The low salary and the long hours may seem worth it knowing that you are living your dream and building a successful company but when you are working on so many things, who has time to keep up the blogging tasks? \r\n\r\nOutsourcing may be where your head’s at, especially when you already have help with accounting, HR and other tasks but your startup’s blog needs to be done really well. Here are the pros and cons of outsourcing this part of business. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why would you consider outsourcing the blog?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outsourcing.jpg\" alt=\"Outsourcing\" width=\"190\" height=\"142\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8914\" />Building a blog is time-consuming and challenging, especially when you have a bunch of other tasks to do. In the end, it may not turn out quite how you hoped if you do it yourself between everything else. It’s not free to do it yourself because you are costing yourself in time to start it. \r\n\r\nWhen time equals money right now, you really need to consider if your time is worth having a free blog or if your time could help you in other areas while you pay to have your blog done well by someone else. Would you rather have more time in the day to handle other areas of business or would you rather not worry about the quality by squeezing in another task that you’re too busy for? \r\n\r\nKeep in mind that having more hours put into your business a week is not actually going to heed more results; studies show that working 50-70 hours per week will cost you in productivity. \r\n\r\n<h2>Benefits of Outsourcing the Blog</h2>\r\n\r\nYour blog should absolutely be a part of your startup plan but it’s important to consider who should be handling it. It’s not only a way for you to connect and communicate with customers, but it attracts people to your brand and can boost your website’s SEO. \r\n\r\nOutsourcing this could save you time, allow someone with more expertise to handle the task and save you in the mental energy of creating one. While you may be capable of starting one seeing that you’re already multi-talented,  do you really have the time, energy and focus to put your best foot forward? \r\n\r\nOutsourcing to the right person will allow for a professional to handle it, utilize their skills and experience to make it great and they will be able to reach your target audience by knowing what topics to cover and how to craft headlines that will suck in your audience. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Downside to Outsourcing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outsource-Blog-Tasks.jpg\" alt=\"Outsource Blog Tasks\" width=\"190\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8913\" />There are some great perks to outsourcing your blog but have you considered the downfalls? It may be hard to find the right person to outsource the job, which is essential to having a successful blog. You’ll need to find someone with the right skills and experience to build the blog, someone who is passionate about your startup and wants to help you succeed otherwise the motivation to make a successful blog may not be there and it has to be someone whose work style is a good fit for you. \r\n\r\nThere will be a learning curve for someone you hire and you risk that they aren’t as into the business as you’d like them to be. Finally, you have to consider what they will cost to do the work since good writers don’t come cheap. Consider if your brand already has an established voice that your customers are used to or if the change in brand voice won’t affect much. \r\n\r\nWhen deciding if you should outsource your blog, ask yourself if you can fit the project on your plate, if you have the right experience and if your writing skills are adequate or if it would be better to bring someone in. Then ask yourself if their voice and personality is a good fit for your blog, if you can afford them and if you can handle delegating. Consider all of these scenarios when deciding how to handle your startup’s blog. \r\n','Should a Startup Small Business Outsource Blogging Tasks?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8911-revision-v1','','','2015-10-05 18:18:20','2015-10-05 22:18:20','',8911,'http://itxdesign.com/8911-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8916,4,'2015-10-08 08:18:38','2015-10-08 12:18:38','WordPress’ most popular eCommerce plugin is WooCommerce, a plugin that comes loaded with tons of extensions. You can pay for some but there are over a dozen of free ones that you’ll want to check out. 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The plugin lets you embed this on your WooCommerce store. \r\n\r\n<h2>WooCommerce EU VAT Compliance</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WooCommerceEUVATCompliance.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce EU VAT Compliance\" width=\"733\" height=\"232\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8918\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you have customers from all over the glove, it’s important that they are able to pay and understand what the correct VAT will be. This plugin is a great way to accommodate your customers from all over the world by <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-eu-vat-compliance/\">making your WooCommerce shop compliant</a> with the new EU VAT. It automatically detects the location of your customer to see if they need the correct VAT displayed. There is even a WooCommerce Currency Switcher for those that need to switch currency to see prices in other currencies. \r\n\r\nSpeaking of your worldwide customers, the WooCommerce Multilingual is a great tool for translating your products and pages for your customers speaking various languages. Your users simply switch the language so they can order products in their native tongue using WPML. \r\n\r\n<h2>WooCommerce Customizer</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WooCommerceCustomizer.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce Customizer\" width=\"752\" height=\"247\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8917\" />\r\n\r\nFor those that love customizing their WordPress site, you’ll want to check out the<a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-customizer/\"> WooCommerce Customizer</a> plugin. You’ll be able to customize your button texts, fields, labels and more as long as you write a PHP code to use them. 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Then get the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-product-gift-wrap/\">WooCommerce Product Gift Wrap</a> plugin so that your users can add a gift wrapping to their purchase. That way they can send gifts from your site directly to their recipient without worrying about having it wrapped when it arrives. \r\n\r\n<h2>Product Enquiry and Gift Cards</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ProductEnquiryForWooCommerce.png\" alt=\"Product Enquiry For WooCommerce\" width=\"745\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8922\" />\r\n\r\nIf your customers want to check in on your products, you can get the Product Enquiry for WooCommerce plugin that allows your guests to inquire about product information. It will pull the info from the product listing page. They can also ask questions about products easily with the WooCommerce Product FAQs plugin which will help you build your FAQs based on actual customer conversations.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WooCommerceGiftCards.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce Gift Cards\" width=\"751\" height=\"232\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8919\" />\r\n\r\nOf course you want your guests to be able to purchase gift cards for their friends. When they are happy with their purchases, they are going to want their friends to enjoy your products as well. 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You can pay for some but there are over a dozen of free ones that you’ll want to check out. From the WooCommerce Customizer that allows you to customize your button text and labels to Stripe for WooCommerce that allows you to accept credit card payments on your store, here is a look at these plugins and more that you’ll definitely want for your WordPress site. \r\n\r\n<h2>Pay with Amazon and Stripe for WooCommerce</h2>\r\n\r\nWant to accept credit card payments right on your WooCommerce store? Download the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/stripe-for-woocommerce/\">Stripe for WooCommerce</a>, the plugin that allows you to add support for Stripe payment. Plus, there is a plugin called Pay with Amazon that allows your users to pay with their information stored on their Amazon account. The plugin lets you embed this on your WooCommerce store. \r\n\r\n<h2>WooCommerce EU VAT Compliance</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WooCommerceEUVATCompliance.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce EU VAT Compliance\" width=\"733\" height=\"232\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8918\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you have customers from all over the glove, it’s important that they are able to pay and understand what the correct VAT will be. This plugin is a great way to accommodate your customers from all over the world by <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-eu-vat-compliance/\">making your WooCommerce shop compliant</a> with the new EU VAT. It automatically detects the location of your customer to see if they need the correct VAT displayed. There is even a WooCommerce Currency Switcher for those that need to switch currency to see prices in other currencies. \r\n\r\nSpeaking of your worldwide customers, the WooCommerce Multilingual is a great tool for translating your products and pages for your customers speaking various languages. Your users simply switch the language so they can order products in their native tongue using WPML. \r\n\r\n<h2>WooCommerce Customizer</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WooCommerceCustomizer.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce Customizer\" width=\"752\" height=\"247\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8917\" />\r\n\r\nFor those that love customizing their WordPress site, you’ll want to check out the<a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-customizer/\"> WooCommerce Customizer</a> plugin. You’ll be able to customize your button texts, fields, labels and more as long as you write a PHP code to use them. You’ll be able to use those filters from a settings page since the customizer provides a GUI to use the customized filters. \r\n\r\n<h2>A Product Slider and a Gift Wrap</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WooCommerceProductSlider.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce Product Slider\" width=\"705\" height=\"240\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8921\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WooCommerceProductGiftWrap.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce Product Gift Wrap\" width=\"742\" height=\"235\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8920\" />\r\n\r\nIt’s fun to shop when you can slide through the various products. Get the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-product-slider/\">WooCommerce Product Slider</a> to add a responsive slide displaying your products. Then get the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-product-gift-wrap/\">WooCommerce Product Gift Wrap</a> plugin so that your users can add a gift wrapping to their purchase. That way they can send gifts from your site directly to their recipient without worrying about having it wrapped when it arrives. \r\n\r\n<h2>Product Enquiry and Gift Cards</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ProductEnquiryForWooCommerce.png\" alt=\"Product Enquiry For WooCommerce\" width=\"745\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8922\" />\r\n\r\nIf your customers want to check in on your products, you can get the Product Enquiry for WooCommerce plugin that allows your guests to inquire about product information. It will pull the info from the product listing page. They can also ask questions about products easily with the WooCommerce Product FAQs plugin which will help you build your FAQs based on actual customer conversations.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WooCommerceGiftCards.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce Gift Cards\" width=\"751\" height=\"232\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8919\" />\r\n\r\nOf course you want your guests to be able to purchase gift cards for their friends. When they are happy with their purchases, they are going to want their friends to enjoy your products as well. 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In addition, the use of mobile devices is causing WordPress to evolve even more so to accommodate the need for designs to respond well to smartphones and tablets. \r\n\r\nWhen a responsive theme is used on WordPress, the theme will adapt to the size of the screen it’s being viewed on because it’s flexible to any device you view it on. When you’re ready to update your WordPress site to have a responsive theme that will work for your mobile device viewers, here is a look at some of the best ones on WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Brooklyn</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Brooklyn.png\" alt=\"Brooklyn\" width=\"643\" height=\"488\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8925\" />\r\n\r\nBrooklyn is a great place to start if you’re trying to pick a responsive theme on WordPress. It’s one of the best themes for those that need a responsive theme and it’s perfect for mobile browsing. It’s a top choice according to developers.\r\n\r\n<h2>X | The Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/XTheTheme.png\" alt=\"X The Theme\" width=\"634\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8929\" />\r\n\r\nAnother great choice is X, a model that just came out in 2015. It’s very modern and futuristic and you’ll be amazing by its look based on the 30 demo sites it’s on now. It is one of the best themes for responsive designs offering a completely fluid design with no need to change at certain fixed breakpoints. \r\n\r\n<h2>Inception</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Inception.png\" alt=\"Inception\" width=\"658\" height=\"574\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8926\" />\r\n\r\nFor those that love a simple one-page design, Inception is the perfect choice. It offers beautiful animations, smooth transitions and a simple set up. It’s fully responsive and perfect for those needing mobile compatibility. \r\n\r\n<h2>Salient</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Salient.png\" alt=\"Salient\" width=\"648\" height=\"477\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8927\" />\r\n\r\nOne of the most flexible options is Salient, a theme that transforms for any device you want to see it on. It has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop page builder, plus many theme options. It offers gorgeous visuals, support for retina displays and you are guaranteed to have images and videos that look amazing on any device. \r\n\r\n<h2>Story</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Story.png\" alt=\"Story\" width=\"639\" height=\"494\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8928\" />\r\n\r\nIf you love a modern design, Story is a great choice for your responsive theme. 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The themes continue to evolve and impress users. In addition, the use of mobile devices is causing WordPress to evolve even more so to accommodate the need for designs to respond well to smartphones and tablets. \r\n\r\nWhen a responsive theme is used on WordPress, the theme will adapt to the size of the screen it’s being viewed on because it’s flexible to any device you view it on. When you’re ready to update your WordPress site to have a responsive theme that will work for your mobile device viewers, here is a look at some of the best ones on WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Brooklyn</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Brooklyn.png\" alt=\"Brooklyn\" width=\"643\" height=\"488\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8925\" />\r\n\r\nBrooklyn is a great place to start if you’re trying to pick a responsive theme on WordPress. It’s one of the best themes for those that need a responsive theme and it’s perfect for mobile browsing. It’s a top choice according to developers.\r\n\r\n<h2>X | The Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/XTheTheme.png\" alt=\"X The Theme\" width=\"634\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8929\" />\r\n\r\nAnother great choice is X, a model that just came out in 2015. It’s very modern and futuristic and you’ll be amazing by its look based on the 30 demo sites it’s on now. It is one of the best themes for responsive designs offering a completely fluid design with no need to change at certain fixed breakpoints. \r\n\r\n<h2>Inception</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Inception.png\" alt=\"Inception\" width=\"658\" height=\"574\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8926\" />\r\n\r\nFor those that love a simple one-page design, Inception is the perfect choice. It offers beautiful animations, smooth transitions and a simple set up. It’s fully responsive and perfect for those needing mobile compatibility. \r\n\r\n<h2>Salient</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Salient.png\" alt=\"Salient\" width=\"648\" height=\"477\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8927\" />\r\n\r\nOne of the most flexible options is Salient, a theme that transforms for any device you want to see it on. It has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop page builder, plus many theme options. It offers gorgeous visuals, support for retina displays and you are guaranteed to have images and videos that look amazing on any device. \r\n\r\n<h2>Story</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Story.png\" alt=\"Story\" width=\"639\" height=\"494\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8928\" />\r\n\r\nIf you love a modern design, Story is a great choice for your responsive theme. It features parallax animations, a variety of designs and it supports finger gestures for those that wan t a gallery on their site. Navigate effortlessly through the images on any mobile device. \r\n\r\nOther responsive themes that you’ll want to check out include The Retailer, perfect for retail businesses; Worker for those running a small business and need an appointment calendar; Qua, for a minimalistic appeal and perfect for the creative type; and Hugo, for those looking to show off their portfolio. \r\n\r\nThese are the best responsive themes for WordPress that you’ll want to check out. \r\n','Which Premium WordPress Responsive Themes Look Excellent?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8924-revision-v1','','','2015-10-05 18:37:04','2015-10-05 22:37:04','',8924,'http://itxdesign.com/8924-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8931,4,'2015-10-09 08:38:08','2015-10-09 12:38:08','It’s easy to miss some of the excellent tools that WordPress provides you to make your blog excellent. With a busy lifestyle, it’s easy to miss some of the great tools out there to improve your business. You aren’t always going to catch when a new WordPress tool becomes available but you can still find out about them here with a summary of what they can do for you. \r\n\r\nYou may not have heard of many of these great tools that will not only improve productivity but will offer you more exciting options. Here is a look at the latest tools for WordPress development that you’ll want to know about. \r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress Hooks Directory</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPressHooksDirectry.png\" alt=\"WordPress Hooks Directry\" width=\"539\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8934\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://adambrown.info/p/wp_hooks\">WordPress Hooks Directory</a> to learn more about plugin development. It’s great for finding hooks that were renamed in new version, find new hooks in each version, look up deprecated hooks and read more about most popular hooks.  Hooks are the best way to make WordPress plugin-friendly and more flexible. \r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress Gear</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPressGear.png\" alt=\"WordPress Gear\" width=\"479\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8933\" />\r\n\r\nYou can find <a href=\"http://wpgear.org/\">WordPress Gear</a> which is a collection of developer tools that work with WordPress. It’s a website that is meant to be community driven to allow people to add or remove useful information. You’ll find information on things like debug tools, PHP frameworks, theme tools and meta fields. \r\n\r\n<h2>Flaticon Fonts</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Flaticon.png\" alt=\"Flaticon\" width=\"573\" height=\"422\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8932\" />\r\n\r\nAnother big development tool that you should be using in WordPress is <a href=\"http://www.flaticon.com/font-face\">Flaticon Fonts</a>. With mobile browsing being huge right now, it’s essential that your icon fonts are able to load properly and without delay. Flaticon’s Icon Fonts tool allows you to put theme icons into the theme and it will increase the page speed. \r\n\r\n<h2>Theme Unit Test</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPressThemeUnitTest.png\" alt=\"WordPress Theme Unit Test\" width=\"482\" height=\"314\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8935\" />\r\n\r\nYou need a great way to test your theme and now you can. WordPress has created a <a href=\"https://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Unit_Test\">theme unit test </a>which installs a huge list of different scenarios for testing the image in different sizes and post types. 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With a busy lifestyle, it’s easy to miss some of the great tools out there to improve your business. You aren’t always going to catch when a new WordPress tool becomes available but you can still find out about them here with a summary of what they can do for you. \r\n\r\nYou may not have heard of many of these great tools that will not only improve productivity but will offer you more exciting options. Here is a look at the latest tools for WordPress development that you’ll want to know about. \r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress Hooks Directory</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPressHooksDirectry.png\" alt=\"WordPress Hooks Directry\" width=\"539\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8934\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://adambrown.info/p/wp_hooks\">WordPress Hooks Directory</a> to learn more about plugin development. It’s great for finding hooks that were renamed in new version, find new hooks in each version, look up deprecated hooks and read more about most popular hooks.  Hooks are the best way to make WordPress plugin-friendly and more flexible. \r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress Gear</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPressGear.png\" alt=\"WordPress Gear\" width=\"479\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8933\" />\r\n\r\nYou can find <a href=\"http://wpgear.org/\">WordPress Gear</a> which is a collection of developer tools that work with WordPress. It’s a website that is meant to be community driven to allow people to add or remove useful information. You’ll find information on things like debug tools, PHP frameworks, theme tools and meta fields. \r\n\r\n<h2>Flaticon Fonts</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Flaticon.png\" alt=\"Flaticon\" width=\"573\" height=\"422\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8932\" />\r\n\r\nAnother big development tool that you should be using in WordPress is <a href=\"http://www.flaticon.com/font-face\">Flaticon Fonts</a>. With mobile browsing being huge right now, it’s essential that your icon fonts are able to load properly and without delay. Flaticon’s Icon Fonts tool allows you to put theme icons into the theme and it will increase the page speed. \r\n\r\n<h2>Theme Unit Test</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPressThemeUnitTest.png\" alt=\"WordPress Theme Unit Test\" width=\"482\" height=\"314\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8935\" />\r\n\r\nYou need a great way to test your theme and now you can. WordPress has created a <a href=\"https://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Unit_Test\">theme unit test </a>which installs a huge list of different scenarios for testing the image in different sizes and post types. It will save you hours of work with an install and a few clicks. \r\n\r\nYou’ll definitely want to check out Debug This, Developer, WordPress Codex and Theme Test Drive if you’re looking for all of the most handy WordPress developer tools out there. \r\n','Which WordPress Development Tools Should you Be Using, but Probably Aren\'t?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8931-revision-v1','','','2015-10-05 18:43:38','2015-10-05 22:43:38','',8931,'http://itxdesign.com/8931-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8937,4,'2015-10-09 16:44:12','2015-10-09 20:44:12','When your WordPress site gets bogged down with tons of old articles dating back from years ago, it’s time to find a way to search for them for not only your regular visitors but for newbies. There may be some great material from a few years ago that you’d love your site visitors to find but it’s buried somewhere and they don’t know what it was called. \r\n\r\nYour visitors need a powerful search feature to allow them to find specific posts. The default WordPress search feature is not going to cut it and you need to simplify this process by helping your visitors sift through hundreds and thousands of old posts. There are now a few awesome plugins that will enhance this feature for you and make searching more functional. Here is a look at the top plugins for WordPress site searches. \r\n\r\n<h2>Better Search</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BetterSearch.png\" alt=\"Better Search\" width=\"771\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8939\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to supercharge your search, install <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-search/\">Better Search</a>, the new way to replace your default with a search engine that gives contextual results by relevance. This is not the most enhanced search option out there but it will add more functionality to your site’s search. \r\n\r\nYour visitors will be able to see the most relevant results based on title and content and it will be much quicker than the default. You can customize the output too. Then you can check your “heat map” to see what the most popular searches are which is displayed on the theme’s footer or sidebar. Enjoy features like a profanity filter, automatic replacement of the default search, and highlighted search terms in the results list. \r\n\r\n<h2>Relevanssi</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Relevanssi.png\" alt=\"Relevanssi\" width=\"753\" height=\"240\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8941\" />\r\n\r\nProbably the most popular choice for plugins is <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/relevanssi/\">Relevanssi</a>. It’s the most widely used plugin that people are choosing to replace the default search feature. Your visitors can now search based on partial results, they can search based on relevance or date and they can search using Boolean expressions. Try the phrase search with quotation marks and get results with excerpt displays, highlighted search words, a query log, a “Did you mean?” feature like Google and support in multiple languages!\r\n\r\n<h2>Dave’s WordPress Live Search</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DavesWordPressLiveSearch.png\" alt=\"Dave&#039;s WordPress Live Search\" width=\"750\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8940\" />\r\n\r\nIf you love searching for something and have instant results as you’re still typing, you’ll love <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/daves-wordpress-live-search/\">Dave’s WordPress Live Search</a>. The plugin written by a guy named Dave will search the database while your visitor is still typing and starts displaying a sorted list of posts matching the words as they are typed. \r\n\r\nThey will continuously refine based on your visitor’s continued typing making it called a “live search.” Your visitor will need JavaScript to use it but if they don’t have it, they can still use the default search. This plugin is the choice for over 10,000 websites.  \r\n\r\n<h2>Ajax Search Pro For WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/AjaxSearchProforWordPress.png\" alt=\"Ajax Search Pro for WordPress\" width=\"615\" height=\"325\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8938\" />\r\n\r\nLastly, check out <a href=\"http://codecanyon.net/item/ajax-search-pro-for-wordpress-live-search-plugin/3357410\">Ajax Search Pro for WordPress</a>, a more sophisticated option that you’ll love on your site. it has a small premium to use it but the search results will bring up images and can pull up any type of result including WooCommerce products. Ajax stands for “Asynchronous JavaScript And XML” which basically means that the plugin will perform the search without needing to refresh the page. \r\n\r\nEnjoy a variety of displays from horizontal to isotopic and over 60 themes for each layout. You’ll have widgets to allow you to display the latest searches or most popular searches. Enjoy benefits like search statistics, performance tracking, multisite support, keyword suggestions and integration with Google Analytics. \r\n\r\nThese are the best plugins for WordPress to make your search function much more user friendly. Your visitors will love the added feature and seeing the improvement from the default search they were once used to. 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There may be some great material from a few years ago that you’d love your site visitors to find but it’s buried somewhere and they don’t know what it was called. \r\n\r\nYour visitors need a powerful search feature to allow them to find specific posts. The default WordPress search feature is not going to cut it and you need to simplify this process by helping your visitors sift through hundreds and thousands of old posts. There are now a few awesome plugins that will enhance this feature for you and make searching more functional. Here is a look at the top plugins for WordPress site searches. \r\n\r\n<h2>Better Search</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BetterSearch.png\" alt=\"Better Search\" width=\"771\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8939\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to supercharge your search, install <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-search/\">Better Search</a>, the new way to replace your default with a search engine that gives contextual results by relevance. This is not the most enhanced search option out there but it will add more functionality to your site’s search. \r\n\r\nYour visitors will be able to see the most relevant results based on title and content and it will be much quicker than the default. You can customize the output too. Then you can check your “heat map” to see what the most popular searches are which is displayed on the theme’s footer or sidebar. Enjoy features like a profanity filter, automatic replacement of the default search, and highlighted search terms in the results list. \r\n\r\n<h2>Relevanssi</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Relevanssi.png\" alt=\"Relevanssi\" width=\"753\" height=\"240\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8941\" />\r\n\r\nProbably the most popular choice for plugins is <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/relevanssi/\">Relevanssi</a>. It’s the most widely used plugin that people are choosing to replace the default search feature. Your visitors can now search based on partial results, they can search based on relevance or date and they can search using Boolean expressions. Try the phrase search with quotation marks and get results with excerpt displays, highlighted search words, a query log, a “Did you mean?” feature like Google and support in multiple languages!\r\n\r\n<h2>Dave’s WordPress Live Search</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DavesWordPressLiveSearch.png\" alt=\"Dave&#039;s WordPress Live Search\" width=\"750\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8940\" />\r\n\r\nIf you love searching for something and have instant results as you’re still typing, you’ll love <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/daves-wordpress-live-search/\">Dave’s WordPress Live Search</a>. The plugin written by a guy named Dave will search the database while your visitor is still typing and starts displaying a sorted list of posts matching the words as they are typed. \r\n\r\nThey will continuously refine based on your visitor’s continued typing making it called a “live search.” Your visitor will need JavaScript to use it but if they don’t have it, they can still use the default search. 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In some cases, it’s not as simple as advertising on Facebook and watching your ad bring in the sales; sometimes you have to pay for posts and in other times you can use social media marketing for free. \r\n\r\nBy learning the difference between paid and organic social media marketing, adding in pictures and hashtags, and knowing the right time to market, you can become more successful on social media marketing. Here is a look at these tips and more. \r\n\r\n<h2>Should I pay for marketing or go with the free options?</h2>\r\n\r\nActually you should do both. The most successful companies pay for social media marketing and incorporate organic marketing, meaning they create high-quality content without paying to promote it. With organic marketing there is no cost, so your posts shouldn’t be sales-based but rather enjoyable, interesting, relevant and engaging. Its harder work and time consuming but it will pay off. \r\n\r\nYou’ll want to look into paid and sponsored social media marketing too because paying a social network will allow you to target a specific demographic. When you’re trying to reach a certain audience and be posted in the most likely to be seen spot, you’ll want to pay for a campaign to “boost” your post on social media sites like Facebook. Paid advertisement work too and they will show up on feeds of those most likely to want your product or service. \r\n\r\n<h2>Are you relevant?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Social-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Social Marketing\" width=\"254\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8992\" />Sometimes you are simply not finding success because your timing is off. You can have free social marketing by offering relevant and timely content. Perhaps you want to write about a great new sunblock to try at the pool but summer is over and the weather is cooling off. Most people won’t want to read about this until the spring when they are gearing up for pool season again. \r\n\r\n<h2>Are you incorporating visuals?</h2>\r\n\r\nWith the perfect content, timing and relevancy, perhaps you simple forgot to add a great image or video to accompany the post. Pictures, animated GIFs and videos give ads a huge boost in appeal. You need to give your ads a personality when they are online and when you do so, you increase the odds that it will be shared. \r\n\r\n<h2>Don’t forget to hashtag</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Hashtag.jpg\" alt=\"Hashtag\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8991\" />Lastly, make sure you are adding hashtags. It’s a way to track online so if you can come up with a great one, you can see if a social media campaign is seeing success. Find out if people are talking about your product or service by tracking your specific hashtag. If you can find something that excites other people, like the Coca-Cola campaign that replaced their logo with popular names to get people buying their name on a Coke, then you can really have an effect with hashtags. \r\n\r\nIf you use these tips, you’ll see more success from social media marketing. \r\n','What\'s it Take to Get Success from Social Marketing?','','publish','open','closed','','whats-it-take-to-get-success-from-social-marketing','','','2015-10-14 20:28:47','2015-10-15 00:28:47','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8990',0,'post','',0),(9008,4,'2015-10-23 15:21:57','2015-10-23 19:21:57','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/History-of-WordPress-300x297.png\" alt=\"History of WordPress\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9009\" />WordPress is the world’s favorite CM and seeing that it’s been around for two decades now, it’s nice to reflect back on where it started and how far it’s come. It’s not only the world’s most popular CMS but it’s the power behind 1/4th of the world’s websites. \r\n\r\nWhat made it reach its full potential that we see in 2015? Why is it the favorite CMS? What started as an obscure blogging platform in 2003-2004 has developed into and important and well-known application. Here is a look at the history of WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Where it all began</h2>\r\n\r\nB2 Cafelog was developed in 2001 by Michael Valdrighi but development had stopped. This led Mike Little to suggest teaming up to move it forward which resulted in WordPress launching in 2003. It started as a 1.0 version in January 2004 officially with features that today, users of WordPress wouldn’t blink an eye at. \r\n\r\nIt began with comment moderation, straightforward installation and search engine friendly permalinks. The 1.2 version was released in May of that year along with plugins and the Hello Dolly demo. In addition, bbPress, a forum solution, was launched.\r\n\r\n<h2>What came next</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPress.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9011\" />From 2005-2007, there was a lot of changes going on for WordPress. In 2005, there was the creation of Automattic, the official launch of WordPress.com and the launch of anti-comment spam plugin Akismet. That year the functionality changed with additions of tagging, widgets, pretty URLs, spell check and update notifications. WordCamp started in 2006 and in 2007, WordPress had become a significant online presence. \r\n\r\n<h2>Revamps took place later</h2>\r\n\r\nIn 2008-2009, revamps occurred on WordPress like with the Happy Cog-led redesign featured in version WordPress 2.5. After changing the functionality with updates like Shortcode API, post revisions, sticky posts and built-in plugin installations, version 3.0 was released brought about the built-in theme installer and image editing. In 2009, WordPress had become a favorite among developers even though overall market share was somewhat low. \r\n\r\n<h2>Gaining popularity</h2>\r\n\r\nIn 2010 and 2011, WordPress became more popular with the public. The WordPress Foundation even set up a charity aimed at securing the future for WordPress as an independent open source software project. By 2010, version 3.0 saw some major arrivals from custom post types to the integration of WordPressMU into the core. Re-organization for the software took place behind the scenes with efforts to renew the focus. \r\n\r\n<h2>What’s gone on in the last two years</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WordPress-History-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress History\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9010\" />2013 and 2014 made WordPress the leading CMS platform in the world. More functionality emerged during this time like a new media manager and audio/video support. A theme customizer, Distraction Free Writing mode and more were introduced to improve the user experience. \r\n\r\nBy 2014, WordPress increased to 23% of market share. 2015 marks ten years for WordPress and now we’re seeing improvements like the acquisition of WooCommerce and growth in the market share. The future of WordPress is the use of it on touch devices. \r\n\r\nThis is a look at WordPress’s humble beginnings to the blogging solution of choice for most. \r\n','Do you Understand the History of WordPress?','','publish','open','closed','','do-you-understand-the-history-of-wordpress','','','2015-10-23 15:21:57','2015-10-23 19:21:57','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=9008',0,'post','',0),(8946,4,'2015-10-13 13:15:13','2015-10-13 17:15:13','','Add LinkedIn to WordPress','','inherit','open','closed','','add-linkedin-to-wordpress','','','2015-10-13 13:15:35','2015-10-13 17:15:35','',8945,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Add-LinkedIn-to-WordPress.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8947,4,'2015-10-13 13:15:14','2015-10-13 17:15:14','','LinkedIn WordPress Plugins','','inherit','open','closed','','linkedin-wordpress-plugins','','','2015-10-13 13:15:47','2015-10-13 17:15:47','',8945,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LinkedIn-WordPress-Plugins.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8948,4,'2015-10-13 13:15:15','2015-10-13 17:15:15','','LinkedIn','','inherit','open','closed','','linkedin','','','2015-10-13 13:15:23','2015-10-13 17:15:23','',8945,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LinkedIn.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8949,4,'2015-10-13 13:15:53','2015-10-13 17:15:53','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LinkedIn.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8948\" />For those that are trying to grow their business, expand their network and make a social media presence, LinkedIn is the perfect place to join. It’s the most professional social network and it can somewhat act like an online resume to highlight your experience and accomplishments. \r\n\r\nIt’s a nice way to find colleagues, potential candidates for a job and people you may want to network to work with on a project. Many website owners are starting to join the network realizing that it’s an easy way for others to find them and then eventually make it to their website. \r\n\r\nIn addition, they are adding LinkedIn to their WordPress website so that they don’t have to put all of the same information from LinkedIn on their website. If you want your viewers to be able to click your LinkedIn profile from your website, here is a look at how to add it to your WordPress site. \r\n\r\n<h2>What LinkedIn Offers</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Add-LinkedIn-to-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Add LinkedIn to WordPress\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8946\" />Your LinkedIn profile is your online resume and it’s easy to add all of your past experience and current job on there for the world to be able to find you. Being a site of over 300 million users, it’s a big deal in the business world. It’s important for users to customize their profile URL with their company name and you can do so going to the public profile customization page and inputting your chosen URL. \r\n\r\nThen, change your site’s blog link text show as “personal website” but you can change that to say something about “my blog” or “industry insights.” Make sure there are no blank spots on your profile because it may appear that you lack attention to detail. \r\n\r\n<h2>Adding it to WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nOnce you’ve updated your LinkedIn and you are actively interacting with the community (get endorsements, getting introduced to prospects, using LinkedIn Groups and reading network updates), it’s a good time to add it to your WordPress. You wouldn’t want to add it if you weren’t taking it seriously or highly active on the site. You also don’t want an incomplete profile or inaccurate information. \r\n\r\nYou can manually add it into WordPress in several ways. Input your LinkedIn profile’s URL and make your selections. You’ll be given an HTML code that can be pasted on WordPress pages, posts and side bar widgets. If you don’t want to manually add it, consider using the share button. Simply go to the Share Plugin Generator, grab the code, and put it on your site in any location. It works well for pages and posts. \r\n\r\n<h2>What other ways can I incorporate my LinkedIn profile in WordPress?</h2>\r\n\r\nAnother route you can go is to let your visitors know they can follow your company on LinkedIn using the Follow Company code snippet with a “follow” button. You can even see your follower count too. \r\n\r\nA Member Profile Plugin Generator will allow you to embed a snapshot of your profile anywhere on your WordPress site. This is a nice option if you want to display your LinkedIn profile because it acts like your online resume. It will appear like a business card on your site. You can also do this with a Company Profile instead of an individual member profile. \r\n\r\n<h2>What about those LinkedIn plugins?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LinkedIn-WordPress-Plugins.jpg\" alt=\"LinkedIn WordPress Plugins\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8947\" />If you prefer to integrate with plugins through third-party tools, it’s another way to add elements of your LinkedIn profile to your site.  Some are simple and others are complex and the level you choose would be based on your specific needs. The FP LinkedIn Profile plugin will install a simple profile summary card onto your site with customizations available for the widget, profile name and profile link and you’ll be able to show your connections. \r\n\r\nWP LinkedIn is another option which uses shortcodes to insert your profile. It’s a nice option for those that want to be able to insert a scroller of your recommendations from LinkedIn on any page or post which is like a testimonial integration. Also be sure to look at WP LinkedIn Multi-Users plugin, WP LinkedIn for Companies and LinkedIn Master. \r\n\r\nUse these tips and tricks to get your professional LinkedIn profile added to your WordPress website. \r\n','How can you Add LinkedIn to Your WordPress Website?','','inherit','closed','closed','','8945-revision-v1','','','2015-10-13 13:15:53','2015-10-13 17:15:53','',8945,'http://itxdesign.com/8945-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8950,4,'2015-10-13 16:16:26','2015-10-13 20:16:26','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Small-Business-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Small Business Blog\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8953\" />When your business blog seems to be lacking, it can really affect your small business. Your business blog is what attracts visitors to check out more about your company so it’s really important to keep it up to date, relevant and interesting. Even with the most updated content, a blog that doesn’t have anything interesting to read might bore your readers. \r\n\r\nPeople want to see blogs that are not only useful but interesting and hopefully entertaining. Even in serious fields like insurance and manufacturing, you can still take the time to come up with interesting and entertaining content. Here is a look at how to spice up the blog a bit so that your readers will find your blog interesting yet useful. \r\n\r\n<h2>When you Find your Work Interesting but others don’t</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes you can light up talking about your industry to others but they look like they want to fall asleep hearing about it. This can translate into your blog too which may cause fewer readers to find your website. There is a way to spark interest in readers talking about almost any industry; it just requires the right tools and skills to make the blog more entertaining. \r\n\r\nIf you’re afraid the blog is coming off too boring, try to spice it up by being extremely useful to readers, use images or videos to engage the user, bring in fresh voices through interviews and add a bit of humor. \r\n\r\n<h2>Bringing in Images and Videos</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Images-and-Video.png\" alt=\"Images and Video\" width=\"360\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8952\" />Did you know that multimedia will get more noticed with a picture, video or infographic across the web? If you post a Facebook photo, you’ll get 53% more “likes” than something that is a text only. Videos get more engagement on social media and you’ll find that infographics are “liked” and shared more than content. This might be because people remember a small percentage of what they read but remember about 80% of what they see. \r\n\r\nOne company using this information to their advantage is General Electric whose blog incorporates large, beautiful photos which get shared on social media. Other examples would be Infusionsoft, a company that incorporates cartoon graphics in their blog posts, an insurance company called Unum who uses cartoons and infographics on their blog, and an international specialist bank and asset manager Investec who keeps a section of the blog set up with infographics and cartoons. \r\n\r\n<h2>Have Extremely Useful Blogs</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen people find your blog really useful to their lives, they are going to want to come back for more. Are there common questions that your customers often ask or is there an obvious reason why customers need your services? By being really useful to readers, you’ll become exciting to follow regularly even if the business is somewhat boring. Insurance companies use this to their advantage by offering useful advice on their blogs about planning for moves or recovering from a natural disaster. \r\n\r\n<h2>Post Interviews to Add a Fresh Voice</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes you just need to bring in a fresh voice here and there. Conduct interviews with experts in the industry to have a chance for someone else to contribute to your audience. Another route is to interview your customers and readers so that you can engage the audience and show that their voices are being heard. It’s a nice way to produce a video testimonial for your page. Dropbox is using this strategy by showing how users benefit from the service in their lives. \r\n\r\n<h2>Be Funny and Transparent</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Be-Funny.jpg\" alt=\"Be Funny\" width=\"269\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8951\" />Keep your blog interesting by being humorous. Provide some lighthearted entertainment like Airconco, an air conditioning manufacturing company that writes blog posts like “Unusual ways to stay warm” and “Virgin Mary found on air conditioning unit.” Try to be transparent and relatable so readers don’t feel disconnected. \r\n\r\nThis is a great way to build a relationship with trust and you can do this by talking about challenges your company has faced, showing behind-the-scenes of your workplace or sharing company “secrets.” NinjaOutreach does this by writing about their success and challenges being a startup. \r\n\r\nUse these tips to make sure you aren’t boring your readers but rather you are making them want to come back for more. 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Your business blog is what attracts visitors to check out more about your company so it’s really important to keep it up to date, relevant and interesting. Even with the most updated content, a blog that doesn’t have anything interesting to read might bore your readers. \r\n\r\nPeople want to see blogs that are not only useful but interesting and hopefully entertaining. Even in serious fields like insurance and manufacturing, you can still take the time to come up with interesting and entertaining content. Here is a look at how to spice up the blog a bit so that your readers will find your blog interesting yet useful. \r\n\r\n<h2>When you Find your Work Interesting but others don’t</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes you can light up talking about your industry to others but they look like they want to fall asleep hearing about it. This can translate into your blog too which may cause fewer readers to find your website. There is a way to spark interest in readers talking about almost any industry; it just requires the right tools and skills to make the blog more entertaining. \r\n\r\nIf you’re afraid the blog is coming off too boring, try to spice it up by being extremely useful to readers, use images or videos to engage the user, bring in fresh voices through interviews and add a bit of humor. \r\n\r\n<h2>Bringing in Images and Videos</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Images-and-Video.png\" alt=\"Images and Video\" width=\"360\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8952\" />Did you know that multimedia will get more noticed with a picture, video or infographic across the web? If you post a Facebook photo, you’ll get 53% more “likes” than something that is a text only. Videos get more engagement on social media and you’ll find that infographics are “liked” and shared more than content. This might be because people remember a small percentage of what they read but remember about 80% of what they see. \r\n\r\nOne company using this information to their advantage is General Electric whose blog incorporates large, beautiful photos which get shared on social media. Other examples would be Infusionsoft, a company that incorporates cartoon graphics in their blog posts, an insurance company called Unum who uses cartoons and infographics on their blog, and an international specialist bank and asset manager Investec who keeps a section of the blog set up with infographics and cartoons. \r\n\r\n<h2>Have Extremely Useful Blogs</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen people find your blog really useful to their lives, they are going to want to come back for more. Are there common questions that your customers often ask or is there an obvious reason why customers need your services? By being really useful to readers, you’ll become exciting to follow regularly even if the business is somewhat boring. Insurance companies use this to their advantage by offering useful advice on their blogs about planning for moves or recovering from a natural disaster. \r\n\r\n<h2>Post Interviews to Add a Fresh Voice\r\n\r\nSometimes you just need to bring in a fresh voice here and there. Conduct interviews with experts in the industry to have a chance for someone else to contribute to your audience. Another route is to interview your customers and readers so that you can engage the audience and show that their voices are being heard. It’s a nice way to produce a video testimonial for your page. Dropbox is using this strategy by showing how users benefit from the service in their lives. \r\n\r\n<h2>Be Funny and Transparent</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Be-Funny.jpg\" alt=\"Be Funny\" width=\"269\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8951\" />Keep your blog interesting by being humorous. Provide some lighthearted entertainment like Airconco, an air conditioning manufacturing company that writes blog posts like “Unusual ways to stay warm” and “Virgin Mary found on air conditioning unit.” Try to be transparent and relatable so readers don’t feel disconnected. \r\n\r\nThis is a great way to build a relationship with trust and you can do this by talking about challenges your company has faced, showing behind-the-scenes of your workplace or sharing company “secrets.” NinjaOutreach does this by writing about their success and challenges being a startup. \r\n\r\nUse these tips to make sure you aren’t boring your readers but rather you are making them want to come back for more. 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