(9971,5,'2016-02-15 13:41:05','2016-02-15 18:41:05','<img class=\" wp-image-9969 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/website.jpg\" alt=\"improve your website\" width=\"269\" height=\"192\" />Your website sells your visitors your product or services. It\'s one of the most important parts of your sales funnel. You need to make sure your website is providing value to your customers and potential customers, and there are best practices you can follow to make sure your website is an informative and enjoyable place for your visitors.\r\n\r\nHere are 7 quick tips to improve your website!\r\n<h3>7 Quick Tips to Improve Your Website</h3>\r\n<h2>1. Mind the white space</h2>\r\nWhite space is an important aspect of design. Your visitors will see a jumbled, wordy mess if there isn\'t enough white space on your website. Make sure your margins are free from clutter and that plenty of white space surrounds your text and images. This makes your website more aesthetically appealing to your visitors.\r\n<h2>2. K.I.S.S.</h2>\r\nIt stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid (but let\'s say Keep It Simple, Small business owners). Don\'t overthink what should go on your website. If it\'s important, it needs to be there. If it\'s not, it doesn\'t.\r\n<h2>3. Make the important obvious</h2>\r\nAbove, we said \"If it\'s important, it needs to be there. If it\'s not, it doesn\'t.\" But it\'s not enough to just put the important information on your website--it has to be obvious and easily accessible from every part of the site. Make the important information clear and obvious, using bigger text, different colors, signal images, etc.\r\n<h2>4. Brand it all over</h2>\r\nYour brand encompasses all visual, physical, and emotional cues your business sends to others, including your company logo, colors, name, tone, and voice. Elements of your brand need to be <a href=\"http://webdesign.about.com/od/webdesignbasics/tp/aa112497.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">all over your website</a>. There shouldn\'t be a section of your site that would leave the visitor wondering, \"What website am I on again?\" Include a few elements of your brand on every page of your website to reinforce your brand.\r\n<h2>5. Think like a visitor</h2>\r\nIt\'s critical to learn how to think like a visitor when you\'re working on improving your website. Try to see past your own beliefs, judgments, and preconceptions about your website and view it as a visitor would. Write down any questions you think a visitor might have at any point on your website.\r\n\r\nWork on bringing solutions or answers to those questions to your website to improve the experience your visitors have when they come seeking information.\r\n<h2>6. Optimize for mobile</h2>\r\nMore and more visitors are viewing your website through smartphones and tablets. The number will only continue to rise as desktop views drop. If your website only appears the way it\'s intended to on a desktop, there\'s only a small percentage of people that get to see the website as they should.\r\n\r\nSince April 21, 2015, <a href=\"http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2015/02/finding-more-mobile-friendly-search.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Google has been penalizing websites</a> in search that are not optimized for mobile. To ensure your audience sees your website as you intend and that people can find you through search, you have to optimize your website for mobile users.\r\n<h2>7. Increase page load speeds</h2>\r\nImages on your website take time to download. If you\'re like most companies, you\'ve got a lot of images on your website, and that means your pages might be taking a long time to load. You can choose a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/compare-hosting-plans/\" target=\"_blank\">quality web hosting company</a> with fast page loading speeds to decrease the amount of time your visitors wait for your pages to load.\r\n\r\nYou can also enlist the help of \'CSS sprites\' to speed up page load time by caching the images on your website. This way, the images don\'t need to be downloaded each time a page is loaded and page load speed increases. 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Brand it all over</h2>\r\nYour brand encompasses all visual, physical, and emotional cues your business sends to others, including your company logo, colors, name, tone, and voice. Elements of your brand need to be <a href=\"http://webdesign.about.com/od/webdesignbasics/tp/aa112497.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">all over your website</a>. There shouldn\'t be a section of your site that would leave the visitor wondering, \"What website am I on again?\" Include a few elements of your brand on every page of your website to reinforce your brand.\r\n<h2>5. Think like a visitor</h2>\r\nIt\'s critical to learn how to think like a visitor when you\'re working on improving your website. Try to see past your own beliefs, judgments, and preconceptions about your website and view it as a visitor would. Write down any questions you think a visitor might have at any point on your website.\r\n\r\nWork on bringing solutions or answers to those questions to your website to improve the experience your visitors have when they come seeking information.\r\n<h2>6. Optimize for mobile</h2>\r\nMore and more visitors are viewing your website through smartphones and tablets. The number will only continue to rise as desktop views drop. If your website only appears the way it\'s intended to on a desktop, there\'s only a small percentage of people that get to see the website as they should.\r\n\r\nSince April 21, 2015, <a href=\"http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2015/02/finding-more-mobile-friendly-search.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Google has been penalizing websites</a> in search that are not optimized for mobile. To ensure your audience sees your website as you intend and that people can find you through search, you have to optimize your website for mobile users.\r\n<h2>7. 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It\'s like they think if they have the attention of a potential customer, they should just start rambling about what is great about their brand. Unfortunately, people don\'t respond to that. It\'s a self-serving thing, posting promotional content, and does not convince people that your business is great. It annoys them. Include a mix of content--some promotional, but most about topics that interest your audience, photos, industry news, etc.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. Make it easy to like, comment, and share</p>\r\nEven great content gets ignored if it isn\'t easy to share it or engage with it. And when you miss out on engagements, like shares or likes, you\'re missing out on showing your post to more people. Social media algorithms show the most engaged-with posts to more people because it \'senses\' that they will like it, based on how many of their friends do. Having the option to comment, like, or share a post right on your website is a great way to connect content to social.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3. Always post your latest blog content</p>\r\nIf it\'s just published and sitting on your website, very few people will see it. You have to let people know it\'s here! Start with a post with the post title and link, and schedule posts later that week and the following week that go further into detail, sharing quotes, excerpts, images, statistics, infographics, and more.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">4. Don\'t forget about Google+</p>\r\nIf you\'re a B2C business, Google+ might not have as much luck for you. But B2B businesses have great success using Google+ to reach other business clients. 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There should be a fluid relationship between your website, your content, and your social media presence. If you\'re writing great content but aren\'t promoting it properly on social media, you\'re wasting your time.\r\n\r\nHere are 4 ways to connect content to social and improve your marketing efforts.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" link=\"none\" size=\"large\" ids=\"9804,9764,9763,9791\"]\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Include a mix of post topics and types</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nWe\'ve all seen companies that only seem to post promotional content. It\'s like they think if they have the attention of a potential customer, they should just start rambling about what is great about their brand. Unfortunately, people don\'t respond to that. It\'s a self-serving thing, posting promotional content, and does not convince people that your business is great. It annoys them. Include a mix of content--some promotional, but most about topics that interest your audience, photos, industry news, etc.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. Make it easy to like, comment, and share</p>\r\nEven great content gets ignored if it isn\'t easy to share it or engage with it. And when you miss out on engagements, like shares or likes, you\'re missing out on showing your post to more people. Social media algorithms show the most engaged-with posts to more people because it \'senses\' that they will like it, based on how many of their friends do. Having the option to comment, like, or share a post right on your website is a great way to connect content to social.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3. Always post your latest blog content</p>\r\nIf it\'s just published and sitting on your website, very few people will see it. You have to let people know it\'s here! Start with a post with the post title and link, and schedule posts later that week and the following week that go further into detail, sharing quotes, excerpts, images, statistics, infographics, and more.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">4. Don\'t forget about Google+</p>\r\nIf you\'re a B2C business, Google+ might not have as much luck for you. But B2B businesses have great success using Google+ to reach other business clients. The network failed as a popular social network, but seems to have found a niche in business social media, much like LinkedIn.','4 Ways to Connect Content to Social Media','','inherit','closed','closed','','9973-revision-v1','','','2016-02-16 15:50:59','2016-02-16 20:50:59','',9973,'https://itxdesign.com/9973-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(9978,5,'2016-02-17 13:04:55','2016-02-17 18:04:55','Wondering where to find the best web hosting and cloud computing news websites? Have you been putting the latest web hosting news on your blog? Finding it hard to get news from a reliable source that is updated regularly? They\'re difficult to find if you don\'t know where to look!\r\n\r\nLook no further. We put together a list of the top 5 web hosting news websites. Check these web hosting news websites out and subscribe via RSS feed to any that appeal to you!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Web Hosting News Websites</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"http://web.archive.org/web/20171222072404/http://www.thehostingnews.com:80/\" target=\"_blank\">The Hosting News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/TheHostingNews.jpg\" alt=\"TheHostingNews\" width=\"238\" height=\"94\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hosting News is updated several times a day with the latest news in web hosting, cloud computing, big data, and more. There are some great, informative blog posts here as well.\r\n\r\nThey\'re usually the top ranking when you search for web hosting news stories. This should be your first stop when looking for web hosting news.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"http://www.hostreview.com/latest-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HostReview</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9979\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ahostreview.jpg\" alt=\"ahostreview\" width=\"205\" height=\"65\" />\r\n\r\nWe check out HostReview to round out our news consumption. You can find news on web hosting industry trends and changes as well as news about the cloud here.\r\n\r\nThe website design is a little outdated, but the information is quality.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://www.besthostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best Host News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9980\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/abhn.png\" alt=\"abhn\" width=\"188\" height=\"75\" />\r\n\r\nBest Host News is a good source for up to date news on web hosting and related topics. It\'s not updated as often as some of the other news sites on this list, but always has good, quality information.\r\n\r\nWe\'d recommend Best Host News to anyone looking for concise, reliable news.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"http://myhostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyHostNews</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9981\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/amyhost.png\" alt=\"amyhost\" width=\"201\" height=\"42\" />\r\n\r\nMyHostNews provides good coverage of news surrounding the web hosting and data industries. You can find up to date articles and news stories on this site.\r\n\r\nAlso on the site are a ton of reviews, interviews, and guides related to web hosting. You\'re sure to find something of interest.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"http://www.thewhir.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Whir</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9982\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/awhir.jpg\" alt=\"awhir\" width=\"170\" height=\"130\" />\r\n\r\nWe love The Whir for finding the best interviews in the web hosting industry, but they also provide daily news coverage with regular updates. The Whir, along with The Hosting News, are two of our favorite news sites to check for up to date web hosting news. You won\'t be disappointed!\r\n\r\n<strong>Read next:</strong> <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/what-is-reseller-web-hosting-and-how-much-is-it/\" target=\"_blank\">What is Reseller Web Hosting and How Much Is It?</a>\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>The web hosting industry is growing in popularity among entrepreneurs and business owners because of the inexpensive cost and low risk involved in starting a reseller hosting company. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>But if you’re like many business owners, you may not understand exactly what reseller web hosting is, or how much it costs to start a reseller hosting business. 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They\'re difficult to find if you don\'t know where to look! That\'s why we put together a list of the top 5 web hosting news websites. Check them all out and subscribe via RSS feed to any that appeal to you!\r\n<h1>Top 5 Web Hosting News Websites</h1>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"http://www.thehostingnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Hosting News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/TheHostingNews.jpg\" alt=\"TheHostingNews\" width=\"238\" height=\"94\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hosting News is updated several times a day with the latest news in web hosting, cloud computing, big data, and more. There are some great, informative blog posts here as well. They\'re usually the top ranking when you search for web hosting news stories. This should be your first stop when looking for web hosting news.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"http://www.hostreview.com/latest-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HostReview</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9979\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ahostreview.jpg\" alt=\"ahostreview\" width=\"205\" height=\"65\" />\r\n\r\nWe check out HostReview to round out our news consumption. You can find news on web hosting industry trends and changes as well as news about the cloud here. The website design is a little outdated, but the information is quality.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://www.besthostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best Host News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9980\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/abhn.png\" alt=\"abhn\" width=\"188\" height=\"75\" />\r\n\r\nBest Host News is a good source for up to date news on web hosting and related topics. It\'s not updated as often as some of the other news sites on this list, but always has good, quality information.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"http://myhostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyHostNews</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9981\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/amyhost.png\" alt=\"amyhost\" width=\"201\" height=\"42\" />\r\n\r\nMyHostNews provides good coverage of news surrounding the web hosting and data industries. You can find up to date articles and news stories on this site.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"http://www.thewhir.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Whir</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9982\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/awhir.jpg\" alt=\"awhir\" width=\"170\" height=\"130\" />\r\n\r\nWe love The Whir for finding the best interviews in the web hosting industry, but they also provide daily news coverage with regular updates. You won\'t be disappointed!','Top 5 Web Hosting News Websites','','inherit','closed','closed','','9978-revision-v1','','','2016-02-17 12:53:43','2016-02-17 17:53:43','',9978,'https://itxdesign.com/9978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(9985,5,'2016-02-17 13:00:17','2016-02-17 18:00:17','Wondering where to find the best web hosting and cloud computing news websites? Have you been putting the latest web hosting news on your blog? Finding it hard to get news from a reliable source that is updated regularly? They\'re difficult to find if you don\'t know where to look!\r\n\r\nLook no further. We put together a list of the top 5 web hosting news websites. Check these web hosting news websites out and subscribe via RSS feed to any that appeal to you!\r\n<h1>Top 5 Web Hosting News Websites</h1>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"http://www.thehostingnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Hosting News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/TheHostingNews.jpg\" alt=\"TheHostingNews\" width=\"238\" height=\"94\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hosting News is updated several times a day with the latest news in web hosting, cloud computing, big data, and more. There are some great, informative blog posts here as well.\r\n\r\nThey\'re usually the top ranking when you search for web hosting news stories. This should be your first stop when looking for web hosting news.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"http://www.hostreview.com/latest-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HostReview</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9979\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ahostreview.jpg\" alt=\"ahostreview\" width=\"205\" height=\"65\" />\r\n\r\nWe check out HostReview to round out our news consumption. You can find news on web hosting industry trends and changes as well as news about the cloud here.\r\n\r\nThe website design is a little outdated, but the information is quality.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://www.besthostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best Host News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9980\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/abhn.png\" alt=\"abhn\" width=\"188\" height=\"75\" />\r\n\r\nBest Host News is a good source for up to date news on web hosting and related topics. It\'s not updated as often as some of the other news sites on this list, but always has good, quality information.\r\n\r\nWe\'d recommend Best Host News to anyone looking for concise, reliable news.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"http://myhostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyHostNews</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9981\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/amyhost.png\" alt=\"amyhost\" width=\"201\" height=\"42\" />\r\n\r\nMyHostNews provides good coverage of news surrounding the web hosting and data industries. You can find up to date articles and news stories on this site.\r\n\r\nAlso on the site are a ton of reviews, interviews, and guides related to web hosting. You\'re sure to find something of interest.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"http://www.thewhir.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Whir</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9982\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/awhir.jpg\" alt=\"awhir\" width=\"170\" height=\"130\" />\r\n\r\nWe love The Whir for finding the best interviews in the web hosting industry, but they also provide daily news coverage with regular updates. The Whir, along with The Hosting News, are two of our favorite news sites to check for up to date web hosting news. You won\'t be disappointed!','Top 5 Web Hosting News Sources','','inherit','closed','closed','','9978-revision-v1','','','2016-02-17 13:00:17','2016-02-17 18:00:17','',9978,'https://itxdesign.com/9978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(9986,5,'2016-02-17 13:00:41','2016-02-17 18:00:41','Wondering where to find the best web hosting and cloud computing news websites? Have you been putting the latest web hosting news on your blog? Finding it hard to get news from a reliable source that is updated regularly? They\'re difficult to find if you don\'t know where to look!\r\n\r\nLook no further. We put together a list of the top 5 web hosting news websites. Check these web hosting news websites out and subscribe via RSS feed to any that appeal to you!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Web Hosting News Websites</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"http://www.thehostingnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Hosting News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/TheHostingNews.jpg\" alt=\"TheHostingNews\" width=\"238\" height=\"94\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hosting News is updated several times a day with the latest news in web hosting, cloud computing, big data, and more. There are some great, informative blog posts here as well.\r\n\r\nThey\'re usually the top ranking when you search for web hosting news stories. This should be your first stop when looking for web hosting news.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"http://www.hostreview.com/latest-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HostReview</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9979\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ahostreview.jpg\" alt=\"ahostreview\" width=\"205\" height=\"65\" />\r\n\r\nWe check out HostReview to round out our news consumption. You can find news on web hosting industry trends and changes as well as news about the cloud here.\r\n\r\nThe website design is a little outdated, but the information is quality.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://www.besthostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best Host News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9980\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/abhn.png\" alt=\"abhn\" width=\"188\" height=\"75\" />\r\n\r\nBest Host News is a good source for up to date news on web hosting and related topics. It\'s not updated as often as some of the other news sites on this list, but always has good, quality information.\r\n\r\nWe\'d recommend Best Host News to anyone looking for concise, reliable news.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"http://myhostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyHostNews</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9981\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/amyhost.png\" alt=\"amyhost\" width=\"201\" height=\"42\" />\r\n\r\nMyHostNews provides good coverage of news surrounding the web hosting and data industries. You can find up to date articles and news stories on this site.\r\n\r\nAlso on the site are a ton of reviews, interviews, and guides related to web hosting. You\'re sure to find something of interest.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"http://www.thewhir.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Whir</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9982\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/awhir.jpg\" alt=\"awhir\" width=\"170\" height=\"130\" />\r\n\r\nWe love The Whir for finding the best interviews in the web hosting industry, but they also provide daily news coverage with regular updates. The Whir, along with The Hosting News, are two of our favorite news sites to check for up to date web hosting news. You won\'t be disappointed!','Top 5 Web Hosting News Sources','','inherit','closed','closed','','9978-revision-v1','','','2016-02-17 13:00:41','2016-02-17 18:00:41','',9978,'https://itxdesign.com/9978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(9987,5,'2016-02-17 13:02:34','2016-02-17 18:02:34','Wondering where to find the best web hosting and cloud computing news websites? Have you been putting the latest web hosting news on your blog? Finding it hard to get news from a reliable source that is updated regularly? They\'re difficult to find if you don\'t know where to look!\r\n\r\nLook no further. We put together a list of the top 5 web hosting news websites. Check these web hosting news websites out and subscribe via RSS feed to any that appeal to you!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Web Hosting News Websites</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"http://www.thehostingnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Hosting News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/TheHostingNews.jpg\" alt=\"TheHostingNews\" width=\"238\" height=\"94\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hosting News is updated several times a day with the latest news in web hosting, cloud computing, big data, and more. There are some great, informative blog posts here as well.\r\n\r\nThey\'re usually the top ranking when you search for web hosting news stories. This should be your first stop when looking for web hosting news.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"http://www.hostreview.com/latest-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HostReview</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9979\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ahostreview.jpg\" alt=\"ahostreview\" width=\"205\" height=\"65\" />\r\n\r\nWe check out HostReview to round out our news consumption. You can find news on web hosting industry trends and changes as well as news about the cloud here.\r\n\r\nThe website design is a little outdated, but the information is quality.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://www.besthostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best Host News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9980\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/abhn.png\" alt=\"abhn\" width=\"188\" height=\"75\" />\r\n\r\nBest Host News is a good source for up to date news on web hosting and related topics. It\'s not updated as often as some of the other news sites on this list, but always has good, quality information.\r\n\r\nWe\'d recommend Best Host News to anyone looking for concise, reliable news.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"http://myhostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyHostNews</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9981\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/amyhost.png\" alt=\"amyhost\" width=\"201\" height=\"42\" />\r\n\r\nMyHostNews provides good coverage of news surrounding the web hosting and data industries. You can find up to date articles and news stories on this site.\r\n\r\nAlso on the site are a ton of reviews, interviews, and guides related to web hosting. You\'re sure to find something of interest.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"http://www.thewhir.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Whir</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9982\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/awhir.jpg\" alt=\"awhir\" width=\"170\" height=\"130\" />\r\n\r\nWe love The Whir for finding the best interviews in the web hosting industry, but they also provide daily news coverage with regular updates. The Whir, along with The Hosting News, are two of our favorite news sites to check for up to date web hosting news. You won\'t be disappointed!\r\n\r\n<strong>Read next:</strong> <em>What is Reseller Web Hosting and How Much Is It?</em>\r\n\r\nhttps://itxdesign.com/what-is-reseller-web-hosting-and-how-much-is-it/','Top 5 Web Hosting News Sources','','inherit','closed','closed','','9978-revision-v1','','','2016-02-17 13:02:34','2016-02-17 18:02:34','',9978,'https://itxdesign.com/9978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(9988,5,'2016-02-17 13:03:46','2016-02-17 18:03:46','Wondering where to find the best web hosting and cloud computing news websites? Have you been putting the latest web hosting news on your blog? Finding it hard to get news from a reliable source that is updated regularly? They\'re difficult to find if you don\'t know where to look!\r\n\r\nLook no further. We put together a list of the top 5 web hosting news websites. Check these web hosting news websites out and subscribe via RSS feed to any that appeal to you!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Web Hosting News Websites</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"http://www.thehostingnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Hosting News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/TheHostingNews.jpg\" alt=\"TheHostingNews\" width=\"238\" height=\"94\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hosting News is updated several times a day with the latest news in web hosting, cloud computing, big data, and more. There are some great, informative blog posts here as well.\r\n\r\nThey\'re usually the top ranking when you search for web hosting news stories. This should be your first stop when looking for web hosting news.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"http://www.hostreview.com/latest-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HostReview</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9979\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ahostreview.jpg\" alt=\"ahostreview\" width=\"205\" height=\"65\" />\r\n\r\nWe check out HostReview to round out our news consumption. You can find news on web hosting industry trends and changes as well as news about the cloud here.\r\n\r\nThe website design is a little outdated, but the information is quality.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://www.besthostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best Host News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9980\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/abhn.png\" alt=\"abhn\" width=\"188\" height=\"75\" />\r\n\r\nBest Host News is a good source for up to date news on web hosting and related topics. It\'s not updated as often as some of the other news sites on this list, but always has good, quality information.\r\n\r\nWe\'d recommend Best Host News to anyone looking for concise, reliable news.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"http://myhostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyHostNews</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9981\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/amyhost.png\" alt=\"amyhost\" width=\"201\" height=\"42\" />\r\n\r\nMyHostNews provides good coverage of news surrounding the web hosting and data industries. You can find up to date articles and news stories on this site.\r\n\r\nAlso on the site are a ton of reviews, interviews, and guides related to web hosting. You\'re sure to find something of interest.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"http://www.thewhir.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Whir</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9982\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/awhir.jpg\" alt=\"awhir\" width=\"170\" height=\"130\" />\r\n\r\nWe love The Whir for finding the best interviews in the web hosting industry, but they also provide daily news coverage with regular updates. The Whir, along with The Hosting News, are two of our favorite news sites to check for up to date web hosting news. You won\'t be disappointed!\r\n\r\n<strong>Read next:</strong>\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>The web hosting industry is growing in popularity among entrepreneurs and business owners because of the inexpensive cost and low risk involved in starting a reseller hosting company. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>But if you’re like many business owners, you may not understand exactly what reseller web hosting is, or how much it costs to start a reseller hosting business. What is reseller hosting?\"</em></blockquote>\r\nhttps://itxdesign.com/what-is-reseller-web-hosting-and-how-much-is-it/','Top 5 Web Hosting News Sources','','inherit','closed','closed','','9978-revision-v1','','','2016-02-17 13:03:46','2016-02-17 18:03:46','',9978,'https://itxdesign.com/9978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(9989,5,'2016-02-17 13:04:30','2016-02-17 18:04:30','Wondering where to find the best web hosting and cloud computing news websites? Have you been putting the latest web hosting news on your blog? Finding it hard to get news from a reliable source that is updated regularly? They\'re difficult to find if you don\'t know where to look!\r\n\r\nLook no further. We put together a list of the top 5 web hosting news websites. Check these web hosting news websites out and subscribe via RSS feed to any that appeal to you!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Web Hosting News Websites</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"http://www.thehostingnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Hosting News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/TheHostingNews.jpg\" alt=\"TheHostingNews\" width=\"238\" height=\"94\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hosting News is updated several times a day with the latest news in web hosting, cloud computing, big data, and more. There are some great, informative blog posts here as well.\r\n\r\nThey\'re usually the top ranking when you search for web hosting news stories. This should be your first stop when looking for web hosting news.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"http://www.hostreview.com/latest-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HostReview</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9979\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ahostreview.jpg\" alt=\"ahostreview\" width=\"205\" height=\"65\" />\r\n\r\nWe check out HostReview to round out our news consumption. You can find news on web hosting industry trends and changes as well as news about the cloud here.\r\n\r\nThe website design is a little outdated, but the information is quality.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://www.besthostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best Host News</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9980\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/abhn.png\" alt=\"abhn\" width=\"188\" height=\"75\" />\r\n\r\nBest Host News is a good source for up to date news on web hosting and related topics. It\'s not updated as often as some of the other news sites on this list, but always has good, quality information.\r\n\r\nWe\'d recommend Best Host News to anyone looking for concise, reliable news.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"http://myhostnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyHostNews</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9981\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/amyhost.png\" alt=\"amyhost\" width=\"201\" height=\"42\" />\r\n\r\nMyHostNews provides good coverage of news surrounding the web hosting and data industries. You can find up to date articles and news stories on this site.\r\n\r\nAlso on the site are a ton of reviews, interviews, and guides related to web hosting. You\'re sure to find something of interest.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"http://www.thewhir.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Whir</a></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9982\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/awhir.jpg\" alt=\"awhir\" width=\"170\" height=\"130\" />\r\n\r\nWe love The Whir for finding the best interviews in the web hosting industry, but they also provide daily news coverage with regular updates. The Whir, along with The Hosting News, are two of our favorite news sites to check for up to date web hosting news. You won\'t be disappointed!\r\n\r\n<strong>Read next:</strong> <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/what-is-reseller-web-hosting-and-how-much-is-it/\" target=\"_blank\">What is Reseller Web Hosting and How Much Is It?</a>\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>The web hosting industry is growing in popularity among entrepreneurs and business owners because of the inexpensive cost and low risk involved in starting a reseller hosting company. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>But if you’re like many business owners, you may not understand exactly what reseller web hosting is, or how much it costs to start a reseller hosting business. What is reseller hosting?\"</em></blockquote>\r\nhttps://itxdesign.com/what-is-reseller-web-hosting-and-how-much-is-it/','Top 5 Web Hosting News Sources','','inherit','closed','closed','','9978-revision-v1','','','2016-02-17 13:04:30','2016-02-17 18:04:30','',9978,'https://itxdesign.com/9978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10060,4,'2016-02-29 12:53:29','2016-02-29 17:53:29','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/10260377_s-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Header\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10062\" />Have you heard of people telling you to use alternate headers for your WordPress theme? It may make you reminisce about the times when people would use a different look on each page and how old school this is. \r\n\r\nMyspace is one spot you may be remembering for a time that focused on this. In reality, there’s a practical reason to why you should consider using an alternate header for your WordPress theme and it’s not simply to cure your viewer’s appetite for entertainment. In reality, using an alternate header is practical, especially for an ecommerce site in which you need your customers to complete the checkout process. Take a closer look at why you may be wise to consider an alternate header for your WordPress theme and how you can easily do so.  \r\n\r\n<h2>What the buying process looks like for your e-commerce site</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen your customer finds their way to your website and decides to do some shopping, they can browse your site for stuff available to buy. The problem comes when a customer doesn’t complete the sale or can’t figure out or how to complete the process. The last thing a website owner wants is for customers to abandon their shopping cart without making the sale.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/52254236_s-300x115.jpg\" alt=\"Alternate Header\" width=\"300\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10064\" />One reason this may happen is because websites are overwhelming their customers with too many advertisements and product suggestions at checkout, making it difficult to stay focused on the task. Using an alternate header may be what it takes to avoid distracting your customers from completing the purchase. \r\n\r\nIf you continue to keep a busy amount of products and advertisement on your site but choose to have them hidden during the checkout process, you shouldn’t have any issues with customers completing their purchase. Your customers don’t want to see them anymore once they’ve chosen their products and want to see the checkout page looking clean and simple. With a distracted customer at checkout, you are likely to lose out on a sale. This is where the alternate header comes in. \r\n\r\n<h2>What does an alternate header do?</h2>\r\n\r\nAn alternate header is meant to be what simplifies the layout of your checkout pages. You can use this as an opportunity to remove anything that could be a distraction to your customer being able to successfully making their purchase. If it’s not going to contribute to the checkout process, get it out of the way. Some people choose to remove items like the cart icons, navigation, advertisements, and any other clutter. Simply leave your logo and your branding so that checkout is cleaner. \r\n\r\nThen, do the same with your sidebars and footer. You can be more flexible by including values, security, and guarantees in the footer, but cleanup is important. You’ll have to make some code updates but they are really not difficult. \r\n\r\n<h2>How do I create an alternate header for my WordPress theme?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20903427_s-300x140.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10063\" />Once you’ve decided that you are going to create an alternate theme, you can do so by following a few steps. Simply look for the functions in your template file within WordPress that say things like get_sidebar or get_header. This is where you can add custom headers. All you need to do is copy the header.php file, rename it to “header-checkout.php” and then go to the customer page template to alter the “get_header()” to “get_header(checkout).” This command will tell it to look for the file that you just created instead of the default file. \r\n\r\nIt’s really not too hard to simplify your header, footer, and sidebar in your WordPress theme. Your customers will love it and you’ll be relieved that you aren’t causing a lack of sales. Make these updates and you’ll find that the alternate header is a great way to boost sales and keep your customers happy. ','How & Why You Should Consider an Alternate Header for Your WordPress Theme','','publish','open','closed','','how-why-you-should-consider-an-alternate-header-for-your-wordpress-theme','','','2016-02-26 00:58:01','2016-02-26 05:58:01','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10060',0,'post','',0),(9991,5,'2016-02-18 11:12:27','2016-02-18 16:12:27','If your business is serious and is planning growth, you need <strong>dedicated server hosting.</strong> With VPS or shared hosting, your account is only one of many on the same server.  Your resources are depleted and your security is fragmented. You\'re unable to respond to high volumes of website traffic, rendering your marketing and advertising campaigns useless.\r\n\r\nHowever, with dedicated server hosting, you don\'t share resources or space with anyone else. The server is dedicated to your account only, freeing up what would otherwise be shared with other businesses. You can fully secure your data.<strong> </strong>You can handle high volumes of traffic.\r\n<h2>When do I need dedicated server hosting?</h2>\r\n<strong>Dedicated server hosting is the only way to truly secure your website and files</strong>\r\n\r\nDoes your business take credit cards or store customer information? That\'s one more reason to choose dedicated server hosting. With VPS or shared hosting, your customers\' information is not secured and could be hacked or stolen, leaving you responsible. Dedicated hosting ensures your customers\' information is safe from attacks.\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<div id=\"ded-cont-full-text\">\r\n\r\n<strong>Handle high volumes of traffic</strong>\r\n\r\nIf your website sees a lot of traffic, dedicated server hosting is the only solution that will be strong enough to maintain those traffic levels. Having a dedicated server means all the server resources are available, enabling your website to handle high volumes of traffic without crashing or decreasing page load speeds.\r\n<h2>Choosing a dedicated server hosting provider</h2>\r\nChoosing a dedicated server hosting provider shouldn\'t be a quick decision for you. It\'s one you need to carefully weigh and research. Be careful as you look for a dedicated server hosting provider. Very few hosting companies provide fully managed dedicated servers with support available 24/7/365.\r\n\r\nHaving a dedicated server is one thing, but if you need any kind of support (and you will!), there\'s nothing worse than not being able to get a hold of your server\'s technical support.\r\n<blockquote>&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/dedicated-servers/\">Our web hosting packages all come with 24/7/365 technical support. That includes dedicated email servers, web servers, and database servers. Click here to learn more.</a></blockquote>\r\nIf you don\'t think you need dedicated server hosting (i.e., Your website receives less than 100 visitors a day), VPS or shared hosting will be right for you. VPS or shared hosting is a great place to start if you aren\'t getting high volumes of traffic or using much space.However, as your business grows, reconsider your server hosting and know when it\'s time to upgrade. If you start experiencing issues with page load speeds or downtime, you\'ll know it\'s time to upgrade.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/dedicated-servers/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4684\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-4684 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dedicated-server-solutions.jpg\" alt=\"dedicated server solutions\" width=\"237\" height=\"166\" /></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"ded-final\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ITX Design is a Web Hosting and Domain Registration provider. We provide dedicated servers, shared web hosting, and domain registration for small businesses including Server Hosting, WordPress Hosting, Reseller Hosting and more.</strong></div>','When Do I Need Dedicated Server Hosting?','','publish','open','closed','','when-do-i-need-dedicated-server-hosting','','','2016-02-18 11:12:27','2016-02-18 16:12:27','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=9991',0,'post','',0),(9995,5,'2016-02-18 11:11:55','2016-02-18 16:11:55','If your business is serious and is planning growth, you need <strong>dedicated server hosting.</strong> With VPS or shared hosting, your account is only one of many on the same server.  Your resources are depleted and your security is fragmented. You\'re unable to respond to high volumes of website traffic, rendering your marketing and advertising campaigns useless.\r\n\r\nHowever, with dedicated server hosting, you don\'t share resources or space with anyone else. 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Having a dedicated server means all the server resources are available, enabling your website to handle high volumes of traffic without crashing or decreasing page load speeds.\r\n<h2>Choosing a dedicated server hosting provider</h2>\r\nChoosing a dedicated server hosting provider shouldn\'t be a quick decision for you. It\'s one you need to carefully weigh and research. Be careful as you look for a dedicated server hosting provider. Very few hosting companies provide fully managed dedicated servers with support available 24/7/365.\r\n\r\nHaving a dedicated server is one thing, but if you need any kind of support (and you will!), there\'s nothing worse than not being able to get a hold of your server\'s technical support.\r\n<blockquote>&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/dedicated-servers/\">Our web hosting packages all come with 24/7/365 technical support. That includes dedicated email servers, web servers, and database servers. 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Having a dedicated server means all the server resources are available, enabling your website to handle high volumes of traffic without crashing or decreasing page load speeds.\r\n<h2>Choosing a dedicated server hosting provider</h2>\r\nChoosing a dedicated server hosting provider shouldn\'t be a quick decision for you. It\'s one you need to carefully weigh and research. Be careful as you look for a dedicated server hosting provider. Very few hosting companies provide fully managed dedicated servers with support available 24/7/365.\r\n\r\nHaving a dedicated server is one thing, but if you need any kind of support (and you will!), there\'s nothing worse than not being able to get a hold of your server\'s technical support.\r\n<blockquote>&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/dedicated-servers/\">Our web hosting packages all come with 24/7/365 technical support. That includes dedicated email servers, web servers, and database servers. 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It turns out in fact that a URL’s structure is important to SEO and many WordPress users want to know what the best types of SEO permalink structures are made of.\r\n\r\nTypically the default WordPress URL structure hasn’t been designed well for SEO but now things have improved. In addition, you can customize your permalinks in WordPress to become more SEO-friendly. Take a look at what makes up an SEO-friendly URL so that you can make sure yours is customized to being more search engine-friendly. \r\n\r\n<h2>What makes a URL SEO-friendly?</h2> \r\n\r\nThe first thing you need to understand is what search engines are looking for so that you can understand how a URL becomes SEO-friendly. A URL that is SEO-friendly is one that has keywords that best explain the article in order to be easy for a search engine, and person, to read. This will help your article rank higher in search engines. \r\n\r\nSince many of the default URLs will have what looks like a code, one that perhaps contains question marks, a series of numbers, and an equal sign, this is not readable by the search engine or humans. One that has been customized to contain keywords that were mentioned in the article, such as how-to-sell-your-home, is easy to read by everybody. \r\n\r\nFortunately, WordPress has updated their operations and now includes the name of the post into the URL for you so that you may not have to spend any time customizing. WordPress is now replacing the generic code that isn’t readable to the name of the article as the URL, making your WordPress more SEO-friendly. \r\n\r\nBeginners still may want to understand the best structures for permalinks for sites that don’t automatically update the URL or in case customization is still desired. This was a necessary thing to learn in the past since WordPress wasn’t already updating URLs but as of WordPress 4.2, URLs on the site have become SEO friendly. \r\n\r\n<h2>Understanding the settings page of permalinks</h2> \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/24862532_s-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"SEO-Friendly\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10000\" />Your link on WordPress is referred to as Permalinks or permanent links. Permalink structure and URL structure are the same thing explained in two different terms. You can go to your WordPress admin area under the Permalinks settings page by clicking on settings and clicking on Permalinks. You’ll have options to have the URL changed to reflect the day with the name, to be a numeric URL, or to customize to your preference. \r\n\r\nChoose to keep it plain if you want WordPress to keep it on their default URL structure, an unfriendly-SEO option. Go with the day and name option if you want the URL to show the post name while displaying when it was posted, although this is not the most SEO-friendly since dates become lengthy and the content may seem more outdated after some time. News publications still often choose the option where the date will be in the URL so that users can understand how recent a post was and have a better user experience. \r\n\r\nThe very best option for SEO is the post name option because it’s short, SEO-friendly, and great for small operations. 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It didn\'t have any images and was simply text and hyperlinks. \r\n\r\nToday, the internet is overloaded with so much information; you can research just about any topic. Most content includes images and some even comes in the form of video. Content has certainly changed over the past 25 years and it will continue to evolve.\r\n\r\nGoogle sets the tone for the type of content you need today. In 2016, you can expect new guidelines for your website and blog. Here\'s a look at what Google guidelines you should be following for content this year.\r\n\r\n<h2>Expert Writers Providing High Quality Content</h2>\r\n\r\nThe days of just throwing up any old words strung together for SEO are over. Google has been moving in the direction of expert, high quality content for a few years now and this year it will become more important than ever before. \r\n\r\nIf you plan to grow your blog and website with content, you need experts capable of producing high quality, authoritative content. Trusting low level writing charging small fees to create your content won\'t cut it anymore. \r\n\r\n<h2>Authority can be Established</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you don\'t have access to an expert writer, you can hire a writer capable of producing high quality content and still gain authority. As your writer produces more content within your industry, they will start to establish authority for you. You can also add credentials to your biography, write for respected industry sites and comment in a helpful way in industry forums to establish authority.\r\n\r\n<h2>Scannable, but Not Short Content Matters</h2>\r\n\r\nThe word \"scannable\" has been thrown around when it comes to content marketing. It\'s a type of content easily scanned by readers including multiple sub-headings, bullet points and images to split up the content. However, scannable doesn\'t equate to short.\r\n\r\nContent length has become a huge factor for Google when ranking pages and posts. Content over 1,000 words will rank better than content under 500 words, providing its high quality, usable content. Make sure your content is both scannable and provides plenty of useful information, if you want to rank well in 2016.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understand Reader Habits</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/15175592_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Readers Habits\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10004\" />Google has been putting an emphasis on the user experience for a few years now. Understanding the habits of readers online will make a big difference in the way you write content. People don\'t read the same way online as they do a book or newspaper. \r\n\r\nSkimming and scanning content has become a normal habit, especially with mobile internet usage growing quickly. If you cannot grab the attention of your reader in just a few sentences, you may lose them. Along with grabbing their attention, you must keep their attention. Some of the ways you can better engage your readers include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Write a strong headline</li>\r\n<li>Use the first sentence to hook the reader</li>\r\n<li>Break up your content with bullet points, subheadings and images to make it more digestible</li>\r\n<li>Tell the story with pictures</li>\r\n<li>Deliver on the promise of the headline</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThere\'s nothing worse than doing a Google search, finding a great headline and clicking on it only to find the headline was misleading. Make sure you deliver on the promise of the headline and you will be able to better engage your readers.\r\n\r\n<h2>Collaborations are Becoming Hot</h2>\r\n\r\n2016 may be the year for collaborations. The development of content may move in a way where it\'s no longer written by one author, but collaborated on by a team of authors. \r\n\r\n<h2>Interviews are Huge</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you get the opportunity or create the opportunity to interview an expert in your industry, it can be a very powerful type of content. When put into the traditional Q&A style, you can take the interview and turn it into your hottest new blog post.\r\n\r\n<h2>Press Releases are Out</h2>\r\n\r\nMany content experts have predicted 2016 as the year the press release nearly dies. Major search engines will actual penalize a site for running content similar or the same to that of another website. With press releases designed to spread across the web like wildfire, this becomes a huge issues. Unless you want to write hundreds of unique press releases, this type of content may not provide much value in the future.\r\n\r\n<h2>Top Types of Content for 2016</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8357610_s-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"How To Content\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10003\" />This year, certain types of content will become more popular and necessary for the best search engine ranking. Standards are changing and new trends will emerge. 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When the first website was launched back in 1991, it was just one simple page about hypertext and how to actually create a web page. It didn\'t have any images and was simply text and hyperlinks. \r\n\r\nToday, the internet is overloaded with so much information; you can research just about any topic. Most content includes images and some even comes in the form of video. Content has certainly changed over the past 25 years and it will continue to evolve.\r\n\r\nGoogle sets the tone for the type of content you need today. In 2016, you can expect new guidelines for your website and blog. Here\'s a look at what Google guidelines you should be following for content this year.\r\n\r\n<h2>Expert Writers Providing High Quality Content</h2>\r\n\r\nThe days of just throwing up any old words strung together for SEO are over. Google has been moving in the direction of expert, high quality content for a few years now and this year it will become more important than ever before. \r\n\r\nIf you plan to grow your blog and website with content, you need experts capable of producing high quality, authoritative content. Trusting low level writing charging small fees to create your content won\'t cut it anymore. \r\n\r\n<h2>Authority can be Established</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you don\'t have access to an expert writer, you can hire a writer capable of producing high quality content and still gain authority. As your writer produces more content within your industry, they will start to establish authority for you. You can also add credentials to your biography, write for respected industry sites and comment in a helpful way in industry forums to establish authority.\r\n\r\n<h2>Scannable, but Not Short Content Matters</h2>\r\n\r\nThe word \"scannable\" has been thrown around when it comes to content marketing. It\'s a type of content easily scanned by readers including multiple sub-headings, bullet points and images to split up the content. However, scannable doesn\'t equate to short.\r\n\r\nContent length has become a huge factor for Google when ranking pages and posts. Content over 1,000 words will rank better than content under 500 words, providing its high quality, usable content. Make sure your content is both scannable and provides plenty of useful information, if you want to rank well in 2016.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understand Reader Habits</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/15175592_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Readers Habits\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10004\" />Google has been putting an emphasis on the user experience for a few years now. Understanding the habits of readers online will make a big difference in the way you write content. People don\'t read the same way online as they do a book or newspaper. \r\n\r\nSkimming and scanning content has become a normal habit, especially with mobile internet usage growing quickly. If you cannot grab the attention of your reader in just a few sentences, you may lose them. Along with grabbing their attention, you must keep their attention. Some of the ways you can better engage your readers include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Write a strong headline</li>\r\n<li>Use the first sentence to hook the reader</li>\r\n<li>Break up your content with bullet points, subheadings and images to make it more digestible</li>\r\n<li>Tell the story with pictures</li>\r\n<li>Deliver on the promise of the headline</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThere\'s nothing worse than doing a Google search, finding a great headline and clicking on it only to find the headline was misleading. 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Unless you want to write hundreds of unique press releases, this type of content may not provide much value in the future.\r\n\r\n<h2>Top Types of Content for 2016</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8357610_s-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"How To Content\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10003\" />This year, certain types of content will become more popular and necessary for the best search engine ranking. Standards are changing and new trends will emerge. 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Maybe you\'re struggling to improve traffic and it might not be the fault of your marketing or writing. A negative mindset might be killing your blog. If this is the case, it\'s time to take your blog back.\r\n\r\n<h2>Checking Traffic Stats Daily</h2>\r\n\r\nWhile it\'s important to keep an eye on your traffic, checking your stats daily shows insecurity. Your metrics are already subject to trends, marketing, algorithms and other outside influences. Often, traffic stats are not a reliable way to really see what your blog is doing. Checking the stats every day is like weighing yourself daily when you\'re trying to lose weight. It will cause a defeated attitude and you may simply give up.\r\n\r\nIf your traffic isn\'t where you want it, set a goal to market better and get to where you want to go. Then, work on the plan instead of checking your stats every day. \r\n\r\n<h2>Negativity in Your Blog Posts</h2>\r\n\r\nThe fastest way to turn off many of your visitors is with a negative attitude in your posts. Readers want solutions, not anger and problems. You will attract more bees with honey and more blog visitors with a positive attitude.\r\n\r\nIt may be the time of day you are writing and what just happened before you sit down to write. If you just struggled to get the kids out the door or just finished a stressful conversation with your spouse, you may not be in the right mindset to start writing. Make sure you are in a positive mindset before you write and it will shine through in your content.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comparing Your Blog to Other Blogs</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1268392_s-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Comparing Blogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10008\" />Your blog isn\'t the same as anybody else\'s blog. It\'s very dangerous to fall into the trap of comparing your blog with other similar blog. This can lead to blog envy and can cause you to become deflated.\r\n\r\nOf course, keeping an eye on other blogs you like isn\'t all bad. If there is something you like about it, you can use it on your own blog, as long as you don\'t plagiarize the content. For example, if you find a design element you like, find out who did the design and hire the company to do yours.\r\n\r\n<h2>All Reviews with No Real Meat</h2>\r\n\r\nProduct reviews may be the way you monetize your site, but there has to be a mixture. You cannot expect to achieve your goals by putting up a ton of reviews and nothing else. Striking a balance between reviews and usable information posts fitting the theme of your blog will help you get closer to the goals you have in mind.\r\n\r\nKeep the review posts under control and make sure you have plenty of other posts on topics of interest. \r\n\r\n<h2>Overwhelmed or Bored with Blogging</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6723558_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bored with Blogging\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10009\" />Two of the most common roadblocks bloggers run into are becoming overwhelmed or bored. If you become overwhelmed, it may be time to take a step back and re-evaluate the number of blogs you want to get done and how fast you expect them to be done. You may also want to create a long-term editorial calendar to help get everything organized.\r\n\r\nThose falling into the boredom with blogging can easily fill their editorial calendar with plenty of interesting topics. Look at the competition, scour the forums and use other sources to help find some new, creative ideas you can get excited about.\r\n\r\nThere are several mindsets you may fall into that can kill your blog. If you feel negative, overwhelmed, bored, write too many reviews or check your traffic stats too often, you may be killing your blog without even knowing it. \r\n\r\nInstead, take a positive approach, get organized and set some goals. Then, get to work and before you know it, you\'ll have a thriving blog headed on the path to success!\r\n','Are You Killing Your Blog with a Bad Mindset?','','publish','open','closed','','are-you-killing-your-blog-with-a-bad-mindset','','','2016-02-18 20:10:06','2016-02-19 01:10:06','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10007',0,'post','',0),(10008,4,'2016-02-18 20:09:02','2016-02-19 01:09:02','','Comparing Blogs','','inherit','open','closed','','1268392_s','','','2016-02-18 20:09:32','2016-02-19 01:09:32','',10007,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1268392_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10009,4,'2016-02-18 20:09:04','2016-02-19 01:09:04','','Bored with Blogging','','inherit','open','closed','','6723558_s','','','2016-02-18 20:09:48','2016-02-19 01:09:48','',10007,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6723558_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10010,4,'2016-02-18 20:09:05','2016-02-19 01:09:05','','Blogging Mindset','','inherit','open','closed','','14038607_s','','','2016-02-18 20:09:19','2016-02-19 01:09:19','',10007,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/14038607_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10011,4,'2016-02-18 20:09:53','2016-02-19 01:09:53','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/14038607_s-277x300.jpg\" alt=\"Blogging Mindset\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10010\" />Blogging is a great way to gain traffic and reach your audience. However, it can also be very frustrating when it\'s not working out the way you want. Maybe you\'re struggling to improve traffic and it might not be the fault of your marketing or writing. A negative mindset might be killing your blog. If this is the case, it\'s time to take your blog back.\r\n\r\n<h2>Checking Traffic Stats Daily</h2>\r\n\r\nWhile it\'s important to keep an eye on your traffic, checking your stats daily shows insecurity. Your metrics are already subject to trends, marketing, algorithms and other outside influences. Often, traffic stats are not a reliable way to really see what your blog is doing. Checking the stats every day is like weighing yourself daily when you\'re trying to lose weight. It will cause a defeated attitude and you may simply give up.\r\n\r\nIf your traffic isn\'t where you want it, set a goal to market better and get to where you want to go. Then, work on the plan instead of checking your stats every day. \r\n\r\n<h2>Negativity in Your Blog Posts</h2>\r\n\r\nThe fastest way to turn off many of your visitors is with a negative attitude in your posts. Readers want solutions, not anger and problems. You will attract more bees with honey and more blog visitors with a positive attitude.\r\n\r\nIt may be the time of day you are writing and what just happened before you sit down to write. If you just struggled to get the kids out the door or just finished a stressful conversation with your spouse, you may not be in the right mindset to start writing. Make sure you are in a positive mindset before you write and it will shine through in your content.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comparing Your Blog to Other Blogs</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1268392_s-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Comparing Blogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10008\" />Your blog isn\'t the same as anybody else\'s blog. It\'s very dangerous to fall into the trap of comparing your blog with other similar blog. This can lead to blog envy and can cause you to become deflated.\r\n\r\nOf course, keeping an eye on other blogs you like isn\'t all bad. If there is something you like about it, you can use it on your own blog, as long as you don\'t plagiarize the content. For example, if you find a design element you like, find out who did the design and hire the company to do yours.\r\n\r\n<h2>All Reviews with No Real Meat</h2>\r\n\r\nProduct reviews may be the way you monetize your site, but there has to be a mixture. You cannot expect to achieve your goals by putting up a ton of reviews and nothing else. Striking a balance between reviews and usable information posts fitting the theme of your blog will help you get closer to the goals you have in mind.\r\n\r\nKeep the review posts under control and make sure you have plenty of other posts on topics of interest. \r\n\r\n<h2>Overwhelmed or Bored with Blogging</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6723558_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bored with Blogging\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10009\" />Two of the most common roadblocks bloggers run into are becoming overwhelmed or bored. If you become overwhelmed, it may be time to take a step back and re-evaluate the number of blogs you want to get done and how fast you expect them to be done. You may also want to create a long-term editorial calendar to help get everything organized.\r\n\r\nThose falling into the boredom with blogging can easily fill their editorial calendar with plenty of interesting topics. Look at the competition, scour the forums and use other sources to help find some new, creative ideas you can get excited about.\r\n\r\nThere are several mindsets you may fall into that can kill your blog. If you feel negative, overwhelmed, bored, write too many reviews or check your traffic stats too often, you may be killing your blog without even knowing it. \r\n\r\nInstead, take a positive approach, get organized and set some goals. Then, get to work and before you know it, you\'ll have a thriving blog headed on the path to success!\r\n','Are You Killing Your Blog with a Bad Mindset?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10007-revision-v1','','','2016-02-18 20:09:53','2016-02-19 01:09:53','',10007,'https://itxdesign.com/10007-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10012,5,'2016-02-19 12:11:27','2016-02-19 17:11:27','<img class=\"wp-image-10013 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mobilepayments.jpg\" alt=\"credit card payment processing\" width=\"261\" height=\"261\" />As a small business, you want to be able to process your transactions efficiently and access your money fast. There are a ton of credit card and electronic payment processing tools available for small businesses, but only a few deserve your attention. We did the research for you, so here are the top 5 credit card payment processing tools for small business!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https://squareup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Square</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.75% transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online, and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Phone support available during business hours</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSquare is our favorite payment processing tool. The app is beautifully designed, clean, and simple. There\'s no merchant account required with Square, so you can begin processing right away with no credit checks. Square has a flat transaction fee of 2.75% of your purchase.\r\n\r\nTheir new instant deposit option makes it possible to instantly deposit funds into your checking account. There\'s an additional 1% fee for instant deposit transactions. Support is only available during business hours, which can be problematic if you run into a problem in the middle of the night.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https://paypal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Paypal</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.2-2.9%+ $.30 transaction fee, based on volume</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou probably understand how important <a href=\"http://serversitters.com\" target=\"_blank\">24/7 technical support</a> is, and PayPal stands out from other mobile payment processing tools because they offer it. Paypal fees are higher and less simple than Square\'s, which is why we put them in the number two spot.\r\n\r\nMerchants everywhere accept Paypal. There is no instant deposit option available and funds take 3-5 business days to deposit in your checking account.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://payments.amazon.com/merchant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon Payments</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + live chat support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAmazon Payments allows you to accept credit card payments from customers around the world. The transaction fee is on the high end, and increases for international transactions. Amazon Payments allows you to accept mobile and online credit card payments.\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest features Amazon Payments offers is the 24/7 support, including the useful <a href=\"http://web.archive.org/web/20170415063018/https://www.conversational.com/live-chat-lead-generation-grow-your-business-faster-starting-today/\" target=\"_blank\">live chat</a> option.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https://www.nextpay.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NextPay</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>$.45 per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online payment processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 billing support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNextPay has a flat rate transaction fee of $.45, but sneaks in some other hidden fees, like a monthly maintenance fee of $15 and a one time setup fee of $70. However, you get discounted rates on Visa, AmEx, JCB, Discover, and Dinners.\r\n\r\nAccept email payments, set up subscription billing, process other currencies, set up API integration and take advantage of the advanced anti-fraud system to protect you and your customers.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https://stripe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stripe</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Online and mobile credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStripe lets you set up and start accepting payments right away, with no merchant account required. It\'s fees are the same as Amazon Payment and the high end of Paypal. Only email support is offered, which is unfortunate.\r\n\r\nYou can process mobile and online transactions using Stripe. 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There are a ton of credit card and electronic payment processing tools available for small businesses, but only a few deserve your attention. We did the research for you, so here are the top 5 credit card payment processing tools for small business!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https://squareup.com\" target=\"_blank\">Square</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.75% transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online, and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Phone support available during business hours</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSquare is our favorite payment processing tool. The app is beautifully designed, clean, and simple. There\'s no merchant account required with Square, so you can begin processing right away with no credit checks. Square has a flat transaction fee of 2.75% of your purchase.\r\n\r\nTheir new instant deposit option makes it possible to instantly deposit funds into your checking account. There\'s an additional 1% fee for instant deposit transactions. Support is only available during business hours, which can be problematic if you run into a problem in the middle of the night.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https://paypal.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paypal</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.2-2.9%+ $.30 transaction fee, based on volume</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou probably understand how important <a href=\"http://serversitters.com\" target=\"_blank\">24/7 technical support</a> is, and PayPal stands out from other mobile payment processing tools because they offer it. Paypal fees are higher and less simple than Square\'s, which is why we put them in the number two spot.\r\n\r\nMerchants everywhere accept Paypal. There is no instant deposit option available and funds take 3-5 business days to deposit in your checking account.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://payments.amazon.com/merchant\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Payments</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + live chat support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAmazon Payments allows you to accept credit card payments from customers around the world. The transaction fee is on the high end, and increases for international transactions. Amazon Payments allows you to accept mobile and online credit card payments.\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest features Amazon Payments offers is the 24/7 support, including the useful <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/live-chat-lead-generation-grow-your-business-faster-starting-today/\" target=\"_blank\">live chat</a> option.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https://www.nextpay.com/\" target=\"_blank\">NextPay</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>$.45 per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online payment processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 billing support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNextPay has a flat rate transaction fee of $.45, but sneaks in some other hidden fees, like a monthly maintenance fee of $15 and a one time setup fee of $70. However, you get discounted rates on Visa, AmEx, JCB, Discover, and Dinners.\r\n\r\nAccept email payments, set up subscription billing, process other currencies, set up API integration and take advantage of the advanced anti-fraud system to protect you and your customers.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https://stripe.com\" target=\"_blank\">Stripe</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Online and mobile credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStripe lets you set up and start accepting payments right away, with no merchant account required. It\'s fees are the same as Amazon Payment and the high end of Paypal. Only email support is offered, which is unfortunate.\r\n\r\nYou can process mobile and online transactions using Stripe. It\'s consistently rated in the top 5 credit card payment processing tools.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools for Small Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','10012-revision-v1','','','2016-02-19 12:11:03','2016-02-19 17:11:03','',10012,'https://itxdesign.com/10012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10014,5,'2016-02-19 12:08:45','2016-02-19 17:08:45','<img class=\"wp-image-10013 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mobilepayments.jpg\" alt=\"credit card payment processing\" width=\"261\" height=\"261\" />As a small business, you want to be able to process your transactions efficiently and access your money fast. There are a ton of credit card and electronic payment processing tools available for small businesses, but only a few deserve your attention. We did the research for you, so here are the top 5 credit card payment processing tools for small business!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https://squareup.com\" target=\"_blank\">Square</a></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.75% transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online, and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Phone support available during business hours</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSquare is our favorite payment processing tool. The app is beautifully designed, clean, and simple. There\'s no merchant account required with Square, so you can begin processing right away with no credit checks. Square has a flat transaction fee of 2.75% of your purchase.\r\n\r\nTheir new instant deposit option makes it possible to instantly deposit funds into your checking account. There\'s an additional 1% fee for instant deposit transactions. Support is only available during business hours, which can be problematic if you run into a problem in the middle of the night.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https://paypal.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paypal</a></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.2-2.9%+ $.30 transaction fee, based on volume</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou probably understand how important <a href=\"http://serversitters.com\" target=\"_blank\">24/7 technical support</a> is, and PayPal stands out from other mobile payment processing tools because they offer it. Paypal fees are higher and less simple than Square\'s, which is why we put them in the number two spot.\r\n\r\nMerchants everywhere accept Paypal. There is no instant deposit option available and funds take 3-5 business days to deposit in your checking account.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://payments.amazon.com/merchant\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Payments</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + live chat support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAmazon Payments allows you to accept credit card payments from customers around the world. The transaction fee is on the high end, and increases for international transactions. 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However, you get discounted rates on Visa, AmEx, JCB, Discover, and Dinners.\r\n\r\nAccept email payments, set up subscription billing, process other currencies, set up API integration and take advantage of the advanced anti-fraud system to protect you and your customers.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https://stripe.com\" target=\"_blank\">Stripe</a></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9 percent + 30 cents per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Online and mobile credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>E-mail support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStripe lets you set up and start accepting payments right away, with no merchant account required. It\'s fees are the same as Amazon Payment and the high end of Paypal. Only email support is offered, which is unfortunate.\r\n\r\nYou can process mobile and online transactions using Stripe. 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We did the research for you, so here are the top 5 credit card payment processing tools for small business!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https://squareup.com\" target=\"_blank\">Square</a></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.75% transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online, and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Phone support available during business hours</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSquare is our favorite payment processing tool. The app is beautifully designed, clean, and simple. There\'s no merchant account required with Square, so you can begin processing right away with no credit checks. Square has a flat transaction fee of 2.75% of your purchase.\r\n\r\nTheir new instant deposit option makes it possible to instantly deposit funds into your checking account. There\'s an additional 1% fee for instant deposit transactions. Support is only available during business hours, which can be problematic if you run into a problem in the middle of the night.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https://paypal.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paypal</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.2-2.9%+ $.30 transaction fee, based on volume</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou probably understand how important <a href=\"http://serversitters.com\" target=\"_blank\">24/7 technical support</a> is, and PayPal stands out from other mobile payment processing tools because they offer it. Paypal fees are higher and less simple than Square\'s, which is why we put them in the number two spot.\r\n\r\nMerchants everywhere accept Paypal. There is no instant deposit option available and funds take 3-5 business days to deposit in your checking account.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://payments.amazon.com/merchant\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Payments</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + live chat support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAmazon Payments allows you to accept credit card payments from customers around the world. The transaction fee is on the high end, and increases for international transactions. Amazon Payments allows you to accept mobile and online credit card payments.\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest features Amazon Payments offers is the 24/7 support, including the useful <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/live-chat-lead-generation-grow-your-business-faster-starting-today/\" target=\"_blank\">live chat</a> option.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https://www.nextpay.com/\" target=\"_blank\">NextPay</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>$.45 per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online payment processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 billing support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNextPay has a flat rate transaction fee of $.45, but sneaks in some other hidden fees, like a monthly maintenance fee of $15 and a one time setup fee of $70. However, you get discounted rates on Visa, AmEx, JCB, Discover, and Dinners.\r\n\r\nAccept email payments, set up subscription billing, process other currencies, set up API integration and take advantage of the advanced anti-fraud system to protect you and your customers.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https://stripe.com\" target=\"_blank\">Stripe</a></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9 percent + 30 cents per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Online and mobile credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>E-mail support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStripe lets you set up and start accepting payments right away, with no merchant account required. It\'s fees are the same as Amazon Payment and the high end of Paypal. Only email support is offered, which is unfortunate.\r\n\r\nYou can process mobile and online transactions using Stripe. It\'s consistently rated in the top 5 credit card payment processing tools.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools for Small Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','10012-revision-v1','','','2016-02-19 12:09:44','2016-02-19 17:09:44','',10012,'https://itxdesign.com/10012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10016,5,'2016-02-19 12:10:09','2016-02-19 17:10:09','<img class=\"wp-image-10013 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mobilepayments.jpg\" alt=\"credit card payment processing\" width=\"261\" height=\"261\" />As a small business, you want to be able to process your transactions efficiently and access your money fast. There are a ton of credit card and electronic payment processing tools available for small businesses, but only a few deserve your attention. We did the research for you, so here are the top 5 credit card payment processing tools for small business!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https://squareup.com\" target=\"_blank\">Square</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.75% transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online, and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Phone support available during business hours</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSquare is our favorite payment processing tool. The app is beautifully designed, clean, and simple. There\'s no merchant account required with Square, so you can begin processing right away with no credit checks. Square has a flat transaction fee of 2.75% of your purchase.\r\n\r\nTheir new instant deposit option makes it possible to instantly deposit funds into your checking account. There\'s an additional 1% fee for instant deposit transactions. Support is only available during business hours, which can be problematic if you run into a problem in the middle of the night.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https://paypal.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paypal</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.2-2.9%+ $.30 transaction fee, based on volume</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou probably understand how important <a href=\"http://serversitters.com\" target=\"_blank\">24/7 technical support</a> is, and PayPal stands out from other mobile payment processing tools because they offer it. Paypal fees are higher and less simple than Square\'s, which is why we put them in the number two spot.\r\n\r\nMerchants everywhere accept Paypal. There is no instant deposit option available and funds take 3-5 business days to deposit in your checking account.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://payments.amazon.com/merchant\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Payments</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + live chat support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAmazon Payments allows you to accept credit card payments from customers around the world. The transaction fee is on the high end, and increases for international transactions. Amazon Payments allows you to accept mobile and online credit card payments.\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest features Amazon Payments offers is the 24/7 support, including the useful <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/live-chat-lead-generation-grow-your-business-faster-starting-today/\" target=\"_blank\">live chat</a> option.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https://www.nextpay.com/\" target=\"_blank\">NextPay</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>$.45 per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online payment processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 billing support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNextPay has a flat rate transaction fee of $.45, but sneaks in some other hidden fees, like a monthly maintenance fee of $15 and a one time setup fee of $70. However, you get discounted rates on Visa, AmEx, JCB, Discover, and Dinners.\r\n\r\nAccept email payments, set up subscription billing, process other currencies, set up API integration and take advantage of the advanced anti-fraud system to protect you and your customers.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https://stripe.com\" target=\"_blank\">Stripe</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9 percent + 30 cents per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Online and mobile credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>E-mail support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStripe lets you set up and start accepting payments right away, with no merchant account required. It\'s fees are the same as Amazon Payment and the high end of Paypal. Only email support is offered, which is unfortunate.\r\n\r\nYou can process mobile and online transactions using Stripe. It\'s consistently rated in the top 5 credit card payment processing tools.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools for Small Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','10012-revision-v1','','','2016-02-19 12:10:09','2016-02-19 17:10:09','',10012,'https://itxdesign.com/10012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10018,5,'2016-02-19 12:12:16','2016-02-19 17:12:16','<img class=\"wp-image-10013 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mobilepayments.jpg\" alt=\"credit card payment processing\" width=\"261\" height=\"261\" />As a small business, you want to be able to process your transactions efficiently and access your money fast. There are a ton of credit card and electronic payment processing tools available for small businesses, but only a few deserve your attention. We did the research for you, so here are the top 5 credit card payment processing tools for small business!\r\n<h3>Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools</h3>\r\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https://squareup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Square</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.75% transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online, and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Phone support available during business hours</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSquare is our favorite payment processing tool. The app is beautifully designed, clean, and simple. There\'s no merchant account required with Square, so you can begin processing right away with no credit checks. Square has a flat transaction fee of 2.75% of your purchase.\r\n\r\nTheir new instant deposit option makes it possible to instantly deposit funds into your checking account. There\'s an additional 1% fee for instant deposit transactions. Support is only available during business hours, which can be problematic if you run into a problem in the middle of the night.\r\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https://paypal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Paypal</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.2-2.9%+ $.30 transaction fee, based on volume</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile, online and POS credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou probably understand how important <a href=\"http://serversitters.com\" target=\"_blank\">24/7 technical support</a> is, and PayPal stands out from other mobile payment processing tools because they offer it. Paypal fees are higher and less simple than Square\'s, which is why we put them in the number two spot.\r\n\r\nMerchants everywhere accept Paypal. There is no instant deposit option available and funds take 3-5 business days to deposit in your checking account.\r\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https://payments.amazon.com/merchant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon Payments</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 transaction fee</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 phone + live chat support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAmazon Payments allows you to accept credit card payments from customers around the world. The transaction fee is on the high end, and increases for international transactions. Amazon Payments allows you to accept mobile and online credit card payments.\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest features Amazon Payments offers is the 24/7 support, including the useful <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/live-chat-lead-generation-grow-your-business-faster-starting-today/\" target=\"_blank\">live chat</a> option.\r\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https://www.nextpay.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NextPay</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>$.45 per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Mobile and online payment processing</li>\r\n	<li>24/7 billing support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNextPay has a flat rate transaction fee of $.45, but sneaks in some other hidden fees, like a monthly maintenance fee of $15 and a one time setup fee of $70. However, you get discounted rates on Visa, AmEx, JCB, Discover, and Dinners.\r\n\r\nAccept email payments, set up subscription billing, process other currencies, set up API integration and take advantage of the advanced anti-fraud system to protect you and your customers.\r\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https://stripe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stripe</a></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>2.9% + $.30 per transaction</li>\r\n	<li>Online and mobile credit card processing</li>\r\n	<li>Email support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStripe lets you set up and start accepting payments right away, with no merchant account required. It\'s fees are the same as Amazon Payment and the high end of Paypal. Only email support is offered, which is unfortunate.\r\n\r\nYou can process mobile and online transactions using Stripe. It\'s consistently rated in the top 5 credit card payment processing tools.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Top 5 Credit Card Payment Processing Tools for Small Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','10012-revision-v1','','','2016-02-19 12:12:16','2016-02-19 17:12:16','',10012,'https://itxdesign.com/10012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10067,5,'2016-02-29 13:30:09','2016-02-29 18:30:09','What makes successful people different from the rest? It turns out, a series of small-yet-significant decisions about their everyday lives are what separate the average from the stellar.\r\n\r\nOne of the most noticeable things successful people do that unsuccessful people do not: <strong>Get a good nights\' sleep. </strong>\r\n\r\nBut how? If you\'re <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/whats-it-take-to-own-a-successful-e-business/\" target=\"_blank\">busy running a company</a>, managing a family, and trying to make some time for yourself, how can you enjoy a peaceful slumber each night? Steal the sleep habits of the successful and sleep your way to the top.\r\n<h3>5 Sleep Habits Successful People Have</h3>\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 1: Ban blue light</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10072 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/insomnia.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"331\" height=\"238\" />Televisions and electronics emit a type of blue light that messes with our circadian rhythm and tells our brains \"It\'s daytime! Wake up!\" instead of \"It\'s bedtime, shut down.\"\r\n\r\nSuccessful people don\'t play on their smartphones for an hour before bed because they know it leads to insomnia.\r\n\r\nWe\'re not saying successful people sit in total darkness once the sun goes down--of course not!\r\n\r\nJust avoid blue light close to bedtime, about an hour before, to encourage a peaceful night\'s sleep.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 2: No nightcaps</h3>\r\nEven the most successful people enjoy a drink or two, but not before bedtime. Contrary to the old belief that a nightcap would help you sleep, drinking alcohol before bed actually causes you to fall asleep quickly, but experience a fitful and periodic sleep throughout the night.\r\n\r\nThe alcohol depresses your nervous system initially, but once it is metabolized, the effects wear off and you begin waking up because your brain didn\'t enter the sleep cycle naturally. Successful people avoid alcohol before bed to ensure they sleep throughout the night (i.e., NOT like a baby).\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 3: Write down worries</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10071 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/journal.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"313\" height=\"208\" />Sometimes, worries can literally keep you awake. Remembering appointments that have been made, people you need to reply to, tasks that are incomplete, deadlines looming--no wonder worry makes it tough to fall asleep.\r\n\r\nSuccessful people have their fair share of worries--to whom much is given, much is asked--but they better manage that worry by writing it down so they can rest assured it will be taken care of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nAfter all, there\'s nothing you can do about it in your pajamas from your bed, so just write down what needs to be done and rest easy.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 4: Skip sugar</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10070 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sugar.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"266\" height=\"246\" />Who doesn\'t love a sweet snack before bed? At the end of the day, a few hours after dinner, your blood sugar is dipping and you\'re beginning to feel a bit peckish. But don\'t make the mistake of choosing a sweet snack before bed!\r\n\r\nSuccessful people might grab a bowl of unsweetened cereal, some nuts, or a bite of beef jerky if they get hungry before bedtime.\r\n\r\nThey skip the sugar at night because sugar wakes your brain up initially (crashes it later) and confuses your circadian rhythms. After you\'ve fallen asleep post-sugar binge, you\'re likely to wake up several times throughout the night--and could wake up with stomach troubles or a headache tomorrow.\r\n\r\nChoose low-glycemic snacks at bedtime for a better night\'s sleep.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 5: Set the mood</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10069 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sleep.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"312\" height=\"234\" />Not <em>that</em> mood--the sleep mood! Successful people have bedrooms that might be considered a sleep oasis.\r\n\r\nCool-toned colors, breathable and comfortable fabrics, adequate shades/blinds for blocking light pollution, and the sound of white noise in the background are all examples of things you might find in a successful person\'s bag of sleep tricks.\r\n\r\nMoonlight or street lights shining in through the window are sleep disruptors, as are hot, stuffy fabrics and a room filled with warm-toned hues. 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Here are some of the ways you can get the most out of every piece of content you create.\r\n\r\n<h2>Turn it into an Infographic</h2>\r\n\r\nAn infographic is a very powerful image with statistics you can share all over the internet. Infographics are easy to share socially and often go viral.\r\n\r\nIf you have a great blog post and you want to get the most out of it, create an infographic to go with the post. It does take time and money to create it, but it will give you something tangible you can use for the long term.\r\n\r\n<h2>Share your Content on Social Media, More than Once</h2>\r\n\r\nMost bloggers and businesses share their content, but they only do it once. This is a mistake, as it should be shared multiple times. Whether it\'s seasonal content or evergreen content, you can share it more than one time.\r\n\r\nIt\'s very beneficial to go through your archives and share older blog posts (as long as they are still relevant) on social media. In fact, there are plugins you can get for any WordPress site to make this process automatic.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make it a Video</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13193859_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Content to Video\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10022\" />Turning your blog posts into a video helps you reach a larger audience. Not everybody wants to receive their content through the written world. Some want to view a video, instead. \r\n\r\nBy turning your blog posts into videos, you can provide the video on YouTube and on your blog. This allows you to build a YouTube channel full of subscribers and get more out of your content.\r\n\r\n<h2>Turn it into an eBook</h2>\r\n\r\nMaybe you have a blog post that has outperformed every other post you have done. This provides the perfect opportunity to create an eBook you can sell or give away in return for subscribing to your email marketing list. \r\n\r\nSome bloggers have even taken series of posts on the same topic and turned them into actual books. This is a great way to get more out of your content and gain more attention for your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Share in a Newsletter</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/16624460_s-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"Newsletter\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10023\" />Just because you created a blog post a month ago doesn\'t mean every visitor to your website read it. Blasting the blog post out to your subscribers is a great way to boost the buzz of an older post. As long as the content is still relevant, you can simply blast it out in a newsletter to allow your subscribers to enjoy the great content you created.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create a Marketing Strategy Around it</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve already shared posts on Facebook and you want to get more out of it, set up a marketing strategy around your posts. You can boost your posts on Facebook or even create ads around them. This is a great way to generate additional buzz and get more readers.\r\n\r\nOf course, you can also use SEO to ensure your blog posts gain ranking on the top search engines. However, you should be doing more than just using your content on your blog or website. Make sure you use the tips above and get the most out of the hard work you put into creating your content.\r\n','How to Get the Most Out of One Piece of Content','','publish','open','closed','','how-to-get-the-most-out-of-one-piece-of-content','','','2016-02-20 13:50:23','2016-02-20 18:50:23','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10021',0,'post','',0),(10022,4,'2016-02-20 13:49:21','2016-02-20 18:49:21','','Content to Video','','inherit','open','closed','','13193859_s','','','2016-02-20 13:49:46','2016-02-20 18:49:46','',10021,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13193859_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10023,4,'2016-02-20 13:49:24','2016-02-20 18:49:24','','Newsletter','','inherit','open','closed','','16624460_s','','','2016-02-20 13:50:02','2016-02-20 18:50:02','',10021,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/16624460_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10024,4,'2016-02-20 13:49:25','2016-02-20 18:49:25','','Content Marketing','','inherit','open','closed','','35187938_s','','','2016-02-20 13:49:34','2016-02-20 18:49:34','',10021,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/35187938_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10025,4,'2016-02-20 13:50:07','2016-02-20 18:50:07','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/35187938_s-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"Content Marketing\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10024\" />You\'ve created a great blog post, page or another type of content. What\'s next? How do you get the most out of the content you worked so hard to create? \r\n\r\nIt\'s not as easy as just publishing it on your website and waiting for people and search engines to find it. There are many other things you can do to add value to your content and make it much better. Here are some of the ways you can get the most out of every piece of content you create.\r\n\r\n<h2>Turn it into an Infographic</h2>\r\n\r\nAn infographic is a very powerful image with statistics you can share all over the internet. Infographics are easy to share socially and often go viral.\r\n\r\nIf you have a great blog post and you want to get the most out of it, create an infographic to go with the post. It does take time and money to create it, but it will give you something tangible you can use for the long term.\r\n\r\n<h2>Share your Content on Social Media, More than Once</h2>\r\n\r\nMost bloggers and businesses share their content, but they only do it once. This is a mistake, as it should be shared multiple times. Whether it\'s seasonal content or evergreen content, you can share it more than one time.\r\n\r\nIt\'s very beneficial to go through your archives and share older blog posts (as long as they are still relevant) on social media. In fact, there are plugins you can get for any WordPress site to make this process automatic.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make it a Video</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13193859_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Content to Video\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10022\" />Turning your blog posts into a video helps you reach a larger audience. Not everybody wants to receive their content through the written world. Some want to view a video, instead. \r\n\r\nBy turning your blog posts into videos, you can provide the video on YouTube and on your blog. This allows you to build a YouTube channel full of subscribers and get more out of your content.\r\n\r\n<h2>Turn it into an eBook</h2>\r\n\r\nMaybe you have a blog post that has outperformed every other post you have done. This provides the perfect opportunity to create an eBook you can sell or give away in return for subscribing to your email marketing list. \r\n\r\nSome bloggers have even taken series of posts on the same topic and turned them into actual books. This is a great way to get more out of your content and gain more attention for your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Share in a Newsletter</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/16624460_s-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"Newsletter\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10023\" />Just because you created a blog post a month ago doesn\'t mean every visitor to your website read it. Blasting the blog post out to your subscribers is a great way to boost the buzz of an older post. As long as the content is still relevant, you can simply blast it out in a newsletter to allow your subscribers to enjoy the great content you created.\r\n\r\n<h2>Create a Marketing Strategy Around it</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve already shared posts on Facebook and you want to get more out of it, set up a marketing strategy around your posts. You can boost your posts on Facebook or even create ads around them. This is a great way to generate additional buzz and get more readers.\r\n\r\nOf course, you can also use SEO to ensure your blog posts gain ranking on the top search engines. However, you should be doing more than just using your content on your blog or website. Make sure you use the tips above and get the most out of the hard work you put into creating your content.\r\n','How to Get the Most Out of One Piece of Content','','inherit','closed','closed','','10021-revision-v1','','','2016-02-20 13:50:07','2016-02-20 18:50:07','',10021,'https://itxdesign.com/10021-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10027,5,'2016-02-22 13:07:32','2016-02-22 18:07:32','<img class=\" wp-image-10028 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/writing.jpg\" alt=\"blog topics\" width=\"365\" height=\"244\" />Running a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/20-blog-post-ideas-to-drive-traffic-to-your-website/\" target=\"_blank\">blog for your business</a>? That\'s great! It means you understand the necessity of providing good, original content for your visitors, viewers, and customers. But not every topic deserves to be featured often on your blog.\r\n\r\nOne of the worst mistakes we see business bloggers making is <strong>writing too much self-promotional content for their blog</strong>.\r\n\r\nWhy is this a mistake?\r\n\r\nPromotional content about your business is self-serving. It doesn\'t answer your customers\' questions (not counting FAQ posts, of course)--it just \'promotes\' your business, attempts to sell your product, and features a lot of \"we/our\" language.\r\n\r\nFor example, a promotional blog post might sound like this:\r\n\r\n<em>\"Here at Wonder, Inc., we focus on giving our customers the best value for their money. We have state-of-the-art equipment to offer our users...\"</em>\r\n\r\nAs soon as you begin reading something written like this, it becomes clear that the content is meant for promotion, not giving information.\r\n\r\nBut what\'s the problem with that? It\'s your website, your business, your blog. What\'s wrong with writing good stuff about your business all the time?\r\n\r\nThe issue is that <strong>customers and visitors do not come to your website looking for promotional content.</strong> They don\'t want it! They come in search of information or answers to their questions--posts that seem to be written <em>for</em> them, not <em>to</em> them. Posts that provide <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/repurposing-your-blog-posts-into-fresh-content/\" target=\"_blank\">some type of value for them</a>.\r\n\r\nAnd when they see that your last 12 blog posts have titles like \"Why You Should Choose Our Company for X Service,\" they get discouraged and realize they won\'t be finding unbiased, accurate information on your blog. They distrust your content because they know its purpose is just to promote your business, not inform. And that could be the death of your blog.\r\n\r\nBut what if you\'ve just released a new product or feature? What if there\'s big news at your business? Does this mean you shouldn\'t talk about it on your blog?\r\n\r\nAbsolutely not. It\'s perfectly fine to write blog posts about your company when you think it will be relevant and interesting to your readers. <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/press-release-sites/\" target=\"_blank\">Press releases</a> are a great way to release pertinent information about your business without jamming your blog with promotional content, but as long as you place some type of limit on yourself for \"about the company\" blogging, like once a month, you\'ll be fine.\r\n\r\nSo, it\'s wise to put a cap on the amount of self-serving promotional blog posts you\'ll allow on your blog each month. This will help you ensure your content is targeted, rich, and interesting to your visitors.\r\n\r\nHave any tips for blogging for your business? 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That\'s great! It means you understand the necessity of providing good, original content for your visitors, viewers, and customers. But not every topic deserves to be featured often on your blog.\r\n\r\nOne of the worst mistakes we see business bloggers making is <strong>writing too much self-promotional content for their blog</strong>.\r\n\r\nWhy is this a mistake?\r\n\r\nPromotional content about your business is self-serving. It doesn\'t answer your customers\' questions (not counting FAQ posts, of course)--it just \'promotes\' your business, attempts to sell your product, and features a lot of \"we/our\" language.\r\n\r\nFor example, a promotional blog post might sound like this:\r\n\r\n<em>\"Here at Wonder, Inc., we focus on giving our customers the best value for their money. We have state-of-the-art equipment to offer our users...\"</em>\r\n\r\nAs soon as you begin reading something written like this, it becomes clear that the content is meant for promotion, not giving information.\r\n\r\nBut what\'s the problem with that? It\'s your website, your business, your blog. What\'s wrong with writing good stuff about your business all the time?\r\n\r\nThe issue is that <strong>customers and visitors do not come to your website looking for promotional content.</strong> They don\'t want it! They come in search of information or answers to their questions--posts that seem to be written <em>for</em> them, not <em>to</em> them. Posts that provide <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/repurposing-your-blog-posts-into-fresh-content/\" target=\"_blank\">some type of value for them</a>.\r\n\r\nAnd when they see that your last 12 blog posts have titles like \"Why You Should Choose Our Company for X Service,\" they get discouraged and realize they won\'t be finding unbiased, accurate information on your blog. They distrust your content because they know its purpose is just to promote your business, not inform. And that could be the death of your blog.\r\n\r\nBut what if you\'ve just released a new product or feature? What if there\'s big news at your business? Does this mean you shouldn\'t talk about it on your blog?\r\n\r\nAbsolutely not. It\'s perfectly fine to write blog posts about your company when you think it will be relevant and interesting to your readers. <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/press-release-sites/\" target=\"_blank\">Press releases</a> are a great way to release pertinent information about your business without jamming your blog with promotional content, but as long as you place some type of limit on yourself for \"about the company\" blogging, like once a month, you\'ll be fine.\r\n\r\nSo, it\'s wise to put a cap on the amount of self-serving promotional blog posts you\'ll allow on your blog each month. This will help you ensure your content is targeted, rich, and interesting to your visitors.\r\n\r\nHave any tips for blogging for your business? We\'d love to hear from you in the comments section!','Don\'t Blog About This Topic More Than Once a Month','','inherit','closed','closed','','10027-revision-v1','','','2016-02-22 13:05:12','2016-02-22 18:05:12','',10027,'https://itxdesign.com/10027-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10030,5,'2016-02-22 13:07:32','2016-02-22 18:07:32','<img class=\" wp-image-10028 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/writing.jpg\" alt=\"blog topics\" width=\"365\" height=\"244\" />Running a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/20-blog-post-ideas-to-drive-traffic-to-your-website/\" target=\"_blank\">blog for your business</a>? That\'s great! It means you understand the necessity of providing good, original content for your visitors, viewers, and customers. But not every topic deserves to be featured often on your blog.\r\n\r\nOne of the worst mistakes we see business bloggers making is <strong>writing too much self-promotional content for their blog</strong>.\r\n\r\nWhy is this a mistake?\r\n\r\nPromotional content about your business is self-serving. It doesn\'t answer your customers\' questions (not counting FAQ posts, of course)--it just \'promotes\' your business, attempts to sell your product, and features a lot of \"we/our\" language.\r\n\r\nFor example, a promotional blog post might sound like this:\r\n\r\n<em>\"Here at Wonder, Inc., we focus on giving our customers the best value for their money. We have state-of-the-art equipment to offer our users...\"</em>\r\n\r\nAs soon as you begin reading something written like this, it becomes clear that the content is meant for promotion, not giving information.\r\n\r\nBut what\'s the problem with that? It\'s your website, your business, your blog. What\'s wrong with writing good stuff about your business all the time?\r\n\r\nThe issue is that <strong>customers and visitors do not come to your website looking for promotional content.</strong> They don\'t want it! They come in search of information or answers to their questions--posts that seem to be written <em>for</em> them, not <em>to</em> them. Posts that provide <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/repurposing-your-blog-posts-into-fresh-content/\" target=\"_blank\">some type of value for them</a>.\r\n\r\nAnd when they see that your last 12 blog posts have titles like \"Why You Should Choose Our Company for X Service,\" they get discouraged and realize they won\'t be finding unbiased, accurate information on your blog. They distrust your content because they know its purpose is just to promote your business, not inform. And that could be the death of your blog.\r\n\r\nBut what if you\'ve just released a new product or feature? What if there\'s big news at your business? Does this mean you shouldn\'t talk about it on your blog?\r\n\r\nAbsolutely not. It\'s perfectly fine to write blog posts about your company when you think it will be relevant and interesting to your readers. <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/press-release-sites/\" target=\"_blank\">Press releases</a> are a great way to release pertinent information about your business without jamming your blog with promotional content, but as long as you place some type of limit on yourself for \"about the company\" blogging, like once a month, you\'ll be fine.\r\n\r\nSo, it\'s wise to put a cap on the amount of self-serving promotional blog posts you\'ll allow on your blog each month. This will help you ensure your content is targeted, rich, and interesting to your visitors.\r\n\r\nHave any tips for blogging for your business? We\'d love to hear from you in the comments section!','Writing Too Much About This Topic Will Devastate Your Blog','','inherit','closed','closed','','10027-revision-v1','','','2016-02-22 13:07:32','2016-02-22 18:07:32','',10027,'https://itxdesign.com/10027-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10031,0,'2016-02-22 13:43:54','2016-02-22 18:43:54','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10031','','','2016-02-22 13:43:54','2016-02-22 18:43:54','',10002,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/26741417_s-300x300-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10032,5,'2016-02-23 11:37:57','2016-02-23 16:37:57','<img class=\"wp-image-10033 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/job.jpg\" alt=\"job descriptions\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\" />Ready to hire an employee? You need to craft a job description that clearly states what is expected of the role. Writing an effective job description will help you appeal to the right job candidates, set a parameter for compensation, accurately describe the job role, and set performance expectations.\r\n<h2>What should be in a job description?</h2>\r\n<strong>Summary</strong>\r\n\r\nYour focus should be on making your job description clear and concise. Most job descriptions start with a short summary of the position. In your summary, you might include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Tasks involved in the role</li>\r\n	<li>Preferred methods for completing these tasks</li>\r\n	<li>How the role relates to/connects to other roles at your company</li>\r\n	<li>Who or what department the role reports to</li>\r\n	<li>Qualifications needed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe summary\'s job is to get preliminary interest from candidates who are qualified, and weed out candidates who are not qualified or wouldn\'t be a good fit for the role.\r\n\r\nWithout reading the entire description, a good summary makes it possible for candidates to decide if the general scope of the position would be a fit for them. That saves you time in the recruiting process.\r\n\r\n<strong>The job description itself should include:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Job title</li>\r\n	<li>Job objective</li>\r\n	<li>General nature and level of job</li>\r\n	<li>Description of the function and scope of the role</li>\r\n	<li>Duties performed</li>\r\n	<li>Key functional responsibilities (in order of significance)</li>\r\n	<li>Role relationships in the company, including supervisory positions, subordinating roles, related departments, and more</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>What shouldn\'t be in a job description?</h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>An exact salary number--use a salary range instead to encourage all qualified applicants to apply</li>\r\n	<li>Inflexible, rigid descriptors that don\'t allow for growth or creativity</li>\r\n	<li>Company \'perks\' that aren\'t relevant to the position</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://web.archive.org/web/20160316215708/http://blog.hirevue.com:80/sales/gender-bias-in-sales-barb-giamanco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gendered or biased language</a> that could turn qualified candidates away from the role</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMore on how gender biased language can hurt your job description from our friends at HireVue: <em>\"Using gender-biased words like <strong>destroy</strong>, <strong>kill</strong>, <strong>hunt</strong>, <strong>ninja</strong>, and <strong>rockstar</strong> in job listings may be enough to turn a qualified woman away from a position, according to recent studies. One way to eliminate gender bias is by balancing the percentages of men and women in those positions to begin with, and that means bringing in more women.\"</em>\r\n<h2><strong>Writing the job description</strong></h2>\r\nEffective job descriptions use very specific language. Here\'s how to \'speak\' in your job description:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Use active, present-tense language, like this: \"Greets office visitors, callers, and personnel in a friendly and sincere manner.\" Imagine you\'re describing someone who already does the job fabulously. What does he or she do? \"Prepares detailed weekly reports of growth.\"</li>\r\n	<li>Skip adverbs or adjectives that are subjective, like \"frequently,\" \"some,\" \"complex,\" \"occasional,\" and \"several.\" Be clear about what you mean to manage expectations.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWriting an effective job description is a straight forward task, but it\'s very important that you clearly define the role or position before you begin writing the job description. If you just can\'t define the position clearly at this point, consider holding off on hiring or simply be honest and include that information in the job description:\r\n\r\n\"This is a new marketing role opening up at our company, and we\'ll be learning along with you. We\'re still defining the role, so if you feel you\'re qualified, we want to talk to you. Tasks will include ___, ___, and ___,  but we are open to suggestions on making that work more efficiently.\"','How to Write Effective Job Descriptions','','publish','open','closed','','how-to-write-effective-job-descriptions','','','2019-03-19 07:35:22','2019-03-19 11:35:22','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10032',0,'post','',0),(10033,5,'2016-02-23 11:35:58','2016-02-23 16:35:58','Copyright: <a href=\'http://www.123rf.com/profile_magurok\'>magurok / 123RF Stock Photo</a>','job','','inherit','open','closed','','job','','','2016-02-23 11:36:08','2016-02-23 16:36:08','',10032,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/job.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10034,5,'2016-02-23 11:36:33','2016-02-23 16:36:33','<img class=\"wp-image-10033 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/job.jpg\" alt=\"job descriptions\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\" />Ready to hire an employee? You need to craft a job description that clearly states what is expected of the role. Writing an effective job description will help you appeal to the right job candidates, set a parameter for compensation, accurately describe the job role, and set performance expectations.\r\n<h2>What should be in a job description?</h2>\r\n<strong>Summary</strong>\r\n\r\nYour focus should be on making your job description clear and concise. Most job descriptions start with a short summary of the position. In your summary, you might include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Tasks involved in the role</li>\r\n	<li>Preferred methods for completing these tasks</li>\r\n	<li>How the role relates to/connects to other roles at your company</li>\r\n	<li>Who or what department the role reports to</li>\r\n	<li>Qualifications needed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe summary\'s job is to get preliminary interest from candidates who are qualified, and weed out candidates who are not qualified or wouldn\'t be a good fit for the role.\r\n\r\nWithout reading the entire description, a good summary makes it possible for candidates to decide if the general scope of the position would be a fit for them. That saves you time in the recruiting process.\r\n\r\n<strong>The job description itself should include:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Job title</li>\r\n	<li>Job objective</li>\r\n	<li>General nature and level of job</li>\r\n	<li>Description of the function and scope of the role</li>\r\n	<li>Duties performed</li>\r\n	<li>Key functional responsibilities (in order of significance)</li>\r\n	<li>Role relationships in the company, including supervisory positions, subordinating roles, related departments, and more</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>What shouldn\'t be in a job description?</h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>An exact salary number--use a salary range instead to encourage all qualified applicants to apply</li>\r\n	<li>Inflexible, rigid descriptors that don\'t allow for growth or creativity</li>\r\n	<li>Company \'perks\' that aren\'t relevant to the position</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://blog.hirevue.com/sales/gender-bias-in-sales-barb-giamanco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gendered or biased language</a> that could turn qualified candidates away from the role</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMore on how gender biased language can hurt your job description from our friends at HireVue: <em>\"Using gender-biased words like <strong>destroy</strong>, <strong>kill</strong>, <strong>hunt</strong>, <strong>ninja</strong>, and <strong>rockstar</strong> in job listings may be enough to turn a qualified woman away from a position, according to recent studies. One way to eliminate gender bias is by balancing the percentages of men and women in those positions to begin with, and that means bringing in more women.\"</em>\r\n<h2><strong>Writing the job description</strong></h2>\r\nEffective job descriptions use very specific language. Here\'s how to \'speak\' in your job description:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Use active, present-tense language, like this: \"Greets office visitors, callers, and personnel in a friendly and sincere manner.\" Imagine you\'re describing someone who already does the job fabulously. What does he or she do? \"Prepares detailed weekly reports of growth.\"</li>\r\n	<li>Skip adverbs or adjectives that are subjective, like \"frequently,\" \"some,\" \"complex,\" \"occasional,\" and \"several.\" Be clear about what you mean to manage expectations.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWriting an effective job description is a straight forward task, but it\'s very important that you clearly define the role or position before you begin writing the job description. If you just can\'t define the position clearly at this point, consider holding off on hiring or simply be honest and include that information in the job description:\r\n\r\n\"This is a new marketing role opening up at our company, and we\'ll be learning along with you. We\'re still defining the role, so if you feel you\'re qualified, we want to talk to you. Tasks will include ___, ___, and ___,  but we are open to suggestions on making that work more efficiently.\"','How to Write Effective Job Descriptions','','inherit','closed','closed','','10032-revision-v1','','','2016-02-23 11:36:33','2016-02-23 16:36:33','',10032,'https://itxdesign.com/10032-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10076,5,'2016-03-01 12:46:05','2016-03-01 17:46:05','Interested in <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/what-should-be-on-my-homepage/\" target=\"_blank\">starting a small business,</a> or already own a business and wondering what your long-term chances at success are like? Apparently, if you own an independent restaurant, a retail store, or are a direct seller, your chances aren\'t good. In fact, they\'re pretty awful.\r\n\r\nSmall businesses in general <strong>fail within the first year about half the time</strong>. A whopping 95% of small businesses close before they hit Year 5. More surprising stats about small business success and failure (you\'ll see a lot more in the infographic):\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>40% of small businesses are profitable</li>\r\n	<li>30% break even</li>\r\n	<li>30% are steadily losing money</li>\r\n	<li>9% will survive for at least 10 years</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo, which businesses fail most often? What seems to lead to their demise? And what propels some small businesses toward amazing success while others wither away in a year or less? Is your business more likely to succeed or fail? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this awesome infographic on small business success and failure.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.top-business-degrees.net/failed/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://web.archive.org/web/20170728223708/http://ig.top-business-degrees.net/businesses.png\" alt=\"The Most Tried and Failed Small Businesses\" width=\"500\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\nSource: <a href=\"http://www.top-business-degrees.net/failed/\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Most Tried and Failed Small Businesses</a>\r\n\r\nWe loved the <strong>Keys to Success</strong> section at the bottom of this infographic. It included some really actionable tips, so we\'ll summarize here.\r\n\r\n<strong>Start small:</strong> Don\'t spend everything you\'ve got on your small business. Play it safe by starting small.\r\n\r\n<strong>Know your market:</strong> Be very aware of just who you need to target, what they want, and how to most effectively interact with them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Maintain quality:</strong> Even successful businesses with loyal customers can lose customers and profits by reducing quality. Customers get used to your level of quality--don\'t deviate from it unless it\'s to increase it.\r\n\r\n<strong>Listen to customers:</strong> They know what they want, and they\'ll buy more from you if you\'ll just listen to them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Set company goals:</strong> How can you know how well you\'re doing or if you\'re on track without setting goals?\r\n\r\n<strong>Plan your inventory:</strong> Don\'t let running out of something important or being unable to stock a popular product be a stumbling block for your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>Market your business:</strong> Tell everyone about your business online and IRL (in real life). <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/how-to-use-facebook-ads-to-support-your-content-marketing-plan/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook ads are an excellent way to reach more people online.</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stay focused:</strong> Don\'t lose your passion and stay focused on your business and reaching those goals.','The 3 Small Businesses That Always Fail','','publish','open','closed','','the-3-small-businesses-that-always-fail','','','2019-01-14 12:12:18','2019-01-14 17:12:18','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10076',0,'post','',0),(10036,0,'2016-02-23 13:05:25','2016-02-23 18:05:25','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10036','','','2016-02-23 13:05:25','2016-02-23 18:05:25','',10007,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/14038607_s-277x300-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10037,5,'2016-02-24 13:12:46','2016-02-24 18:12:46','<img class=\"wp-image-10038 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/speed.jpg\" alt=\"check website speed \" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" />Your website speed is an important component of your site\'s SEO. Google crawls billions of websites, penalizing those that take too long to load or score poorly on page loading speed tests. If your website isn\'t optimized, you could be penalizing your search rank without knowing it and losing customers.\r\n\r\nWe found the best places to check your website speed online for free. Use any of the websites below to find out how your site is doing so you can make the necessary changes to optimize your website.\r\n<h2>The Best Places to Check Your Website Speed</h2>\r\n<h4>1. <a href=\"https://tools.pingdom.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pingdom</a></h4>\r\nPingdom offers server, network, and website monitoring using a global network of servers. They provide stats for uptime and response time and can send alerts via email or text. It\'s the top ranking site for website speed tests.\r\n<h4><strong>Pingdom Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Examine all parts of a web page</li>\r\n	<li>Performance overview</li>\r\n	<li>Performance grade and tips</li>\r\n	<li>Trace your performance history</li>\r\n	<li>Test from multiple locations</li>\r\n	<li>Share your results</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>2. <a href=\"http://www.webpagetest.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">WebPageTest</a></h4>\r\nWebPagetest is an open source project primarily developed by Google. The tool was originally developed by AOL for internal use. It was open-sourced in 2008 under a BSD license. It\'s ranked number two in search for website speed tests. <em>Note: It\'s the tool we use to track our own website! </em>\r\n<h4><strong>WebPageTest Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Free website speed tests from multiple locations using IE &amp; Chrome</li>\r\n	<li>Run simple or advanced tests</li>\r\n	<li>Multistep transactions, video capture, content blocking, and more</li>\r\n	<li>Diagnostic information including waterfall charts, PageSpeed Optimization checks + suggestions</li>\r\n	<li>Forums for support and help from experts</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>3. <a href=\"https://gtmetrix.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GTMetrix</a></h4>\r\nGTmetrix was developed by GT.net for their managed hosting customers. The tool was designed to help them find out detailed analytics on the performance of their websites.\r\n<h4><strong>GTMetrix Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Waterfall, Video and Report History</li>\r\n	<li>Various Analysis Options</li>\r\n	<li>Page Load Details (time, size, number of requests)</li>\r\n	<li>PageSpeed and YSlow scores and Recommendations</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>4. <a href=\"https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Google PageSpeed</a></h4>\r\nThe PageSpeed tools help you learn more about your website and how your visitors experience it. PageSpeed Insights, Optimization Library, and Module are all part of Google\'s PageSpeed family of tools.\r\n<h4><strong>PageSpeed Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Detailed PageSpeed insights direct from the source</li>\r\n	<li>Optimize your site automatically with automated tests</li>\r\n	<li>Integrate PageSpeed Optimization Library</li>\r\n	<li>Install PageSpeed Module</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>5. <a href=\"http://www.monitis.com/pageload/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Monitis</a></h4>\r\nWith Monitis, you enter the URL of your website and click Go to instantly test your website speed and load time. All websites are tested from the US, Europe, and Asia at the same time.\r\n<h4><strong>Monitis Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Test and analyze page load speed of your website\'s pages</li>\r\n	<li>Optimize web page performance based on test statistics</li>\r\n	<li>Improve user experience and SEO rankings</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Tip:</strong> Improve your website with a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/compare-hosting-plans/\" target=\"_blank\">99.999% uptime guarantee</a> from ITX Design!','The Best Places to Check Your Website Speed','','publish','open','closed','','the-best-places-to-check-your-website-speed','','','2018-10-09 11:26:47','2018-10-09 15:26:47','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10037',0,'post','',0),(10038,5,'2016-02-24 13:06:40','2016-02-24 18:06:40','Copyright: <a href=\'http://www.123rf.com/profile_whilerests\'>whilerests / 123RF Stock Photo</a>','speed','','inherit','open','closed','','speed','','','2016-02-24 13:06:58','2016-02-24 18:06:58','',10037,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/speed.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10039,5,'2016-02-24 13:09:32','2016-02-24 18:09:32','<img class=\"wp-image-10038 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/speed.jpg\" alt=\"check website speed \" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" />Your website speed is an important component of your site\'s SEO. Google crawls billions of websites, penalizing those that take too long to load or score poorly on page loading speed tests. If your website isn\'t optimized, you could be penalizing your search rank without knowing it and losing customers.\r\n\r\nWe found the best places to check your website speed online for free. Use any of the websites below to find out how your site is doing so you can make the necessary changes to optimize your website.\r\n<h2>The Best Places to Check Your Website Speed</h2>\r\n<h4>1. <a href=\"http://tools.pingdom.com/fpt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pingdom</a></h4>\r\nPingdom offers server, network, and website monitoring using a global network of servers. They provide stats for uptime and response time and can send alerts via email or text. It\'s the top ranking site for website speed tests.\r\n<h4>Pingdom Features</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Examine all parts of a web page</li>\r\n	<li>Performance overview</li>\r\n	<li>Performance grade and tips</li>\r\n	<li>Trace your performance history</li>\r\n	<li>Test from multiple locations</li>\r\n	<li>Share your results</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>2. <a href=\"http://www.webpagetest.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">WebPageTest</a></h4>\r\nWebPagetest is an open source project primarily developed by Google. The tool was originally developed by AOL for internal use. It was open-sourced in 2008 under a BSD license. It\'s ranked number two in search for website speed tests. <em>Note: It\'s the tool we use to track our own website! </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>WebPageTest Features</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Free website speed tests from multiple locations using IE &amp; Chrome</li>\r\n	<li>Run simple or advanced tests</li>\r\n	<li>Multistep transactions, video capture, content blocking, and more</li>\r\n	<li>Diagnostic information including waterfall charts, PageSpeed Optimization checks + suggestions</li>\r\n	<li>Forums for support and help from experts</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>3. <a href=\"https://gtmetrix.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GTMetrix</a></h4>\r\nGTmetrix was developed by GT.net for their managed hosting customers. The tool was designed to help them find out detailed analytics on the performance of their websites.\r\n\r\n<strong>Features</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Waterfall, Video and Report History</li>\r\n	<li>Various Analysis Options</li>\r\n	<li>Page Load Details (time, size, number of requests)</li>\r\n	<li>PageSpeed and YSlow scores and Recommendations</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>4. <a href=\"https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Google PageSpeed</a></h4>\r\nThe PageSpeed tools help you learn more about your website and how your visitors experience it. PageSpeed Insights, Optimization Library, and Module are all part of Google\'s PageSpeed family of tools.\r\n\r\n<strong>PageSpeed Features</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Detailed PageSpeed insights direct from the source</li>\r\n	<li>Optimize your site automatically with automated tests</li>\r\n	<li>Integrate PageSpeed Optimization Library</li>\r\n	<li>Install PageSpeed Module</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>5. <a href=\"http://www.monitis.com/pageload/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Monitis</a></h4>\r\nWith Monitis, you enter the URL of your website and click Go to instantly test your website speed and load time. All websites are tested from the US, Europe, and Asia at the same time.\r\n\r\n<strong>Features</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Test and analyze page load speed of your website\'s pages</li>\r\n	<li>Optimize web page performance based on test statistics</li>\r\n	<li>Improve user experience and SEO rankings</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Tip:</strong> Improve your website with a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/compare-hosting-plans/\" target=\"_blank\">99.999% uptime guarantee</a> from ITX Design!','The Best Places to Check Your Website Speed','','inherit','closed','closed','','10037-revision-v1','','','2016-02-24 13:09:32','2016-02-24 18:09:32','',10037,'https://itxdesign.com/10037-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10040,5,'2016-02-24 13:11:07','2016-02-24 18:11:07','<img class=\"wp-image-10038 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/speed.jpg\" alt=\"check website speed \" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" />Your website speed is an important component of your site\'s SEO. Google crawls billions of websites, penalizing those that take too long to load or score poorly on page loading speed tests. If your website isn\'t optimized, you could be penalizing your search rank without knowing it and losing customers.\r\n\r\nWe found the best places to check your website speed online for free. Use any of the websites below to find out how your site is doing so you can make the necessary changes to optimize your website.\r\n<h2>The Best Places to Check Your Website Speed</h2>\r\n<h4>1. <a href=\"http://tools.pingdom.com/fpt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pingdom</a></h4>\r\nPingdom offers server, network, and website monitoring using a global network of servers. They provide stats for uptime and response time and can send alerts via email or text. It\'s the top ranking site for website speed tests.\r\n<h4>Pingdom Features</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Examine all parts of a web page</li>\r\n	<li>Performance overview</li>\r\n	<li>Performance grade and tips</li>\r\n	<li>Trace your performance history</li>\r\n	<li>Test from multiple locations</li>\r\n	<li>Share your results</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>2. <a href=\"http://www.webpagetest.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">WebPageTest</a></h4>\r\nWebPagetest is an open source project primarily developed by Google. The tool was originally developed by AOL for internal use. It was open-sourced in 2008 under a BSD license. It\'s ranked number two in search for website speed tests. <em>Note: It\'s the tool we use to track our own website! </em>\r\n<h4><strong>WebPageTest Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Free website speed tests from multiple locations using IE &amp; Chrome</li>\r\n	<li>Run simple or advanced tests</li>\r\n	<li>Multistep transactions, video capture, content blocking, and more</li>\r\n	<li>Diagnostic information including waterfall charts, PageSpeed Optimization checks + suggestions</li>\r\n	<li>Forums for support and help from experts</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>3. <a href=\"https://gtmetrix.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GTMetrix</a></h4>\r\nGTmetrix was developed by GT.net for their managed hosting customers. The tool was designed to help them find out detailed analytics on the performance of their websites.\r\n<h4><strong>GTMetrix Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Waterfall, Video and Report History</li>\r\n	<li>Various Analysis Options</li>\r\n	<li>Page Load Details (time, size, number of requests)</li>\r\n	<li>PageSpeed and YSlow scores and Recommendations</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>4. <a href=\"https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Google PageSpeed</a></h4>\r\nThe PageSpeed tools help you learn more about your website and how your visitors experience it. PageSpeed Insights, Optimization Library, and Module are all part of Google\'s PageSpeed family of tools.\r\n<h4><strong>PageSpeed Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Detailed PageSpeed insights direct from the source</li>\r\n	<li>Optimize your site automatically with automated tests</li>\r\n	<li>Integrate PageSpeed Optimization Library</li>\r\n	<li>Install PageSpeed Module</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>5. <a href=\"http://www.monitis.com/pageload/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Monitis</a></h4>\r\nWith Monitis, you enter the URL of your website and click Go to instantly test your website speed and load time. 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Google crawls billions of websites, penalizing those that take too long to load or score poorly on page loading speed tests. If your website isn\'t optimized, you could be penalizing your search rank without knowing it and losing customers.\r\n\r\nWe found the best places to check your website speed online for free. Use any of the websites below to find out how your site is doing so you can make the necessary changes to optimize your website.\r\n<h2>The Best Places to Check Your Website Speed</h2>\r\n<h4>1. <a href=\"http://tools.pingdom.com/fpt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pingdom</a></h4>\r\nPingdom offers server, network, and website monitoring using a global network of servers. They provide stats for uptime and response time and can send alerts via email or text. It\'s the top ranking site for website speed tests.\r\n<h4><strong>Pingdom Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Examine all parts of a web page</li>\r\n	<li>Performance overview</li>\r\n	<li>Performance grade and tips</li>\r\n	<li>Trace your performance history</li>\r\n	<li>Test from multiple locations</li>\r\n	<li>Share your results</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>2. <a href=\"http://www.webpagetest.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">WebPageTest</a></h4>\r\nWebPagetest is an open source project primarily developed by Google. The tool was originally developed by AOL for internal use. It was open-sourced in 2008 under a BSD license. 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The tool was designed to help them find out detailed analytics on the performance of their websites.\r\n<h4><strong>GTMetrix Features</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Waterfall, Video and Report History</li>\r\n	<li>Various Analysis Options</li>\r\n	<li>Page Load Details (time, size, number of requests)</li>\r\n	<li>PageSpeed and YSlow scores and Recommendations</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>4. <a href=\"https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Google PageSpeed</a></h4>\r\nThe PageSpeed tools help you learn more about your website and how your visitors experience it. 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College courses and full University degrees can now be obtained online. Many of the top educational institutions have a website and an online presence.\r\n\r\nWordPress is one of the best choices for an online education website. With many great themes designed specifically for colleges, universities, grade schools, kindergartens and even tutoring, it\'s the right platform for many. \r\n\r\nMost of the themes on this list are responsive and will help users get the most out of them on a mobile device. The themes are all designed to provide a high level of function and they are compatible with the WooCommerce plugin making it easy to collect payments. 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The theme cost $59, which is a steal.\r\n\r\n<h2>Masterstudy Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MasterStudy.png\" alt=\"MasterStudy\" width=\"599\" height=\"310\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10052\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/masterstudy-education-center-wordpress-theme/12170274\" target=\"_blank\">Masterstudy theme</a> provides a great design with plenty of premium plugins for presenting courses in an effective way. It\'s geared towards educational organizations and helps them offer online courses, plenty of content and all the details of their classes and pricing. A countdown calendar comes with this theme, as well, which helps with adding a sense of urgency for students. This theme costs $59.\r\n\r\n<h2>Guru</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Guru.png\" alt=\"Guru\" width=\"605\" height=\"310\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10048\" />\r\n\r\nA theme perfect for high class education, <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/guru-learning-management-wordpress-theme/7807232\" target=\"_blank\">Guru</a> provides a combination of WooCommerce, BuddyPress, Sensei, an Event Calendar and Mailchimp. The premium plugins make this theme a great choice for just $59.\r\n\r\n<h2>Private Teachers WordPress Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PrivateTeachers.png\" alt=\"PrivateTeachers\" width=\"656\" height=\"412\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10053\" />\r\n\r\nFor the tutors looking to create a great website, this is the right theme. <a href=\"http://www.templatemonster.com/wordpress-themes/52552.html\" target=\"_blank\">Private Teachers</a> provides a theme for searching tutors directly from the homepage. It\'s a good theme if you plan to tutor students and it only costs $75.\r\n\r\n<h2>Lincoln</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lincoln.png\" alt=\"Lincoln\" width=\"597\" height=\"335\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10050\" />\r\n\r\nAn educational WordPress theme designed specifically for categorizing and dividing classes, <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/lincoln-education-material-design-wordpress-theme/12857399\" target=\"_blank\">Lincoln</a> provides a great choice for your education website. It comes with all types of customizations and allows you to set prices, discounts, create events, obtain reviews and assign speakers. It\'s compatible with LearnDash, as well. This theme costs $59.\r\n\r\n<h2>Language Course</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/LanguageCourse.png\" alt=\"Language Course\" width=\"713\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10049\" />\r\n\r\nA plugin specifically for educational professionals, <a href=\"http://www.templatemonster.com/wordpress-themes/54991.html\" target=\"_blank\">Language Course</a> is easy to install and customize. It comes with more than 80 shortcodes and sliders, along with lifetime free updates. The theme costs $75.\r\n\r\n<h2>Clever Course</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Clever_Course.png\" alt=\"Clever_Course\" width=\"593\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10045\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/clever-course-learning-management-system-theme/8645312\" target=\"_blank\">Clever Course</a> isn\'t just a theme, but a full learning management system. It provides you with a separate page for quizzes and student evaluations. The landing page template allows you to use both a header and footer or disable both. The content can even be translated into many different languages. This theme costs $59.\r\n\r\n<h2>Little People</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Little_People.png\" alt=\"Little_People\" width=\"597\" height=\"311\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10051\" />\r\n\r\nFor the kindergarten website, <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/little-people-kindergarten-wordpress-theme-for-prescool-and-infants-nurseries-and-play-school/11494908\" target=\"_blank\">Little People</a> is the perfect WordPress theme. This theme is designed specifically for kindergarten, child care centers and nurseries. It comes with prebuilt pages for all three and helps you create a blog for your site, as well. The cost of this theme is $49.\r\n\r\n<h2>Driveme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Driveme.png\" alt=\"Driveme\" width=\"601\" height=\"312\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10046\" />\r\n\r\nMaybe you need a WordPress theme for a driving school. If so, the <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/driveme-driving-school-wordpress-theme/11233996\" target=\"_blank\">Driveme theme</a> is the perfect choice. You can use one page or multiple page formats and create pricing for your courses within the theme. It\'s only $49.\r\n\r\n<h2>Capital</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Capital.png\" alt=\"Capital\" width=\"593\" height=\"374\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10044\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.wpzoom.com/themes/capital/\" target=\"_blank\">Capital theme</a> comes with a homepage featuring widgets and an event calendar. 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College courses and full University degrees can now be obtained online. Many of the top educational institutions have a website and an online presence.\r\n\r\nWordPress is one of the best choices for an online education website. With many great themes designed specifically for colleges, universities, grade schools, kindergartens and even tutoring, it\'s the right platform for many. \r\n\r\nMost of the themes on this list are responsive and will help users get the most out of them on a mobile device. The themes are all designed to provide a high level of function and they are compatible with the WooCommerce plugin making it easy to collect payments. Here are the top 10 education themes for WordPress users.\r\n\r\n<h2>Education WordPress Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Education.png\" alt=\"Education WordPress Theme\" width=\"597\" height=\"313\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10047\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/education-wordpress-theme-education-wp/14058034\" target=\"_blank\">Education WordPress Theme</a> is one of the best you will find. It comes with the LearnPress plugin, which makes the learning experience easy for users. Without the LearnPress plugin, you will need to spend an additional $250 to get the plugin. You can choose from three different homepage layouts, along with plenty of customizations. The theme cost $59, which is a steal.\r\n\r\n<h2>Masterstudy Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MasterStudy.png\" alt=\"MasterStudy\" width=\"599\" height=\"310\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10052\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/masterstudy-education-center-wordpress-theme/12170274\" target=\"_blank\">Masterstudy theme</a> provides a great design with plenty of premium plugins for presenting courses in an effective way. It\'s geared towards educational organizations and helps them offer online courses, plenty of content and all the details of their classes and pricing. A countdown calendar comes with this theme, as well, which helps with adding a sense of urgency for students. This theme costs $59.\r\n\r\n<h2>Guru</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Guru.png\" alt=\"Guru\" width=\"605\" height=\"310\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10048\" />\r\n\r\nA theme perfect for high class education, <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/guru-learning-management-wordpress-theme/7807232\" target=\"_blank\">Guru</a> provides a combination of WooCommerce, BuddyPress, Sensei, an Event Calendar and Mailchimp. The premium plugins make this theme a great choice for just $59.\r\n\r\n<h2>Private Teachers WordPress Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PrivateTeachers.png\" alt=\"PrivateTeachers\" width=\"656\" height=\"412\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10053\" />\r\n\r\nFor the tutors looking to create a great website, this is the right theme. <a href=\"http://www.templatemonster.com/wordpress-themes/52552.html\" target=\"_blank\">Private Teachers</a> provides a theme for searching tutors directly from the homepage. It\'s a good theme if you plan to tutor students and it only costs $75.\r\n\r\n<h2>Lincoln</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lincoln.png\" alt=\"Lincoln\" width=\"597\" height=\"335\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10050\" />\r\n\r\nAn educational WordPress theme designed specifically for categorizing and dividing classes, <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/lincoln-education-material-design-wordpress-theme/12857399\" target=\"_blank\">Lincoln</a> provides a great choice for your education website. It comes with all types of customizations and allows you to set prices, discounts, create events, obtain reviews and assign speakers. It\'s compatible with LearnDash, as well. This theme costs $59.\r\n\r\n<h2>Language Course</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/LanguageCourse.png\" alt=\"Language Course\" width=\"713\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10049\" />\r\n\r\nA plugin specifically for educational professionals, <a href=\"http://www.templatemonster.com/wordpress-themes/54991.html\" target=\"_blank\">Language Course</a> is easy to install and customize. It comes with more than 80 shortcodes and sliders, along with lifetime free updates. The theme costs $75.\r\n\r\n<h2>Clever Course</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Clever_Course.png\" alt=\"Clever_Course\" width=\"593\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10045\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/clever-course-learning-management-system-theme/8645312\" target=\"_blank\">Clever Course</a> isn\'t just a theme, but a full learning management system. It provides you with a separate page for quizzes and student evaluations. The landing page template allows you to use both a header and footer or disable both. The content can even be translated into many different languages. This theme costs $59.\r\n\r\n<h2>Little People</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Little_People.png\" alt=\"Little_People\" width=\"597\" height=\"311\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10051\" />\r\n\r\nFor the kindergarten website, <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/little-people-kindergarten-wordpress-theme-for-prescool-and-infants-nurseries-and-play-school/11494908\" target=\"_blank\">Little People</a> is the perfect WordPress theme. This theme is designed specifically for kindergarten, child care centers and nurseries. It comes with prebuilt pages for all three and helps you create a blog for your site, as well. The cost of this theme is $49.\r\n\r\n<h2>Driveme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Driveme.png\" alt=\"Driveme\" width=\"601\" height=\"312\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10046\" />\r\n\r\nMaybe you need a WordPress theme for a driving school. If so, the <a href=\"http://themeforest.net/item/driveme-driving-school-wordpress-theme/11233996\" target=\"_blank\">Driveme theme</a> is the perfect choice. You can use one page or multiple page formats and create pricing for your courses within the theme. It\'s only $49.\r\n\r\n<h2>Capital</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Capital.png\" alt=\"Capital\" width=\"593\" height=\"374\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10044\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.wpzoom.com/themes/capital/\" target=\"_blank\">Capital theme</a> comes with a homepage featuring widgets and an event calendar. It\'s great for beginners and experts because it\'s build on the ZOOM framework. This makes it easy to customize and the theme only costs $69.\r\n\r\nThere are many great educational themes for WordPress. However, these themes are some of the best and provide a great way to make your educational website function properly.\r\n','10 Most Inspiring WordPress Education Themes','','inherit','closed','closed','','10043-revision-v1','','','2016-02-24 20:30:03','2016-02-25 01:30:03','',10043,'https://itxdesign.com/10043-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10055,4,'2016-02-26 14:48:07','2016-02-26 19:48:07','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8973299_s-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Policy\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10057\" />If you run a website, you need a privacy policy. It may be easier to make money from a blog and website compared to a traditional business, but you still have to follow specific legal requirements.\r\n\r\nYou won\'t need to check the zoning laws or get any time of building permit. However, you will need to take care of some legal things for your blog and website. Even if you\'re not making any money from your site yet, a privacy policy is necessary. \r\n\r\nWhen you start collecting any type of information from visitors, display any type of ads or track visitors for analytics, you will need a privacy policy.\r\n\r\n<h2>What is a Privacy Policy?</h2>\r\n\r\nYour privacy policy is a document providing the details of the type of personal information you collect, how you store it and how you use it. The exact requirements will depend on the laws and policies applicable to your situation. Often, your privacy policy will also define what \"personal information\" is to your website. This may include an IP address, browser cookies, names, email addresses and more.\r\n\r\nPrivacy is considered a fundamental human right by many countries. Laws have been passed to protect individuals from collected information being shared or used without prior knowledge. The data privacy laws require anybody collecting personal information to state how they will be using it on their website. \r\n\r\nIf you don\'t follow the privacy laws, you can be fined or even prosecuted. Make sure you have a privacy polity and you don\'t violate it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why do you Need a Privacy Policy?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/18593402_s-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Compliance\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10058\" />You didn\'t start your blog to deal with legal mumbo jumbo. You started it to share your knowledge, opinion and information with the world. However, you need a privacy policy for many reasons including:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It may be required by law, depending on the country you live in and the information you collect.</li>\r\n<li>A third-party service you plan to use may require it, such as Amazon Affiliates or Google AdSense. </li>\r\n<li>It\'s the right thing to do for you and your visitors. You should be protected and transparent with visitors about the information you collect and how you will use it.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt\'s best to have a privacy policy, even if you\'re not required to by the laws of your country.\r\n\r\n<h2>What should your Privacy Policy Include?</h2>\r\n\r\nThe information required in your privacy policy depends on what laws or policies govern your country. Most privacy policies should include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your name or business name, contact information and location</li>\r\n<li>The type of information you will be collecting, such as email addresses, names, cookies or IP addresses</li>\r\n<li>How you will collect the information</li>\r\n<li>How you will store the information</li>\r\n<li>Opt-out instructions, along with whether you will be sharing the information or not</li>\r\n<li>Any third-party services you will be using that will collect information</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you plan to use Google AdSense, you will also need to let your users know that Google collects cookies and uses the DoubleClick cookie. There are other things you will also need to include if you use Google AdSense. You can find a full rundown of what to include in your privacy policy for Google within the Google AdSense terms of service.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Create a Privacy Policy</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/5363261_l-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Laws\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10056\" />You may be wondering if there is an easy way to create the right privacy policy for your website. It can be tedious and difficult to try and write one yourself. Instead, you can use the Privacy Policy Generator, which will help create a free privacy policy for your website. If you will be earning money from your site, there is a fee for the privacy policy. \r\n\r\nAnother option is the Shopify Privacy Policy Generator. This type of privacy policy is specific to eCommerce websites, however. You can also use the International Privacy Laws by Country to help you find out if you need a privacy policy. This set of laws will help you with creating the right privacy policy for your needs.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like a pain, but you need to put your privacy policy in place today. Waiting any longer than you have to will not help you in any way at all. 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It may be easier to make money from a blog and website compared to a traditional business, but you still have to follow specific legal requirements.\r\n\r\nYou won\'t need to check the zoning laws or get any time of building permit. However, you will need to take care of some legal things for your blog and website. Even if you\'re not making any money from your site yet, a privacy policy is necessary. \r\n\r\nWhen you start collecting any type of information from visitors, display any type of ads or track visitors for analytics, you will need a privacy policy.\r\n\r\n<h2>What is a Privacy Policy?</h2>\r\n\r\nYour privacy policy is a document providing the details of the type of personal information you collect, how you store it and how you use it. The exact requirements will depend on the laws and policies applicable to your situation. Often, your privacy policy will also define what \"personal information\" is to your website. This may include an IP address, browser cookies, names, email addresses and more.\r\n\r\nPrivacy is considered a fundamental human right by many countries. Laws have been passed to protect individuals from collected information being shared or used without prior knowledge. The data privacy laws require anybody collecting personal information to state how they will be using it on their website. \r\n\r\nIf you don\'t follow the privacy laws, you can be fined or even prosecuted. Make sure you have a privacy polity and you don\'t violate it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why do you Need a Privacy Policy?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/18593402_s-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Compliance\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10058\" />You didn\'t start your blog to deal with legal mumbo jumbo. You started it to share your knowledge, opinion and information with the world. However, you need a privacy policy for many reasons including:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It may be required by law, depending on the country you live in and the information you collect.</li>\r\n<li>A third-party service you plan to use may require it, such as Amazon Affiliates or Google AdSense. </li>\r\n<li>It\'s the right thing to do for you and your visitors. You should be protected and transparent with visitors about the information you collect and how you will use it.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt\'s best to have a privacy policy, even if you\'re not required to by the laws of your country.\r\n\r\n<h2>What should your Privacy Policy Include?</h2>\r\n\r\nThe information required in your privacy policy depends on what laws or policies govern your country. Most privacy policies should include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your name or business name, contact information and location</li>\r\n<li>The type of information you will be collecting, such as email addresses, names, cookies or IP addresses</li>\r\n<li>How you will collect the information</li>\r\n<li>How you will store the information</li>\r\n<li>Opt-out instructions, along with whether you will be sharing the information or not</li>\r\n<li>Any third-party services you will be using that will collect information</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you plan to use Google AdSense, you will also need to let your users know that Google collects cookies and uses the DoubleClick cookie. There are other things you will also need to include if you use Google AdSense. You can find a full rundown of what to include in your privacy policy for Google within the Google AdSense terms of service.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Create a Privacy Policy</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/5363261_l-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Laws\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10056\" />You may be wondering if there is an easy way to create the right privacy policy for your website. It can be tedious and difficult to try and write one yourself. Instead, you can use the Privacy Policy Generator, which will help create a free privacy policy for your website. If you will be earning money from your site, there is a fee for the privacy policy. \r\n\r\nAnother option is the Shopify Privacy Policy Generator. This type of privacy policy is specific to eCommerce websites, however. You can also use the International Privacy Laws by Country to help you find out if you need a privacy policy. This set of laws will help you with creating the right privacy policy for your needs.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like a pain, but you need to put your privacy policy in place today. Waiting any longer than you have to will not help you in any way at all. Protect yourself and your website with a privacy policy before it\'s too late.','Do you Really Need a Privacy Policy?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10055-revision-v1','','','2016-02-24 20:56:14','2016-02-25 01:56:14','',10055,'https://itxdesign.com/10055-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10061,4,'2016-02-26 00:54:58','2016-02-26 05:54:58','Have you heard of people telling you to use alternate headers for your WordPress theme? It may make you reminisce about the times when people would use a different look on each page and how old school this is. \r\n\r\nMyspace is one spot you may be remembering for a time that focused on this. In reality, there’s a practical reason to why you should consider using an alternate header for your WordPress theme and it’s not simply to cure your viewer’s appetite for entertainment. In reality, using an alternate header is practical, especially for an ecommerce site in which you need your customers to complete the checkout process. Take a closer look at why you may be wise to consider an alternate header for your WordPress theme and how you can easily do so.  \r\n\r\n<h2>What the buying process looks like for your e-commerce site</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen your customer finds their way to your website and decides to do some shopping, they can browse your site for stuff available to buy. The problem comes when a customer doesn’t complete the sale or can’t figure out or how to complete the process. The last thing a website owner wants is for customers to abandon their shopping cart without making the sale.\r\n\r\nOne reason this may happen is because websites are overwhelming their customers with too many advertisements and product suggestions at checkout, making it difficult to stay focused on the task. Using an alternate header may be what it takes to avoid distracting your customers from completing the purchase. \r\n\r\nIf you continue to keep a busy amount of products and advertisement on your site but choose to have them hidden during the checkout process, you shouldn’t have any issues with customers completing their purchase. Your customers don’t want to see them anymore once they’ve chosen their products and want to see the checkout page looking clean and simple. With a distracted customer at checkout, you are likely to lose out on a sale. This is where the alternate header comes in. \r\n\r\n<h2>What does an alternate header do?</h2>\r\n\r\nAn alternate header is meant to be what simplifies the layout of your checkout pages. You can use this as an opportunity to remove anything that could be a distraction to your customer being able to successfully making their purchase. If it’s not going to contribute to the checkout process, get it out of the way. Some people choose to remove items like the cart icons, navigation, advertisements, and any other clutter. Simply leave your logo and your branding so that checkout is cleaner. \r\n\r\nThen, do the same with your sidebars and footer. You can be more flexible by including values, security, and guarantees in the footer, but cleanup is important. You’ll have to make some code updates but they are really not difficult. \r\n\r\n<h2>How do I create an alternate header for my WordPress theme?</h2>\r\n\r\nOnce you’ve decided that you are going to create an alternate theme, you can do so by following a few steps. Simply look for the functions in your template file within WordPress that say things like get_sidebar or get_header. This is where you can add custom headers. All you need to do is copy the header.php file, rename it to “header-checkout.php” and then go to the customer page template to alter the “get_header()” to “get_header(checkout).” This command will tell it to look for the file that you just created instead of the default file. \r\n\r\nIt’s really not too hard to simplify your header, footer, and sidebar in your WordPress theme. Your customers will love it and you’ll be relieved that you aren’t causing a lack of sales. 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It may make you reminisce about the times when people would use a different look on each page and how old school this is. \r\n\r\nMyspace is one spot you may be remembering for a time that focused on this. In reality, there’s a practical reason to why you should consider using an alternate header for your WordPress theme and it’s not simply to cure your viewer’s appetite for entertainment. In reality, using an alternate header is practical, especially for an ecommerce site in which you need your customers to complete the checkout process. Take a closer look at why you may be wise to consider an alternate header for your WordPress theme and how you can easily do so.  \r\n\r\n<h2>What the buying process looks like for your e-commerce site</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen your customer finds their way to your website and decides to do some shopping, they can browse your site for stuff available to buy. The problem comes when a customer doesn’t complete the sale or can’t figure out or how to complete the process. The last thing a website owner wants is for customers to abandon their shopping cart without making the sale.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/52254236_s-300x115.jpg\" alt=\"Alternate Header\" width=\"300\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10064\" />One reason this may happen is because websites are overwhelming their customers with too many advertisements and product suggestions at checkout, making it difficult to stay focused on the task. Using an alternate header may be what it takes to avoid distracting your customers from completing the purchase. \r\n\r\nIf you continue to keep a busy amount of products and advertisement on your site but choose to have them hidden during the checkout process, you shouldn’t have any issues with customers completing their purchase. Your customers don’t want to see them anymore once they’ve chosen their products and want to see the checkout page looking clean and simple. With a distracted customer at checkout, you are likely to lose out on a sale. This is where the alternate header comes in. \r\n\r\n<h2>What does an alternate header do?</h2>\r\n\r\nAn alternate header is meant to be what simplifies the layout of your checkout pages. You can use this as an opportunity to remove anything that could be a distraction to your customer being able to successfully making their purchase. If it’s not going to contribute to the checkout process, get it out of the way. Some people choose to remove items like the cart icons, navigation, advertisements, and any other clutter. Simply leave your logo and your branding so that checkout is cleaner. \r\n\r\nThen, do the same with your sidebars and footer. You can be more flexible by including values, security, and guarantees in the footer, but cleanup is important. You’ll have to make some code updates but they are really not difficult. \r\n\r\n<h2>How do I create an alternate header for my WordPress theme?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20903427_s-300x140.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10063\" />Once you’ve decided that you are going to create an alternate theme, you can do so by following a few steps. Simply look for the functions in your template file within WordPress that say things like get_sidebar or get_header. This is where you can add custom headers. All you need to do is copy the header.php file, rename it to “header-checkout.php” and then go to the customer page template to alter the “get_header()” to “get_header(checkout).” This command will tell it to look for the file that you just created instead of the default file. \r\n\r\nIt’s really not too hard to simplify your header, footer, and sidebar in your WordPress theme. Your customers will love it and you’ll be relieved that you aren’t causing a lack of sales. Make these updates and you’ll find that the alternate header is a great way to boost sales and keep your customers happy. 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It turns out, a series of small-yet-significant decisions about their everyday lives are what separate the average from the stellar. One of the most noticeable things successful people do that unsuccessful people do not: <strong>Get a good nights\' sleep. </strong>\r\n\r\nBut how? If you\'re busy running a company, managing a family, and trying to make some time for yourself, how can you enjoy a peaceful slumber each night? Steal the sleep habits of the successful and sleep your way to the top.\r\n<h2>5 Sleep Habits Successful People Have</h2>\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 1: Ban blue light</h3>\r\nTelevisions and electronics emit a type of blue light that messes with our circadian rhythm and tells our brains \"It\'s daytime! Wake up!\" instead of \"It\'s bedtime, shut down.\" Successful people don\'t play on their smartphones for an hour before bed because they know it leads to insomnia.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-10072 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/insomnia.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"331\" height=\"238\" />\r\n\r\nWe\'re not saying successful people sit in total darkness once the sun goes down--of course not! Just avoid blue light close to bedtime, about an hour before, to encourage a peaceful night\'s sleep.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 2: No nightcaps</h3>\r\nEven the most successful people enjoy a drink or two, but not before bedtime. Contrary to the old belief that a nightcap would help you sleep, drinking alcohol before bed actually causes you to fall asleep quickly, but experience a fitful and periodic sleep throughout the night.\r\n\r\nThe alcohol depresses your nervous system initially, but once it is metabolized, the effects wear off and you begin waking up because your brain didn\'t enter the sleep cycle naturally. Successful people avoid alcohol before bed to ensure they sleep throughout the night (i.e., NOT like a baby).\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 3: Write down worries</h3>\r\nSometimes, worries can literally keep you awake. Remembering appointments that have been made, people you need to reply to, tasks that are incomplete, deadlines looming--no wonder worry makes it tough to fall asleep. Successful people have their fair share of worries--to whom much is given, much is asked--but they better manage that worry by writing it down so they can rest assured it will be taken care of tomorrow.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-10071 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/journal.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"281\" height=\"187\" />\r\n\r\nAfter all, there\'s nothing you can do about it in your pajamas from your bed, so just write down what needs to be done and rest easy.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 4: Skip sugar</h3>\r\nWho doesn\'t love a sweet snack before bed? At the end of the day, a few hours after dinner, your blood sugar is dipping and you\'re beginning to feel a bit peckish. But don\'t make the mistake of choosing a sweet snack before bed! Successful people might grab a bowl of unsweetened cereal, some nuts, or a bite of beef jerky if they get hungry before bedtime.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-10070 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sugar.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"296\" height=\"274\" />\r\n\r\nThey skip the sugar at night because sugar wakes your brain up initially (crashes it later) and confuses your circadian rhythms. After you\'ve fallen asleep post-sugar binge, you\'re likely to wake up several times throughout the night--and could wake up with stomach troubles or a headache tomorrow. Choose low-glycemic snacks at bedtime for a better night\'s sleep.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 5: Set the mood</h3>\r\nNot <em>that</em> mood--the sleep mood! Successful people have bedrooms that might be considered a sleep oasis. Cool-toned colors, breathable and comfortable fabrics, adequate shades/blinds for blocking light pollution, and the sound of white noise in the background are all examples of things you might find in a successful person\'s bag of sleep tricks.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-10069 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sleep.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"312\" height=\"234\" />\r\n\r\nMoonlight or street lights shining in through the window are sleep disruptors, as are hot, stuffy fabrics and a room filled with warm-toned hues. Go for cool, muted colors to achieve optimal sleep status.','Sleeping Your Way to the Top: 5 Sleep Habits Successful People Have','','inherit','closed','closed','','10067-revision-v1','','','2016-02-29 13:25:29','2016-02-29 18:25:29','',10067,'https://itxdesign.com/10067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10074,5,'2016-02-29 13:28:14','2016-02-29 18:28:14','What makes successful people different from the rest? It turns out, a series of small-yet-significant decisions about their everyday lives are what separate the average from the stellar.\r\n\r\nOne of the most noticeable things successful people do that unsuccessful people do not: <strong>Get a good nights\' sleep. </strong>\r\n\r\nBut how? If you\'re busy running a company, managing a family, and trying to make some time for yourself, how can you enjoy a peaceful slumber each night? Steal the sleep habits of the successful and sleep your way to the top.\r\n<h3>5 Sleep Habits Successful People Have</h3>\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 1: Ban blue light</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10072 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/insomnia.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"331\" height=\"238\" />Televisions and electronics emit a type of blue light that messes with our circadian rhythm and tells our brains \"It\'s daytime! Wake up!\" instead of \"It\'s bedtime, shut down.\"\r\n\r\nSuccessful people don\'t play on their smartphones for an hour before bed because they know it leads to insomnia.\r\n\r\nWe\'re not saying successful people sit in total darkness once the sun goes down--of course not!\r\n\r\nJust avoid blue light close to bedtime, about an hour before, to encourage a peaceful night\'s sleep.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 2: No nightcaps</h3>\r\nEven the most successful people enjoy a drink or two, but not before bedtime. Contrary to the old belief that a nightcap would help you sleep, drinking alcohol before bed actually causes you to fall asleep quickly, but experience a fitful and periodic sleep throughout the night.\r\n\r\nThe alcohol depresses your nervous system initially, but once it is metabolized, the effects wear off and you begin waking up because your brain didn\'t enter the sleep cycle naturally. Successful people avoid alcohol before bed to ensure they sleep throughout the night (i.e., NOT like a baby).\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 3: Write down worries</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10071 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/journal.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"313\" height=\"208\" />Sometimes, worries can literally keep you awake. Remembering appointments that have been made, people you need to reply to, tasks that are incomplete, deadlines looming--no wonder worry makes it tough to fall asleep.\r\n\r\nSuccessful people have their fair share of worries--to whom much is given, much is asked--but they better manage that worry by writing it down so they can rest assured it will be taken care of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nAfter all, there\'s nothing you can do about it in your pajamas from your bed, so just write down what needs to be done and rest easy.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 4: Skip sugar</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10070 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sugar.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"266\" height=\"246\" />Who doesn\'t love a sweet snack before bed? At the end of the day, a few hours after dinner, your blood sugar is dipping and you\'re beginning to feel a bit peckish. But don\'t make the mistake of choosing a sweet snack before bed!\r\n\r\nSuccessful people might grab a bowl of unsweetened cereal, some nuts, or a bite of beef jerky if they get hungry before bedtime.\r\n\r\nThey skip the sugar at night because sugar wakes your brain up initially (crashes it later) and confuses your circadian rhythms. After you\'ve fallen asleep post-sugar binge, you\'re likely to wake up several times throughout the night--and could wake up with stomach troubles or a headache tomorrow.\r\n\r\nChoose low-glycemic snacks at bedtime for a better night\'s sleep.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 5: Set the mood</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10069 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sleep.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"312\" height=\"234\" />Not <em>that</em> mood--the sleep mood! Successful people have bedrooms that might be considered a sleep oasis. Cool-toned colors, breathable and comfortable fabrics, adequate shades/blinds for blocking light pollution, and the sound of white noise in the background are all examples of things you might find in a successful person\'s bag of sleep tricks.\r\n\r\nMoonlight or street lights shining in through the window are sleep disruptors, as are hot, stuffy fabrics and a room filled with warm-toned hues. Go for cool, muted colors to achieve optimal sleep status.','Sleeping Your Way to the Top: 5 Sleep Habits Successful People Have','','inherit','closed','closed','','10067-revision-v1','','','2016-02-29 13:28:14','2016-02-29 18:28:14','',10067,'https://itxdesign.com/10067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10075,5,'2016-02-29 13:30:09','2016-02-29 18:30:09','What makes successful people different from the rest? It turns out, a series of small-yet-significant decisions about their everyday lives are what separate the average from the stellar.\r\n\r\nOne of the most noticeable things successful people do that unsuccessful people do not: <strong>Get a good nights\' sleep. </strong>\r\n\r\nBut how? If you\'re <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/whats-it-take-to-own-a-successful-e-business/\" target=\"_blank\">busy running a company</a>, managing a family, and trying to make some time for yourself, how can you enjoy a peaceful slumber each night? Steal the sleep habits of the successful and sleep your way to the top.\r\n<h3>5 Sleep Habits Successful People Have</h3>\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 1: Ban blue light</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10072 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/insomnia.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"331\" height=\"238\" />Televisions and electronics emit a type of blue light that messes with our circadian rhythm and tells our brains \"It\'s daytime! Wake up!\" instead of \"It\'s bedtime, shut down.\"\r\n\r\nSuccessful people don\'t play on their smartphones for an hour before bed because they know it leads to insomnia.\r\n\r\nWe\'re not saying successful people sit in total darkness once the sun goes down--of course not!\r\n\r\nJust avoid blue light close to bedtime, about an hour before, to encourage a peaceful night\'s sleep.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 2: No nightcaps</h3>\r\nEven the most successful people enjoy a drink or two, but not before bedtime. Contrary to the old belief that a nightcap would help you sleep, drinking alcohol before bed actually causes you to fall asleep quickly, but experience a fitful and periodic sleep throughout the night.\r\n\r\nThe alcohol depresses your nervous system initially, but once it is metabolized, the effects wear off and you begin waking up because your brain didn\'t enter the sleep cycle naturally. Successful people avoid alcohol before bed to ensure they sleep throughout the night (i.e., NOT like a baby).\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 3: Write down worries</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10071 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/journal.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"313\" height=\"208\" />Sometimes, worries can literally keep you awake. Remembering appointments that have been made, people you need to reply to, tasks that are incomplete, deadlines looming--no wonder worry makes it tough to fall asleep.\r\n\r\nSuccessful people have their fair share of worries--to whom much is given, much is asked--but they better manage that worry by writing it down so they can rest assured it will be taken care of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nAfter all, there\'s nothing you can do about it in your pajamas from your bed, so just write down what needs to be done and rest easy.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 4: Skip sugar</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10070 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sugar.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"266\" height=\"246\" />Who doesn\'t love a sweet snack before bed? At the end of the day, a few hours after dinner, your blood sugar is dipping and you\'re beginning to feel a bit peckish. But don\'t make the mistake of choosing a sweet snack before bed!\r\n\r\nSuccessful people might grab a bowl of unsweetened cereal, some nuts, or a bite of beef jerky if they get hungry before bedtime.\r\n\r\nThey skip the sugar at night because sugar wakes your brain up initially (crashes it later) and confuses your circadian rhythms. After you\'ve fallen asleep post-sugar binge, you\'re likely to wake up several times throughout the night--and could wake up with stomach troubles or a headache tomorrow.\r\n\r\nChoose low-glycemic snacks at bedtime for a better night\'s sleep.\r\n<h3>Sleep Habit 5: Set the mood</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10069 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sleep.jpg\" alt=\"sleep habits successful\" width=\"312\" height=\"234\" />Not <em>that</em> mood--the sleep mood! Successful people have bedrooms that might be considered a sleep oasis.\r\n\r\nCool-toned colors, breathable and comfortable fabrics, adequate shades/blinds for blocking light pollution, and the sound of white noise in the background are all examples of things you might find in a successful person\'s bag of sleep tricks.\r\n\r\nMoonlight or street lights shining in through the window are sleep disruptors, as are hot, stuffy fabrics and a room filled with warm-toned hues. Go for cool, muted colors to achieve optimal sleep status.','Sleeping Your Way to the Top: 5 Sleep Habits Successful People Have','','inherit','closed','closed','','10067-revision-v1','','','2016-02-29 13:30:09','2016-02-29 18:30:09','',10067,'https://itxdesign.com/10067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10077,5,'2016-03-01 12:25:49','2016-03-01 17:25:49','http://www.top-business-degrees.net/','smallbusinessfailure','','inherit','open','closed','','smallbusinessfailure','','','2016-03-01 12:26:59','2016-03-01 17:26:59','',10076,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/smallbusinessfailure.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(10078,5,'2016-03-01 12:45:34','2016-03-01 17:45:34','Interested in <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/what-should-be-on-my-homepage/\" target=\"_blank\">starting a small business,</a> or already own a business and wondering what your long-term chances at success are like? Apparently, if you own an independent restaurant, a retail store, or are a direct seller, your chances aren\'t good. In fact, they\'re pretty awful.\r\n\r\nSmall businesses in general <strong>fail within the first year about half the time</strong>. A whopping 95% of small businesses close before they hit Year 5. More surprising stats about small business success and failure (you\'ll see a lot more in the infographic):\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>40% of small businesses are profitable</li>\r\n	<li>30% break even</li>\r\n	<li>30% are steadily losing money</li>\r\n	<li>9% will survive for at least 10 years</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo, which businesses fail most often? What seems to lead to their demise? And what propels some small businesses toward amazing success while others wither away in a year or less? Is your business more likely to succeed or fail? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this awesome infographic on small business success and failure.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.top-business-degrees.net/failed/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://ig.top-business-degrees.net/businesses.png\" alt=\"The Most Tried and Failed Small Businesses\" width=\"500\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\nSource: <a href=\"http://www.top-business-degrees.net/failed/\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Most Tried and Failed Small Businesses</a>\r\n\r\nWe loved the <strong>Keys to Success</strong> section at the bottom of this infographic. It included some really actionable tips, so we\'ll summarize here.\r\n\r\n<strong>Start small:</strong> Don\'t spend everything you\'ve got on your small business. Play it safe by starting small.\r\n\r\n<strong>Know your market:</strong> Be very aware of just who you need to target, what they want, and how to most effectively interact with them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Maintain quality:</strong> Even successful businesses with loyal customers can lose customers and profits by reducing quality. Customers get used to your level of quality--don\'t deviate from it unless it\'s to increase it.\r\n\r\n<strong>Listen to customers:</strong> They know what they want, and they\'ll buy more from you if you\'ll just listen to them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Set company goals:</strong> How can you know how well you\'re doing or if you\'re on track without setting goals?\r\n\r\n<strong>Plan your inventory:</strong> Don\'t let running out of something important or being unable to stock a popular product be a stumbling block for your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>Market your business:</strong> Tell everyone about your business online and IRL (in real life). <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/how-to-use-facebook-ads-to-support-your-content-marketing-plan/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook ads are an excellent way to reach more people online.</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stay focused:</strong> Don\'t lose your passion and stay focused on your business and reaching those goals.','The 3 Small Businesses That Always Fail','','inherit','closed','closed','','10076-revision-v1','','','2016-03-01 12:45:34','2016-03-01 17:45:34','',10076,'https://itxdesign.com/10076-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10079,5,'2016-03-01 12:46:05','2016-03-01 17:46:05','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10079','','','2016-03-01 12:46:05','2016-03-01 17:46:05','',10076,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/businesses.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(10124,5,'2016-03-09 13:00:41','2016-03-09 18:00:41','Thinking about creating a free course to promote your business or blog? That\'s a smart idea, and it\'s really simple to get started. We put together a quick guide for those looking to create and promote a free course using Udemy.\r\n\r\nThe process can be completed in just 4 steps:<strong> Plan, Create, Publish, </strong>and<strong> Promote</strong>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-10125 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/udemy.jpg\" alt=\"udemy\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" />\r\n<h2>How to Create and Promote a Free Course Using Udemy</h2>\r\n<h3>1. Plan the Course</h3>\r\nDon\'t get excited and try to start creating your course before you plan it! The planning stage should include careful consideration of the industry/niche and topics you will cover in the free course. It\'s likely that you already have an idea in mind, so sculpt that idea into a course that will provide value to anyone who takes it.\r\n\r\nSearch your keywords and find out if any existing courses already cover your topic. If they do, look for what those courses are missing and add it to your plan. In this stage, it\'s really helpful to create a (very) rough outline of the course and what you\'d like to cover within it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s better to have too many ideas than not enough, so brainstorm away!\r\n<h3>2. Create the Course Content</h3>\r\nOnce you\'ve planned your course and feel satisfied with the topic and niche you are targeting, it\'s time to create the course content. This is the fun part! You get to show off your industry-specific knowledge and wow your students with what you know.\r\n\r\nIf you created a rough outline earlier, now is the time to refine it and decide definitively what will make it into your course and create the actual content. Draft your headings, course description, and divide your content into appropriate sections to break it up for the reader. Use references, examples, and research liberally.\r\n\r\nUdemy makes it simple to drag and drop, add text, videos, and \"fill in the blanks\" for your course to pull it together into a neat package.\r\n<h3>3. Publish the Course</h3>\r\nNow that you have the draft of a complete course, you\'re ready to show it to the world. Publish the course on Udemy directly instead of uploading the videos to YouTube. Choose whether or not you will offer your course for free. Free courses get more signups, naturally, but paid courses can be a secondary source of income if priced appropriately.\r\n\r\nSome advice for paid courses: Don\'t get greedy. Keep the price low and you\'ll have more people sign up for the course, increasing what you earn from the course. High prices scare more people off than they bring in.\r\n<h3>4. Promote the Course</h3>\r\nTo meet Udemy\'s student minimum, you\'ll need to advertise and promote your new course. Social networks are a great place to start, as well as forums, related blogs (try guest posting), other courses, and sale sites like Groupon. You can run paid promotions on social networks like Facebook and Twitter to increase the reach of your course ad and drive more people to sign up.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip: </strong>Normally, Udemy pays 70% of the course reveneue to the instructor (you) and keeps 30%, but Udemy allows instructors to promote courses using an affiliate link that gives you 85% of the earned revenue.','How to Create and Promote a Free Course Using Udemy','','publish','open','closed','','how-to-create-promote-a-free-course-using-udemy','','','2016-03-09 13:00:41','2016-03-09 18:00:41','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10124',0,'post','',0),(10081,4,'2016-03-02 18:56:55','2016-03-02 23:56:55','Launching a new website for business or personal reasons means choosing the platform or type of website fitting your needs best. Often, you will have to decide between static HTML and WordPress for your website. These are both very beneficial, but only one will fit with what you need the best.\r\n\r\n<h2>What is WordPress?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/42092102_s-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Static HTML vs. WordPress\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10084\" />When designing a new website, WordPress is the CMS or content management system you can use to manage your blog, website, design, theme and everything else having to do with your site. You can easily make changes from the admin area and even an absolute beginner can figure out the basics of WordPress.\r\n\r\nWordPress isn\'t the only CMS choice, but it\'s the most popular. Today, WordPress powers more than 25% of all the websites found on the internet, which is far more than any other CMS. \r\n\r\nIt\'s important to understand that the WordPress we are talking about is WordPress.org, not WordPress.com. WordPress.org is an open source CMS that usually comes free of charge with your hosting package, while WordPress.com is a blog hosting service. \r\n\r\n<h2>Benefits of Using WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nWordPress, when combined with the right shared, VPS or dedicated hosting plan, provides some excellent benefits for your business or personal website/blog. It\'s set up to allow users to create both static pages and regular blog posts. This provides quite a bit of power for businesses and for personal websites.\r\n\r\nSome of the benefits gained by using WordPress include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Easy to Update - All you have to do to update your site is log into the admin area and add content, images and video to your pages or posts. You don\'t need a developer to create any code when you want to add pages to your website.</li>\r\n<li>Very Powerful - WordPress provides all kinds of power with many free and premium plugins you can use to customize the look and function of your website. From reservations systems to contact forms, you can find a plugin for just about anything.</li>\r\n<li>Professional Themes - WordPress provides many free themes you can use, along with many premium themes.</li>\r\n<li>Full Ownership and Control - When you use WordPress with the right hosting company, you get to own the domain name, content and gain full control of your website. This gives you the ability to grow your site without any worries.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nEven though there are many benefits to using WordPress, there are a few disadvantages, as well. It\'s an easy to use system, but does come with a learning curve when it comes to advanced functionality. However, there are a number of tutorials out there to help beginners learn how to use WordPress.\r\n\r\nThe only other real disadvantage to WordPress is the maintenance. You will need to take care of it when it comes to updating your theme, plugins and the core system. However, you can choose managed WordPress hosting, which means your hosting company will take care of this for you.\r\n\r\n<h2>What is a Static HTML Website?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/13027811_s-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Static HTML\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10082\" />Before content management systems and website builders came along, HTML was used to create pages for website. It\'s a markup language still used to create pages and can be combined with CSS, JavaScript and other languages for additional functions and customization.\r\n\r\nMost of the time, you will need to hire a developer to create your static HTML website. When you choose a CMS, such as WordPress, this isn\'t an issue and you can still use HTML within the CMS, if you choose. WordPress stores your files in a database, while an HTNL website will store all the content in static files. \r\n\r\n<h2>Advantages of an HTML Website</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are some advantages of choosing static HTML for your business website. You will get the most out of this type of website or any other type of website when you choose the right hosting company. Some of the main advantages of a static HTML website include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Little Maintenance - After your website is live, you won\'t need to do any regular backups or updates. If nothing is changing, there\'s no reason to create a new backup.</li>\r\n<li>Low Requirements - HTML websites don\'t need servers with MySQL or PHP. They can run on a very cheap server with very little resources. However, most hosting companies still give you support for PHP and MySQL.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThese are the only two real benefits of using static HTML for your website. There are several disadvantages including:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Hard to Update - If you don\'t understand HTML and CSS, you may struggle to update your website. Every time you want to add something or change something, you will need to hire a developer.</li>\r\n<li>Cost - Hiring a developer for every little thing you want done can get very costly. HTML websites often end up costing much more than a WordPress website.</li>\r\n<li>No Added Features - You cannot simply add a plugin to get something new. It has to be coded into your website, which means you will need a developer.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Should You Choose WordPress or Static HTML?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/32012103_s-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10083\" />Unless you are certain you will never want to update your website once it\'s created and you don\'t want to run a blog, you will want to use WordPress. However, if you don\'t ever plan to change anything, you may be able to use a static HTML site, which will be faster and will fit with what you desire.\r\n\r\nThose looking for control, freedom and the ability to run a blog with their website will need a CMS, such as WordPress. This makes it much easier to add images, content, videos and advanced functionality. You will also be able to easily change the look and layout of your site, if necessary.\r\n\r\nWith WordPress, you can simply add content to your website without hiring a developer. You can use a blog section for updates or to build a larger library of content within your industry. If you want to really benefit from an online presence, using WordPress is one of the best choices. 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With WordPress 4.5, this will get even better with the ability to reduce images without losing quality. \r\n\r\n<h2>Features for Developers</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/30371582_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for Developers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10092\" />Along with these changes, a handful of features will be coming for developers including:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Customizable Embed Templates</li>\r\n<li>Script Loader</li>\r\n<li>WP_Site Class</li>\r\n<li>Selective Refresh in Customizer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThese changes will certainly make WordPress better for all users.\r\n','What Will We Get in WordPress 4.5?','','publish','open','closed','','what-will-we-get-in-wordpress-4-5','','','2016-03-15 12:54:42','2016-03-15 16:54:42','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10088',0,'post','',0),(10089,4,'2016-03-02 06:05:03','2016-03-02 11:05:03','','WordPress 4.5','','inherit','open','closed','','47495186_s','','','2016-03-02 06:05:19','2016-03-02 11:05:19','',10088,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/47495186_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10090,4,'2016-03-02 06:05:05','2016-03-02 11:05:05','','Customizer','','inherit','open','closed','','customizer','','','2016-03-02 06:05:30','2016-03-02 11:05:30','',10088,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Customizer.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(10091,4,'2016-03-02 06:05:06','2016-03-02 11:05:06','','VisualEditor','','inherit','open','closed','','visualeditor','','','2016-03-02 06:05:06','2016-03-02 11:05:06','',10088,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/VisualEditor.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(10092,4,'2016-03-02 06:06:44','2016-03-02 11:06:44','','WordPress for Developers','','inherit','open','closed','','30371582_s','','','2016-03-02 06:06:53','2016-03-02 11:06:53','',10088,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/30371582_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10094,4,'2016-03-02 06:07:16','2016-03-02 11:07:16','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/47495186_s-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress 4.5\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10089\" />\r\n\r\nThe beta version of WordPress 4.5 is already available to be tested through the WordPress Beta Tester. 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It will allow the users to press CTRL+K and insert a link into a post. \r\n\r\nOther shortcuts for inline text were introduced in WordPress 4.3 for formatting. WordPress 4.5 will allow even more shortcuts, such as \'code\' for actual code and *italic* and **bold** for easy formatting. Of course, these shortcuts can be disabled, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Customizer to Include a Responsive Preview</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Customizer-191x300.png\" alt=\"Customizer\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10090\" />\r\n\r\nAnother very cool addition to WordPress 4.5 is the responsive preview you get from the customizer. This allows you to see what your site will look like on a desktop, tablet or smartphone. You will be able to better set up your site for the right formatting based on the different viewing options.\r\n\r\n<h2>Support for Theme Logos</h2>\r\n\r\nAdding a logo to your theme through the customizer has been a feature many have asked for and it\'s coming with WordPress 4.5. Many premium themes allow this option already, but not all do, until now. You will be able to choose the size and logo you want without much issue and most themes will support this option now.\r\n\r\n<h2>A Better Moderator Comment Screen</h2>\r\n\r\nModerating comments is a big deal in WordPress. This is time consuming and something many have to do to keep the spam at bay and real commenters active. WordPress currently sends email notifications with a new comment and you can easily approve, trash or mark them as spam. However, you cannot edit the comment or see the formatting from this screen.\r\n\r\nWordPress 4.5 will allow you to see the improved screen, which will include formatting and the ability to edit the comment. \r\n\r\n<h2>Email Address Login for Users</h2>\r\n\r\nKeeping track of a large number of usernames isn\'t easy when you have multiple WordPress sites you run or manage. However, with the new feature, you won\'t need to. You can simply login with your email address instead of the username. \r\n\r\n<h2>Better Image Size Generation</h2>\r\n\r\nResponsive images were introduced in WordPress 4.4 and they are going to get better. This feature helps to save money on data plans and improve the performance of websites. With WordPress 4.5, this will get even better with the ability to reduce images without losing quality. \r\n\r\n<h2>Features for Developers</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/30371582_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for Developers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10092\" />Along with these changes, a handful of features will be coming for developers including:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Customizable Embed Templates</li>\r\n<li>Script Loader</li>\r\n<li>WP_Site Class</li>\r\n<li>Selective Refresh in Customizer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThese changes will certainly make WordPress better for all users.\r\n','What will We Get in WordPress 4.5?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10088-revision-v1','','','2016-03-02 06:07:16','2016-03-02 11:07:16','',10088,'https://itxdesign.com/10088-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10093,4,'2016-03-02 06:06:59','2016-03-02 11:06:59','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/47495186_s-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress 4.5\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10089\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Customizer-191x300.png\" alt=\"Customizer\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10090\" />The beta version of WordPress 4.5 is already available to be tested through the WordPress Beta Tester. It\'s a beta release with all the expected new features of the real version when it comes out. Not all of the features may end up in the final release of WordPress 4.5, but there won\'t be anything else added to the list.\r\n\r\nIt seems like WordPress is constantly updating the platform and they are. Sometimes updates are about security or bugs, but this time it will include plenty of new features or improvements to current features. \r\n\r\nSome of the new features we may see in WordPress 4.5 are found below.\r\n\r\n<h2>Improvements to the Visual Editor</h2>\r\n\r\nMany users spend most of their time in WordPress creating content, so WordPress usually releases updates with this in mind. WordPress 4.5 is expected to bring some necessary and helpful improvements to the visual editor. \r\n\r\nInline link editing is one of the potential changes, which will help content creators save time. It will allow the users to press CTRL+K and insert a link into a post. \r\n\r\nOther shortcuts for inline text were introduced in WordPress 4.3 for formatting. WordPress 4.5 will allow even more shortcuts, such as \'code\' for actual code and *italic* and **bold** for easy formatting. Of course, these shortcuts can be disabled, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Customizer to Include a Responsive Preview</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Customizer-191x300.png\" alt=\"Customizer\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10090\" />\r\n\r\nAnother very cool addition to WordPress 4.5 is the responsive preview you get from the customizer. This allows you to see what your site will look like on a desktop, tablet or smartphone. You will be able to better set up your site for the right formatting based on the different viewing options.\r\n\r\n<h2>Support for Theme Logos</h2>\r\n\r\nAdding a logo to your theme through the customizer has been a feature many have asked for and it\'s coming with WordPress 4.5. Many premium themes allow this option already, but not all do, until now. You will be able to choose the size and logo you want without much issue and most themes will support this option now.\r\n\r\n<h2>A Better Moderator Comment Screen</h2>\r\n\r\nModerating comments is a big deal in WordPress. This is time consuming and something many have to do to keep the spam at bay and real commenters active. WordPress currently sends email notifications with a new comment and you can easily approve, trash or mark them as spam. However, you cannot edit the comment or see the formatting from this screen.\r\n\r\nWordPress 4.5 will allow you to see the improved screen, which will include formatting and the ability to edit the comment. \r\n\r\n<h2>Email Address Login for Users</h2>\r\n\r\nKeeping track of a large number of usernames isn\'t easy when you have multiple WordPress sites you run or manage. However, with the new feature, you won\'t need to. You can simply login with your email address instead of the username. \r\n\r\n<h2>Better Image Size Generation</h2>\r\n\r\nResponsive images were introduced in WordPress 4.4 and they are going to get better. This feature helps to save money on data plans and improve the performance of websites. With WordPress 4.5, this will get even better with the ability to reduce images without losing quality. \r\n\r\n<h2>Features for Developers</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/30371582_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for Developers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10092\" />Along with these changes, a handful of features will be coming for developers including:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Customizable Embed Templates</li>\r\n<li>Script Loader</li>\r\n<li>WP_Site Class</li>\r\n<li>Selective Refresh in Customizer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThese changes will certainly make WordPress better for all users.\r\n','What will We Get in WordPress 4.5?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10088-revision-v1','','','2016-03-02 06:06:59','2016-03-02 11:06:59','',10088,'https://itxdesign.com/10088-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10095,5,'2016-03-02 12:31:10','2016-03-02 17:31:10','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10096 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/visitor.jpg\" alt=\"how to write copy that converts\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" />Writing copy to effectively support and promote your business is a challenge. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone responds to the written word differently, so phrases and words that appeal to some may not appeal to others. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tone of your copy is an important factor of that way customers perceive and respond to your brand. Professional, informative copy attracts different customers and users than informal, funny copy. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you strike the right balance and <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/how-to-write-evergreen-content-that-doesnt-go-stale/\" target=\"_blank\">write copy that converts</a>?</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Write Copy That Converts</span></h3>\r\n<h2><strong>Consider the channel</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your copy should differ based on the channel it’s going to be presented on. Social media post copy is a lot different than website landing page copy, and if it’s not, you won’t see much success on either. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of channels are social networks, mobile devices, forums, and websites. Consider the channel your copy is going to when you write it to ensure you’re appealing to the audience that will see it. </span>\r\n<h2><strong>Choose bold headlines</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy that converts is never an accident. Bold, interesting headlines are one of the first things visitors notice when they visit your website or another one of your business’ channels. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your headlines aren’t interesting and pulling users in, you’re losing customers. </span>\r\n<h2><strong>Write to and for the reader</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy should be written for the reader. This might sound obvious, but if it were, we wouldn’t see as much overly-promotional content floating around the internet as we do. Your readers don’t care about your business, your product, your service--they only care how it affects or benefits them. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t think this means you should write endlessly about the benefits of your product, though. Write what you think will be truly interesting or valuable to your reader. Trust that by <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/can-you-write-a-great-blog-post-in-less-than-20-minutes/\" target=\"_blank\">offering value through your copy and content</a>, you are making your brand more reliable and trustworthy. That pays off. </span>\r\n<h2><strong>Be succinct</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\'ll keep this one short and sweet: Don’t write a paragraph if you can hit all the talking points in a sentence. When writing copy that converts, the rule is: Be succinct. Trim your copy of fat and gristle so it’s clear, short, and easy to digest for your readers.</span>\r\n\r\nFollow these rules for writing copy that converts and you\'ll notice immediate improvements in your conversion and engagement rates. Check out the Related Posts below for more information on writing content for your website, social media channels, and blog.\r\n\r\n<strong>Follow us on Twitter and say hello!</strong>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">4 ways to connect your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/content?src=hash\">#content</a> to your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialmedia?src=hash\">#socialmedia</a> presence to get big results: <a href=\"https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr\">https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr</a> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/marketing?src=hash\">#marketing</a></p>\r\n— ITX Design (@ITXDesign) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ITXDesign/status/702871633707536384\">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote>\r\n<script src=\"//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>','How to Write Copy That Converts','','publish','open','closed','','how-to-write-copy-that-converts','','','2016-03-02 12:31:10','2016-03-02 17:31:10','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10095',0,'post','',0),(10096,5,'2016-03-02 12:27:59','2016-03-02 17:27:59','','visitor','','inherit','open','closed','','visitor-2','','','2016-03-02 12:28:08','2016-03-02 17:28:08','',10095,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/visitor.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10097,5,'2016-03-02 12:28:45','2016-03-02 17:28:45','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10096 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/visitor.jpg\" alt=\"how to write copy that converts\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" />Writing copy to effectively support and promote your business is a challenge. Everyone responds to the written word differently, so phrases and words that appeal to some may not appeal to others. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tone of your copy is an important factor of that way customers perceive and respond to your brand--professional, informative copy attracts different customers and users than informal, funny copy. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you strike the right balance and write copy that converts?</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Write Copy That Converts</span></h3>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the channel</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your copy should differ based on the channel it’s going to be presented on. Social media post copy is a lot different than website landing page copy, and if it’s not, you won’t see much success on either. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of channels are social networks, mobile devices, forums, and websites. Consider the channel your copy is going to when you write it to ensure you’re appealing to the audience that will see it. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose bold headlines</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy that converts is never an accident. Bold, interesting headlines are one of the first things visitors notice when they visit your website or another one of your business’ channels. If your headlines aren’t interesting and pulling users in, you’re losing customers. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write to and for the reader</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy should be written for the reader. This might sound obvious, but if it were, we wouldn’t see as much overly-promotional content floating around the internet as we do. Your readers don’t care about your business, your product, your service--they only care how it affects or benefits them. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t think this means you should write endlessly about the benefits of your product, though. Write what you think will be truly interesting or valuable to your reader. Trust that by offering value through your copy and content, you are making your brand more reliable and trustworthy. That pays off. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be succinct</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\'ll keep this one short and sweet: Don’t write a paragraph if you can hit all the talking points in a sentence. When writing copy that converts, the rule is: Be succinct. Trim your copy of fat and gristle so it’s clear, short, and easy to digest for your readers.</span>\r\n\r\nFollow these rules for writing copy that converts and you\'ll notice immediate improvements in your conversion and engagement rates. Check out the Related Posts below for more information on writing content for your website, social media channels, and blog.\r\n\r\n<strong>Follow us on Twitter and say hello!</strong>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">4 ways to connect your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/content?src=hash\">#content</a> to your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialmedia?src=hash\">#socialmedia</a> presence to get big results: <a href=\"https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr\">https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr</a> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/marketing?src=hash\">#marketing</a></p>\r\n— ITX Design (@ITXDesign) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ITXDesign/status/702871633707536384\">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote>\r\n<script src=\"//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>','How to Write Copy That Converts','','inherit','closed','closed','','10095-revision-v1','','','2016-03-02 12:28:45','2016-03-02 17:28:45','',10095,'https://itxdesign.com/10095-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10098,5,'2016-03-02 12:29:04','2016-03-02 17:29:04','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10096 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/visitor.jpg\" alt=\"how to write copy that converts\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" />Writing copy to effectively support and promote your business is a challenge. Everyone responds to the written word differently, so phrases and words that appeal to some may not appeal to others. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tone of your copy is an important factor of that way customers perceive and respond to your brand--professional, informative copy attracts different customers and users than informal, funny copy. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you strike the right balance and write copy that converts?</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Write Copy That Converts</span></h3>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the channel</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your copy should differ based on the channel it’s going to be presented on. Social media post copy is a lot different than website landing page copy, and if it’s not, you won’t see much success on either. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of channels are social networks, mobile devices, forums, and websites. Consider the channel your copy is going to when you write it to ensure you’re appealing to the audience that will see it. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose bold headlines</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy that converts is never an accident. Bold, interesting headlines are one of the first things visitors notice when they visit your website or another one of your business’ channels. If your headlines aren’t interesting and pulling users in, you’re losing customers. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write to and for the reader</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy should be written for the reader. This might sound obvious, but if it were, we wouldn’t see as much overly-promotional content floating around the internet as we do. Your readers don’t care about your business, your product, your service--they only care how it affects or benefits them. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t think this means you should write endlessly about the benefits of your product, though. Write what you think will be truly interesting or valuable to your reader. Trust that by offering value through your copy and content, you are making your brand more reliable and trustworthy. That pays off. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be succinct</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\'ll keep this one short and sweet: Don’t write a paragraph if you can hit all the talking points in a sentence. When writing copy that converts, the rule is: Be succinct. Trim your copy of fat and gristle so it’s clear, short, and easy to digest for your readers.</span>\r\n\r\nFollow these rules for writing copy that converts and you\'ll notice immediate improvements in your conversion and engagement rates. Check out the Related Posts below for more information on writing content for your website, social media channels, and blog.\r\n\r\n<strong>Follow us on Twitter and say hello!</strong>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">4 ways to connect your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/content?src=hash\">#content</a> to your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialmedia?src=hash\">#socialmedia</a> presence to get big results: <a href=\"https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr\">https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr</a> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/marketing?src=hash\">#marketing</a></p>\r\n— ITX Design (@ITXDesign) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ITXDesign/status/702871633707536384\">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote>\r\n<script src=\"//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>','How to Write Copy That Converts','','inherit','closed','closed','','10095-revision-v1','','','2016-03-02 12:29:04','2016-03-02 17:29:04','',10095,'https://itxdesign.com/10095-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10099,5,'2016-03-02 12:29:26','2016-03-02 17:29:26','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10096 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/visitor.jpg\" alt=\"how to write copy that converts\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" />Writing copy to effectively support and promote your business is a challenge. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone responds to the written word differently, so phrases and words that appeal to some may not appeal to others. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tone of your copy is an important factor of that way customers perceive and respond to your brand. Professional, informative copy attracts different customers and users than informal, funny copy. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you strike the right balance and write copy that converts?</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Write Copy That Converts</span></h3>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the channel</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your copy should differ based on the channel it’s going to be presented on. Social media post copy is a lot different than website landing page copy, and if it’s not, you won’t see much success on either. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of channels are social networks, mobile devices, forums, and websites. Consider the channel your copy is going to when you write it to ensure you’re appealing to the audience that will see it. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose bold headlines</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy that converts is never an accident. Bold, interesting headlines are one of the first things visitors notice when they visit your website or another one of your business’ channels. If your headlines aren’t interesting and pulling users in, you’re losing customers. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write to and for the reader</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy should be written for the reader. This might sound obvious, but if it were, we wouldn’t see as much overly-promotional content floating around the internet as we do. Your readers don’t care about your business, your product, your service--they only care how it affects or benefits them. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t think this means you should write endlessly about the benefits of your product, though. Write what you think will be truly interesting or valuable to your reader. Trust that by offering value through your copy and content, you are making your brand more reliable and trustworthy. That pays off. </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be succinct</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\'ll keep this one short and sweet: Don’t write a paragraph if you can hit all the talking points in a sentence. When writing copy that converts, the rule is: Be succinct. Trim your copy of fat and gristle so it’s clear, short, and easy to digest for your readers.</span>\r\n\r\nFollow these rules for writing copy that converts and you\'ll notice immediate improvements in your conversion and engagement rates. Check out the Related Posts below for more information on writing content for your website, social media channels, and blog.\r\n\r\n<strong>Follow us on Twitter and say hello!</strong>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">4 ways to connect your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/content?src=hash\">#content</a> to your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialmedia?src=hash\">#socialmedia</a> presence to get big results: <a href=\"https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr\">https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr</a> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/marketing?src=hash\">#marketing</a></p>\r\n— ITX Design (@ITXDesign) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ITXDesign/status/702871633707536384\">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote>\r\n<script src=\"//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>','How to Write Copy That Converts','','inherit','closed','closed','','10095-revision-v1','','','2016-03-02 12:29:26','2016-03-02 17:29:26','',10095,'https://itxdesign.com/10095-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10100,5,'2016-03-02 12:31:10','2016-03-02 17:31:10','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10096 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/visitor.jpg\" alt=\"how to write copy that converts\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" />Writing copy to effectively support and promote your business is a challenge. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone responds to the written word differently, so phrases and words that appeal to some may not appeal to others. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tone of your copy is an important factor of that way customers perceive and respond to your brand. Professional, informative copy attracts different customers and users than informal, funny copy. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you strike the right balance and <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/how-to-write-evergreen-content-that-doesnt-go-stale/\" target=\"_blank\">write copy that converts</a>?</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Write Copy That Converts</span></h3>\r\n<h2><strong>Consider the channel</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your copy should differ based on the channel it’s going to be presented on. Social media post copy is a lot different than website landing page copy, and if it’s not, you won’t see much success on either. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of channels are social networks, mobile devices, forums, and websites. Consider the channel your copy is going to when you write it to ensure you’re appealing to the audience that will see it. </span>\r\n<h2><strong>Choose bold headlines</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy that converts is never an accident. Bold, interesting headlines are one of the first things visitors notice when they visit your website or another one of your business’ channels. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your headlines aren’t interesting and pulling users in, you’re losing customers. </span>\r\n<h2><strong>Write to and for the reader</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy should be written for the reader. This might sound obvious, but if it were, we wouldn’t see as much overly-promotional content floating around the internet as we do. Your readers don’t care about your business, your product, your service--they only care how it affects or benefits them. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t think this means you should write endlessly about the benefits of your product, though. Write what you think will be truly interesting or valuable to your reader. Trust that by <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/can-you-write-a-great-blog-post-in-less-than-20-minutes/\" target=\"_blank\">offering value through your copy and content</a>, you are making your brand more reliable and trustworthy. That pays off. </span>\r\n<h2><strong>Be succinct</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\'ll keep this one short and sweet: Don’t write a paragraph if you can hit all the talking points in a sentence. When writing copy that converts, the rule is: Be succinct. Trim your copy of fat and gristle so it’s clear, short, and easy to digest for your readers.</span>\r\n\r\nFollow these rules for writing copy that converts and you\'ll notice immediate improvements in your conversion and engagement rates. Check out the Related Posts below for more information on writing content for your website, social media channels, and blog.\r\n\r\n<strong>Follow us on Twitter and say hello!</strong>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">4 ways to connect your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/content?src=hash\">#content</a> to your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialmedia?src=hash\">#socialmedia</a> presence to get big results: <a href=\"https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr\">https://t.co/UKCdGITlNr</a> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/marketing?src=hash\">#marketing</a></p>\r\n— ITX Design (@ITXDesign) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ITXDesign/status/702871633707536384\">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote>\r\n<script src=\"//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>','How to Write Copy That Converts','','inherit','closed','closed','','10095-revision-v1','','','2016-03-02 12:31:10','2016-03-02 17:31:10','',10095,'https://itxdesign.com/10095-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10101,0,'2016-03-02 18:57:29','2016-03-02 23:57:29','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10101','','','2016-03-02 18:57:29','2016-03-02 23:57:29','',10081,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/42092102_s-300x300-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10102,0,'2016-03-03 14:02:33','2016-03-03 19:02:33','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10102','','','2016-03-03 14:02:33','2016-03-03 19:02:33','',10088,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/47495186_s-300x206-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10103,5,'2016-03-04 13:34:14','2016-03-04 18:34:14','Getting comments on your blog is always a good sign--your readers are engaged enough to contribute to the discussion and add their two cents. This means you\'re on the right track! But some topics can encourage people to get really passionate and write long comments on your blog.\r\n\r\nThose long comments make it harder to see other comments and make your web page unnecessarily long. Plus, spam bots often generate long, meaningless comments that take away from the legitimacy of your website.\r\n<h2>Why Does Comment Length Matter?</h2>\r\nThe most helpful comments are at least 60 characters long, but less than 5,000 characters. Longer comments are either on a rant or complaining about something not relevant to the original post. That\'s not beneficial to your business, and the matter is probably better handled through customer service if it has to do with your business.\r\n\r\nShorter comments are generally spam and aren\'t relevant to your business or brand. They could include harmful links that your legitimate visitors could fall victim to.\r\n\r\nWhen you limit the length of the comment in WordPress, you can keep extraordinarily long or short comments off your posts.\r\n<h2>A Plugin That Does It For You</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-8161 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/CommentPluginSettings.png\" alt=\"Comment Plugin Settings\" width=\"163\" height=\"248\" />It\'s possible to limit the minimum and maximum length of comments in WordPress within the code. However, if you don\'t know how to do it, there\'s a plugin to help you.\r\n\r\nThe Control Comment Length Plugin keeps comments at the right length for your blog. Once the plugin is installed and activated, you can access it from the <strong>Settings &gt; Control Comment Length</strong> menu.\r\n\r\nThe control comment length plugin has a German interface with English capabilities. You can set the minimum and the maximum characters allowed within this area. The recommended length range is 60 to 5,000 characters.\r\n\r\nWithin this area, you will also be able to add a custom usage message that pops up when comments are too long or too short:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\"Comment too short. Please write at least 60 characters\"</li>\r\n	<li>\"Comment too long. Please keep it to 5,000 or less characters\"</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis is the simplest way to limit the characters of WordPress comments without editing the code yourself. Not only will this help to keep the rants and complaints away, but it can also help to eliminate spam comments on your website and keep you looking legitimate.','The Ideal Blog Comment Length','','publish','open','closed','','the-ideal-blog-comment-length','','','2016-03-04 13:34:14','2016-03-04 18:34:14','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10103',0,'post','',0),(10261,5,'2016-04-05 15:26:05','2016-04-05 19:26:05','<img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-10241\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8908225_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"SMART Blog Goals\" width=\"246\" height=\"164\" />Setting goals has always been a wise, growth-motivated thing to do for a business, individual, website, blog or any other endeavor. However, you can\'t just set goals and expect to reach them.\n\nThe goals have to be set in the proper way to ensure you have a fighting chance of reaching and achieving your goals.\n\nYour blog is no different. Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals will make a huge difference in the effectiveness of your efforts. It doesn\'t matter why you\'re blogging - the way you set your goals will make a difference.\n<h2>Defining a S.M.A.R.T. Goal</h2>\nS.M.A.R.T. goals are not a new thing. They have been used by many very successful professionals and individuals for many years. S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym and helps you set the right type of goals. It stands for:\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>S</strong>pecific</li>\n	<li><strong>M</strong>easureable</li>\n	<li><strong>A</strong>chievable</li>\n	<li><strong>R</strong>elevant</li>\n	<li><strong>T</strong>ime-Bound</li>\n</ul>\nBy setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, you will have the right plan in place to make achieving your goal much easier.\n<h2><img class=\"wp-image-10242 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12701763_s-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"SMART Goals\" width=\"440\" height=\"292\" />S is for specific</h2>\nThe first part of setting a S.M.A.R.T. goal is making the goal specific. If you set a vague goal, such as \"I want to grow my business by using a blog,\" you don\'t really have much to shoot for.\n\nIt will be much harder to achieve this goal compared to a more specific goal, such as, \"I want to add 10 new posts to my blog every week to increase the number of new leads I get for my business,\" or \"I want to use my blog to earn enough money to pay my monthly rent/mortgage bill.\"\n\nBy making the goal very specific, it can become a motivator and you can use the other steps of SMART goals to make it more achievable.\n<h2>M is for measurable</h2>\nOnce you make your goal specific, you need a way to measure the goal. This can be very easy to set up, depending on your goal. An immeasurable goal would be, \"I want to use my blog to increase how many leads I get every month.\" This type of goal only means if you get one more lead than a normal month, you have achieved your goal.\n\nA measurable goal would be, \"I want to add 10 new leads every month by using my blog.\" This sets a specific and measurable goal you can actually see as you work towards achieving it.\n<h2>A is for achievable</h2>\nMaking your goals for your blog achievable is another very important factor. If you set your goal too high, it can be discouraging instead of motivating. Make sure the goals you set are realistic and that you can actually achieve them.\n\nAn un-achievable goal may be to make $100,000 your first year of blogging, while an achievable goal may be to build your blog to make $500 per month by the end of the first year. You want your goals to stretch you a bit, but they still need to be achievable.\n<h2>R is for relevant</h2>\n<img class=\"wp-image-10243 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/32138177_s-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Goals\" width=\"212\" height=\"196\" />Setting relevant goals makes a difference, as well. There\'s no need to chase a goal that won\'t help you or your company achieve your overall focus.\n\nAn irrelevant goal may be to double your audience on social media, while a relevant goal would be to double your actual blog subscribers. While social media may be important, it\'s not your blog, so setting goals for social media doesn\'t fit with your blogging goals.\n<h2>T is for time-bound</h2>\nA time-bound goal gives you focus and allows an end date for achieving the goal. You don\'t want to just set a goal, such as \"I want to increase my blog traffic.\" Instead, you want your goal to be time-bound, such as, \"I want to increase my blog traffic to 100 visitors per day by the end of this year.\"\n\nBy adding a time-frame for achieving the goal, you will be able to see how close you are and keep yourself on the right track.\n\nAs you set S.M.A.R.T. goals for your blog, you want to make sure they fit with every part of the acronym. With S.M.A.R.T. goals, you will have something to shoot for and something you can achieve. As you achieve every goal, you will build confidence and it will help you find success with the blog you are working on.','How to use S.M.A.R.T. Goals to Grow Your Blog','','inherit','closed','closed','','10240-autosave-v1','','','2016-04-05 15:26:05','2016-04-05 19:26:05','',10240,'https://itxdesign.com/10240-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10105,5,'2016-03-04 13:33:51','2016-03-04 18:33:51','Getting comments on your blog is always a good sign--your readers are engaged enough to contribute to the discussion and add their two cents. This means you\'re on the right track! But some topics can encourage people to get really passionate and write long comments on your blog.\r\n\r\nThose long comments make it harder to see other comments and make your web page unnecessarily long. Plus, spam bots often generate long, meaningless comments that take away from the legitimacy of your website.\r\n\r\nWhy Does Comment Length Matter?\r\n\r\nThe most helpful comments are at least 60 characters long, but less than 5,000 characters. Longer comments are either on a rant or complaining about something not relevant to the original post. That\'s not beneficial to your business, and the matter is probably better handled through customer service if it has to do with your business.\r\n\r\nShorter comments are generally spam and aren\'t relevant to your business or brand. They could include harmful links that your legitimate visitors could fall victim to.\r\n\r\nWhen you limit the length of the comment in WordPress, you can keep extraordinarily long or short comments off your posts.\r\n<h2>A Plugin That Does It For You</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-8161 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/CommentPluginSettings.png\" alt=\"Comment Plugin Settings\" width=\"163\" height=\"248\" />It\'s possible to limit the minimum and maximum length of comments in WordPress within the code. However, if you don\'t know how to do it, there\'s a plugin to help you.\r\n\r\nThe Control Comment Length Plugin keeps comments at the right length for your blog. Once the plugin is installed and activated, you can access it from the <strong>Settings &gt; Control Comment Length</strong> menu.\r\n\r\nThe control comment length plugin has a German interface with English capabilities. You can set the minimum and the maximum characters allowed within this area. The recommended length range is 60 to 5,000 characters.\r\n\r\nWithin this area, you will also be able to add a custom usage message that pops up when comments are too long or too short:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\"Comment too short. Please write at least 60 characters\"</li>\r\n	<li>\"Comment too long. Please keep it to 5,000 or less characters\"</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis is the simplest way to limit the characters of WordPress comments without editing the code yourself. Not only will this help to keep the rants and complaints away, but it can also help to eliminate spam comments on your website and keep you looking legitimate.','The Ideal Blog Comment Length','','inherit','closed','closed','','10103-revision-v1','','','2016-03-04 13:33:51','2016-03-04 18:33:51','',10103,'https://itxdesign.com/10103-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10106,5,'2016-03-04 13:34:14','2016-03-04 18:34:14','Getting comments on your blog is always a good sign--your readers are engaged enough to contribute to the discussion and add their two cents. This means you\'re on the right track! But some topics can encourage people to get really passionate and write long comments on your blog.\r\n\r\nThose long comments make it harder to see other comments and make your web page unnecessarily long. Plus, spam bots often generate long, meaningless comments that take away from the legitimacy of your website.\r\n<h2>Why Does Comment Length Matter?</h2>\r\nThe most helpful comments are at least 60 characters long, but less than 5,000 characters. Longer comments are either on a rant or complaining about something not relevant to the original post. That\'s not beneficial to your business, and the matter is probably better handled through customer service if it has to do with your business.\r\n\r\nShorter comments are generally spam and aren\'t relevant to your business or brand. They could include harmful links that your legitimate visitors could fall victim to.\r\n\r\nWhen you limit the length of the comment in WordPress, you can keep extraordinarily long or short comments off your posts.\r\n<h2>A Plugin That Does It For You</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-8161 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/CommentPluginSettings.png\" alt=\"Comment Plugin Settings\" width=\"163\" height=\"248\" />It\'s possible to limit the minimum and maximum length of comments in WordPress within the code. However, if you don\'t know how to do it, there\'s a plugin to help you.\r\n\r\nThe Control Comment Length Plugin keeps comments at the right length for your blog. Once the plugin is installed and activated, you can access it from the <strong>Settings &gt; Control Comment Length</strong> menu.\r\n\r\nThe control comment length plugin has a German interface with English capabilities. You can set the minimum and the maximum characters allowed within this area. The recommended length range is 60 to 5,000 characters.\r\n\r\nWithin this area, you will also be able to add a custom usage message that pops up when comments are too long or too short:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\"Comment too short. Please write at least 60 characters\"</li>\r\n	<li>\"Comment too long. Please keep it to 5,000 or less characters\"</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis is the simplest way to limit the characters of WordPress comments without editing the code yourself. Not only will this help to keep the rants and complaints away, but it can also help to eliminate spam comments on your website and keep you looking legitimate.','The Ideal Blog Comment Length','','inherit','closed','closed','','10103-revision-v1','','','2016-03-04 13:34:14','2016-03-04 18:34:14','',10103,'https://itxdesign.com/10103-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10107,5,'2016-03-07 12:11:09','2016-03-07 17:11:09','<img class=\" wp-image-10108 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/apple.jpg\" alt=\"apple\" width=\"210\" height=\"210\" />Mac owners have long touted the impermeability to online threats as one reason for choosing Apple over Microsoft. However, even the seemingly airtight Mac OS X operating system is vulnerable to specifically-crafted, sophisticated ransomware that is designed to get past Apple\'s security parameters.\r\n\r\nThat happened last week, when Palo Alto researchers found that ransomware targeted at the Mac OS X operating system, called KeRanger, was fully operational and functional for the first time ever.\r\n\r\nApple immediately took action, revoking the abused security certificate that the KeRanger attackers used and updating it\'s built-in anti-malware system, XProtect, with a new signature in their efforts to stop any further damage from the attack and to protect their customers.\r\n<h2>What is ransomware?</h2>\r\nRansomware is a type of online security attack. Ransomware is malware that encrypts, or changes, the data on your computer, rendering it inaccessible and out of your reach. Only the hackers can access your information at this point. The hackers then demand that you pay them in digital currency, like bitcoin, in an exchange so you can access your files again. Digital currencies are hard to trace and make it less likely for the hackers to get caught.\r\n\r\nIf you ever see a message pop up on your computer asking for money in exchange for your files and information, do not comply with the request. Take your computer to a specialist to have the malware removed.\r\n<h2>Was this really the first time someone managed to \'crack a Mac?\'</h2>\r\nTo be clear, the first malware application known to target the Mac OS X operating system was known as FileCoder. However, the malware application was incomplete when it was discovered, and so it was not functional.\r\n\r\nKeRanger is the first fully functional and operational malware application that has been found running on the OS X operating system.\r\n\r\nYou can read more about this news story <a href=\"http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/07/apple-has-shut-down-the-first-fully-functional-mac-os-x-ransomware/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here on TechCrunch</a>.','Apple Shuts Down First Viable Ransomware for Mac OS X','','publish','open','closed','','apple-shuts-down-first-viable-ransomware-for-mac-os-x','','','2016-03-07 12:11:09','2016-03-07 17:11:09','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10107',0,'post','',0),(10108,5,'2016-03-07 12:06:47','2016-03-07 17:06:47','','apple','','inherit','open','closed','','apple','','','2016-03-07 12:06:47','2016-03-07 17:06:47','',10107,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/apple.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10109,5,'2016-03-07 12:10:05','2016-03-07 17:10:05','<img class=\" wp-image-10108 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/apple.jpg\" alt=\"apple\" width=\"330\" height=\"330\" />Mac owners have long touted the impermeability to online threats as one reason for choosing Apple over Microsoft. However, even the seemingly airtight Mac OS X operating system is vulnerable to specifically-crafted, sophisticated ransomware that is designed to get past Apple\'s security parameters.\r\n\r\nThat happened last week, when Palo Alto researchers found that ransomware targeted at the Mac OS X operating system, called KeRanger, was fully operational and functional for the first time ever.\r\n\r\nApple immediately took action, revoking the abused security certificate that the KeRanger attackers used and updating it\'s built-in anti-malware system, XProtect, with a new signature in their efforts to stop any further damage from the attack and to protect their customers.\r\n<h2>What is ransomware?</h2>\r\nRansomware is a type of online security attack. Ransomware is malware that encrypts, or changes, the data on your computer, rendering it inaccessible and out of your reach. Only the hackers can access your information at this point. The hackers then demand that you pay them in digital currency, like bitcoin, in an exchange so you can access your files again. Digital currencies are hard to trace and make it less likely for the hackers to get caught.\r\n\r\nIf you ever see a message pop up on your computer asking for money in exchange for your files and information, do not comply with the request. Take your computer to a specialist to have the malware removed.\r\n<h2>Was this really the first time someone managed to \'crack a Mac?\'</h2>\r\nTo be clear, the first malware application known to target the Mac OS X operating system was known as FileCoder. However, the malware application was incomplete when it was discovered, and so it was not functional.\r\n\r\nKeRanger is the first fully functional and operational malware application that has been found running on the OS X operating system.\r\n\r\nYou can read more about this news story <a href=\"http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/07/apple-has-shut-down-the-first-fully-functional-mac-os-x-ransomware/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here on TechCrunch</a>.','Apple Shuts Down First Viable Ransomware for Mac OS X','','inherit','closed','closed','','10107-revision-v1','','','2016-03-07 12:10:05','2016-03-07 17:10:05','',10107,'https://itxdesign.com/10107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10110,5,'2016-03-07 12:10:22','2016-03-07 17:10:22','<img class=\" wp-image-10108 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/apple.jpg\" alt=\"apple\" width=\"263\" height=\"263\" />Mac owners have long touted the impermeability to online threats as one reason for choosing Apple over Microsoft. However, even the seemingly airtight Mac OS X operating system is vulnerable to specifically-crafted, sophisticated ransomware that is designed to get past Apple\'s security parameters.\r\n\r\nThat happened last week, when Palo Alto researchers found that ransomware targeted at the Mac OS X operating system, called KeRanger, was fully operational and functional for the first time ever.\r\n\r\nApple immediately took action, revoking the abused security certificate that the KeRanger attackers used and updating it\'s built-in anti-malware system, XProtect, with a new signature in their efforts to stop any further damage from the attack and to protect their customers.\r\n<h2>What is ransomware?</h2>\r\nRansomware is a type of online security attack. Ransomware is malware that encrypts, or changes, the data on your computer, rendering it inaccessible and out of your reach. Only the hackers can access your information at this point. The hackers then demand that you pay them in digital currency, like bitcoin, in an exchange so you can access your files again. Digital currencies are hard to trace and make it less likely for the hackers to get caught.\r\n\r\nIf you ever see a message pop up on your computer asking for money in exchange for your files and information, do not comply with the request. Take your computer to a specialist to have the malware removed.\r\n<h2>Was this really the first time someone managed to \'crack a Mac?\'</h2>\r\nTo be clear, the first malware application known to target the Mac OS X operating system was known as FileCoder. However, the malware application was incomplete when it was discovered, and so it was not functional.\r\n\r\nKeRanger is the first fully functional and operational malware application that has been found running on the OS X operating system.\r\n\r\nYou can read more about this news story <a href=\"http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/07/apple-has-shut-down-the-first-fully-functional-mac-os-x-ransomware/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here on TechCrunch</a>.','Apple Shuts Down First Viable Ransomware for Mac OS X','','inherit','closed','closed','','10107-revision-v1','','','2016-03-07 12:10:22','2016-03-07 17:10:22','',10107,'https://itxdesign.com/10107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10111,5,'2016-03-07 12:10:40','2016-03-07 17:10:40','<img class=\" wp-image-10108 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/apple.jpg\" alt=\"apple\" width=\"210\" height=\"210\" />Mac owners have long touted the impermeability to online threats as one reason for choosing Apple over Microsoft. However, even the seemingly airtight Mac OS X operating system is vulnerable to specifically-crafted, sophisticated ransomware that is designed to get past Apple\'s security parameters.\r\n\r\nThat happened last week, when Palo Alto researchers found that ransomware targeted at the Mac OS X operating system, called KeRanger, was fully operational and functional for the first time ever.\r\n\r\nApple immediately took action, revoking the abused security certificate that the KeRanger attackers used and updating it\'s built-in anti-malware system, XProtect, with a new signature in their efforts to stop any further damage from the attack and to protect their customers.\r\n<h2>What is ransomware?</h2>\r\nRansomware is a type of online security attack. Ransomware is malware that encrypts, or changes, the data on your computer, rendering it inaccessible and out of your reach. Only the hackers can access your information at this point. The hackers then demand that you pay them in digital currency, like bitcoin, in an exchange so you can access your files again. Digital currencies are hard to trace and make it less likely for the hackers to get caught.\r\n\r\nIf you ever see a message pop up on your computer asking for money in exchange for your files and information, do not comply with the request. Take your computer to a specialist to have the malware removed.\r\n<h2>Was this really the first time someone managed to \'crack a Mac?\'</h2>\r\nTo be clear, the first malware application known to target the Mac OS X operating system was known as FileCoder. However, the malware application was incomplete when it was discovered, and so it was not functional.\r\n\r\nKeRanger is the first fully functional and operational malware application that has been found running on the OS X operating system.\r\n\r\nYou can read more about this news story <a href=\"http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/07/apple-has-shut-down-the-first-fully-functional-mac-os-x-ransomware/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here on TechCrunch</a>.','Apple Shuts Down First Viable Ransomware for Mac OS X','','inherit','closed','closed','','10107-revision-v1','','','2016-03-07 12:10:40','2016-03-07 17:10:40','',10107,'https://itxdesign.com/10107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10112,4,'2016-03-08 17:49:58','2016-03-08 22:49:58','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17644499_s-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"Online Dating\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10114\" />Marketing seems a bit like a dirty word for business owners anymore. It means self-promotion, which can be stressful if you don\'t like to be pushy. However, marketing doesn\'t have to be a dirty word. You don\'t have to be pushy.\r\n\r\nGood marketing is much like online dating and you can find others passionate about what they do and ready to work with you. There are many things you can do to make marketing work for you. Here are some of the ways online marketing can become more like online dating. \r\n\r\n<h2>Offer Something People Want</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you\'re trying to find a date, you create a profile perfect for attracting somebody you will like. The same goes with marketing. When you create marketing materials representing wo you are and offering something people want, you will attract like-minded clients. \r\n\r\nYou don\'t need to airbrush your marketing to make it look \"perfect\" to the target audience. 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You want to have high standards for your target audience and not just anybody gets to be your client. If you\'re a small business, you probably have a limited number of clients you can handle. Why not make all of those clients excellent instead of just taking whoever comes along?\r\n\r\n<h2>Use the Right Marketing Methods</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/14984647_s-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Online Marketing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10113\" />If you were trying to find a Christian spouse through online dating, you\'d probably use a Christian dating site instead of just any random site. With marketing, you also need to make sure you use the right tools. \r\n\r\nBusinesses targeting executives may want to use LinkedIn instead of Facebook. However, if you\'re targeting a younger audience, Facebook might be the perfect solution for your marketing needs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Keep it Focused</h2>\r\n\r\nA focused online marketing message is vital. You have to write killer headlines and you have to make sure you grab attention fast. Even the most interested person won\'t always take the time to do more than just scan your online content. \r\n\r\nIf you want to convert traffic into customers and you want people to actually read your marketing message, you need to keep it short and to the point. Focused content will help get your message across to your audience before they lose interest.\r\n\r\n<h2>Persistence Pays</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/33379686_s-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Persistent\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10115\" />Most won\'t give up after a few bad dates if they are truly seeking their soulmate. As a business, you can\'t give up either. You have to continue to be persistent until you find the right people to become your clients. Marketing takes time and you\'re not just going to throw your line out once and reel in all the fish you need.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like an odd comparison, but online marketing and online dating are very similar. They both require a similar amount of effort and honest to ensure you attract the right person. 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It means self-promotion, which can be stressful if you don\'t like to be pushy. However, marketing doesn\'t have to be a dirty word. You don\'t have to be pushy.\r\n\r\nGood marketing is much like online dating and you can find others passionate about what they do and ready to work with you. There are many things you can do to make marketing work for you. Here are some of the ways online marketing can become more like online dating. \r\n\r\n<h2>Offer Something People Want</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you\'re trying to find a date, you create a profile perfect for attracting somebody you will like. The same goes with marketing. When you create marketing materials representing wo you are and offering something people want, you will attract like-minded clients. \r\n\r\nYou don\'t need to airbrush your marketing to make it look \"perfect\" to the target audience. Instead, just make sure it\'s dressed up nicely and provides a real representation of you. \r\n\r\n<h2>Don\'t Let Competition Get you Stressed</h2>\r\n\r\nCompetition is part of business and when you worry about them too much, you will waste time and energy. This is true of both online marketing and online dating. You cannot duplicate what somebody else or another business does, so don\'t try.\r\n\r\nIt\'s better to focus on what you offer and what makes you unique instead of your competition. This means creating a unique profile, in the online dating world. With marketing, it means providing something different enough from your competition to appeal to your audience.\r\n\r\n<h2>High Standards are Necessary</h2>\r\n\r\nYou wouldn\'t go into online dating willing to date just anybody. No, you\'d have a specific type of person in mind and you\'d set your standards very high.\r\n\r\nThe same goes with marketing. You want to have high standards for your target audience and not just anybody gets to be your client. If you\'re a small business, you probably have a limited number of clients you can handle. Why not make all of those clients excellent instead of just taking whoever comes along?\r\n\r\n<h2>Use the Right Marketing Methods</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/14984647_s-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Online Marketing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10113\" />If you were trying to find a Christian spouse through online dating, you\'d probably use a Christian dating site instead of just any random site. With marketing, you also need to make sure you use the right tools. \r\n\r\nBusinesses targeting executives may want to use LinkedIn instead of Facebook. However, if you\'re targeting a younger audience, Facebook might be the perfect solution for your marketing needs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Keep it Focused</h2>\r\n\r\nA focused online marketing message is vital. You have to write killer headlines and you have to make sure you grab attention fast. Even the most interested person won\'t always take the time to do more than just scan your online content. \r\n\r\nIf you want to convert traffic into customers and you want people to actually read your marketing message, you need to keep it short and to the point. Focused content will help get your message across to your audience before they lose interest.\r\n\r\n<h2>Persistence Pays</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/33379686_s-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Persistent\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10115\" />Most won\'t give up after a few bad dates if they are truly seeking their soulmate. As a business, you can\'t give up either. You have to continue to be persistent until you find the right people to become your clients. Marketing takes time and you\'re not just going to throw your line out once and reel in all the fish you need.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like an odd comparison, but online marketing and online dating are very similar. They both require a similar amount of effort and honest to ensure you attract the right person. If you can build personal relationships in your own life, you have what\'s necessary to market your business and yourself online.\r\n','How is Online Marketing Like Online Dating?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10112-revision-v1','','','2016-03-07 20:56:03','2016-03-08 01:56:03','',10112,'https://itxdesign.com/10112-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10117,4,'2016-03-09 17:56:35','2016-03-09 22:56:35','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/45163972_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Working from home\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10121\" />Working from home provides all kinds of freedom and may not seem like it would provide much embarrassment. However, there are some things that can happen to cause embarrassment and some freelancers have admitted to some very odd things. While you may get to set your own hours and have full control of your schedule, there are some things you should be aware of.\r\n\r\nThe reality of working out of your home is full of potential mishaps, anecdotes and other oddities. Here are some of the awkward moments you might face if you work from home.\r\n\r\n<h2>Scatterbrained is a Way of Life</h2>\r\n\r\nMaybe not the worst to make the list, but working from home will probably make you a bit scatterbrained. When your kids are in the next room and they don\'t understand that you are \"at\" work, it can become a bit difficult. Imagine a three-year-old barging into your office or crying and your instinct kicks in.\r\n\r\nThere isn\'t much separation between home and work, which makes it easy to become scatterbrained. Sometimes, you may get up right in the middle of a chat session with a client due to something distracting and come back to a number of messages wondering where you went. Other times, you may sit down to do some work and realize you forgot what you were going to do.\r\n\r\nThere are so many things that can happen and you have a family, along with a business to manage. This can make anybody scatterbrained and it will most likely just become a way of life leading to many embarrassing moments.\r\n\r\n<h2>Showering Becomes Hard to Remember</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/33110862_s-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"Singing in the Shower\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10120\" />While you may shower daily before you head off to work, when you work from home showering is something you do, yet forget you did. Often the days run together a bit and you might wonder, did I shower today?\r\n\r\nSome developers and other freelancers have admitted to using the \"pit sniff\" test as a way to figure out if they need a shower. Others have admitted to getting down the road for a night out or a shopping trip unsure if they actually showered or put on deodorant before they left the house. \r\n\r\n<h2>Pizza and Chinese Delivery Services Know your First Name</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12499762_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza Delivery\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10119\" />You might think working from home comes with the ability to easily prepare meals at home. However, this isn\'t always the case. After all preparing home-cooked meals can take quite a bit of time. It\'s much easier to order a pizza or some Chinese food. \r\n\r\nMany freelancers have admitted to using food delivery services for many meals every week. This leads to delivery people knowing your name and potentially your order. One freelancer admitted that when she ran to a fast food restaurant found about two minutes from her home, the drive thru individual knew her name by her order. \r\n\r\n<h2>Clients May Spot you in your PJs</h2>\r\n\r\nWorking from home has been advertised as working in your pajamas and this happens more often than not. Sooner or later, you may just take a video conference and get spotted in your PJs. Maybe you dressed up from the waist up, but you still have those PJ pants on. This could get caught on camera and provide some interesting and embarrassing conversation.\r\n\r\n<h2>Social Skills go from Great to Nonexistent</h2>\r\n\r\nAdmittedly, this one has had an effect on yours truly. I went from working as a server in restaurants to working full time from home and slowly, but surely, my social skills have taken a serious nosedive. \r\n\r\nSince social situations are not nearly as common for those working from home, they are often out of practice. Some freelancers will walk into a gas station when they get gas just for the social interaction. I know I often choose to avoid self-checkout lanes because I enjoy actually talking to another human being when I go shopping.\r\n\r\nWorking from home can be very isolating if you don\'t make it a point to become social in other ways. Many people get their social interaction at work and with people from work. This won\'t be as easy when you work from home.\r\n\r\n<h2>Schedules and Meal Times Might Become Very Strange and Inconsistent</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have a 9-to-5 schedule and the line between work and home is very blurry. This can often lead to strange meal times and a bit wonky schedule, especially if you don\'t have children or a spouse with a 9-to-5. \r\n\r\nYou might start to default to a second shift or even a third shift type of schedule with breakfast at the normal time people eat lunch. Often, freelancers will rationalize their odd schedule and meal times by believing that as long as the work gets done, it doesn\'t matter what time they wake up, work, eat and sleep.\r\n\r\n<h2>You Dread Conference Calls</h2>\r\n\r\nThose not in the freelance world don\'t get it and conference calls become a bit of a hassle. They seem like a great idea to your clients, but you may have a pure hatred for the phone. Sometimes, you may even chicken out of a meeting if the client didn\'t specify they were going to call you because you don\'t want to be the one to make the call.\r\n\r\nIt gets even worse if the conference call is with a group of people sitting next to each other and you are on speaker phone with them. It becomes hard to hear and understand them, which can get awkward when you repeatedly have to ask for the client to repeat what they say. \r\n\r\n<h2>Boundaries are Broken Often</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/939846_s-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Boundaries\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10118\" />Not all clients, but some, will have no idea what boundaries are. They will email and call at all hours and Sundays off don\'t exist to them. Some may even show up at your house, which can be even worse.\r\n\r\nYou have to set boundaries with clients and that may mean not answering emails or phone calls on days off. This one is on you if you don\'t set good boundaries, but inevitably, there will be clients that think you should be available 24/7.\r\n\r\nThe work at home lifestyle isn\'t for everybody and many of the oddities and embarrassing things may have you second guessing your decision to work from home. However, it comes with many rewards and if you can balance it out by dressing for work (sometimes), setting solid boundaries with clients and family, sticking to some type of routine and finding a way to socialize outside of your home, you may just love the freedom it provides.\r\n','What Oddities & Embarrassments Come with Working From Home?','','publish','open','closed','','what-oddities-embarrassments-come-with-working-from-home','','','2016-03-07 21:02:24','2016-03-08 02:02:24','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10117',0,'post','',0),(10118,4,'2016-03-07 21:01:03','2016-03-08 02:01:03','','Boundaries','','inherit','open','closed','','939846_s','','','2016-03-07 21:02:05','2016-03-08 02:02:05','',10117,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/939846_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10119,4,'2016-03-07 21:01:05','2016-03-08 02:01:05','','Pizza Delivery','','inherit','open','closed','','12499762_s','','','2016-03-07 21:01:52','2016-03-08 02:01:52','',10117,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12499762_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10120,4,'2016-03-07 21:01:07','2016-03-08 02:01:07','','Singing in the Shower','','inherit','open','closed','','33110862_s','','','2016-03-07 21:01:33','2016-03-08 02:01:33','',10117,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/33110862_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10121,4,'2016-03-07 21:01:08','2016-03-08 02:01:08','','Working from home','','inherit','open','closed','','45163972_s','','','2016-03-07 21:01:20','2016-03-08 02:01:20','',10117,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/45163972_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10122,4,'2016-03-07 21:02:10','2016-03-08 02:02:10','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/45163972_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Working from home\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10121\" />Working from home provides all kinds of freedom and may not seem like it would provide much embarrassment. However, there are some things that can happen to cause embarrassment and some freelancers have admitted to some very odd things. While you may get to set your own hours and have full control of your schedule, there are some things you should be aware of.\r\n\r\nThe reality of working out of your home is full of potential mishaps, anecdotes and other oddities. Here are some of the awkward moments you might face if you work from home.\r\n\r\n<h2>Scatterbrained is a Way of Life</h2>\r\n\r\nMaybe not the worst to make the list, but working from home will probably make you a bit scatterbrained. When your kids are in the next room and they don\'t understand that you are \"at\" work, it can become a bit difficult. Imagine a three-year-old barging into your office or crying and your instinct kicks in.\r\n\r\nThere isn\'t much separation between home and work, which makes it easy to become scatterbrained. Sometimes, you may get up right in the middle of a chat session with a client due to something distracting and come back to a number of messages wondering where you went. Other times, you may sit down to do some work and realize you forgot what you were going to do.\r\n\r\nThere are so many things that can happen and you have a family, along with a business to manage. This can make anybody scatterbrained and it will most likely just become a way of life leading to many embarrassing moments.\r\n\r\n<h2>Showering Becomes Hard to Remember</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/33110862_s-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"Singing in the Shower\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10120\" />While you may shower daily before you head off to work, when you work from home showering is something you do, yet forget you did. Often the days run together a bit and you might wonder, did I shower today?\r\n\r\nSome developers and other freelancers have admitted to using the \"pit sniff\" test as a way to figure out if they need a shower. Others have admitted to getting down the road for a night out or a shopping trip unsure if they actually showered or put on deodorant before they left the house. \r\n\r\n<h2>Pizza and Chinese Delivery Services Know your First Name</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12499762_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza Delivery\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10119\" />You might think working from home comes with the ability to easily prepare meals at home. However, this isn\'t always the case. After all preparing home-cooked meals can take quite a bit of time. It\'s much easier to order a pizza or some Chinese food. \r\n\r\nMany freelancers have admitted to using food delivery services for many meals every week. This leads to delivery people knowing your name and potentially your order. One freelancer admitted that when she ran to a fast food restaurant found about two minutes from her home, the drive thru individual knew her name by her order. \r\n\r\n<h2>Clients May Spot you in your PJs</h2>\r\n\r\nWorking from home has been advertised as working in your pajamas and this happens more often than not. Sooner or later, you may just take a video conference and get spotted in your PJs. Maybe you dressed up from the waist up, but you still have those PJ pants on. This could get caught on camera and provide some interesting and embarrassing conversation.\r\n\r\n<h2>Social Skills go from Great to Nonexistent</h2>\r\n\r\nAdmittedly, this one has had an effect on yours truly. I went from working as a server in restaurants to working full time from home and slowly, but surely, my social skills have taken a serious nosedive. \r\n\r\nSince social situations are not nearly as common for those working from home, they are often out of practice. Some freelancers will walk into a gas station when they get gas just for the social interaction. I know I often choose to avoid self-checkout lanes because I enjoy actually talking to another human being when I go shopping.\r\n\r\nWorking from home can be very isolating if you don\'t make it a point to become social in other ways. Many people get their social interaction at work and with people from work. This won\'t be as easy when you work from home.\r\n\r\n<h2>Schedules and Meal Times Might Become Very Strange and Inconsistent</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have a 9-to-5 schedule and the line between work and home is very blurry. This can often lead to strange meal times and a bit wonky schedule, especially if you don\'t have children or a spouse with a 9-to-5. \r\n\r\nYou might start to default to a second shift or even a third shift type of schedule with breakfast at the normal time people eat lunch. Often, freelancers will rationalize their odd schedule and meal times by believing that as long as the work gets done, it doesn\'t matter what time they wake up, work, eat and sleep.\r\n\r\n<h2>You Dread Conference Calls</h2>\r\n\r\nThose not in the freelance world don\'t get it and conference calls become a bit of a hassle. They seem like a great idea to your clients, but you may have a pure hatred for the phone. Sometimes, you may even chicken out of a meeting if the client didn\'t specify they were going to call you because you don\'t want to be the one to make the call.\r\n\r\nIt gets even worse if the conference call is with a group of people sitting next to each other and you are on speaker phone with them. It becomes hard to hear and understand them, which can get awkward when you repeatedly have to ask for the client to repeat what they say. \r\n\r\n<h2>Boundaries are Broken Often</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/939846_s-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Boundaries\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10118\" />Not all clients, but some, will have no idea what boundaries are. They will email and call at all hours and Sundays off don\'t exist to them. Some may even show up at your house, which can be even worse.\r\n\r\nYou have to set boundaries with clients and that may mean not answering emails or phone calls on days off. This one is on you if you don\'t set good boundaries, but inevitably, there will be clients that think you should be available 24/7.\r\n\r\nThe work at home lifestyle isn\'t for everybody and many of the oddities and embarrassing things may have you second guessing your decision to work from home. However, it comes with many rewards and if you can balance it out by dressing for work (sometimes), setting solid boundaries with clients and family, sticking to some type of routine and finding a way to socialize outside of your home, you may just love the freedom it provides.\r\n','What Oddities & Embarrassments Come with Working From Home?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10117-revision-v1','','','2016-03-07 21:02:10','2016-03-08 02:02:10','',10117,'https://itxdesign.com/10117-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10123,0,'2016-03-08 17:50:06','2016-03-08 22:50:06','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10123','','','2016-03-08 17:50:06','2016-03-08 22:50:06','',10112,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17644499_s-300x209-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10125,5,'2016-03-09 12:56:30','2016-03-09 17:56:30','https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj98MvKlrTLAhWB5CYKHbgFCdcQjhwIBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarcguberti.com%2F2014%2F03%2Fhow-to-get-more-people-to-review-your-udemy-training-course%2F&bvm=bv.116274245,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNHkBVpDzCHVu5mK8x8l8UvGecizfg&ust=1457632555372826','udemy','','inherit','open','closed','','udemy-2','','','2016-03-09 12:56:36','2016-03-09 17:56:36','',10124,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/udemy.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10126,5,'2016-03-09 12:57:49','2016-03-09 17:57:49','Thinking about creating a free course to promote your business or blog? That\'s a smart idea, and it\'s really simple to get started. We put together a quick guide for those looking to create and promote a free course using Udemy.\r\n\r\nThe process can be completed in just 4 steps:<strong> Plan, Create, Publish, </strong>and<strong> Promote</strong>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-10125 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/udemy.jpg\" alt=\"udemy\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" />\r\n<h2>How to Create and Promote a Free Course Using Udemy</h2>\r\n<h3>1. Plan the Course</h3>\r\nDon\'t get excited and try to start creating your course before you plan it! The planning stage should include careful consideration of the industry/niche and topics you will cover in the free course. It\'s likely that you already have an idea in mind, so sculpt that idea into a course that will provide value to anyone who takes it.\r\n\r\nSearch your keywords and find out if any existing courses already cover your topic. 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Use references, examples, and research liberally.\r\n\r\nUdemy makes it simple to drag and drop, add text, videos, and \"fill in the blanks\" for your course to pull it together into a neat package.\r\n<h3>3. Publish the Course</h3>\r\nNow that you have the draft of a complete course, you\'re ready to show it to the world. Publish the course on Udemy directly instead of uploading the videos to YouTube. Choose whether or not you will offer your course for free. Free courses get more signups, naturally, but paid courses can be a secondary source of income if priced appropriately.\r\n\r\nSome advice for paid courses: Don\'t get greedy. Keep the price low and you\'ll have more people sign up for the course, increasing what you earn from the course. High prices scare more people off than they bring in.\r\n<h3>4. Promote the Course</h3>\r\nTo meet Udemy\'s student minimum, you\'ll need to advertise and promote your new course. Social networks are a great place to start, as well as forums, related blogs (try guest posting), other courses, and sale sites like Groupon. You can run paid promotions on social networks like Facebook and Twitter to increase the reach of your course ad and drive more people to sign up.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip: </strong>Normally, Udemy pays 70% of the course reveneue to the instructor (you) and keeps 30%, but Udemy allows instructors to promote courses using an affiliate link that gives you 85% of the earned revenue.','How to Create and Promote a Free Course Using Udemy','','inherit','closed','closed','','10124-revision-v1','','','2016-03-09 12:57:49','2016-03-09 17:57:49','',10124,'https://itxdesign.com/10124-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10127,0,'2016-03-09 17:56:52','2016-03-09 22:56:52','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10127','','','2016-03-09 17:56:52','2016-03-09 22:56:52','',10117,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/45163972_s-300x200-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10128,4,'2016-03-11 21:11:38','2016-03-12 02:11:38','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/31958078_s-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Content Ideas\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10130\" />Sometimes creativity can be tough and other times, it’s like the ideas won’t stop flowing. It’s one of those areas that people are constantly trying to improve. How can I become more creative and how can I get creative ideas when I’m in a rut? When your creative “well” feels like it’s drying up, it can be frustrating and scary for someone who makes a living off of their creativity. \r\n\r\nWhile you may be a creative person and you’ve made a business off of this creativity, it’s important that you have a plan in place for what you’ll do when the creative juices aren’t flowing. In some cases, you aren’t allowing enough downtime to let your mind work without any distraction and in other cases, you aren’t writing down all of your ideas to revisit at a later time. Take a look at why refilling your content ideas of creative “well” is so important for your business. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why it’s a problem that your creative juices are drying up</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you don’t add to your creativity well and find that your creative juices start to dry up, you may find yourself in a rut. Having an ongoing list of ways to keep your creativity running smoothly is so important to bloggers, writers, and others that work in a creative business. \r\n\r\nIt’s also important to have an outlet for your creativity and another for removing clutter or negativity from the picture. It’s important that you allow yourself to experience new things to keep your creativity moving because a writer or creative person needs to take part in the world to be able to write about. \r\n\r\n<h2>How to deal with a creativity rut </h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/9712764_s-289x300.jpg\" alt=\"Creative Content Ideas\" width=\"289\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10129\" />A few important tools to make sure you are doing this is to write in your journal each morning to remove any clutter and to help you work your thoughts out. Another tool is to refill your creative well by taking yourself on a date to do something fun, different, and exciting. \r\n\r\nThis could be as simple as a walk to the park to observe nature, an outdoor concert, or a local museum to see others’ creative works. You may be surprised what old memories pop up swinging at the park or what ideas are triggered by watching someone else perform. \r\n\r\nFrom there, you should make sure you are getting unblocked from whatever is holding you back from coming up with new ideas. When you’re wearing so many hats from writing content to promoting your website, you can get burnt out and end up with writer’s block. \r\n\r\nA simple way to stop this in its tracks is to use idea starters to write your next piece, which are phrases such as “Top 5 ways to __” or “A beginner’s guide to __” to trigger your mind to come up with things to write about. You can also start your blog post with a great headline and allow the rest of the article to flow easily or you could take a walk and let your mind feel free to process your thoughts. \r\n\r\n<h2>Refilling your content ideas</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/37861989_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Content\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10131\" />One way to deal with a creativity rut is to simply be prepared. When you find you’re in a period of never-ending ideas, you should take note of those or start researching them to use later. You may come to a point like you’re in now where you really could use some great ideas.\r\n\r\nHaving ideas stored away for later will make later a little less stressful. 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It’s one of those areas that people are constantly trying to improve. How can I become more creative and how can I get creative ideas when I’m in a rut? When your creative “well” feels like it’s drying up, it can be frustrating and scary for someone who makes a living off of their creativity. \r\n\r\nWhile you may be a creative person and you’ve made a business off of this creativity, it’s important that you have a plan in place for what you’ll do when the creative juices aren’t flowing. In some cases, you aren’t allowing enough downtime to let your mind work without any distraction and in other cases, you aren’t writing down all of your ideas to revisit at a later time. Take a look at why refilling your content ideas of creative “well” is so important for your business. \r\n\r\n<h2>Why it’s a problem that your creative juices are drying up</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you don’t add to your creativity well and find that your creative juices start to dry up, you may find yourself in a rut. 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You can also start your blog post with a great headline and allow the rest of the article to flow easily or you could take a walk and let your mind feel free to process your thoughts. \r\n\r\n<h2>Refilling your content ideas</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/37861989_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Content\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10131\" />One way to deal with a creativity rut is to simply be prepared. When you find you’re in a period of never-ending ideas, you should take note of those or start researching them to use later. You may come to a point like you’re in now where you really could use some great ideas.\r\n\r\nHaving ideas stored away for later will make later a little less stressful. 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While we enjoy the convenience of working from anywhere, using new technologies to reach customers and provide services to them, and generate more targeted leads than ever before, there\'s a laundry list of reasons the technological revolution has us ready for a little break from it all.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10137 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tech.jpg\" alt=\"tech\" width=\"254\" height=\"169\" />It\'s making us accessible to others almost 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and therefore working 50+ hour weeks that involve answering emails at obscene hours of the day and subsiding on fast food. It\'s causing our anxiety and stress levels to creep up to the point where they\'re interfering with our daily lives and productivity.\r\n\r\nIt\'s driving us nuts, but there\'s a way to \"hit reset\": Take a short-but-needed break from technology.\r\n\r\nHow do you know if you\'re in need of a break from technology? Look at the \"symptoms\" below and track the ones you experience. Two or more might mean you\'re ready for a break from technology, but if you\'re considering a digital detox at all, now is a great time to do it.\r\n<h2>4 Ways to Tell You\'re Overdue for a Break from Technology</h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. You\'re losing touch with friends</h3>\r\nIf you have the feeling that you used to be more social and hang out with friends more than you do today, your smartphone might be to blame. Social networks like Facebook and Snapchat make it seem like you\'re keeping in touch with friends, and to an extent, you are--but friendships need interaction in person (when that\'s possible) to stay solid.\r\n\r\nIf you find yourself checking your email more than you ever have while seeing your friends less, it\'s time for a break from technology.\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. 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From the FitBit to the smart phone, technology is a big part of nearly everything we do.\r\n\r\nFor a busy business owner, that\'s both a blessing and a curse. While we enjoy the convenience of working from anywhere, using new technologies to reach customers and provide services to them, and generate more targeted leads than ever before, there\'s a laundry list of reasons the technological revolution has us ready for a little break from it all.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10137 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tech.jpg\" alt=\"tech\" width=\"254\" height=\"169\" />It\'s making us accessible to others almost 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and therefore working 50+ hour weeks that involve answering emails at obscene hours of the day and subsiding on fast food. 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If you use your phone during meals, there\'s a good chance you\'re in need of a break from technology and some uninterrupted time with your family.\r\n\r\nAfter you eat a few meals sans smart phone, you\'ll see what you\'ve been missing out on since the tech revolution--meaningful conversation with friends and family.','4 Ways to Tell You\'re Overdue for a Break from Technology','','inherit','closed','closed','','10134-revision-v1','','','2016-03-14 15:05:47','2016-03-14 19:05:47','',10134,'https://itxdesign.com/10134-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10140,5,'2016-03-14 15:06:35','2016-03-14 19:06:35','Technology saturates our lives. From the FitBit to the smart phone, technology is a big part of nearly everything we do.\r\n\r\nFor a busy business owner, that\'s both a blessing and a curse. While we enjoy the convenience of working from anywhere, using new technologies to reach customers and provide services to them, and generate more targeted leads than ever before, there\'s a laundry list of reasons the technological revolution has us ready for a little break from it all.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10137 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tech.jpg\" alt=\"tech\" width=\"254\" height=\"169\" />It\'s making us accessible to others almost 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and therefore working 50+ hour weeks that involve answering emails at obscene hours of the day and subsiding on fast food. It\'s causing our anxiety and stress levels to creep up to the point where they\'re interfering with our daily lives and productivity.\r\n\r\nIt\'s driving us nuts, but there\'s a way to \"hit reset\": Take a short-but-needed break from technology.\r\n\r\nHow do you know if you\'re in need of a break from technology? Look at the \"symptoms\" below and track the ones you experience. Two or more might mean you\'re ready for a break from technology, but if you\'re considering a digital detox at all, now is a great time to do it.\r\n<h2>4 Ways to Tell You\'re Overdue for a Break from Technology</h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. You\'re losing touch with friends</h3>\r\nIf you have the feeling that you used to be more social and hang out with friends more than you do today, your smartphone might be to blame. Social networks like Facebook and Snapchat make it seem like you\'re keeping in touch with friends, and to an extent, you are--but friendships need interaction in person (when that\'s possible) to stay solid.\r\n\r\nIf you find yourself checking your email more than you ever have while seeing your friends less, it\'s time for a break from technology.\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. You get headaches from looking at screens too long</h3>\r\nAnyone who works with or on computers knows--getting headaches from looking at a screen too long is a very real thing. Looking at a screen can strain your eyes, and doing so for hours without getting up to walk around and change your depth of focus (look at things that are close up and far away, unlike the computer) only makes matters worse.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re getting these headaches more regularly than usual, that\'s a great reason to take a break from technology.\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3. You\'re having trouble sleeping</h3>\r\nTablets, smartphones, computers, and televisions all emit blue light. Blue light disrupts our brains from getting into sleep mode because it inhibits melatonin production and excites our brains into thinking it sees daylight (time to wake up!). Insomnia is a powerful predictor that you\'re in need of a technology detox. Using your phone or watching TV before bed set you up for a spotty sleep cycle.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re having trouble sleeping, try eliminating technology that emits blue light from your evening routine to get your circadian rhythms back on track.\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">4. You use your phone during meals</h3>\r\nPeople that use smart phones during family meals tend to use their phones more often throughout the day than those who put the phone away for meal times. If you use your phone during meals, there\'s a good chance you\'re in need of a break from technology and some uninterrupted time with your family.\r\n\r\nAfter you eat a few meals sans smart phone, you\'ll see what you\'ve been missing out on since the tech revolution--meaningful conversation with friends and family.','4 Ways to Tell You\'re Overdue for a Break from Technology','','inherit','closed','closed','','10134-revision-v1','','','2016-03-14 15:06:35','2016-03-14 19:06:35','',10134,'https://itxdesign.com/10134-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10141,4,'2016-03-15 18:03:43','2016-03-15 22:03:43','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17260898_s-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Inactive Subscribers\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10144\" />Maybe you started your email marketing campaign years ago and you\'ve realized you have a large amount of inactive email subscribers. There\'s no good reason to waste all your effort building your email list. Even inactive subscribers have value, if you know what to do with them. \r\n\r\nWith the right strategy, you don\'t have to send out new deals, newsletters and other announcements only to think the open rate is too low and the number of sales isn\'t satisfactory. Here are some of the ways you can handle inactive email subscribers on your list.\r\n\r\n<h2>What constitutes an inactive subscriber?</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore we go any further, it\'s good to know what constitutes an inactive subscriber. There isn\'t really a set rule for this, but usually, if the subscriber goes too long without opening one of your emails, they become inactive. This time fame is different and varies from one website to another. \r\n\r\n<h2>Is there anything wrong with inactive subscribers?</h2>\r\n\r\nInactive email addresses happen when you spend years collecting them and building your list. Often, they are looked at as no big deal, but they could be causing issues with your analytics. When your list contains too many inactive emails, your numbers will not show the real open rates, clicks and sales percentages. These numbers probably drive many of your decisions, so it\'s important to have accurate numbers.\r\n\r\nAlong with messing with your analytics, your inactive subscribers may also be costing you cash. Some of the auto responder programs, such as Constant Contact or MailChimp charge you based on the size of your list. This means, you are paying to have inactive email addresses on your list. \r\n\r\nIn addition, if those you send messages to don\'t open them, they won\'t see your message. This means your email marketing isn\'t really working.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why do subscribers become inactive?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou may become very frustrated when you notice subscribers becoming in active. It\'s a difficult thing to understand because they gave you an email address, so you assume they are at least somewhat interested in what you have to offer. There are numerous reasons for subscribers going inactive, which include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>One-time Customers - Sometimes, customers only wanted to purchase one project form you as a gift for someone or they are trying out a new hobby. After the purchase, they have no reason to want your emails anymore and simply don\'t have interested in what you offer.</li>\r\n<li>\"Spam or Junk\" Email Address - Many people use what is known as a \"spam or junk\" email address for offers requiring an email address. This is an email address they don\'t check very often, or at all. Instead, they just use it for offers they really don\'t want to see. </li>\r\n<li>Outdated Email Address - Another thing that causes inactive subscribers is an outdated email address. Maybe they don\'t use it anymore, have a new one from a new job, stopped going to the school it\'s associated with or it just became overloaded with spam, so they opened a new account. When a subscriber doesn\'t update their information, they may become inactive.</li>\r\n<li>Content Issues- Of course, there is the real possibility that you are not providing the type of content they want. Maybe the subject line gets lost in the flood of other emails they receive or they open it and the email is simply too long. If this is the case, you may be able to fix it.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere are several reasons for subscribers becoming inactive. It may have nothing to do with you or your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Give Inactive Subscribers a Nudge</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/8925387_s-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10143\" />Sometimes, you can resurrect an inactive subscriber by giving them a little nudge. You don\'t need to just chop them from your list, just yet. Making one last attempt to re-engage with them may save you a few subscribers, which could turn into customers.\r\n\r\nStart with improving your emails. Compelling subject lines may be all it takes or checking the spam rating on emails could be the different. Adding in free gifts, coupon codes and other giveaways may help, as well.\r\n\r\nAn email sent just to your inactive subscribers with a subject such as, \"Come Back, We\'ve Missed You!\" may be just what you need. This type of email might just get them to open your email and you can even include a coupon code for a special discount.\r\n\r\nAnother method of resurrecting an inactive subscriber is to send they a survey. Try to find out if they had a bad experience if there is anything you can do to improve. \r\n\r\nIf you think some of your inactive subscribers may be using an old email address, you could try adding a link to update their information. This might help when they do finally check that old work email or school account.\r\n\r\n<h2>What about subscribers you can\'t re-engage?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/51715090_s-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Subscribers\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10145\" />Of course, unless you\'re very lucky, your efforts to nudge inactive subscribers will only work with some of them. The rest may simply need to be cut from your list to save you money and give you more active analytics. It\'s a bit controversial, as some businesses never delete any subscribers and others regularly clean out inactive subscribers. \r\n\r\nUnderstanding how to handle your inactive email subscribers is very important. If you want to get the most out of your inactive subscribers, use the information above and you may be able to get some of them to become active.\r\n','What Should You Do with Your Inactive Email Subscribers?','','publish','open','closed','','what-should-you-do-with-your-inactive-email-subscribers','','','2016-03-21 13:08:20','2016-03-21 17:08:20','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10141',0,'post','',0),(10142,4,'2016-03-14 18:03:42','2016-03-14 22:03:42','Maybe you started your email marketing campaign years ago and you\'ve realized you have a large amount of inactive email subscribers. There\'s no good reason to waste all your effort building your email list. Even inactive subscribers have value, if you know what to do with them. \r\n\r\nWith the right strategy, you don\'t have to send out new deals, newsletters and other announcements only to think the open rate is too low and the number of sales isn\'t satisfactory. Here are some of the ways you can handle inactive email subscribers on your list.\r\n\r\n<h2>What constitutes an inactive subscriber?</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore we go any further, it\'s good to know what constitutes an inactive subscriber. There isn\'t really a set rule for this, but usually, if the subscriber goes too long without opening one of your emails, they become inactive. This time fame is different and varies from one website to another. \r\n\r\n<h2>Is there anything wrong with inactive subscribers?</h2>\r\n\r\nInactive email addresses happen when you spend years collecting them and building your list. Often, they are looked at as no big deal, but they could be causing issues with your analytics. When your list contains too many inactive emails, your numbers will not show the real open rates, clicks and sales percentages. These numbers probably drive many of your decisions, so it\'s important to have accurate numbers.\r\n\r\nAlong with messing with your analytics, your inactive subscribers may also be costing you cash. Some of the auto responder programs, such as Constant Contact or MailChimp charge you based on the size of your list. This means, you are paying to have inactive email addresses on your list. \r\n\r\nIn addition, if those you send messages to don\'t open them, they won\'t see your message. This means your email marketing isn\'t really working.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why do subscribers become inactive?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou may become very frustrated when you notice subscribers becoming in active. It\'s a difficult thing to understand because they gave you an email address, so you assume they are at least somewhat interested in what you have to offer. There are numerous reasons for subscribers going inactive, which include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>One-time Customers - Sometimes, customers only wanted to purchase one project form you as a gift for someone or they are trying out a new hobby. After the purchase, they have no reason to want your emails anymore and simply don\'t have interested in what you offer.</li>\r\n<li>\"Spam or Junk\" Email Address - Many people use what is known as a \"spam or junk\" email address for offers requiring an email address. This is an email address they don\'t check very often, or at all. Instead, they just use it for offers they really don\'t want to see. </li>\r\n<li>Outdated Email Address - Another thing that causes inactive subscribers is an outdated email address. Maybe they don\'t use it anymore, have a new one from a new job, stopped going to the school it\'s associated with or it just became overloaded with spam, so they opened a new account. When a subscriber doesn\'t update their information, they may become inactive.</li>\r\n<li>Content Issues- Of course, there is the real possibility that you are not providing the type of content they want. Maybe the subject line gets lost in the flood of other emails they receive or they open it and the email is simply too long. If this is the case, you may be able to fix it.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere are several reasons for subscribers becoming inactive. It may have nothing to do with you or your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Give Inactive Subscribers a Nudge</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes, you can resurrect an inactive subscriber by giving them a little nudge. You don\'t need to just chop them from your list, just yet. Making one last attempt to re-engage with them may save you a few subscribers, which could turn into customers.\r\n\r\nStart with improving your emails. Compelling subject lines may be all it takes or checking the spam rating on emails could be the different. Adding in free gifts, coupon codes and other giveaways may help, as well.\r\n\r\nAn email sent just to your inactive subscribers with a subject such as, \"Come Back, We\'ve Missed You!\" may be just what you need. This type of email might just get them to open your email and you can even include a coupon code for a special discount.\r\n\r\nAnother method of resurrecting an inactive subscriber is to send they a survey. Try to find out if they had a bad experience if there is anything you can do to improve. \r\n\r\nIf you think some of your inactive subscribers may be using an old email address, you could try adding a link to update their information. This might help when they do finally check that old work email or school account.\r\n\r\n<h2>What about subscribers you can\'t re-engage?</h2>\r\n\r\nOf course, unless you\'re very lucky, your efforts to nudge inactive subscribers will only work with some of them. The rest may simply need to be cut from your list to save you money and give you more active analytics. It\'s a bit controversial, as some businesses never delete any subscribers and others regularly clean out inactive subscribers. \r\n\r\nUnderstanding how to handle your inactive email subscribers is very important. If you want to get the most out of your inactive subscribers, use the information above and you may be able to get some of them to become active.\r\n','What Should you do with Your Inactive Email Subscribers?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10141-revision-v1','','','2016-03-14 18:03:42','2016-03-14 22:03:42','',10141,'https://itxdesign.com/10141-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10143,4,'2016-03-14 18:08:14','2016-03-14 22:08:14','','Email Marketing','','inherit','open','closed','','8925387_s','','','2016-03-14 18:08:53','2016-03-14 22:08:53','',10141,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/8925387_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10144,4,'2016-03-14 18:08:17','2016-03-14 22:08:17','','Inactive Subscribers','','inherit','open','closed','','17260898_s','','','2016-03-14 18:08:35','2016-03-14 22:08:35','',10141,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17260898_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10145,4,'2016-03-14 18:08:20','2016-03-14 22:08:20','','Subscribers','','inherit','open','closed','','51715090_s','','','2016-03-14 18:09:09','2016-03-14 22:09:09','',10141,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/51715090_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10146,4,'2016-03-14 18:09:14','2016-03-14 22:09:14','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17260898_s-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Inactive Subscribers\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10144\" />Maybe you started your email marketing campaign years ago and you\'ve realized you have a large amount of inactive email subscribers. There\'s no good reason to waste all your effort building your email list. Even inactive subscribers have value, if you know what to do with them. \r\n\r\nWith the right strategy, you don\'t have to send out new deals, newsletters and other announcements only to think the open rate is too low and the number of sales isn\'t satisfactory. Here are some of the ways you can handle inactive email subscribers on your list.\r\n\r\n<h2>What constitutes an inactive subscriber?</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore we go any further, it\'s good to know what constitutes an inactive subscriber. There isn\'t really a set rule for this, but usually, if the subscriber goes too long without opening one of your emails, they become inactive. This time fame is different and varies from one website to another. \r\n\r\n<h2>Is there anything wrong with inactive subscribers?</h2>\r\n\r\nInactive email addresses happen when you spend years collecting them and building your list. Often, they are looked at as no big deal, but they could be causing issues with your analytics. When your list contains too many inactive emails, your numbers will not show the real open rates, clicks and sales percentages. These numbers probably drive many of your decisions, so it\'s important to have accurate numbers.\r\n\r\nAlong with messing with your analytics, your inactive subscribers may also be costing you cash. Some of the auto responder programs, such as Constant Contact or MailChimp charge you based on the size of your list. This means, you are paying to have inactive email addresses on your list. \r\n\r\nIn addition, if those you send messages to don\'t open them, they won\'t see your message. This means your email marketing isn\'t really working.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why do subscribers become inactive?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou may become very frustrated when you notice subscribers becoming in active. It\'s a difficult thing to understand because they gave you an email address, so you assume they are at least somewhat interested in what you have to offer. There are numerous reasons for subscribers going inactive, which include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>One-time Customers - Sometimes, customers only wanted to purchase one project form you as a gift for someone or they are trying out a new hobby. After the purchase, they have no reason to want your emails anymore and simply don\'t have interested in what you offer.</li>\r\n<li>\"Spam or Junk\" Email Address - Many people use what is known as a \"spam or junk\" email address for offers requiring an email address. This is an email address they don\'t check very often, or at all. Instead, they just use it for offers they really don\'t want to see. </li>\r\n<li>Outdated Email Address - Another thing that causes inactive subscribers is an outdated email address. Maybe they don\'t use it anymore, have a new one from a new job, stopped going to the school it\'s associated with or it just became overloaded with spam, so they opened a new account. When a subscriber doesn\'t update their information, they may become inactive.</li>\r\n<li>Content Issues- Of course, there is the real possibility that you are not providing the type of content they want. Maybe the subject line gets lost in the flood of other emails they receive or they open it and the email is simply too long. If this is the case, you may be able to fix it.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere are several reasons for subscribers becoming inactive. It may have nothing to do with you or your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Give Inactive Subscribers a Nudge</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/8925387_s-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10143\" />Sometimes, you can resurrect an inactive subscriber by giving them a little nudge. You don\'t need to just chop them from your list, just yet. Making one last attempt to re-engage with them may save you a few subscribers, which could turn into customers.\r\n\r\nStart with improving your emails. Compelling subject lines may be all it takes or checking the spam rating on emails could be the different. Adding in free gifts, coupon codes and other giveaways may help, as well.\r\n\r\nAn email sent just to your inactive subscribers with a subject such as, \"Come Back, We\'ve Missed You!\" may be just what you need. This type of email might just get them to open your email and you can even include a coupon code for a special discount.\r\n\r\nAnother method of resurrecting an inactive subscriber is to send they a survey. Try to find out if they had a bad experience if there is anything you can do to improve. \r\n\r\nIf you think some of your inactive subscribers may be using an old email address, you could try adding a link to update their information. This might help when they do finally check that old work email or school account.\r\n\r\n<h2>What about subscribers you can\'t re-engage?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/51715090_s-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Subscribers\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10145\" />Of course, unless you\'re very lucky, your efforts to nudge inactive subscribers will only work with some of them. The rest may simply need to be cut from your list to save you money and give you more active analytics. It\'s a bit controversial, as some businesses never delete any subscribers and others regularly clean out inactive subscribers. \r\n\r\nUnderstanding how to handle your inactive email subscribers is very important. If you want to get the most out of your inactive subscribers, use the information above and you may be able to get some of them to become active.\r\n','What Should you do with Your Inactive Email Subscribers?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10141-revision-v1','','','2016-03-14 18:09:14','2016-03-14 22:09:14','',10141,'https://itxdesign.com/10141-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10147,4,'2016-03-16 18:21:03','2016-03-16 22:21:03','After you get your website built and it goes live, the job isn\'t done. Of course, marketing becomes a priority, but you should also make sure your website stays up-to-date. Here are some of the things you need to keep an eye on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Broken Links</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10035140_s-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Broken Link\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10148\" />Sometimes, you create content and link to an outside source. Then, that source takes down the page or moves it to a new destination. When this happens, you end up with a broken link, which makes you look bad. \r\n\r\nPart of keeping an up-to-date website is taking care of broken links. If you use WordPress, you can simply use a broken link finding plugin to alert you of any broken links. If not, you may need to do this manually or find another tool to scan your site for broken links.\r\n\r\nHowever you go about finding broken links, make sure you keep them fixed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Blogging</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter your website goes live, it\'s time to start blogging. You want to add regular content for your readers, and yes, this is considered part of maintaining your website. Blogging more than once per week is recommended.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update Images</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you want to add a new look to the pages on your site, you can easily do so by updating the images. Maybe it has been a year or two and things, such as employees working for you, product packaging or anything else, has changed. Update the images to ensure your site is current and give it a new look.\r\n\r\n<h2>Check the Usability</h2>\r\n\r\nOccasionally, it\'s smart to use a tool to check the usability of your website. Google actually factors this into your ranking. A few times a year, you should ask for feedback from users about your website. This will help you make changes to improve the overall experience.\r\n\r\n<h2>Change Page Content</h2>\r\n\r\nAs you gather analytics, you may notice specific web pages have a higher than normal bounce rate. If this is the case, you want to update the content on the site and possibly the images. There\'s a reason why so many visitors are leaving once they arrive at the page. Make sure you review the pages and make necessary changes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update Everything</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/27698478_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Update Website\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10150\" />If you\'re using WordPress or another CMS, it\'s best to turn on automatic updates for plugins, themes and the actual CMS. However, if you don\'t want to use automatic updates, make sure you update everything, as necessary. Missing an update could cause major issues with your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Review Page Formatting</h2>\r\n\r\nOccasionally, it\'s a good idea to look at your page formatting. Even if you reviewed the content five times before it went live, you may have missed a typo or grammatical mistake. There could also be formatting glitches that happened during an update or you simply missed. It\'s also a good idea to bring in another set of eyes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Check Analytics Often</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12866604_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Website Analytics\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10149\" />Your analytics can tell you quite a bit about your site. If you have a specific page usually receiving high traffic and a low bounce rate, but it changes suddenly, it may throw up a red flag. You may need to check the page and find out why it changed so quickly. \r\n\r\nMake sure to monitor your analytics regular to ensure everything is running smoothly. This should also include monitoring your hosting to ensure you upgrade before the traffic crashes a server or something else goes wrong.\r\n\r\nUse these tips to help ensure you run a healthy website. 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Of course, marketing becomes a priority, but you should also make sure your website stays up-to-date. Here are some of the things you need to keep an eye on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Broken Links</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10035140_s-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Broken Link\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10148\" />Sometimes, you create content and link to an outside source. Then, that source takes down the page or moves it to a new destination. When this happens, you end up with a broken link, which makes you look bad. \r\n\r\nPart of keeping an up-to-date website is taking care of broken links. If you use WordPress, you can simply use a broken link finding plugin to alert you of any broken links. If not, you may need to do this manually or find another tool to scan your site for broken links.\r\n\r\nHowever you go about finding broken links, make sure you keep them fixed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Blogging</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter your website goes live, it\'s time to start blogging. You want to add regular content for your readers, and yes, this is considered part of maintaining your website. Blogging more than once per week is recommended.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update Images</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you want to add a new look to the pages on your site, you can easily do so by updating the images. Maybe it has been a year or two and things, such as employees working for you, product packaging or anything else, has changed. Update the images to ensure your site is current and give it a new look.\r\n\r\n<h2>Check the Usability</h2>\r\n\r\nOccasionally, it\'s smart to use a tool to check the usability of your website. Google actually factors this into your ranking. A few times a year, you should ask for feedback from users about your website. This will help you make changes to improve the overall experience.\r\n\r\n<h2>Change Page Content</h2>\r\n\r\nAs you gather analytics, you may notice specific web pages have a higher than normal bounce rate. If this is the case, you want to update the content on the site and possibly the images. There\'s a reason why so many visitors are leaving once they arrive at the page. Make sure you review the pages and make necessary changes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update Everything</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/27698478_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Update Website\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10150\" />If you\'re using WordPress or another CMS, it\'s best to turn on automatic updates for plugins, themes and the actual CMS. However, if you don\'t want to use automatic updates, make sure you update everything, as necessary. Missing an update could cause major issues with your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Review Page Formatting</h2>\r\n\r\nOccasionally, it\'s a good idea to look at your page formatting. Even if you reviewed the content five times before it went live, you may have missed a typo or grammatical mistake. There could also be formatting glitches that happened during an update or you simply missed. It\'s also a good idea to bring in another set of eyes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Check Analytics Often</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12866604_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Website Analytics\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10149\" />Your analytics can tell you quite a bit about your site. If you have a specific page usually receiving high traffic and a low bounce rate, but it changes suddenly, it may throw up a red flag. You may need to check the page and find out why it changed so quickly. \r\n\r\nMake sure to monitor your analytics regular to ensure everything is running smoothly. This should also include monitoring your hosting to ensure you upgrade before the traffic crashes a server or something else goes wrong.\r\n\r\nUse these tips to help ensure you run a healthy website. It takes more than just building it and getting it all set up. You need to make sure the site is maintained and remains up-to-date, as well.\r\n','How to Maintain an Up-to-Date Website','','inherit','closed','closed','','10147-revision-v1','','','2016-03-14 18:25:51','2016-03-14 22:25:51','',10147,'https://itxdesign.com/10147-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10151,4,'2016-03-14 18:25:21','2016-03-14 22:25:21','After you get your website built and it goes live, the job isn\'t done. Of course, marketing becomes a priority, but you should also make sure your website stays up-to-date. Here are some of the things you need to keep an eye on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Broken Links</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10035140_s-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Broken Link\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10148\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12866604_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"12866604_s\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10149\" />Sometimes, you create content and link to an outside source. Then, that source takes down the page or moves it to a new destination. When this happens, you end up with a broken link, which makes you look bad. \r\n\r\nPart of keeping an up-to-date website is taking care of broken links. If you use WordPress, you can simply use a broken link finding plugin to alert you of any broken links. If not, you may need to do this manually or find another tool to scan your site for broken links.\r\n\r\nHowever you go about finding broken links, make sure you keep them fixed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Blogging</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter your website goes live, it\'s time to start blogging. You want to add regular content for your readers, and yes, this is considered part of maintaining your website. Blogging more than once per week is recommended.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update Images</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you want to add a new look to the pages on your site, you can easily do so by updating the images. Maybe it has been a year or two and things, such as employees working for you, product packaging or anything else, has changed. Update the images to ensure your site is current and give it a new look.\r\n\r\n<h2>Check the Usability</h2>\r\n\r\nOccasionally, it\'s smart to use a tool to check the usability of your website. Google actually factors this into your ranking. A few times a year, you should ask for feedback from users about your website. This will help you make changes to improve the overall experience.\r\n\r\n<h2>Change Page Content</h2>\r\n\r\nAs you gather analytics, you may notice specific web pages have a higher than normal bounce rate. If this is the case, you want to update the content on the site and possibly the images. There\'s a reason why so many visitors are leaving once they arrive at the page. Make sure you review the pages and make necessary changes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update Everything</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/27698478_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Update Website\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10150\" />If you\'re using WordPress or another CMS, it\'s best to turn on automatic updates for plugins, themes and the actual CMS. However, if you don\'t want to use automatic updates, make sure you update everything, as necessary. Missing an update could cause major issues with your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Review Page Formatting</h2>\r\n\r\nOccasionally, it\'s a good idea to look at your page formatting. Even if you reviewed the content five times before it went live, you may have missed a typo or grammatical mistake. There could also be formatting glitches that happened during an update or you simply missed. It\'s also a good idea to bring in another set of eyes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Check Analytics Often</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12866604_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Website Analytics\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10149\" />Your analytics can tell you quite a bit about your site. If you have a specific page usually receiving high traffic and a low bounce rate, but it changes suddenly, it may throw up a red flag. You may need to check the page and find out why it changed so quickly. \r\n\r\nMake sure to monitor your analytics regular to ensure everything is running smoothly. This should also include monitoring your hosting to ensure you upgrade before the traffic crashes a server or something else goes wrong.\r\n\r\nUse these tips to help ensure you run a healthy website. It takes more than just building it and getting it all set up. You need to make sure the site is maintained and remains up-to-date, as well.\r\n','How to Maintain an Up-to-Date Website','','inherit','closed','closed','','10147-revision-v1','','','2016-03-14 18:25:21','2016-03-14 22:25:21','',10147,'https://itxdesign.com/10147-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10153,5,'2016-03-15 12:53:28','2016-03-15 16:53:28','After you get your website built and it goes live, the job isn\'t done. Of course, marketing becomes a priority, but you should also make sure your website stays up-to-date. Here are some of the things you need to keep an eye on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Broken Links</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10035140_s-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Broken Link\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10148\" />Sometimes, you create content and link to an outside source. Then, that source takes down the page or moves it to a new destination. When this happens, you end up with a broken link, which makes you look bad. \r\n\r\nPart of keeping an up-to-date website is taking care of broken links. If you use WordPress, you can simply use a broken link finding plugin to alert you of any broken links. If not, you may need to do this manually or find another tool to scan your site for broken links.\r\n\r\nHowever you go about finding broken links, make sure you keep them fixed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Blogging</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter your website goes live, it\'s time to start blogging. You want to add regular content for your readers, and yes, this is considered part of maintaining your website. Blogging more than once per week is recommended.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update Images</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you want to add a new look to the pages on your site, you can easily do so by updating the images. Maybe it has been a year or two and things, such as employees working for you, product packaging or anything else, has changed. Update the images to ensure your site is current and give it a new look.\r\n\r\n<h2>Check the Usability</h2>\r\n\r\nOccasionally, it\'s smart to use a tool to check the usability of your website. Google actually factors this into your ranking. A few times a year, you should ask for feedback from users about your website. This will help you make changes to improve the overall experience.\r\n\r\n<h2>Change Page Content</h2>\r\n\r\nAs you gather analytics, you may notice specific web pages have a higher than normal bounce rate. If this is the case, you want to update the content on the site and possibly the images. There\'s a reason why so many visitors are leaving once they arrive at the page. Make sure you review the pages and make necessary changes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update Everything</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/27698478_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Update Website\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10150\" />If you\'re using WordPress or another CMS, it\'s best to turn on automatic updates for plugins, themes and the actual CMS. However, if you don\'t want to use automatic updates, make sure you update everything, as necessary. Missing an update could cause major issues with your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Review Page Formatting</h2>\r\n\r\nOccasionally, it\'s a good idea to look at your page formatting. Even if you reviewed the content five times before it went live, you may have missed a typo or grammatical mistake. There could also be formatting glitches that happened during an update or you simply missed. It\'s also a good idea to bring in another set of eyes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Check Analytics Often</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12866604_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Website Analytics\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10149\" />Your analytics can tell you quite a bit about your site. If you have a specific page usually receiving high traffic and a low bounce rate, but it changes suddenly, it may throw up a red flag. You may need to check the page and find out why it changed so quickly. \r\n\r\nMake sure to monitor your analytics regular to ensure everything is running smoothly. This should also include monitoring your hosting to ensure you upgrade before the traffic crashes a server or something else goes wrong.\r\n\r\nUse these tips to help ensure you run a healthy website. It takes more than just building it and getting it all set up. You need to make sure the site is maintained and remains up-to-date, as well.\r\n','How to Maintain an Up to Date Website','','inherit','closed','closed','','10147-revision-v1','','','2016-03-15 12:53:28','2016-03-15 16:53:28','',10147,'https://itxdesign.com/10147-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10154,5,'2016-03-15 12:53:53','2016-03-15 16:53:53','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17260898_s-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Inactive Subscribers\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10144\" />Maybe you started your email marketing campaign years ago and you\'ve realized you have a large amount of inactive email subscribers. There\'s no good reason to waste all your effort building your email list. Even inactive subscribers have value, if you know what to do with them. \r\n\r\nWith the right strategy, you don\'t have to send out new deals, newsletters and other announcements only to think the open rate is too low and the number of sales isn\'t satisfactory. Here are some of the ways you can handle inactive email subscribers on your list.\r\n\r\n<h2>What constitutes an inactive subscriber?</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore we go any further, it\'s good to know what constitutes an inactive subscriber. There isn\'t really a set rule for this, but usually, if the subscriber goes too long without opening one of your emails, they become inactive. This time fame is different and varies from one website to another. \r\n\r\n<h2>Is there anything wrong with inactive subscribers?</h2>\r\n\r\nInactive email addresses happen when you spend years collecting them and building your list. Often, they are looked at as no big deal, but they could be causing issues with your analytics. When your list contains too many inactive emails, your numbers will not show the real open rates, clicks and sales percentages. These numbers probably drive many of your decisions, so it\'s important to have accurate numbers.\r\n\r\nAlong with messing with your analytics, your inactive subscribers may also be costing you cash. Some of the auto responder programs, such as Constant Contact or MailChimp charge you based on the size of your list. This means, you are paying to have inactive email addresses on your list. \r\n\r\nIn addition, if those you send messages to don\'t open them, they won\'t see your message. This means your email marketing isn\'t really working.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why do subscribers become inactive?</h2>\r\n\r\nYou may become very frustrated when you notice subscribers becoming in active. It\'s a difficult thing to understand because they gave you an email address, so you assume they are at least somewhat interested in what you have to offer. There are numerous reasons for subscribers going inactive, which include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>One-time Customers - Sometimes, customers only wanted to purchase one project form you as a gift for someone or they are trying out a new hobby. After the purchase, they have no reason to want your emails anymore and simply don\'t have interested in what you offer.</li>\r\n<li>\"Spam or Junk\" Email Address - Many people use what is known as a \"spam or junk\" email address for offers requiring an email address. This is an email address they don\'t check very often, or at all. Instead, they just use it for offers they really don\'t want to see. </li>\r\n<li>Outdated Email Address - Another thing that causes inactive subscribers is an outdated email address. Maybe they don\'t use it anymore, have a new one from a new job, stopped going to the school it\'s associated with or it just became overloaded with spam, so they opened a new account. When a subscriber doesn\'t update their information, they may become inactive.</li>\r\n<li>Content Issues- Of course, there is the real possibility that you are not providing the type of content they want. Maybe the subject line gets lost in the flood of other emails they receive or they open it and the email is simply too long. If this is the case, you may be able to fix it.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere are several reasons for subscribers becoming inactive. It may have nothing to do with you or your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Give Inactive Subscribers a Nudge</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/8925387_s-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10143\" />Sometimes, you can resurrect an inactive subscriber by giving them a little nudge. You don\'t need to just chop them from your list, just yet. Making one last attempt to re-engage with them may save you a few subscribers, which could turn into customers.\r\n\r\nStart with improving your emails. Compelling subject lines may be all it takes or checking the spam rating on emails could be the different. Adding in free gifts, coupon codes and other giveaways may help, as well.\r\n\r\nAn email sent just to your inactive subscribers with a subject such as, \"Come Back, We\'ve Missed You!\" may be just what you need. This type of email might just get them to open your email and you can even include a coupon code for a special discount.\r\n\r\nAnother method of resurrecting an inactive subscriber is to send they a survey. Try to find out if they had a bad experience if there is anything you can do to improve. \r\n\r\nIf you think some of your inactive subscribers may be using an old email address, you could try adding a link to update their information. This might help when they do finally check that old work email or school account.\r\n\r\n<h2>What about subscribers you can\'t re-engage?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/51715090_s-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Subscribers\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10145\" />Of course, unless you\'re very lucky, your efforts to nudge inactive subscribers will only work with some of them. The rest may simply need to be cut from your list to save you money and give you more active analytics. It\'s a bit controversial, as some businesses never delete any subscribers and others regularly clean out inactive subscribers. \r\n\r\nUnderstanding how to handle your inactive email subscribers is very important. If you want to get the most out of your inactive subscribers, use the information above and you may be able to get some of them to become active.\r\n','What Should You Do With Your Inactive Email Subscribers?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10141-revision-v1','','','2016-03-15 12:53:53','2016-03-15 16:53:53','',10141,'https://itxdesign.com/10141-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10155,5,'2016-03-15 12:54:42','2016-03-15 16:54:42','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/47495186_s-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress 4.5\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10089\" />\r\n\r\nThe beta version of WordPress 4.5 is already available to be tested through the WordPress Beta Tester. It\'s a beta release with all the expected new features of the real version when it comes out. Not all of the features may end up in the final release of WordPress 4.5, but there won\'t be anything else added to the list.\r\n\r\nIt seems like WordPress is constantly updating the platform and they are. Sometimes updates are about security or bugs, but this time it will include plenty of new features or improvements to current features. \r\n\r\nSome of the new features we may see in WordPress 4.5 are found below.\r\n\r\n<h2>Improvements to the Visual Editor</h2>\r\n\r\nMany users spend most of their time in WordPress creating content, so WordPress usually releases updates with this in mind. WordPress 4.5 is expected to bring some necessary and helpful improvements to the visual editor. \r\n\r\nInline link editing is one of the potential changes, which will help content creators save time. It will allow the users to press CTRL+K and insert a link into a post. \r\n\r\nOther shortcuts for inline text were introduced in WordPress 4.3 for formatting. WordPress 4.5 will allow even more shortcuts, such as \'code\' for actual code and *italic* and **bold** for easy formatting. Of course, these shortcuts can be disabled, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Customizer to Include a Responsive Preview</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Customizer-191x300.png\" alt=\"Customizer\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10090\" />\r\n\r\nAnother very cool addition to WordPress 4.5 is the responsive preview you get from the customizer. This allows you to see what your site will look like on a desktop, tablet or smartphone. You will be able to better set up your site for the right formatting based on the different viewing options.\r\n\r\n<h2>Support for Theme Logos</h2>\r\n\r\nAdding a logo to your theme through the customizer has been a feature many have asked for and it\'s coming with WordPress 4.5. Many premium themes allow this option already, but not all do, until now. You will be able to choose the size and logo you want without much issue and most themes will support this option now.\r\n\r\n<h2>A Better Moderator Comment Screen</h2>\r\n\r\nModerating comments is a big deal in WordPress. This is time consuming and something many have to do to keep the spam at bay and real commenters active. WordPress currently sends email notifications with a new comment and you can easily approve, trash or mark them as spam. However, you cannot edit the comment or see the formatting from this screen.\r\n\r\nWordPress 4.5 will allow you to see the improved screen, which will include formatting and the ability to edit the comment. \r\n\r\n<h2>Email Address Login for Users</h2>\r\n\r\nKeeping track of a large number of usernames isn\'t easy when you have multiple WordPress sites you run or manage. However, with the new feature, you won\'t need to. You can simply login with your email address instead of the username. \r\n\r\n<h2>Better Image Size Generation</h2>\r\n\r\nResponsive images were introduced in WordPress 4.4 and they are going to get better. This feature helps to save money on data plans and improve the performance of websites. With WordPress 4.5, this will get even better with the ability to reduce images without losing quality. \r\n\r\n<h2>Features for Developers</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/30371582_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for Developers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10092\" />Along with these changes, a handful of features will be coming for developers including:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Customizable Embed Templates</li>\r\n<li>Script Loader</li>\r\n<li>WP_Site Class</li>\r\n<li>Selective Refresh in Customizer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThese changes will certainly make WordPress better for all users.\r\n','What Will We Get in WordPress 4.5?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10088-revision-v1','','','2016-03-15 12:54:42','2016-03-15 16:54:42','',10088,'https://itxdesign.com/10088-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10156,5,'2016-03-15 12:55:09','2016-03-15 16:55:09','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8973299_s-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Policy\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10057\" />If you run a website, you need a privacy policy. It may be easier to make money from a blog and website compared to a traditional business, but you still have to follow specific legal requirements.\r\n\r\nYou won\'t need to check the zoning laws or get any time of building permit. However, you will need to take care of some legal things for your blog and website. Even if you\'re not making any money from your site yet, a privacy policy is necessary. \r\n\r\nWhen you start collecting any type of information from visitors, display any type of ads or track visitors for analytics, you will need a privacy policy.\r\n\r\n<h2>What is a Privacy Policy?</h2>\r\n\r\nYour privacy policy is a document providing the details of the type of personal information you collect, how you store it and how you use it. The exact requirements will depend on the laws and policies applicable to your situation. Often, your privacy policy will also define what \"personal information\" is to your website. This may include an IP address, browser cookies, names, email addresses and more.\r\n\r\nPrivacy is considered a fundamental human right by many countries. Laws have been passed to protect individuals from collected information being shared or used without prior knowledge. The data privacy laws require anybody collecting personal information to state how they will be using it on their website. \r\n\r\nIf you don\'t follow the privacy laws, you can be fined or even prosecuted. Make sure you have a privacy polity and you don\'t violate it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why do you Need a Privacy Policy?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/18593402_s-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Compliance\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10058\" />You didn\'t start your blog to deal with legal mumbo jumbo. You started it to share your knowledge, opinion and information with the world. However, you need a privacy policy for many reasons including:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It may be required by law, depending on the country you live in and the information you collect.</li>\r\n<li>A third-party service you plan to use may require it, such as Amazon Affiliates or Google AdSense. </li>\r\n<li>It\'s the right thing to do for you and your visitors. You should be protected and transparent with visitors about the information you collect and how you will use it.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt\'s best to have a privacy policy, even if you\'re not required to by the laws of your country.\r\n\r\n<h2>What should your Privacy Policy Include?</h2>\r\n\r\nThe information required in your privacy policy depends on what laws or policies govern your country. Most privacy policies should include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your name or business name, contact information and location</li>\r\n<li>The type of information you will be collecting, such as email addresses, names, cookies or IP addresses</li>\r\n<li>How you will collect the information</li>\r\n<li>How you will store the information</li>\r\n<li>Opt-out instructions, along with whether you will be sharing the information or not</li>\r\n<li>Any third-party services you will be using that will collect information</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you plan to use Google AdSense, you will also need to let your users know that Google collects cookies and uses the DoubleClick cookie. There are other things you will also need to include if you use Google AdSense. You can find a full rundown of what to include in your privacy policy for Google within the Google AdSense terms of service.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Create a Privacy Policy</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/5363261_l-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Laws\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10056\" />You may be wondering if there is an easy way to create the right privacy policy for your website. It can be tedious and difficult to try and write one yourself. Instead, you can use the Privacy Policy Generator, which will help create a free privacy policy for your website. If you will be earning money from your site, there is a fee for the privacy policy. \r\n\r\nAnother option is the Shopify Privacy Policy Generator. This type of privacy policy is specific to eCommerce websites, however. You can also use the International Privacy Laws by Country to help you find out if you need a privacy policy. This set of laws will help you with creating the right privacy policy for your needs.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like a pain, but you need to put your privacy policy in place today. Waiting any longer than you have to will not help you in any way at all. Protect yourself and your website with a privacy policy before it\'s too late.','Do You Really Need a Privacy Policy?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10055-revision-v1','','','2016-03-15 12:55:09','2016-03-15 16:55:09','',10055,'https://itxdesign.com/10055-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10157,5,'2016-03-15 14:12:23','2016-03-15 18:12:23','Running a small business doesn\'t guarantee that you\'ll be successful. If you look at small businesses that have proven to be successful over time, you begin to notice a trend. Successful small businesses follow a process and adopt a mindset that seem to hold the keys to success for business owners that pay attention.\r\n\r\nIn this post, we\'ll outline what we consider to be the 7 keys to small business success and provide some actionable tips for implementing all 7 keys into your own small business.\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />1) Start small.</h3>\r\nDon\'t spend everything you\'ve got on your small business. Play it safe by starting small and taking one step at a time. Moving too fast could mean losing it all!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />2) Know your market.</h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">Be aware of who you need to target, what they want, and how to most effectively interact with them. If you know your market, your content will be on point, your conversions will come easily, and your business will succeed.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />3) Maintain quality.</h3>\r\nEven successful businesses can lose customers and profits by reducing quality. Customers get used to your level of quality--don\'t deviate from it unless it\'s to increase it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />4) Set company goals.</h3>\r\nHow can you know how well you\'re doing or if you\'re on track without setting goals?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />5) Plan your inventory.</h3>\r\nDon\'t let running out of something important or being unable to stock a popular product be a stumbling block for your business.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />6) Market your business.</h3>\r\nTell everyone about your business online and in person. <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/how-to-use-facebook-ads-to-support-your-content-marketing-plan/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook ads are an excellent way to reach more people online</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />7) Stay focused.</h3>\r\nDon\'t lose your passion and stay focused on your business and reaching those goals.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">It\'s normal for passion to wax and wane over the course of your business ownership, but it\'s important to make some changes to help bring your passion back if you notice you feel indifferent toward your business.</p>','7 Keys to Small Business Success','','publish','open','closed','','7-keys-to-small-business-success','','','2016-03-15 14:16:49','2016-03-15 18:16:49','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10157',0,'post','',0),(10158,5,'2016-03-15 13:53:14','2016-03-15 17:53:14','','key','','inherit','open','closed','','key','','','2016-03-15 13:53:14','2016-03-15 17:53:14','',10157,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10159,5,'2016-03-15 14:10:18','2016-03-15 18:10:18','Running a small business doesn\'t guarantee that you\'ll be successful. If you look at small businesses that have proven to be successful over time, you begin to notice a trend. Successful small businesses follow a process and adopt a mindset that seem to hold the keys to success for business owners that pay attention.\r\n\r\nIn this post, we\'ll outline what we consider to be the 8 keys to small business success and provide some actionable tips for implementing all 8 keys into your own small business.\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />1) Start small.</h3>\r\nDon\'t spend everything you\'ve got on your small business. Play it safe by starting small and taking one step at a time. Moving too fast could mean losing it all!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />2) Know your market.</h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">Be aware of who you need to target, what they want, and how to most effectively interact with them. If you know your market, your content will be on point, your conversions will come easily, and your business will succeed.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />3) Maintain quality.</h3>\r\nEven successful businesses can lose customers and profits by reducing quality. Customers get used to your level of quality--don\'t deviate from it unless it\'s to increase it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />4) Set company goals.</h3>\r\nHow can you know how well you\'re doing or if you\'re on track without setting goals?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />5) Plan your inventory.</h3>\r\nDon\'t let running out of something important or being unable to stock a popular product be a stumbling block for your business.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />6) Market your business.</h3>\r\nTell everyone about your business online and in person. <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/how-to-use-facebook-ads-to-support-your-content-marketing-plan/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook ads are an excellent way to reach more people online</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />7) Stay focused.</h3>\r\nDon\'t lose your passion and stay focused on your business and reaching those goals.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">It\'s normal for passion to wax and wane over the course of your business ownership, but it\'s important to make some changes to help bring your passion back if you notice you feel indifferent toward your business.</p>','8 Keys to Small Business Success','','inherit','closed','closed','','10157-revision-v1','','','2016-03-15 14:10:18','2016-03-15 18:10:18','',10157,'https://itxdesign.com/10157-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10160,5,'2016-03-15 14:12:23','2016-03-15 18:12:23','Running a small business doesn\'t guarantee that you\'ll be successful. If you look at small businesses that have proven to be successful over time, you begin to notice a trend. Successful small businesses follow a process and adopt a mindset that seem to hold the keys to success for business owners that pay attention.\r\n\r\nIn this post, we\'ll outline what we consider to be the 7 keys to small business success and provide some actionable tips for implementing all 7 keys into your own small business.\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />1) Start small.</h3>\r\nDon\'t spend everything you\'ve got on your small business. Play it safe by starting small and taking one step at a time. Moving too fast could mean losing it all!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />2) Know your market.</h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">Be aware of who you need to target, what they want, and how to most effectively interact with them. If you know your market, your content will be on point, your conversions will come easily, and your business will succeed.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />3) Maintain quality.</h3>\r\nEven successful businesses can lose customers and profits by reducing quality. Customers get used to your level of quality--don\'t deviate from it unless it\'s to increase it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />4) Set company goals.</h3>\r\nHow can you know how well you\'re doing or if you\'re on track without setting goals?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />5) Plan your inventory.</h3>\r\nDon\'t let running out of something important or being unable to stock a popular product be a stumbling block for your business.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />6) Market your business.</h3>\r\nTell everyone about your business online and in person. <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/how-to-use-facebook-ads-to-support-your-content-marketing-plan/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook ads are an excellent way to reach more people online</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-10158 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/key.jpg\" alt=\"key\" width=\"96\" height=\"54\" />7) Stay focused.</h3>\r\nDon\'t lose your passion and stay focused on your business and reaching those goals.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">It\'s normal for passion to wax and wane over the course of your business ownership, but it\'s important to make some changes to help bring your passion back if you notice you feel indifferent toward your business.</p>','7 Keys to Small Business Success','','inherit','closed','closed','','10157-revision-v1','','','2016-03-15 14:12:23','2016-03-15 18:12:23','',10157,'https://itxdesign.com/10157-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10161,0,'2016-03-15 18:03:50','2016-03-15 22:03:50','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10161','','','2016-03-15 18:03:50','2016-03-15 22:03:50','',10141,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17260898_s-300x208-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10162,5,'2016-03-16 13:55:02','2016-03-16 17:55:02','<img class=\" wp-image-10163 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/creative.jpg\" alt=\"creative\" width=\"267\" height=\"208\" />It\'s no secret that videos are the most viewed and popular medium for content online. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter \'reward\' videos with their news feed algorithms by placing them in front of more users than they do text-based or image-based posts.\r\n\r\nAnd people <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/which-video-marketing-is-better-facebook-or-youtube/\" target=\"_blank\">engage more with videos</a>--customers are more likely to buy something from you if they stay on your site longer than 1 minute. Videos are the perfect way to keep users on your site long enough to decide to make a purchase.\r\n\r\nBut making videos is often a barrier for businesses that want to reach more people online. They don\'t want to appear on camera, don\'t believe they have the necessary skills to create a good video, or simply don\'t know what to create a video about.\r\n\r\nAnd that\'s okay! You don\'t have to be on camera or experienced to <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/why-should-you-consider-using-video-on-your-website/\" target=\"_blank\">create a great YouTube video</a>. If you know how to use PowerPoint, you can make a video.\r\n\r\nIn this post, we\'ll show you how to create a YouTube video with PowerPoint.\r\n<h2>How to Create a YouTube Video with PowerPoint</h2>\r\n1. Determine your topic.\r\n\r\n2. Open PowerPoint and choose a preset theme for your video.\r\n\r\n3. Sketch out your ideas on paper by slide.\r\n\r\n4. Start inputting text and images to each slide, adding transitions or effects as needed.\r\n\r\n5. Choose the <strong>\"Rehearse Slideshow\"</strong> option to rehearse the time you need to comfortably read each slide.\r\n\r\n6. Play the slideshow a few times to make sure the timing and content is correct.\r\n\r\n7. Click File --&gt; Save As, and save the file as a Windows Movie Maker file.\r\n\r\n8. Open your YouTube account and click Upload.\r\n\r\n9. Upload the movie and select your music from the Audio section of Video Manager.\r\n\r\n10. Add your audio, sync it, and publish video. You\'re ready to share your video now!\r\n\r\nOnce you\'ve created your video, you have some fresh new content to share on social media, newsletters, your website, forums, and ads.\r\n\r\nCheck out our recent video, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEAnSj5NNO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Customers Share 5 Things That Make Them Loyal to a Brand. </a>\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEAnSj5NNO4','How to Create a YouTube Video with PowerPoint','','publish','open','closed','','how-to-create-a-youtube-video-with-powerpoint','','','2016-03-16 13:55:02','2016-03-16 17:55:02','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10162',0,'post','',0),(10163,5,'2016-03-16 13:52:09','2016-03-16 17:52:09','','creative','','inherit','open','closed','','creative-2','','','2016-03-16 13:52:09','2016-03-16 17:52:09','',10162,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/creative.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10164,5,'2016-03-16 13:53:45','2016-03-16 17:53:45','It\'s no secret that videos are the most viewed and popular medium for content online. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter \'reward\' videos with their news feed algorithms by placing them in front of more users than they do text-based or image-based posts.\r\n\r\nAnd people engage more with videos--customers are more likely to buy something from you if they stay on your site longer than 1 minute. Videos are the perfect way to keep users on your site long enough to decide to make a purchase.\r\n\r\nBut making videos is often a barrier for businesses that want to reach more people online. They don\'t want to appear on camera, don\'t believe they have the necessary skills to create a good video, or simply don\'t know what to create a video about.\r\n\r\nAnd that\'s okay! You don\'t have to be on camera or experienced to create a great YouTube video. If you know how to use PowerPoint, you can make a video.\r\n\r\nIn this post, we\'ll show you how to create a YouTube video with PowerPoint.\r\n<h2>How to Create a YouTube Video with PowerPoint</h2>\r\n1. Determine your topic.\r\n\r\n2. Open PowerPoint and choose a preset theme for your video.\r\n\r\n3. Sketch out your ideas on paper by slide.\r\n\r\n4. Start inputting text and images to each slide, adding transitions or effects as needed.\r\n\r\n5. Choose the <strong>\"Rehearse Slideshow\"</strong> option to rehearse the time you need to comfortably read each slide.\r\n\r\n6. Play the slideshow a few times to make sure the timing and content is correct.\r\n\r\n7. Click File --&gt; Save As, and save the file as a Windows Movie Maker file.\r\n\r\n8. Open your YouTube account and click Upload.\r\n\r\n9. Upload the movie and select your music from the Audio section of Video Manager.\r\n\r\n10. Add your audio, sync it, and publish video. You\'re ready to share your video now!\r\n\r\nOnce you\'ve created your video, you have some fresh new content to share on social media, newsletters, your website, forums, and ads.\r\n\r\nCheck out our recent video, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEAnSj5NNO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Customers Share 5 Things That Make Them Loyal to a Brand. </a>\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEAnSj5NNO4','How to Create a YouTube Video with PowerPoint','','inherit','closed','closed','','10162-revision-v1','','','2016-03-16 13:53:45','2016-03-16 17:53:45','',10162,'https://itxdesign.com/10162-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10165,5,'2016-03-16 13:55:02','2016-03-16 17:55:02','<img class=\" wp-image-10163 alignleft\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/creative.jpg\" alt=\"creative\" width=\"267\" height=\"208\" />It\'s no secret that videos are the most viewed and popular medium for content online. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter \'reward\' videos with their news feed algorithms by placing them in front of more users than they do text-based or image-based posts.\r\n\r\nAnd people <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/which-video-marketing-is-better-facebook-or-youtube/\" target=\"_blank\">engage more with videos</a>--customers are more likely to buy something from you if they stay on your site longer than 1 minute. Videos are the perfect way to keep users on your site long enough to decide to make a purchase.\r\n\r\nBut making videos is often a barrier for businesses that want to reach more people online. They don\'t want to appear on camera, don\'t believe they have the necessary skills to create a good video, or simply don\'t know what to create a video about.\r\n\r\nAnd that\'s okay! You don\'t have to be on camera or experienced to <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/why-should-you-consider-using-video-on-your-website/\" target=\"_blank\">create a great YouTube video</a>. 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You\'re ready to share your video now!\r\n\r\nOnce you\'ve created your video, you have some fresh new content to share on social media, newsletters, your website, forums, and ads.\r\n\r\nCheck out our recent video, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEAnSj5NNO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Customers Share 5 Things That Make Them Loyal to a Brand. </a>\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEAnSj5NNO4','How to Create a YouTube Video with PowerPoint','','inherit','closed','closed','','10162-revision-v1','','','2016-03-16 13:55:02','2016-03-16 17:55:02','',10162,'https://itxdesign.com/10162-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10166,0,'2016-03-16 18:21:20','2016-03-16 22:21:20','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10166','','','2016-03-16 18:21:20','2016-03-16 22:21:20','',10147,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10035140_s-300x225-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10167,4,'2016-03-18 16:12:55','2016-03-18 20:12:55','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/40419037_s-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Link Building\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10170\" />Getting the search engines to list you high in the results may lead to a ton of new traffic for your website. However, it\'s not as simple as it might seem to get your site listed high in the rankings. \r\n\r\nGoogle and other search engines use a number of different criteria to rank websites. From keyword use to incoming links to mobile friendliness, there are several things they take into consideration.\r\n\r\nOne of the most important factors is how often your site has been linked to by other sites. Whether major companies are linking to you or smaller companies, this is an important factor for overall SEO. Here are some of the dos and don\'ts you should know about link building.\r\n\r\n<h2>Defining Link Building</h2>\r\n\r\nLink building is a set of strategies used to encourage other websites and blogs to link to your website. It\'s one of the most important aspects of SEO and very time consuming. A link is a bit like a vote for your website and you need a strong campaign to get those votes.\r\n\r\n<h2>How will Link Building Boost Your SEO?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/13106477_s-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SEO Link Building\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10169\" />Before the search engines began to really evolve, link building was very easy. You could simply writer a ton of blog posts, scatter in your keywords and buy a ton of garbage links to achieve high listing. However, the issue was the content was more about the search engines than providing what users want. This led to the search engines making changes to the way they rank websites.\r\n\r\nIn today\'s world, content has to be useful and high in quality, and links cannot just come from anywhere. You can\'t just buy content and buy links from the cheapest sources and expect to get listed high in the search engines. Some search engines even have employees ready to personally evaluate your website.\r\n\r\nThere\'s a right way to build links and a wrong way. If you go about it in the wrong way, you may find your website penalized and banned from the search engines. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Dos of Link Building</h2>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create High Quality, Sharable Content</strong> - Content with the ability to be shared gives you all types of SEO power. When content is shared on social media, you gain links and it all happens naturally. This leads to better SEO and better ranking. Infographics, evergreen articles and many other types of content are very sharable.\r\n\r\n<strong>Link Posts and Pages to Other Posts and Pages</strong> - When you write a blog post or a new page for your website, link it to other posts and pages whenever it fits naturally. This helps to give you better SEO by creating a good interlinking strategy for your website. You just need to make sure your links fit naturally with the content you are writing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Create Only Quality for Your Site</strong> - A quality website is probably the most important part of any link building strategy. When you create a quality website, other bloggers will want to link to your website. They will start to look at you as a source instead of just another blog or website.\r\n\r\n<strong>Broaden your Reach</strong> - Without much exposure, you may be left unnoticed. Use more than just SEO to find visitors. When you start to get your website visitors from other places, you will get noticed and gain more links naturally.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Don\'ts of Link Building</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12550555_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"SEO\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10168\" /><strong>Buy Links</strong> - You don\'t want to buy links from others places as they are often very irrelevant. They may come from a site that doesn\'t make sense with your site or they may be very low in quality. Search engines look for sites that buy links and they also encourage internet users to report these sites. This may lead to a penalty and cause you all kinds of issues.\r\n\r\n<strong>Link Drop</strong> - Link dropping is when you create a very generic comment on another blog with a link to your website. This is not only horrible for your link building efforts, but often a waste of time. Most website owners will mark these comments as spam and ban you from commenting again.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ask for Links</strong> - You may be able to ask for links and its okay, in some scenarios. Most of the time, asking for a link isn\'t a good idea. When your each out to websites and ask for a link in exchange for liking to them, it\'s not going to give you much SEO power. Google calls this \"link scheming\" and it\'s not something you want to do, as they frown upon it.\r\n\r\n<strong>Use Low Quality Content</strong> - The quality of your content isn\'t based on proper grammar, spelling and typos. Even though you want good grammar and spelling, typos are very forgivable, if the content provides useful tips, steps or information for the reader. If the reader can use the content and it delivers on the promise of the title, it\'s probably high in quality.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the link building dos and don\'ts you should follow. 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However, it\'s not as simple as it might seem to get your site listed high in the rankings. \r\n\r\nGoogle and other search engines use a number of different criteria to rank websites. From keyword use to incoming links to mobile friendliness, there are several things they take into consideration.\r\n\r\nOne of the most important factors is how often your site has been linked to by other sites. Whether major companies are linking to you or smaller companies, this is an important factor for overall SEO. Here are some of the dos and don\'ts you should know about link building.\r\n\r\n<h2>Defining Link Building</h2>\r\n\r\nLink building is a set of strategies used to encourage other websites and blogs to link to your website. It\'s one of the most important aspects of SEO and very time consuming. A link is a bit like a vote for your website and you need a strong campaign to get those votes.\r\n\r\n<h2>How will Link Building Boost Your SEO?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/13106477_s-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SEO Link Building\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10169\" />Before the search engines began to really evolve, link building was very easy. You could simply writer a ton of blog posts, scatter in your keywords and buy a ton of garbage links to achieve high listing. However, the issue was the content was more about the search engines than providing what users want. This led to the search engines making changes to the way they rank websites.\r\n\r\nIn today\'s world, content has to be useful and high in quality, and links cannot just come from anywhere. You can\'t just buy content and buy links from the cheapest sources and expect to get listed high in the search engines. Some search engines even have employees ready to personally evaluate your website.\r\n\r\nThere\'s a right way to build links and a wrong way. If you go about it in the wrong way, you may find your website penalized and banned from the search engines. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Dos of Link Building</h2>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create High Quality, Sharable Content</strong> - Content with the ability to be shared gives you all types of SEO power. When content is shared on social media, you gain links and it all happens naturally. This leads to better SEO and better ranking. Infographics, evergreen articles and many other types of content are very sharable.\r\n\r\n<strong>Link Posts and Pages to Other Posts and Pages</strong> - When you write a blog post or a new page for your website, link it to other posts and pages whenever it fits naturally. This helps to give you better SEO by creating a good interlinking strategy for your website. You just need to make sure your links fit naturally with the content you are writing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Create Only Quality for Your Site</strong> - A quality website is probably the most important part of any link building strategy. When you create a quality website, other bloggers will want to link to your website. They will start to look at you as a source instead of just another blog or website.\r\n\r\n<strong>Broaden your Reach</strong> - Without much exposure, you may be left unnoticed. Use more than just SEO to find visitors. When you start to get your website visitors from other places, you will get noticed and gain more links naturally.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Don\'ts of Link Building</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12550555_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"SEO\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10168\" /><strong>Buy Links</strong> - You don\'t want to buy links from others places as they are often very irrelevant. They may come from a site that doesn\'t make sense with your site or they may be very low in quality. Search engines look for sites that buy links and they also encourage internet users to report these sites. This may lead to a penalty and cause you all kinds of issues.\r\n\r\n<strong>Link Drop</strong> - Link dropping is when you create a very generic comment on another blog with a link to your website. This is not only horrible for your link building efforts, but often a waste of time. Most website owners will mark these comments as spam and ban you from commenting again.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ask for Links</strong> - You may be able to ask for links and its okay, in some scenarios. Most of the time, asking for a link isn\'t a good idea. When your each out to websites and ask for a link in exchange for liking to them, it\'s not going to give you much SEO power. Google calls this \"link scheming\" and it\'s not something you want to do, as they frown upon it.\r\n\r\n<strong>Use Low Quality Content</strong> - The quality of your content isn\'t based on proper grammar, spelling and typos. Even though you want good grammar and spelling, typos are very forgivable, if the content provides useful tips, steps or information for the reader. If the reader can use the content and it delivers on the promise of the title, it\'s probably high in quality.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the link building dos and don\'ts you should follow. 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Here’s how to get started right now!\r\n<h2>Create your YouTube channel</h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Create a YouTube channel using your Google+ username or by creating a new one. Make sure you check the “Allow comments” and “Allow subscribers” on the Info and Settings menu.</li>\r\n	<li>If you have existing videos, upload them now. If you don’t have audio with the videos, choose one of YouTube’s free audio files to play along with it.</li>\r\n	<li>Once uploaded and processed, write useful and interesting descriptions for each video and tag the related keywords, then publish.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h2>Go beyond the video</h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Write a blog post summarizing the video content and embed the video directly into the blog post so it can be played without having to leave your website.</li>\r\n	<li>Create a Playlist (left side menu) with similar video content you think your audience will enjoy. This will generate more traffic to your channel through search and provide extra value for your fans.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h2>Integrate with social media</h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Share your YouTube videos on your social media channels by adding the YouTube application and pin your most recent video to the top of your profile page.</li>\r\n	<li>Include a YouTube icon or widget on your website, blog, newsletters, etc. to let viewers know they can click to find you on YouTube.</li>\r\n	<li>Share your recent videos in relevant forums online.</li>\r\n	<li>Screenshot useful parts of your video to create extra content from it. Share on social media.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h2>Start engaging your fans</h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Once you’ve got videos uploaded and have promoted them online, you might start to see comments from viewers, ratings changes, or discussions starting about your videos on social media. This is a great sign! Jump in to respond instead of remaining an observer.</li>\r\n	<li>Respond to positive and negative comments, but if your comments seem to be overwhelmingly negative, it might be time to consider the type of content you’re uploading and see if they might have a point.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nPutting a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/how-to-create-a-youtube-video-with-powerpoint/\" target=\"_blank\">solid YouTube marketing plan</a> together isn\'t difficult. 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If you don’t have audio with the videos, choose one of YouTube’s free audio files to play along with it.</li>\r\n	<li>Once uploaded and processed, write useful and interesting descriptions for each video and tag the related keywords, then publish.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h1>Go beyond the video</h1>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Write a blog post summarizing the video content and embed the video directly into the blog post so it can be played without having to leave your website.</li>\r\n	<li>Create a Playlist (left side menu) with similar video content you think your audience will enjoy. This will generate more traffic to your channel through search and provide extra value for your fans.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h1>Integrate with social media</h1>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Share your YouTube videos on your social media channels by adding the YouTube application and pin your most recent video to the top of your profile page.</li>\r\n	<li>Include a YouTube icon or widget on your website, blog, newsletters, etc. to let viewers know they can click to find you on YouTube.</li>\r\n	<li>Share your recent videos in relevant forums online.</li>\r\n	<li>Screenshot useful parts of your video to create extra content from it. Share on social media.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h1>Start engaging your fans</h1>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Once you’ve got videos uploaded and have promoted them online, you might start to see comments from viewers, ratings changes, or discussions starting about your videos on social media. This is a great sign! Jump in to respond instead of remaining an observer.</li>\r\n	<li>Respond to positive and negative comments, but if your comments seem to be overwhelmingly negative, it might be time to consider the type of content you’re uploading and see if they might have a point.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nPutting a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/how-to-create-a-youtube-video-with-powerpoint/\" target=\"_blank\">solid YouTube marketing plan</a> together isn\'t difficult. 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As a business owner, you are naturally resourceful and entrepreneur-minded. Sticking with that theme, we\'ve come up with 6 absolutely free ways to promote your business. You won\'t spend a single penny on these promotion tactics, but you\'ll land your content in front of your target audience and increase your brand recognition.\r\n\r\nYou can start with $0 and land yourself some new leads by promoting your business with these 6 tips.\r\n<h2>6 Free Ways to Promote Your Business</h2>\r\n<h3>1. Hang out in forums</h3>\r\nOnline forums are a great place to find people interested in your topic or niche. They go there to gather around a topic, and if you’re participating actively, you can build connections with members and promote your business.\r\n\r\nBut don’t be overly promotional in forums–it’s a sure way to get the members to turn on you and even have you banned from posting there again. Focus on answering questions and showcasing your best content instead.\r\n<h3>2. Start blogging</h3>\r\nIf you’re not already blogging, you have to start right now. Really! There’s no better way to post and promote your new content and encourage engagement. Starting a blog can be free or very cheap, depending on <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/wordpress-hosting/\">who you host it through</a>.\r\n<blockquote><strong>&gt;&gt;Related: </strong><a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/start-a-blog-for-your-business-in-30-minutes/\">Start a Blog for Your Business in 30 Minutes</a></blockquote>\r\nPay close attention to posts that don’t do well on your blog and compare them to posts that do. What’s different? Keep those criteria in mind as you create new posts.\r\n<h3>3. Get on social media</h3>\r\nAll of your original content and images should be promoted across your social media channels. You need to post on social media daily or a few times a day, depending on the social network, to generate real referral traffic. Curate some great content each day (a mix of articles, videos, images, quotes, etc.) to mix in with original content.\r\n\r\nHere’s a quick posting guide that our partner <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/pricing-plans/\">Conversational</a> uses to manage social accounts:\r\n\r\n<strong>Facebook –</strong> 1x per day\r\n\r\n<strong>Twitter –</strong> 4x per day + influencer engagement\r\n\r\n<strong>LinkedIn –</strong> 1x per day\r\n\r\n<strong>Google+ – </strong>1x per day\r\n<h3>4. Write a press release</h3>\r\nA well-timed press release can be the promotion jackpot for your business. But fight the urge to write a press release every week and wait until you’ve got something newsworthy to announce–otherwise, it won’t get your audience excited and the release will flop.\r\n\r\nIt’s always free to write and promote your own press release, but if you pay a company like PRWeb, they’ll handle it expertly for you.\r\n<h3>5. 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Curate some great content each day (a mix of articles, videos, images, quotes, etc.) to mix in with original content.\r\n\r\nHere’s a quick posting guide that our partner <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/pricing-plans/\">Conversational</a> uses to manage social accounts:\r\n\r\n<strong>Facebook –</strong> 1x per day\r\n\r\n<strong>Twitter –</strong> 4x per day + influencer engagement\r\n\r\n<strong>LinkedIn –</strong> 1x per day\r\n\r\n<strong>Google+ – </strong>1x per day\r\n<h3>4. Write a press release</h3>\r\nA well-timed press release can be the promotion jackpot for your business. But fight the urge to write a press release every week and wait until you’ve got something newsworthy to announce–otherwise, it won’t get your audience excited and the release will flop.\r\n\r\nIt’s always free to write and promote your own press release, but if you pay a company like PRWeb, they’ll handle it expertly for you.\r\n<h3>5. Start making videos</h3>\r\nStatistics show that videos attract the most engagement online and are prioritized in most social networks to reach more people than text- or image-based posts. Create some interesting, short videos to engage your audience and promote your business to new people for free. You’ll work on a new skill while you’re at it!\r\n\r\nEven if you\'ve never created a video before in your life, you can <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/the-5-minute-youtube-content-marketing-plan/\" target=\"_blank\">get started in about 5 minutes with this guide</a>.\r\n<h3>6. Build an email list</h3>\r\nIt’s completely free to create something of value for your audience, like a downloadable guide or tool, and offer it to them in exchange for a signup. Save the email addresses, import them to Mailchimp, and you’re ready to start sending a weekly, biweekly, or monthly newsletter that keeps your audience engaged and increases your chances of converting users. <a href=\"https://www.conversational.com/mailchimp-vs-constant-contact/\" target=\"_blank\">Mailchimp is free up to 2,000 subscribers</a> or 12,000 emails a month.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10177 aligncenter\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/worklife.jpg\" alt=\"worklife\" width=\"409\" height=\"272\" />','6 Absolutely Free Ways to Promote Your Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','10176-revision-v1','','','2016-03-18 11:49:49','2016-03-18 15:49:49','',10176,'https://itxdesign.com/10176-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10179,0,'2016-03-18 16:13:01','2016-03-18 20:13:01','','','','inherit','open','closed','','10179','','','2016-03-18 16:13:01','2016-03-18 20:13:01','',10167,'https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/40419037_s-300x199-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10180,5,'2016-03-21 12:51:20','2016-03-21 16:51:20','<img class=\"wp-image-10181 alignright\" src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/breakrules.jpg\" alt=\"Why people who break the rules have higher incomes\" width=\"328\" height=\"336\" />\r\n\r\nBreaking the rules might not sound like a clever thing to do, but it\'s something that the highest earners have in common.\r\n\r\nPeople who break the rules, are stubborn, and misbehaved as children tend to earn higher incomes, according to the results of a <a href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26147775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">recently released study</a> that spanned 40 years and tracked 745 people.\r\n\r\nThe study looked at the income and education levels of 745 people from Luxembourg schools in the 1960s. The children completed questionnaires about their behavior (self-reporting) and their teachers filed corresponding reports on the children\'s individual traits and behaviors.\r\n<h2>Who are the rule breakers?</h2>\r\nThe children that were identified as having a \"low level of rule orientation\" commonly displayed traits like talking back to parents and/or teachers, being stubborn, and simply disobeying the rules.\r\n\r\nAt the start of the study, the <a href=\"http://www.iflscience.com/space/both-rebellious-and-studious-kids-make-more-money-later-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">researchers hypothesized</a> that children\'s future earning potential and success could be determined not just by a child\'s family background and intelligence level, but also by their own personality traits. Turns out, they were right.\r\n<h2>Why rule breakers have higher incomes</h2>\r\nThe children who had a tendency to defy parents and authority figures stayed in school longer and became more likely to pursue a higher education. Rule-breakers also tended to earn higher incomes than their peers.\r\n\r\nBut why? Doesn\'t following the rules ensure a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/5-sleep-habits-successful-people-have/\" target=\"_blank\">smooth path to success</a>? Not necessarily. While rule-followers were also high earners, there\'s something about rule breakers that seems to equate with future success.\r\n\r\n\"One explanation was that such individuals value competition more than their peers,\" the authors of the study reasoned. \"We might assume that students who scored high on this scale might earn a higher income because they are more willing to be more demanding during critical junctures such as when negotiating salaries or raises. For instance, individuals who scored low on Agreeableness were also shown to earn more money.\"\r\n\r\n\"We also cannot rule out that individuals who are likely or willing to break rules get higher pay for unethical reasons,\" the authors stated.\r\n\r\nAnother explanation could be that individuals with the rule-breaking traits tend to create the life they want for themselves, rather than allowing others to dictate what they should do.\r\n\r\nTo us, it sounds like the rule-breakers are well suited to become entrepreneurs one day. What do you think? 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The children completed questionnaires about their behavior (self-reporting) and their teachers filed corresponding reports on the children\'s individual traits and behaviors.\r\n\r\nThe children that were identified as having a \"low level of rule orientation\" commonly displayed traits like talking back to parents and/or teachers, being stubborn, and simply disobeying the rules.\r\n\r\nAt the start of the study, the <a href=\"http://www.iflscience.com/space/both-rebellious-and-studious-kids-make-more-money-later-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">researchers hypothesized</a> that children\'s future earning potential and success could be determined not just by a child\'s family background and intelligence level, but also by their own personality traits. Turns out, they were right.\r\n\r\nThe children who had a tendency to defy parents and authority figures stayed in school longer and became more likely to pursue a higher education. Rule-breakers also tended to earn higher incomes than their peers.\r\n\r\nBut why? Doesn\'t following the rules ensure a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/5-sleep-habits-successful-people-have/\" target=\"_blank\">smooth path to success</a>? Not necessarily. While rule-followers were also high earners, there\'s something about rule breakers that seems to equate with future success.\r\n\r\n\"One explanation was that such individuals value competition more than their peers,\" the authors of the study reasoned. \"We might assume that students who scored high on this scale might earn a higher income because they are more willing to be more demanding during critical junctures such as when negotiating salaries or raises. For instance, individuals who scored low on Agreeableness were also shown to earn more money.\"\r\n\r\n\"We also cannot rule out that individuals who are likely or willing to break rules get higher pay for unethical reasons,\" the authors stated.\r\n\r\nAnother explanation could be that individuals with the rule-breaking traits tend to create the life they want for themselves, rather than allowing others to dictate what they should do.\r\n\r\nTo us, it sounds like the rule-breakers are well suited to become entrepreneurs one day. What do you think? 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The children completed questionnaires about their behavior (self-reporting) and their teachers filed corresponding reports on the children\'s individual traits and behaviors.\r\n<h2>Who are the rule breakers?</h2>\r\nThe children that were identified as having a \"low level of rule orientation\" commonly displayed traits like talking back to parents and/or teachers, being stubborn, and simply disobeying the rules.\r\n\r\nAt the start of the study, the <a href=\"http://www.iflscience.com/space/both-rebellious-and-studious-kids-make-more-money-later-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">researchers hypothesized</a> that children\'s future earning potential and success could be determined not just by a child\'s family background and intelligence level, but also by their own personality traits. Turns out, they were right.\r\n<h2>Why rule breakers have higher incomes</h2>\r\nThe children who had a tendency to defy parents and authority figures stayed in school longer and became more likely to pursue a higher education. Rule-breakers also tended to earn higher incomes than their peers.\r\n\r\nBut why? Doesn\'t following the rules ensure a <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/5-sleep-habits-successful-people-have/\" target=\"_blank\">smooth path to success</a>? Not necessarily. While rule-followers were also high earners, there\'s something about rule breakers that seems to equate with future success.\r\n\r\n\"One explanation was that such individuals value competition more than their peers,\" the authors of the study reasoned. \"We might assume that students who scored high on this scale might earn a higher income because they are more willing to be more demanding during critical junctures such as when negotiating salaries or raises. For instance, individuals who scored low on Agreeableness were also shown to earn more money.\"\r\n\r\n\"We also cannot rule out that individuals who are likely or willing to break rules get higher pay for unethical reasons,\" the authors stated.\r\n\r\nAnother explanation could be that individuals with the rule-breaking traits tend to create the life they want for themselves, rather than allowing others to dictate what they should do.\r\n\r\nTo us, it sounds like the rule-breakers are well suited to become entrepreneurs one day. What do you think? Were you a defiant rule-breaker as a kid?','Why People Who Break the Rules Have Higher Incomes','','inherit','closed','closed','','10180-revision-v1','','','2016-03-21 12:51:04','2016-03-21 16:51:04','',10180,'https://itxdesign.com/10180-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10216,5,'2016-03-28 16:05:05','2016-03-28 20:05:05','Thinking about transitioning to a virtual office? Business owners who have made the switch say they are more satisfied with their job and personal life afterward. Running a virtual office is easier, cheaper, and more productive than a physical or \"brick and mortar\" location.\r\n\r\nBelow is a guide for creating a virtual office today, including everything you\'ll need and special tips and tricks to consider along the way.\r\n<h3>What is a Virtual Office?</h3>\r\nA virtual office is run from your home or a remote location. By working with third parties, your virtual office can have a trustworthy business address, a toll free phone number, and a live receptionist that answers all calls as thought you are a physical office.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>More flexibility and freedom</li>\r\n	<li>Meeting &amp; conference rooms</li>\r\n	<li>Virtual services</li>\r\n	<li>Better mobility</li>\r\n	<li>Short-term agreements</li>\r\n	<li>Cost effective</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Deciding to go virtual?</h3>\r\nIf you’re just starting out or you’re looking for a way to eliminate a major part of your overhead, taking your office online might be the right solution. You won\'t pay for a physical office space and you can still remain as professional as you always have been.\r\n\r\nThe problem with the traditional office is the cost and commitment. You have to purchase your property or lease it, which requires a long-term commitment to that specific location. When you take your business online, you won’t have to worry about any type of long-term commitment.\r\n\r\nEvery business owner is in a different situation. Sometimes you just need a coffee house or restaurant for all your client meetings. It\'s not unheard of to meet a client for a cup of coffee or lunch instead of at the office, anyway.\r\n\r\nYou will need the right virtual services to help you get the most out of your new virtual office. Maintaining a business address, using a virtual receptionist and outsourcing some of your regular tasks are just a few of the things you\'ll need to create a professional virtual office space. There are details on creating your virtual office below.\r\n<h2>Creating a Virtual Office Right Now</h2>\r\nIf you want to create your virtual office from home right now or in the near future, you will need the following:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Your own personal work space</strong> – Whether you create a physical home office or just choose a place on the couch, you need a spot to work from. Keep the receipts and write off your home office on your taxes next year!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>A virtual receptionist service</strong> – This type of service will make sure your calls are answered professionally.</li>\r\n	<li>P.O. box address – A P.O. box address will provide a professional look and feel for your business.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Online conference call services</strong> – Some businesses regularly hold conference calls and this type of service can allow you to meet with partners, clients and employees from anywhere.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>A toll free phone number </strong>– Our partner Conversational Receptionists offers toll free and local phone numbers at a nominal cost each month.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nThere are many more services that can enhance your business when you set up a virtual office from home; however, you really don’t need more than a good address, someone answering your calls and a way to meet with important people.','How to Create a Virtual Office Right Now','','publish','open','closed','','how-to-create-a-virtual-office-right-now','','','2016-03-28 16:05:05','2016-03-28 20:05:05','',0,'https://itxdesign.com/?p=10216',0,'post','',0),