(8311,4,'2015-06-19 12:27:22','2015-06-19 16:27:22','Adding a border around an image in WordPress can help highlight the picture within a post or page. This is a pretty easy thing to do and you won\'t need to edit any CSS or HTML code. Here\'s how it\'s done.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using WP Image Borders</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WPImageBorders.png\" alt=\"WP Image Borders\" width=\"743\" height=\"227\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8303\" />\r\n\r\nThe easiest way to add a border to any image is with the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-image-borders/\">WP Image Borders</a> plugin. Start by installing and activating the plugin. Then, you can access it from <strong>Settings&gt;&gt;WP Image Borders</strong> within your dashboard.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WPImageBordersSettings.png\" alt=\"WP Image Borders Settings\" width=\"161\" height=\"273\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8309\" />\r\n\r\nFrom the settings menu you will be able to add borders to all your images in WordPress posts with the checkbox for \"Add Border to All Images in Blog Posts.\" \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BorderAllImages.png\" alt=\"Border All Images\" width=\"624\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8304\" />\r\n\r\nYou will also be able to choose the type of border you want to use, along with the width, radius and color.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CustomizeImageBorders.png\" alt=\"Customize Image Borders\" width=\"460\" height=\"318\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8306\" />\r\n\r\nThe settings menu will even allow you to add a drop shadow to your images with a different color and size. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AddDropShadow.png\" alt=\"Add Drop Shadow\" width=\"430\" height=\"394\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8307\" />\r\n\r\nOnce you have made your selections, you will want to click the \"Save Changes\" button. \r\n\r\nIf you want a border on all images, you don\'t have to do anything else. However, if you don\'t, you will need to add CSS class to images in WordPress and add those classes within the plugin settings.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Add CSS Class to an Image</h2>\r\n\r\nAll you have to do to add CSS class to an image is upload it into a post, click the edit button and use the advanced options to enter the CSS class. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AddCSSClass1.png\" alt=\"Add CSS Class\" width=\"477\" height=\"260\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8308\" />\r\n\r\nJust click the update button and you\'re all set. You will need to go back to the plugin and add the CSS class you chose for the image to the plugin.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CSSinPlugin.png\" alt=\"CSS in Plugin\" width=\"616\" height=\"86\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8310\" />\r\n\r\nNow you can easily add a border to any or all of your images on your WordPress website. Just use the plugin and the instructions provided to create beautiful borders around your images.','Can you Border an Image in WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8302-revision-v1','','','2015-06-19 12:27:22','2015-06-19 16:27:22','',8302,'http://itxdesign.com/8302-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8312,4,'2015-06-19 12:28:59','2015-06-19 16:28:59','','WP Image Borders Settings','','inherit','open','closed','','wpimageborderssettings-2','','','2015-06-19 12:29:07','2015-06-19 16:29:07','',8302,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WPImageBordersSettings1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8313,4,'2015-06-19 12:29:10','2015-06-19 16:29:10','Adding a border around an image in WordPress can help highlight the picture within a post or page. This is a pretty easy thing to do and you won\'t need to edit any CSS or HTML code. Here\'s how it\'s done.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using WP Image Borders</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WPImageBorders.png\" alt=\"WP Image Borders\" width=\"743\" height=\"227\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8303\" />\r\n\r\nThe easiest way to add a border to any image is with the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-image-borders/\">WP Image Borders</a> plugin. Start by installing and activating the plugin. Then, you can access it from <strong>Settings&gt;&gt;WP Image Borders</strong> within your dashboard.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WPImageBordersSettings1.png\" alt=\"WP Image Borders Settings\" width=\"161\" height=\"273\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8312\" />\r\n\r\nFrom the settings menu you will be able to add borders to all your images in WordPress posts with the checkbox for \"Add Border to All Images in Blog Posts.\" \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BorderAllImages.png\" alt=\"Border All Images\" width=\"624\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8304\" />\r\n\r\nYou will also be able to choose the type of border you want to use, along with the width, radius and color.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CustomizeImageBorders.png\" alt=\"Customize Image Borders\" width=\"460\" height=\"318\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8306\" />\r\n\r\nThe settings menu will even allow you to add a drop shadow to your images with a different color and size. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AddDropShadow.png\" alt=\"Add Drop Shadow\" width=\"430\" height=\"394\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8307\" />\r\n\r\nOnce you have made your selections, you will want to click the \"Save Changes\" button. \r\n\r\nIf you want a border on all images, you don\'t have to do anything else. However, if you don\'t, you will need to add CSS class to images in WordPress and add those classes within the plugin settings.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Add CSS Class to an Image</h2>\r\n\r\nAll you have to do to add CSS class to an image is upload it into a post, click the edit button and use the advanced options to enter the CSS class. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AddCSSClass1.png\" alt=\"Add CSS Class\" width=\"477\" height=\"260\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8308\" />\r\n\r\nJust click the update button and you\'re all set. You will need to go back to the plugin and add the CSS class you chose for the image to the plugin.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CSSinPlugin.png\" alt=\"CSS in Plugin\" width=\"616\" height=\"86\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8310\" />\r\n\r\nNow you can easily add a border to any or all of your images on your WordPress website. Just use the plugin and the instructions provided to create beautiful borders around your images.','Can you Border an Image in WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8302-revision-v1','','','2015-06-19 12:29:10','2015-06-19 16:29:10','',8302,'http://itxdesign.com/8302-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8314,4,'2015-06-19 19:01:59','2015-06-19 23:01:59','Regardless of the type of business you run, you need the right marketing. A website is a huge part of any marketing strategy and if you choose WordPress for your business website, you will gain access to many marketing tools. \r\n\r\nWordPress is a very popular open platform with a number of tools, plugins and ways to make your website stand out. With the right marketing principles, you can make your WordPress website very popular. Here are some of the top ways to market your WordPress website. \r\n\r\n<h2>Add Great Content</h2>\r\n\r\nThe best way to gain visitors for the long term of your site is with great content on your blog. Make it high quality, by creating content your visitors will not only read, but also be able to use. The keys to amazing content are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Make it Informative - Convey a message that fulfills the promise of the title.</li>\r\n<li>Make it Easy to Read - Content with multiple headings and bullet points is easily skimmable. This makes it easy for a reader to find what they are looking for quickly.</li>\r\n<li>Make it Sharable - If your content makes the reader want to share it with friends on social media, it\'s high quality.</li>\r\n<li>Match the Content with Your Brand - Your brand may have a voice and if it does, your content needs to remain consistent with your brand\'s voice.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAll of these keys will help you create high quality content, which will draw in more visitors to your website and blog.\r\n\r\nSome of the plugins you can use to schedule your content and make it easier to create include:\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/scribe/\">Scribe</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Scribe.png\" alt=\"Scribe\" width=\"743\" height=\"238\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8315\" />\r\n\r\nThis plugin will help with content marketing. You can easily research keywords and subjects for your content before you begin writing. The plugin will also analyze your content to ensure your writing works with your focus.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/editorial-calendar/\">Editorial Calendar</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/EditorialCalendar.png\" alt=\"Editorial Calendar\" width=\"752\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8316\" />\r\n\r\nWith the Editorial Calendar plugin, you will be able to see the different posts you have created and plan to create. You can drag and drop them anywhere on the calendar, which makes it easy to manage your entire blog.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/listly/\">Listly: Listicles for WordPress</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Listly.png\" alt=\"Listly\" width=\"732\" height=\"235\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8317\" />\r\n\r\nThe Listly plugin allows you to engage your audience with list layouts, galleries, magazine layouts and slideshows. This is a very powerful plugin for your content.\r\n\r\n<h2>Market Blog Posts Socially</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t need to use every social media sites on the planet, but you do need to market to your social profiles. Every single blog post should hit 3 to 5 or more social media sites as soon as it\'s published. Social signals not only help you gain immediate traffic and a following, but they also help increase your overall search engine optimization.\r\n\r\nA few plugins you can use to help market your WordPress website on the different social media sites include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/floating-social/\">Floating Social</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FloatingSocial.png\" alt=\"Floating Social\" width=\"559\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8318\" />\r\n\r\nWith the Floating Social plugin, you can add a social sharing bar to your website for easy sharing. This can help your content go viral and make it very easy for visitors to share on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and other outlets.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/tweet-old-post/\">Revive Old Post</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ReviveOldPost.png\" alt=\"Revive Old Post\" width=\"722\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8319\" />\r\n\r\nA very powerful plugin allowing you to share old posts on Facebook and Twitter, Revive Old Post is a must for the long term of your site. You will want to upgrade to the pro version so that you can use images and other options.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/\">JetPack by WordPress.com</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/JetPack.png\" alt=\"JetPack\" width=\"728\" height=\"223\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8321\" />\r\n\r\nAdding many features with just one plugin is possible with JetPack. You will be able to do many things with your social marketing when you add this plugin to your arsenal.\r\n\r\n<h2>Syndicating your Content</h2>\r\n\r\nContent marketing requires good syndication to really get the most out of it. Getting your posts picked up or featured on other websites will help you gain powerful backlinks, along with plenty of traffic. \r\n\r\nThe best two tools for content syndication include Outbrain and Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/OutBrain.png\" alt=\"OutBrain\" width=\"732\" height=\"179\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8320\" />\r\n\r\nOutbrain gives you the ability to be featured on other sites by putting your content in front of the largest content publishers out there. You may have to pay to be features, but it may be worth it to get traffic and links from huge sites, such as CNN or Slate. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/YetAnotherRelatedPostsPlugin.png\" alt=\"Yet Another Related Posts Plugin\" width=\"727\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8322\" />\r\n\r\nThe Yet Another Related Post Plugin or YARPP is a great tool for allowing readers to discover other content on your site. It will display pages and posts below your content, which fit with the current content they are reading.\r\n\r\nAll of these tools make WordPress an easy type of website to market to a mass audience or a targeted audience. If you plan to use WordPress for your business website, make sure you take advantage of these tools and tips.\r\n\r\n','What Should you Know about Marketing a WordPress Business?','','publish','open','closed','','what-should-you-know-about-marketing-a-wordpress-business','','','2015-06-19 13:06:19','2015-06-19 17:06:19','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8314',0,'post','',0),(8315,4,'2015-06-19 13:03:05','2015-06-19 17:03:05','','Scribe','','inherit','open','closed','','scribe','','','2015-06-19 13:03:09','2015-06-19 17:03:09','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Scribe.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8316,4,'2015-06-19 13:03:20','2015-06-19 17:03:20','','Editorial Calendar','','inherit','open','closed','','editorialcalendar','','','2015-06-19 13:03:33','2015-06-19 17:03:33','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/EditorialCalendar.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8317,4,'2015-06-19 13:03:48','2015-06-19 17:03:48','','Listly','','inherit','open','closed','','listly','','','2015-06-19 13:03:51','2015-06-19 17:03:51','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Listly.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8318,4,'2015-06-19 13:04:05','2015-06-19 17:04:05','','Floating Social','','inherit','open','closed','','floatingsocial','','','2015-06-19 13:04:10','2015-06-19 17:04:10','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FloatingSocial.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8319,4,'2015-06-19 13:04:21','2015-06-19 17:04:21','','Revive Old Post','','inherit','open','closed','','reviveoldpost-2','','','2015-06-19 13:04:28','2015-06-19 17:04:28','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ReviveOldPost.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8320,4,'2015-06-19 13:04:44','2015-06-19 17:04:44','','OutBrain','','inherit','open','closed','','outbrain','','','2015-06-19 13:04:50','2015-06-19 17:04:50','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/OutBrain.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8321,4,'2015-06-19 13:05:03','2015-06-19 17:05:03','','JetPack','','inherit','open','closed','','jetpack-3','','','2015-06-19 13:05:07','2015-06-19 17:05:07','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/JetPack.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8322,4,'2015-06-19 13:05:24','2015-06-19 17:05:24','','Yet Another Related Posts Plugin','','inherit','open','closed','','yetanotherrelatedpostsplugin','','','2015-06-19 13:05:33','2015-06-19 17:05:33','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/YetAnotherRelatedPostsPlugin.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8323,4,'2015-06-19 13:05:44','2015-06-19 17:05:44','Regardless of the type of business you run, you need the right marketing. A website is a huge part of any marketing strategy and if you choose WordPress for your business website, you will gain access to many marketing tools. \r\n\r\nWordPress is a very popular open platform with a number of tools, plugins and ways to make your website stand out. With the right marketing principles, you can make your WordPress website very popular. Here are some of the top ways to market your WordPress website. \r\n\r\n<h2>Add Great Content</h2>\r\n\r\nThe best way to gain visitors for the long term of your site is with great content on your blog. Make it high quality, by creating content your visitors will not only read, but also be able to use. The keys to amazing content are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Make it Informative - Convey a message that fulfills the promise of the title.</li>\r\n<li>Make it Easy to Read - Content with multiple headings and bullet points is easily skimmable. This makes it easy for a reader to find what they are looking for quickly.</li>\r\n<li>Make it Sharable - If your content makes the reader want to share it with friends on social media, it\'s high quality.</li>\r\n<li>Match the Content with Your Brand - Your brand may have a voice and if it does, your content needs to remain consistent with your brand\'s voice.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAll of these keys will help you create high quality content, which will draw in more visitors to your website and blog.\r\n\r\nSome of the plugins you can use to schedule your content and make it easier to create include:\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/scribe/\">Scribe</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Scribe.png\" alt=\"Scribe\" width=\"743\" height=\"238\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8315\" />\r\n\r\nThis plugin will help with content marketing. You can easily research keywords and subjects for your content before you begin writing. The plugin will also analyze your content to ensure your writing works with your focus.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/editorial-calendar/\">Editorial Calendar</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/EditorialCalendar.png\" alt=\"Editorial Calendar\" width=\"752\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8316\" />\r\n\r\nWith the Editorial Calendar plugin, you will be able to see the different posts you have created and plan to create. You can drag and drop them anywhere on the calendar, which makes it easy to manage your entire blog.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/listly/\">Listly: Listicles for WordPress</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Listly.png\" alt=\"Listly\" width=\"732\" height=\"235\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8317\" />\r\n\r\nThe Listly plugin allows you to engage your audience with list layouts, galleries, magazine layouts and slideshows. This is a very powerful plugin for your content.\r\n\r\n<h2>Market Blog Posts Socially</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t need to use every social media sites on the planet, but you do need to market to your social profiles. Every single blog post should hit 3 to 5 or more social media sites as soon as it\'s published. Social signals not only help you gain immediate traffic and a following, but they also help increase your overall search engine optimization.\r\n\r\nA few plugins you can use to help market your WordPress website on the different social media sites include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/floating-social/\">Floating Social</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FloatingSocial.png\" alt=\"Floating Social\" width=\"559\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8318\" />\r\n\r\nWith the Floating Social plugin, you can add a social sharing bar to your website for easy sharing. This can help your content go viral and make it very easy for visitors to share on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and other outlets.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/tweet-old-post/\">Revive Old Post</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ReviveOldPost.png\" alt=\"Revive Old Post\" width=\"722\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8319\" />\r\n\r\nA very powerful plugin allowing you to share old posts on Facebook and Twitter, Revive Old Post is a must for the long term of your site. You will want to upgrade to the pro version so that you can use images and other options.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/\">JetPack by WordPress.com</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/JetPack.png\" alt=\"JetPack\" width=\"728\" height=\"223\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8321\" />\r\n\r\nAdding many features with just one plugin is possible with JetPack. You will be able to do many things with your social marketing when you add this plugin to your arsenal.\r\n\r\n<h2>Syndicating your Content</h2>\r\n\r\nContent marketing requires good syndication to really get the most out of it. Getting your posts picked up or featured on other websites will help you gain powerful backlinks, along with plenty of traffic. \r\n\r\nThe best two tools for content syndication include Outbrain and Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/OutBrain.png\" alt=\"OutBrain\" width=\"732\" height=\"179\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8320\" />\r\n\r\nOutbrain gives you the ability to be featured on other sites by putting your content in front of the largest content publishers out there. You may have to pay to be features, but it may be worth it to get traffic and links from huge sites, such as CNN or Slate. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/YetAnotherRelatedPostsPlugin.png\" alt=\"Yet Another Related Posts Plugin\" width=\"727\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8322\" />\r\n\r\nThe Yet Another Related Post Plugin or YARPP is a great tool for allowing readers to discover other content on your site. It will display pages and posts below your content, which fit with the current content they are reading.\r\n\r\nAll of these tools make WordPress an easy type of website to market to a mass audience or a targeted audience. If you plan to use WordPress for your business website, make sure you take advantage of these tools and tips.\r\n\r\n','What Should you Know about Marketing a WordPress Business?','','inherit','open','closed','','8314-revision-v1','','','2015-06-19 13:05:44','2015-06-19 17:05:44','',8314,'http://itxdesign.com/8314-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8324,4,'2015-06-22 16:21:55','2015-06-22 20:21:55','Finding the right featured image for a post on your WordPress website can be difficult. You may not know where to look or what you can use without getting in trouble. Most good bloggers will tell you a good image is necessary for every blog post. \r\n\r\nThe issue isn\'t with availability because there are plenty of images found all over the internet. The issue is figuring out which are licensed under the creative commons and which ones you can use free of charge for your blog posts. Here\'s a look at some of the sites you can find images for your blog from.\r\n\r\n<h2>Photo Databases</h2>\r\n\r\nMany searchable photo databases will allow you to use images with a link back to the creator. You may be able to pay a small fee to get the right to use the image without giving any credit, however. Some of the top choices include:\r\n\r\n<strong>Dreamstime</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dreamstime.png\" alt=\"Dreamstime\" width=\"195\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8325\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime</a> provides a free section, but you will need to create an account. It\'s packed with images you can use free of charge.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Digital Photos</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FreeDigitalPhotos.png\" alt=\"Free Digital Photos\" width=\"426\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8326\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/\">Free Digital Photos</a> has all types of images you can choose from for business, educational or personal use. Smaller sizes are free, while the larger versions may be purchased. \r\n\r\nOther searchable photo databases you can use to find images for your WordPress blog include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.freeimages.com/\">Free Images</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://freerangestock.com/\">Free Range Stock</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.imagefree.com/\">ImageFree </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://web.archive.org/web/20190120235730/http://freephotosbank.com/\">Free Photo Bank </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://pixabay.com/\">Pixabay </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/\">Public Domain Pictures </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.rgbstock.com/\">RGBStock </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.stockvault.net/\">Stockvault </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Photo Collections</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are also places to get pictures called free-form photo collections. These are high-quality photos you can use without spending any money. You won\'t be able to search, but you can find free images of all sorts. Some of the top places for these types of images include:\r\n\r\n<strong>BigFoto</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BigFoto.png\" alt=\"BigFoto\" width=\"893\" height=\"309\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8327\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.bigfoto.com/\">BigFoto</a> is a place to find royalty-free photos you can use without much more than giving credit to the photographer. There are all types of images sorted by geographic area. \r\n\r\n<strong>Ancestry Images</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AncestryImages.png\" alt=\"Ancestry Images\" width=\"399\" height=\"96\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8328\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you use <a href=\"http://www.ancestryimages.com/\">Ancestry Images</a>, you will find many historical prints, artifact pictures and maps. There are plenty of great images to choose from here.\r\n\r\nOther free-form photo collections to consider include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.freemediagoo.com/\"> Free Media Goo</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://littlevisuals.co/\">Little Visuals </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://join.deathtothestockphoto.com/\">Death to the Stock Photo </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.gratisography.com/\">Gratisography </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://nos.twnsnd.co/\">New Old Stock </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nAlong with all of these sites for free to use images, you can create your own images with online tools, such as Canva. You can also use embeddable media sources, such as Getty Images for free to use images. \r\n\r\nAll of these sources can help you find the right featured image for your WordPress blog posts. They all provide specific terms of service, so make sure you understand what you must do to use the images free of charge.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','How Can you Find a Good Featured Image Quickly for WordPress?','','publish','open','closed','','how-can-you-find-a-good-featured-image-quickly-for-wordpress','','','2019-01-30 08:01:19','2019-01-30 13:01:19','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8324',0,'post','',0),(8325,4,'2015-06-22 16:19:56','2015-06-22 20:19:56','','Dreamstime','','inherit','open','closed','','dreamstime','','','2015-06-22 16:20:00','2015-06-22 20:20:00','',8324,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dreamstime.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8326,4,'2015-06-22 16:20:16','2015-06-22 20:20:16','','Free Digital Photos','','inherit','open','closed','','freedigitalphotos','','','2015-06-22 16:20:23','2015-06-22 20:20:23','',8324,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FreeDigitalPhotos.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8327,4,'2015-06-22 16:20:37','2015-06-22 20:20:37','','BigFoto','','inherit','open','closed','','bigfoto','','','2015-06-22 16:20:41','2015-06-22 20:20:41','',8324,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BigFoto.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8328,4,'2015-06-22 16:20:54','2015-06-22 20:20:54','','Ancestry Images','','inherit','open','closed','','ancestryimages','','','2015-06-22 16:20:58','2015-06-22 20:20:58','',8324,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AncestryImages.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8329,4,'2015-06-22 16:21:02','2015-06-22 20:21:02','Finding the right featured image for a post on your WordPress website can be difficult. You may not know where to look or what you can use without getting in trouble. Most good bloggers will tell you a good image is necessary for every blog post. \r\n\r\nThe issue isn\'t with availability because there are plenty of images found all over the internet. The issue is figuring out which are licensed under the creative commons and which ones you can use free of charge for your blog posts. Here\'s a look at some of the sites you can find images for your blog from.\r\n\r\n<h2>Photo Databases</h2>\r\n\r\nMany searchable photo databases will allow you to use images with a link back to the creator. You may be able to pay a small fee to get the right to use the image without giving any credit, however. Some of the top choices include:\r\n\r\n<strong>Dreamstime</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dreamstime.png\" alt=\"Dreamstime\" width=\"195\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8325\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime</a> provides a free section, but you will need to create an account. It\'s packed with images you can use free of charge.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Digital Photos</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FreeDigitalPhotos.png\" alt=\"Free Digital Photos\" width=\"426\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8326\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/\">Free Digital Photos</a> has all types of images you can choose from for business, educational or personal use. Smaller sizes are free, while the larger versions may be purchased. \r\n\r\nOther searchable photo databases you can use to find images for your WordPress blog include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.freeimages.com/\">Free Images</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://freerangestock.com/\">Free Range Stock</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.imagefree.com/\">ImageFree </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://freephotosbank.com/\">Free Photo Bank </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://pixabay.com/\">Pixabay </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/\">Public Domain Pictures </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.rgbstock.com/\">RGBStock </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.stockvault.net/\">Stockvault </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Photo Collections</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are also places to get pictures called free-form photo collections. These are high-quality photos you can use without spending any money. You won\'t be able to search, but you can find free images of all sorts. Some of the top places for these types of images include:\r\n\r\n<strong>BigFoto</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BigFoto.png\" alt=\"BigFoto\" width=\"893\" height=\"309\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8327\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.bigfoto.com/\">BigFoto</a> is a place to find royalty-free photos you can use without much more than giving credit to the photographer. There are all types of images sorted by geographic area. \r\n\r\n<strong>Ancestry Images</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AncestryImages.png\" alt=\"Ancestry Images\" width=\"399\" height=\"96\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8328\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you use <a href=\"http://www.ancestryimages.com/\">Ancestry Images</a>, you will find many historical prints, artifact pictures and maps. There are plenty of great images to choose from here.\r\n\r\nOther free-form photo collections to consider include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.freemediagoo.com/\"> Free Media Goo</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://littlevisuals.co/\">Little Visuals </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://join.deathtothestockphoto.com/\">Death to the Stock Photo </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.gratisography.com/\">Gratisography </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://nos.twnsnd.co/\">New Old Stock </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nAlong with all of these sites for free to use images, you can create your own images with online tools, such as Canva. You can also use embeddable media sources, such as Getty Images for free to use images. \r\n\r\nAll of these sources can help you find the right featured image for your WordPress blog posts. They all provide specific terms of service, so make sure you understand what you must do to use the images free of charge.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','How Can you Find a Good Featured Image Quickly for WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8324-revision-v1','','','2015-06-22 16:21:02','2015-06-22 20:21:02','',8324,'http://itxdesign.com/8324-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8332,4,'2015-07-22 08:25:57','2015-07-22 12:25:57','Maybe you\'ve considered switching your WordPress theme, but you\'re afraid of what might happen. Switching your theme can give you a completely new and updated design. This comes with many benefits, but you should know the process and what to expect.\r\n\r\nThe process isn\'t just as easy as swapping one theme for another. You may have to make some adjustments with the new theme, but they shouldn\'t be anything major. Here\'s what to expect when you switch to a new WordPress theme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Before you Make the Change</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore you change themes, you should always backup all your WordPress files. This can easily be done with one of the many backup plugins and will protect you if something goes wrong. \r\n\r\nYou should also make sure you do a live preview of your new theme before you make it active on your site. You may get it installed and check it out only to find out you really don\'t like it as much as you thought you might.\r\n\r\nPreviewing the theme will also show you how your site may change. You may see something different that you do or don\'t like. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ThemePreview.png\" alt=\"Theme Preview\" width=\"906\" height=\"530\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8333\" />\r\n\r\nIf the issues you notice can easily be adjusted or you can come up with a solution, you\'re ready to make the switch. If not, you may need to keep looking for the right new theme for your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>You May Lose your Menus</h2>\r\n\r\nThe built-in navigation menu comes with the WordPress system. Each theme defines where these menus are displayed. \r\n\r\nWhen you switch themes, there\'s a good chance your menus may end up in a new location or may disappear. This can easily be fixed by going to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Menu</strong>. Then, just check the location of the menu within the theme and you should be good to go.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Menus.png\" alt=\"Menus\" width=\"1148\" height=\"538\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8334\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Your Widgets May Change</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes the widgets don\'t change at all, but other times the settings for your widgets will be adjusted when you switch WordPress themes. This happens because the new theme may have different side bars. However, it\'s an easy thing to fix if you go to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Widgets</strong>.\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Widgets.png\" alt=\"Widgets\" width=\"1173\" height=\"497\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8335\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Theme Settings Will be Gone</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you have any customizations to your current theme, switching to a new theme will make those go away. Each theme comes with different options you can customize and they are controlled by a theme option panel for each theme. \r\n\r\nYou may find that your header, background, favicon, logo and other settings need to be set up again. You can easily make these changes and most of the time; this won\'t change the performance of your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Custom Post Types May Disappear</h2>\r\n\r\nAny posts types you have set with your current them may need to be redone. They won\'t be set up with the new theme. Any custom post types or taxonomies will need to be set up again as they will be inaccessible with the new theme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Any Theme Specific Sliders or Shortcode will be Gone</h2>\r\n\r\nAny shortcode or sliders that are currently found within your old theme will no longer exist. These codes and sliders only work with the theme they come with or you have set them up with. You will have to redo all of these codes and sliders, which could include making changes to galleries, layouts, buttons and other things controlled by the shortcodes of your theme.\r\n\r\n<h2>What Don\'t you Need to Worry about</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you switch themes, there are many things that may need adjusted. However the major parts of your WordPress site, such as posts, pages, images and attachments won\'t be changed. They may look a little bit different, but they will still be there.\r\n\r\nYou won\'t have to worry about any of your media uploads, either. They won\'t go anywhere and you should have all of your sizes still ready to be used even with the new theme. Sometimes, you may need to regenerate the sizes of the images, which can be done pretty easily. \r\n\r\nMost of the time, when you switch to a new WordPress theme, you don\'t have to make many adjustments. However, if you have set up quite a few customizations on your current theme, you should know those customizations may not be there with the new theme. You may have to redo any customizations with your new theme.\r\n','What can You Expect when you Change WordPress Themes?','','publish','open','closed','','what-can-you-expect-when-you-change-wordpress-themes','','','2015-07-21 22:28:33','2015-07-22 02:28:33','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8332',0,'post','',0),(8333,4,'2015-07-21 22:27:35','2015-07-22 02:27:35','','Theme Preview','','inherit','open','closed','','themepreview','','','2015-07-21 22:27:40','2015-07-22 02:27:40','',8332,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ThemePreview.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8334,4,'2015-07-21 22:27:51','2015-07-22 02:27:51','','Menus','','inherit','open','closed','','menus','','','2015-07-21 22:27:56','2015-07-22 02:27:56','',8332,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Menus.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8335,4,'2015-07-21 22:28:05','2015-07-22 02:28:05','','Widgets','','inherit','open','closed','','widgets-2','','','2015-07-21 22:28:10','2015-07-22 02:28:10','',8332,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Widgets.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8336,4,'2015-07-21 22:28:15','2015-07-22 02:28:15','Maybe you\'ve considered switching your WordPress theme, but you\'re afraid of what might happen. Switching your theme can give you a completely new and updated design. This comes with many benefits, but you should know the process and what to expect.\r\n\r\nThe process isn\'t just as easy as swapping one theme for another. You may have to make some adjustments with the new theme, but they shouldn\'t be anything major. Here\'s what to expect when you switch to a new WordPress theme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Before you Make the Change</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore you change themes, you should always backup all your WordPress files. This can easily be done with one of the many backup plugins and will protect you if something goes wrong. \r\n\r\nYou should also make sure you do a live preview of your new theme before you make it active on your site. You may get it installed and check it out only to find out you really don\'t like it as much as you thought you might.\r\n\r\nPreviewing the theme will also show you how your site may change. You may see something different that you do or don\'t like. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ThemePreview.png\" alt=\"Theme Preview\" width=\"906\" height=\"530\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8333\" />\r\n\r\nIf the issues you notice can easily be adjusted or you can come up with a solution, you\'re ready to make the switch. If not, you may need to keep looking for the right new theme for your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>You May Lose your Menus</h2>\r\n\r\nThe built-in navigation menu comes with the WordPress system. Each theme defines where these menus are displayed. \r\n\r\nWhen you switch themes, there\'s a good chance your menus may end up in a new location or may disappear. This can easily be fixed by going to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Menu</strong>. Then, just check the location of the menu within the theme and you should be good to go.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Menus.png\" alt=\"Menus\" width=\"1148\" height=\"538\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8334\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Your Widgets May Change</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes the widgets don\'t change at all, but other times the settings for your widgets will be adjusted when you switch WordPress themes. This happens because the new theme may have different side bars. However, it\'s an easy thing to fix if you go to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Widgets</strong>.\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Widgets.png\" alt=\"Widgets\" width=\"1173\" height=\"497\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8335\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Theme Settings Will be Gone</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you have any customizations to your current theme, switching to a new theme will make those go away. Each theme comes with different options you can customize and they are controlled by a theme option panel for each theme. \r\n\r\nYou may find that your header, background, favicon, logo and other settings need to be set up again. You can easily make these changes and most of the time; this won\'t change the performance of your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Custom Post Types May Disappear</h2>\r\n\r\nAny posts types you have set with your current them may need to be redone. They won\'t be set up with the new theme. Any custom post types or taxonomies will need to be set up again as they will be inaccessible with the new theme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Any Theme Specific Sliders or Shortcode will be Gone</h2>\r\n\r\nAny shortcode or sliders that are currently found within your old theme will no longer exist. These codes and sliders only work with the theme they come with or you have set them up with. You will have to redo all of these codes and sliders, which could include making changes to galleries, layouts, buttons and other things controlled by the shortcodes of your theme.\r\n\r\n<h2>What Don\'t you Need to Worry about</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you switch themes, there are many things that may need adjusted. However the major parts of your WordPress site, such as posts, pages, images and attachments won\'t be changed. They may look a little bit different, but they will still be there.\r\n\r\nYou won\'t have to worry about any of your media uploads, either. They won\'t go anywhere and you should have all of your sizes still ready to be used even with the new theme. Sometimes, you may need to regenerate the sizes of the images, which can be done pretty easily. \r\n\r\nMost of the time, when you switch to a new WordPress theme, you don\'t have to make many adjustments. However, if you have set up quite a few customizations on your current theme, you should know those customizations may not be there with the new theme. You may have to redo any customizations with your new theme.\r\n','What can You Expect when you Change WordPress Themes?','','inherit','open','closed','','8332-revision-v1','','','2015-07-21 22:28:15','2015-07-22 02:28:15','',8332,'http://itxdesign.com/8332-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8337,4,'2015-07-22 15:41:34','2015-07-22 19:41:34','When you install a new copy of WordPress, you get a Hello Dolly plugin with it. This plugin is a bit interesting, but it doesn\'t really come with a good description. Here\'s a look at what you are getting with this plugin and what you should do with it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understanding the Hello Dolly Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyPlugin.png\" alt=\"Hello Dolly Plugin\" width=\"741\" height=\"238\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8338\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hello Dolly plugin is pre-installed in WordPress, but you do have to activate it to use it. The plugin will display lyrics from the Hello Dolly song, which was performed by Louis Armstrong. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyLyric1.png\" alt=\"Hello Dolly Lyric\" width=\"637\" height=\"374\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8341\" />\r\n\r\nThe description of the plugin doesn\'t really tell you this as it just tell you it\'s not just a plugin and it provides a look at the enthusiasm and hope of an entire generation. \r\n\r\nFor practical uses, this plugin is 100% useless and won\'t do anything to boost or hurt anything on your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>History of Hello Dolly</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Hello Dolly plugin was created by Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress. It was the first plugin every created and was introduced in May of 2004. This was also when WordPress 1.2 introduced the first plugin architecture for WordPress.\r\n\r\nEver since it was created, every version of WordPress installed has come with Hello Dolly pre-installed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Is there a Purpose to the Plugin?</h2>\r\n\r\nFor SEO, function, design or any other part of your site that really matters, there is no real function. Hello Dolly has been debated highly when it comes to the core installation and whether it belongs. However, it\'s still there and will probably remain. \r\n\r\nThe plugin does help new developers write plugins, but it\'s not even a very good example of WordPress plugin development. The main reason the plugin still remains is tradition.\r\n\r\nYou can delete the plugin if you want or deactivate it and you should. It has become a popular place for hackers to hide malicious codes. Since this isn\'t a functional plugin that really does anything for you, just delete it and you won\'t have to worry about any malicious code getting hidden here when it comes to hackers.\r\n','What is the Hello Dolly WordPress Plugin Anyway?','','publish','open','closed','','what-is-the-hello-dolly-wordpress-plugin-anyway','','','2015-07-21 22:45:03','2015-07-22 02:45:03','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8337',0,'post','',0),(8338,4,'2015-07-21 22:42:30','2015-07-22 02:42:30','','Hello Dolly Plugin','','inherit','open','closed','','hellodollyplugin','','','2015-07-21 22:42:36','2015-07-22 02:42:36','',8337,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyPlugin.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8339,4,'2015-07-21 22:42:49','2015-07-22 02:42:49','','Hello Dolly Lyric','','inherit','open','closed','','hellodollylyric','','','2015-07-21 22:42:55','2015-07-22 02:42:55','',8337,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyLyric.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8340,4,'2015-07-21 22:43:08','2015-07-22 02:43:08','When you install a new copy of WordPress, you get a Hello Dolly plugin with it. This plugin is a bit interesting, but it doesn\'t really come with a good description. Here\'s a look at what you are getting with this plugin and what you should do with it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understanding the Hello Dolly Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyPlugin.png\" alt=\"Hello Dolly Plugin\" width=\"741\" height=\"238\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8338\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hello Dolly plugin is pre-installed in WordPress, but you do have to activate it to use it. The plugin will display lyrics from the Hello Dolly song, which was performed by Louis Armstrong. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyLyric.png\" alt=\"Hello Dolly Lyric\" width=\"637\" height=\"374\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8339\" />\r\n\r\nThe description of the plugin doesn\'t really tell you this as it just tell you it\'s not just a plugin and it provides a look at the enthusiasm and hope of an entire generation. \r\n\r\nFor practical uses, this plugin is 100% useless and won\'t do anything to boost or hurt anything on your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>History of Hello Dolly</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Hello Dolly plugin was created by Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress. It was the first plugin every created and was introduced in May of 2004. This was also when WordPress 1.2 introduced the first plugin architecture for WordPress.\r\n\r\nEver since it was created, every version of WordPress installed has come with Hello Dolly pre-installed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Is there a Purpose to the Plugin?</h2>\r\n\r\nFor SEO, function, design or any other part of your site that really matters, there is no real function. Hello Dolly has been debated highly when it comes to the core installation and whether it belongs. However, it\'s still there and will probably remain. \r\n\r\nThe plugin does help new developers write plugins, but it\'s not even a very good example of WordPress plugin development. The main reason the plugin still remains is tradition.\r\n\r\nYou can delete the plugin if you want or deactivate it and you should. It has become a popular place for hackers to hide malicious codes. Since this isn\'t a functional plugin that really does anything for you, just delete it and you won\'t have to worry about any malicious code getting hidden here when it comes to hackers.\r\n','What is the Hello Dolly WordPress Plugin Anyway?','','inherit','open','closed','','8337-revision-v1','','','2015-07-21 22:43:08','2015-07-22 02:43:08','',8337,'http://itxdesign.com/8337-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8341,4,'2015-07-21 22:44:51','2015-07-22 02:44:51','','Hello Dolly Lyric','','inherit','open','closed','','hellodollylyric-2','','','2015-07-21 22:44:57','2015-07-22 02:44:57','',8337,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyLyric1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8342,4,'2015-07-21 22:45:00','2015-07-22 02:45:00','When you install a new copy of WordPress, you get a Hello Dolly plugin with it. This plugin is a bit interesting, but it doesn\'t really come with a good description. Here\'s a look at what you are getting with this plugin and what you should do with it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understanding the Hello Dolly Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyPlugin.png\" alt=\"Hello Dolly Plugin\" width=\"741\" height=\"238\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8338\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hello Dolly plugin is pre-installed in WordPress, but you do have to activate it to use it. The plugin will display lyrics from the Hello Dolly song, which was performed by Louis Armstrong. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyLyric1.png\" alt=\"Hello Dolly Lyric\" width=\"637\" height=\"374\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8341\" />\r\n\r\nThe description of the plugin doesn\'t really tell you this as it just tell you it\'s not just a plugin and it provides a look at the enthusiasm and hope of an entire generation. \r\n\r\nFor practical uses, this plugin is 100% useless and won\'t do anything to boost or hurt anything on your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>History of Hello Dolly</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Hello Dolly plugin was created by Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress. It was the first plugin every created and was introduced in May of 2004. This was also when WordPress 1.2 introduced the first plugin architecture for WordPress.\r\n\r\nEver since it was created, every version of WordPress installed has come with Hello Dolly pre-installed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Is there a Purpose to the Plugin?</h2>\r\n\r\nFor SEO, function, design or any other part of your site that really matters, there is no real function. Hello Dolly has been debated highly when it comes to the core installation and whether it belongs. However, it\'s still there and will probably remain. \r\n\r\nThe plugin does help new developers write plugins, but it\'s not even a very good example of WordPress plugin development. The main reason the plugin still remains is tradition.\r\n\r\nYou can delete the plugin if you want or deactivate it and you should. It has become a popular place for hackers to hide malicious codes. Since this isn\'t a functional plugin that really does anything for you, just delete it and you won\'t have to worry about any malicious code getting hidden here when it comes to hackers.\r\n','What is the Hello Dolly WordPress Plugin Anyway?','','inherit','open','closed','','8337-autosave-v1','','','2015-07-21 22:45:00','2015-07-22 02:45:00','',8337,'http://itxdesign.com/8337-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8343,4,'2015-07-21 22:45:03','2015-07-22 02:45:03','When you install a new copy of WordPress, you get a Hello Dolly plugin with it. This plugin is a bit interesting, but it doesn\'t really come with a good description. Here\'s a look at what you are getting with this plugin and what you should do with it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understanding the Hello Dolly Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyPlugin.png\" alt=\"Hello Dolly Plugin\" width=\"741\" height=\"238\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8338\" />\r\n\r\nThe Hello Dolly plugin is pre-installed in WordPress, but you do have to activate it to use it. The plugin will display lyrics from the Hello Dolly song, which was performed by Louis Armstrong. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HelloDollyLyric1.png\" alt=\"Hello Dolly Lyric\" width=\"637\" height=\"374\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8341\" />\r\n\r\nThe description of the plugin doesn\'t really tell you this as it just tell you it\'s not just a plugin and it provides a look at the enthusiasm and hope of an entire generation. \r\n\r\nFor practical uses, this plugin is 100% useless and won\'t do anything to boost or hurt anything on your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>History of Hello Dolly</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Hello Dolly plugin was created by Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress. It was the first plugin every created and was introduced in May of 2004. This was also when WordPress 1.2 introduced the first plugin architecture for WordPress.\r\n\r\nEver since it was created, every version of WordPress installed has come with Hello Dolly pre-installed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Is there a Purpose to the Plugin?</h2>\r\n\r\nFor SEO, function, design or any other part of your site that really matters, there is no real function. Hello Dolly has been debated highly when it comes to the core installation and whether it belongs. However, it\'s still there and will probably remain. \r\n\r\nThe plugin does help new developers write plugins, but it\'s not even a very good example of WordPress plugin development. The main reason the plugin still remains is tradition.\r\n\r\nYou can delete the plugin if you want or deactivate it and you should. It has become a popular place for hackers to hide malicious codes. Since this isn\'t a functional plugin that really does anything for you, just delete it and you won\'t have to worry about any malicious code getting hidden here when it comes to hackers.\r\n','What is the Hello Dolly WordPress Plugin Anyway?','','inherit','open','closed','','8337-revision-v1','','','2015-07-21 22:45:03','2015-07-22 02:45:03','',8337,'http://itxdesign.com/8337-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8344,4,'2015-07-23 13:11:52','2015-07-23 17:11:52','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Free-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Free Marketing\" width=\"168\" height=\"149\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8346\" />There are many ways to promote your website free of charge, but some are not quite as obvious. You may know how to submit your website to a directory or create an article and use it to promote your website for free, but do you know these five less obvious methods of free website marketing?\r\n\r\n<h2>Press Releases</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can create a press release for your business, product or service and submit it to a number of online sites and offline resources free of charge. Anytime you win an award, launch a new product or service, change your business or do anything news-worthy, you can write a press release.\r\n\r\nThe release will need to follow AP style guidelines and should announce the news-worthy item. If it\'s an online press release, you can include a link back to your website or to information about the product or service you are announcing.\r\n\r\nPress releases can be submitted to a number of online press release sites. They can also go to radio stations, news outlets, TV stations, local newspapers and more.\r\n\r\n<h2>Community Involvement</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Community-Involvement.jpg\" alt=\"Community Involvement\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8345\" />One of the best ways to promote your website and business free of charge is to get involved in your community. You will be able to meet new people and build relationships when you volunteer in your community.\r\n\r\nGet involved with fundraisers, town meetings, the chamber of commerce, school events, community events and anything else you can get your business involved in. Sometimes, you may need to donate to participate, but it\'s for a good cause.\r\n\r\n<h2>Your Email Signature</h2>\r\n\r\nMany online businesses miss out on the email signature. They forget that this is a great way to promote to others, as they send out tons of emails every single day. \r\n\r\nMake sure your email signature includes your name and website, along with anything else that is important. If you do business over the phone or Skype, include your phone number or Skype username, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Cold Calls</h2>\r\n\r\nIt may not be the most pleasant way to market, but cold calling is a great, free way to get your business out there. When you cold call, you can gain new customers and you can build your business.\r\n\r\nFor your website, you can even do cold calls by contacting other businesses that may be interested in what you have to sell. This can be done through the contact form on their website very easily.\r\n\r\n<h2>Network On and Offline</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Neworking.jpg\" alt=\"Neworking\" width=\"168\" height=\"148\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8347\" />Networking is vital for many businesses looking to thrive. You should be networking as often as you can, both online and offline.\r\n\r\nUse websites, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms to network online. You can build a list of followers, fans or friends by giving away something free of charge or giving a discount. This is an easy way to build a community online.\r\n\r\nOffline, you will want to network by attending events. Some events are designed specifically for networking, while others just provide an environment for networking. Even a birthday party can be a place to network.\r\n\r\nThere are many ways to market your website and business online and offline free of charge. If you\'re looking for a way to build your business, but the budget is tight, use these and other free marketing methods to drive more traffic to your website and create more lasting relationships with customers.\r\n','Five Ways to Promote Your Website Free of Charge','','publish','open','closed','','five-ways-to-promote-your-website-free-of-charge','','','2015-07-23 13:11:52','2015-07-23 17:11:52','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8344',0,'post','',0),(8345,4,'2015-07-23 13:10:46','2015-07-23 17:10:46','','Community Involvement','','inherit','open','closed','','community-involvement','','','2015-07-23 13:11:21','2015-07-23 17:11:21','',8344,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Community-Involvement.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8346,4,'2015-07-23 13:10:47','2015-07-23 17:10:47','','Free Marketing','','inherit','open','closed','','free-marketing','','','2015-07-23 13:11:07','2015-07-23 17:11:07','',8344,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Free-Marketing.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8347,4,'2015-07-23 13:10:48','2015-07-23 17:10:48','','Neworking','','inherit','open','closed','','neworking','','','2015-07-23 13:11:31','2015-07-23 17:11:31','',8344,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Neworking.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8348,4,'2015-07-23 13:11:36','2015-07-23 17:11:36','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Free-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Free Marketing\" width=\"168\" height=\"149\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8346\" />There are many ways to promote your website free of charge, but some are not quite as obvious. You may know how to submit your website to a directory or create an article and use it to promote your website for free, but do you know these five less obvious methods of free website marketing?\r\n\r\n<h2>Press Releases</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can create a press release for your business, product or service and submit it to a number of online sites and offline resources free of charge. Anytime you win an award, launch a new product or service, change your business or do anything news-worthy, you can write a press release.\r\n\r\nThe release will need to follow AP style guidelines and should announce the news-worthy item. If it\'s an online press release, you can include a link back to your website or to information about the product or service you are announcing.\r\n\r\nPress releases can be submitted to a number of online press release sites. They can also go to radio stations, news outlets, TV stations, local newspapers and more.\r\n\r\n<h2>Community Involvement</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Community-Involvement.jpg\" alt=\"Community Involvement\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8345\" />One of the best ways to promote your website and business free of charge is to get involved in your community. You will be able to meet new people and build relationships when you volunteer in your community.\r\n\r\nGet involved with fundraisers, town meetings, the chamber of commerce, school events, community events and anything else you can get your business involved in. Sometimes, you may need to donate to participate, but it\'s for a good cause.\r\n\r\n<h2>Your Email Signature</h2>\r\n\r\nMany online businesses miss out on the email signature. They forget that this is a great way to promote to others, as they send out tons of emails every single day. \r\n\r\nMake sure your email signature includes your name and website, along with anything else that is important. If you do business over the phone or Skype, include your phone number or Skype username, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Cold Calls</h2>\r\n\r\nIt may not be the most pleasant way to market, but cold calling is a great, free way to get your business out there. When you cold call, you can gain new customers and you can build your business.\r\n\r\nFor your website, you can even do cold calls by contacting other businesses that may be interested in what you have to sell. This can be done through the contact form on their website very easily.\r\n\r\n<h2>Network On and Offline</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Neworking.jpg\" alt=\"Neworking\" width=\"168\" height=\"148\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8347\" />Networking is vital for many businesses looking to thrive. You should be networking as often as you can, both online and offline.\r\n\r\nUse websites, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms to network online. You can build a list of followers, fans or friends by giving away something free of charge or giving a discount. This is an easy way to build a community online.\r\n\r\nOffline, you will want to network by attending events. Some events are designed specifically for networking, while others just provide an environment for networking. Even a birthday party can be a place to network.\r\n\r\nThere are many ways to market your website and business online and offline free of charge. If you\'re looking for a way to build your business, but the budget is tight, use these and other free marketing methods to drive more traffic to your website and create more lasting relationships with customers.\r\n','Five Ways to Promote Your Website Free of Charge','','inherit','open','closed','','8344-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 13:11:36','2015-07-23 17:11:36','',8344,'http://itxdesign.com/8344-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8349,4,'2015-07-23 19:36:32','2015-07-23 23:36:32','Social media icons help you tell your visitors where to share you blog posts and other types of content. There are a number of different sets available for WordPress and most are free. Here are some of the top choices you can use without spending a dime.\r\n\r\n<h2>Font Awesome</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/FontAwesome.png\" alt=\"Font Awesome\" width=\"603\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8350\" />\r\n\r\nThe icons you will find from Font Awesome are free and they are open source icons. They work well with WordPress and you can use them by manually adding them to your WordPress theme. They also provide a plugin to make it even easier, which is called, <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-font-awesome/\">Better Font Awesome</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Geekly 40 Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Geekly40FlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Geekly 40 Flat Icons\" width=\"567\" height=\"588\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8351\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://www.behance.net/gallery/Geekly-40-Flat-Icons/10357351\">Geekly flat icon set</a> is very recognizable and easy to use. Each one comes in 512px, which makes it easy to customize each individual icon. \r\n\r\n<h2>Design Deck Flat Icon Set</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Design_Deck.png\" alt=\"Design Deck\" width=\"463\" height=\"495\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8352\" />\r\n\r\nA great looking set of icons you can use, <a href=\"http://designdeck.co.uk/a/1288\">Design Deck</a> provides the most popular social media icons only. You only get 10, but they are perfect if you only need the most popular icons.\r\n\r\n<h2>Enfuzed Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/EnfusedFlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Enfused Flat Icons\" width=\"571\" height=\"434\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8353\" />\r\n\r\nThe set of <A href=\"http://enfuzed.com/free-flat-social-media-icons/\">social media icons from Enfuzed</a> comes in both color and black and white. You get a full set with the most popular choices and you can customize the look of your site with either color scheme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Circle Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CircleFlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Circle Flat Icons\" width=\"448\" height=\"149\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8354\" />\r\n\r\nNot only are these beautiful icons, but they are also retina ready. You get multiple sizes of each when you choose the <a href=\"http://www.land-of-web.com/freebies/icons/freebie-circle-flat-icons-retina-ready.html\">Circle Flat Icon Set</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble 20 Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dribble20Icons1.png\" alt=\"Dribble 20 Icons\" width=\"391\" height=\"246\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8357\" />\r\n\r\nVery simple, yet perfectly done, this icon set from Dribble gives you 20 great choices. It comes in a PSD file, which you can open in Adobe Photoshop and edit as you need.\r\n\r\n<h2>Genericons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Genericons.png\" alt=\"Genericons\" width=\"361\" height=\"211\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8358\" />\r\n\r\nOne of the top choices for social media icons, <a href=\"http://genericons.com/\">Genericons</a> provides a free icon font from Automattic. The set provides the most popular social media sites and it\'s perfect for those with some WordPress experiences. \r\n\r\nBeginners will find Genericons easy to use, as well. You can simply install and activate the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/genericond/\">Genericon’d</a> plugin to use this icon set.\r\n\r\n<h2>Deviant Art Hex Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DeviantArtHexIcons.png\" alt=\"Deviant Art Hex Icons\" width=\"217\" height=\"247\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8359\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want a set of icons that is a bit different, the <a href=\"http://martz90.deviantart.com/art/Hex-Icons-Pack-389706981\">Hex Icons from Deviant Art</a> may fit perfectly. They provide a bit of a different look and work perfect for many WordPress websites. \r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble Blue/White Icon Set</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BlueIconSet.png\" alt=\"Blue Icon Set\" width=\"360\" height=\"286\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8360\" />\r\n\r\nLuke Taylor designed this <a href=\"https://dribbble.com/shots/1056675-Social-Media-Icons\">set of 89 social media icons</a>. You get a few variations with the icon in white with a blue background. \r\n\r\n<h2>Deviant Art Polygon Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DeviantArtPolygonIcons.png\" alt=\"Deviant Art Polygon Icons\" width=\"527\" height=\"473\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8361\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://lunarpixel.deviantart.com/art/Free-Vector-Polygon-Social-Media-Icons-372669540\">polygon social media icon set</a> includes 80 different icons. You get the original vector files to work with, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble Circle Outline Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DribbleCircleOutlineIcons1.png\" alt=\"Dribble Circle Outline Icons\" width=\"374\" height=\"242\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8362\" />\r\n\r\nA set of icons with a circle outline provides something unique. Dawid Dapszus created this set of 20 social media icons, which you can get from <a href=\"https://dribbble.com/shots/1209419-20-Social-Media-Icons-Freebie\">Dribble</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble Rectangle Icon Set</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DribbleRectangleIconSet.png\" alt=\"Dribble Rectangle Icon Set\" width=\"315\" height=\"259\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8363\" />\r\n\r\nDesigned by Hugo, this set is beautiful and provides a rectangular look. The pack includes the most popular eight social media sites and is available from <a href=\"https://dribbble.com/shots/561756-Free-socialmedia-icon-set\">Dribble</a>. \r\n\r\nThere are many free social media icon sets you can choose for your WordPress website. These are just a few of the best choices and the most unique designs.\r\n','Which Social Media Icon Sets are the Best For WordPress?','','publish','open','closed','','which-social-media-icon-sets-are-the-best-for-wordpress','','','2016-09-06 17:53:26','2016-09-06 21:53:26','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8349',0,'post','',0),(10629,1,'2016-09-06 17:53:26','2016-09-06 21:53:26','Social media icons help you tell your visitors where to share you blog posts and other types of content. There are a number of different sets available for WordPress and most are free. Here are some of the top choices you can use without spending a dime.\r\n\r\n<h2>Font Awesome</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/FontAwesome.png\" alt=\"Font Awesome\" width=\"603\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8350\" />\r\n\r\nThe icons you will find from Font Awesome are free and they are open source icons. They work well with WordPress and you can use them by manually adding them to your WordPress theme. They also provide a plugin to make it even easier, which is called, <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-font-awesome/\">Better Font Awesome</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Geekly 40 Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Geekly40FlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Geekly 40 Flat Icons\" width=\"567\" height=\"588\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8351\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://www.behance.net/gallery/Geekly-40-Flat-Icons/10357351\">Geekly flat icon set</a> is very recognizable and easy to use. Each one comes in 512px, which makes it easy to customize each individual icon. \r\n\r\n<h2>Design Deck Flat Icon Set</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Design_Deck.png\" alt=\"Design Deck\" width=\"463\" height=\"495\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8352\" />\r\n\r\nA great looking set of icons you can use, <a href=\"http://designdeck.co.uk/a/1288\">Design Deck</a> provides the most popular social media icons only. You only get 10, but they are perfect if you only need the most popular icons.\r\n\r\n<h2>Enfuzed Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/EnfusedFlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Enfused Flat Icons\" width=\"571\" height=\"434\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8353\" />\r\n\r\nThe set of <A href=\"http://enfuzed.com/free-flat-social-media-icons/\">social media icons from Enfuzed</a> comes in both color and black and white. You get a full set with the most popular choices and you can customize the look of your site with either color scheme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Circle Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CircleFlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Circle Flat Icons\" width=\"448\" height=\"149\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8354\" />\r\n\r\nNot only are these beautiful icons, but they are also retina ready. You get multiple sizes of each when you choose the <a href=\"http://www.land-of-web.com/freebies/icons/freebie-circle-flat-icons-retina-ready.html\">Circle Flat Icon Set</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble 20 Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dribble20Icons1.png\" alt=\"Dribble 20 Icons\" width=\"391\" height=\"246\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8357\" />\r\n\r\nVery simple, yet perfectly done, this icon set from Dribble gives you 20 great choices. It comes in a PSD file, which you can open in Adobe Photoshop and edit as you need.\r\n\r\n<h2>Genericons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Genericons.png\" alt=\"Genericons\" width=\"361\" height=\"211\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8358\" />\r\n\r\nOne of the top choices for social media icons, <a href=\"http://genericons.com/\">Genericons</a> provides a free icon font from Automattic. The set provides the most popular social media sites and it\'s perfect for those with some WordPress experiences. \r\n\r\nBeginners will find Genericons easy to use, as well. You can simply install and activate the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/genericond/\">Genericon’d</a> plugin to use this icon set.\r\n\r\n<h2>Deviant Art Hex Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DeviantArtHexIcons.png\" alt=\"Deviant Art Hex Icons\" width=\"217\" height=\"247\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8359\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want a set of icons that is a bit different, the <a href=\"http://martz90.deviantart.com/art/Hex-Icons-Pack-389706981\">Hex Icons from Deviant Art</a> may fit perfectly. 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INSERT INTO `wpitx_posts` VALUES (8364,4,'2015-07-23 13:42:28','2015-07-23 17:42:28','Social media icons help you tell your visitors where to share you blog posts and other types of content. There are a number of different sets available for WordPress and most are free. Here are some of the top choices you can use without spending a dime.\r\n\r\n<h2>Font Awesome</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/FontAwesome.png\" alt=\"Font Awesome\" width=\"603\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8350\" />\r\n\r\nThe icons you will find from Font Awesome are free and they are open source icons. They work well with WordPress and you can use them by manually adding them to your WordPress theme. They also provide a plugin to make it even easier, which is called, <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-font-awesome/\">Better Font Awesome</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Geekly 40 Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Geekly40FlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Geekly 40 Flat Icons\" width=\"567\" height=\"588\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8351\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://www.behance.net/gallery/Geekly-40-Flat-Icons/10357351\">Geekly flat icon set</a> is very recognizable and easy to use. Each one comes in 512px, which makes it easy to customize each individual icon. \r\n\r\n<h2>Design Deck Flat Icon Set</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Design_Deck.png\" alt=\"Design Deck\" width=\"463\" height=\"495\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8352\" />\r\n\r\nA great looking set of icons you can use, <a href=\"http://designdeck.co.uk/a/1288\">Design Deck</a> provides the most popular social media icons only. You only get 10, but they are perfect if you only need the most popular icons.\r\n\r\n<h2>Enfuzed Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/EnfusedFlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Enfused Flat Icons\" width=\"571\" height=\"434\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8353\" />\r\n\r\nThe set of <A href=\"http://enfuzed.com/free-flat-social-media-icons/\">social media icons from Enfuzed</a> comes in both color and black and white. You get a full set with the most popular choices and you can customize the look of your site with either color scheme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Circle Flat Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CircleFlatIcons.png\" alt=\"Circle Flat Icons\" width=\"448\" height=\"149\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8354\" />\r\n\r\nNot only are these beautiful icons, but they are also retina ready. You get multiple sizes of each when you choose the <a href=\"http://www.land-of-web.com/freebies/icons/freebie-circle-flat-icons-retina-ready.html\">Circle Flat Icon Set</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble 20 Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dribble20Icons1.png\" alt=\"Dribble 20 Icons\" width=\"391\" height=\"246\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8357\" />\r\n\r\nVery simple, yet perfectly done, this <A href=\"https://dribbble.com/shots/1053792-Free-Colorful-Icons\">icon set from Dribble</a> gives you 20 great choices. It comes in a PSD file, which you can open in Adobe Photoshop and edit as you need.\r\n\r\n<h2>Genericons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Genericons.png\" alt=\"Genericons\" width=\"361\" height=\"211\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8358\" />\r\n\r\nOne of the top choices for social media icons, <a href=\"http://genericons.com/\">Genericons</a> provides a free icon font from Automattic. The set provides the most popular social media sites and it\'s perfect for those with some WordPress experiences. \r\n\r\nBeginners will find Genericons easy to use, as well. You can simply install and activate the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/genericond/\">Genericon’d</a> plugin to use this icon set.\r\n\r\n<h2>Deviant Art Hex Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DeviantArtHexIcons.png\" alt=\"Deviant Art Hex Icons\" width=\"217\" height=\"247\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8359\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want a set of icons that is a bit different, the <a href=\"http://martz90.deviantart.com/art/Hex-Icons-Pack-389706981\">Hex Icons from Deviant Art</a> may fit perfectly. They provide a bit of a different look and work perfect for many WordPress websites. \r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble Blue/White Icon Set</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BlueIconSet.png\" alt=\"Blue Icon Set\" width=\"360\" height=\"286\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8360\" />\r\n\r\nLuke Taylor designed this <a href=\"https://dribbble.com/shots/1056675-Social-Media-Icons\">set of 89 social media icons</a>. You get a few variations with the icon in white with a blue background. \r\n\r\n<h2>Deviant Art Polygon Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DeviantArtPolygonIcons.png\" alt=\"Deviant Art Polygon Icons\" width=\"527\" height=\"473\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8361\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://lunarpixel.deviantart.com/art/Free-Vector-Polygon-Social-Media-Icons-372669540\">polygon social media icon set</a> includes 80 different icons. You get the original vector files to work with, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble Circle Outline Icons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DribbleCircleOutlineIcons1.png\" alt=\"Dribble Circle Outline Icons\" width=\"374\" height=\"242\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8362\" />\r\n\r\nA set of icons with a circle outline provides something unique. Dawid Dapszus created this set of 20 social media icons, which you can get from <a href=\"https://dribbble.com/shots/1209419-20-Social-Media-Icons-Freebie\">Dribble</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dribble Rectangle Icon Set</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DribbleRectangleIconSet.png\" alt=\"Dribble Rectangle Icon Set\" width=\"315\" height=\"259\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8363\" />\r\n\r\nDesigned by Hugo, this set is beautiful and provides a rectangular look. 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You will be able to do things you cannot do with a plugin. It\'s not necessary for you to become a geek just because you learn the basics of coding.\r\n\r\n<h2>What Type of Coding Should you Learn?</h2>\r\n\r\nComputers run with binary instructions, which is written in series of 1\'s and 0\'s and split into groups of eight digits. These are called bytes and it\'s where it all starts. You should understand a few basics of binary code simply because it will make other types of code easier to work with and you will have a better idea of what your computer programmer is doing for you.\r\n\r\nYou should also understand the basics of a few codes used to build websites and webapps. You may rarely need to use these codes, if you have designers, but understanding the basics is important. \r\n\r\nThe website building codes you should become familiar with include HTML, JavaScript, CSS and PHP. 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These are the main codes used within WordPress and most other websites. \r\n\r\n<h2>How to Learn Basic Coding</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Basic-Coding-Skills.jpg\" alt=\"Basic Coding Skills\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8366\" />It all starts with the right tutorials. A website called <a href=\"http://gotoandlearn.com/\">gotoAndLearn.com</a> provides tutorials for JavaScript, ActionScript, Citrus Engine, Flash, HTML5 and many other commonly used languages for apps and games. \r\n\r\nYou can also use the <a href=\"http://cakephp.org/\">CakePHP</a> tools to help you learn other coding languages. <a href=\"https://www.codecademy.com/en/tracks/web\">Code Academy</a> also provides Master Cascading Style Sheets to help you learn CSS free online. 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There are a ton of free and paid plugins to choose from. Most of the plugins you will need will not cost you a dime. \r\n\r\nYou will want to consider which <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/beginners-guide-to-wordpress-blogging-seo/\">SEO Plugins</a> are best for your website. It\'s also important to install the <a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-plugins-are-necessary-for-2015/\">right plugins</a> for many other functions in WordPress. \r\n\r\nWith the right plugins, you can do far more with your WordPress website. Make sure you install the best plugins for your specific needs and you will be able to make your site function better.\r\n\r\n<h2>Setting Up Social Media, Analytics and More</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Social-Media.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8372\" />Every WordPress website should have some form of Analytics and should be connected to Social Media. 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However, these are the top reasons and it should be very convincing when the studies show a visitor watching a video is far more likely to take action than a visitor just reading words on a screen.\r\n','Why Should you Consider Using Video on Your Website?','','inherit','open','closed','','8375-revision-v1','','','2015-07-24 11:08:00','2015-07-24 15:08:00','',8375,'http://itxdesign.com/8375-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8381,4,'2015-07-27 11:52:44','2015-07-27 15:52:44','Setting up your WordPress website with the right type of comments can make a difference. The look, function and feel of different comment plugins may fit well with your design and website goals. 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This set of tools has plenty of features, such as emailing the comment authors from WordPress, providing notification emails for comments, redirecting first time commenters to a custom thank you page and more. \r\n\r\n<h2>Subscribe To Comments Reload</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SubscribeToCommentsReload.png\" alt=\"Subscribe To Comments Reload\" width=\"737\" height=\"236\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8383\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/subscribe-to-comments-reloaded/\">Subscribe To Comments Reload</a> plugin makes it easy for users to subscribe to the comments after they post one. For your website, this makes it easier to build a community of people actually participating in discussion. The plugin will send an email notification to any subscribed user when a new comment has been posted. \r\n\r\n<h2>No Page Comment</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NoPageComment.png\" alt=\"No Page Comment\" width=\"735\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8384\" />\r\n\r\nMaybe you don\'t want to display comments or allow them on your site or on a section of your site. You can go through each post or page you don\'t want to allow comments on and turn them off, but this can be a tall task. Instead, you can use the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/no-page-comment/\">No Page Comment</a> plugin. It will allow you to turn off comments on all pages, posts or media items with just the check of a box.\r\n\r\n<h2>Basic Comment Quicktags</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BasicCommentQuickTags.png\" alt=\"Basic Comment Quick Tags\" width=\"737\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8385\" />\r\n\r\nAdding the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/basic-comment-quicktags/\">Basic Comment Quicktags</a> plugin will allow commenters to user quick tags, such as bold, italics, quote and link. This is a very helpful plugin if you want to spice up the comment section in WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Simple Comment Editing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SimpleCommentEditing.png\" alt=\"Simple Comment Editing\" width=\"710\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8386\" />\r\n\r\nHave you ever made a comment only to realize you spelled a word wrong and there\'s no way to edit it? The <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-comment-editing/\">Simple Comment Editing</a> plugin allows you to make it possible for commenters to edit their comment for a few minutes after posting. \r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress Comments Fields</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WordPressCommentFields.png\" alt=\"WordPress Comment Fields\" width=\"749\" height=\"228\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8387\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you use the default comments given by WordPress, you only get four fields: name, website address, message and email. With the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-comment-fields/\">WordPress Comments Fields</a> plugin, you can add custom fields to your comment section with drop downs and other types of fields.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comment Approved</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CommentApproved.png\" alt=\"Comment Approved\" width=\"692\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8388\" />\r\n\r\nThe WordPress comment moderation system makes it easy to handle comment spam. However, commenters don\'t get notified when their comment goes live. The <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/comment-approved\">Comment Approved</a> plugin allows users to be notified whenever a comment is published. \r\n\r\nComments are a great way to build your site, add content to your site and gain a participating community around your site. However, the default comment set up from WordPress may not be enough for the type of site you are running. If you need more out of your comments, these plugins can help add function and give you a completely different comment experience.\r\n\r\nUse these plugins to add fields, notify commenters and manage your WordPress comments in a much better way.\r\n','Which WordPress Comments Plugins are the Best for Your Website?','','publish','open','closed','','which-wordpress-comments-plugins-are-the-best-for-your-website','','','2015-07-24 11:57:41','2015-07-24 15:57:41','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8381',0,'post','',0),(8382,4,'2015-07-24 11:53:47','2015-07-24 15:53:47','','Yoast Comment Hacks','','inherit','open','closed','','yoastcommenthacks','','','2015-07-24 11:53:54','2015-07-24 15:53:54','',8381,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/YoastCommentHacks.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8383,4,'2015-07-24 11:55:30','2015-07-24 15:55:30','','Subscribe To Comments Reload','','inherit','open','closed','','subscribetocommentsreload','','','2015-07-24 11:55:37','2015-07-24 15:55:37','',8381,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SubscribeToCommentsReload.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8384,4,'2015-07-24 11:55:53','2015-07-24 15:55:53','','No Page Comment','','inherit','open','closed','','nopagecomment','','','2015-07-24 11:55:59','2015-07-24 15:55:59','',8381,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NoPageComment.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8385,4,'2015-07-24 11:56:10','2015-07-24 15:56:10','','Basic Comment Quick Tags','','inherit','open','closed','','basiccommentquicktags','','','2015-07-24 11:56:17','2015-07-24 15:56:17','',8381,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BasicCommentQuickTags.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8386,4,'2015-07-24 11:56:31','2015-07-24 15:56:31','','Simple Comment Editing','','inherit','open','closed','','simplecommentediting','','','2015-07-24 11:56:39','2015-07-24 15:56:39','',8381,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SimpleCommentEditing.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8387,4,'2015-07-24 11:57:02','2015-07-24 15:57:02','','WordPress Comment Fields','','inherit','open','closed','','wordpresscommentfields','','','2015-07-24 11:57:09','2015-07-24 15:57:09','',8381,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WordPressCommentFields.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8388,4,'2015-07-24 11:57:20','2015-07-24 15:57:20','','Comment Approved','','inherit','open','closed','','commentapproved-2','','','2015-07-24 11:57:25','2015-07-24 15:57:25','',8381,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CommentApproved.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8389,4,'2015-07-24 11:57:30','2015-07-24 15:57:30','Setting up your WordPress website with the right type of comments can make a difference. The look, function and feel of different comment plugins may fit well with your design and website goals. Here are some of the top comment plugins you can use to customize your WordPress comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>Yoast Comment Hacks</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/YoastCommentHacks.png\" alt=\"Yoast Comment Hacks\" width=\"735\" height=\"230\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8382\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/yoast-comment-hacks/\">Yoast Comment Hacks plugin</a> is actually a suite of tools created to make comment management much easier for WordPress users. This set of tools has plenty of features, such as emailing the comment authors from WordPress, providing notification emails for comments, redirecting first time commenters to a custom thank you page and more. \r\n\r\n<h2>Subscribe To Comments Reload</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SubscribeToCommentsReload.png\" alt=\"Subscribe To Comments Reload\" width=\"737\" height=\"236\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8383\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/subscribe-to-comments-reloaded/\">Subscribe To Comments Reload</a> plugin makes it easy for users to subscribe to the comments after they post one. For your website, this makes it easier to build a community of people actually participating in discussion. The plugin will send an email notification to any subscribed user when a new comment has been posted. \r\n\r\n<h2>No Page Comment</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NoPageComment.png\" alt=\"No Page Comment\" width=\"735\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8384\" />\r\n\r\nMaybe you don\'t want to display comments or allow them on your site or on a section of your site. You can go through each post or page you don\'t want to allow comments on and turn them off, but this can be a tall task. Instead, you can use the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/no-page-comment/\">No Page Comment</a> plugin. It will allow you to turn off comments on all pages, posts or media items with just the check of a box.\r\n\r\n<h2>Basic Comment Quicktags</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BasicCommentQuickTags.png\" alt=\"Basic Comment Quick Tags\" width=\"737\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8385\" />\r\n\r\nAdding the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/basic-comment-quicktags/\">Basic Comment Quicktags</a> plugin will allow commenters to user quick tags, such as bold, italics, quote and link. This is a very helpful plugin if you want to spice up the comment section in WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Simple Comment Editing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SimpleCommentEditing.png\" alt=\"Simple Comment Editing\" width=\"710\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8386\" />\r\n\r\nHave you ever made a comment only to realize you spelled a word wrong and there\'s no way to edit it? The <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-comment-editing/\">Simple Comment Editing</a> plugin allows you to make it possible for commenters to edit their comment for a few minutes after posting. \r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress Comments Fields</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WordPressCommentFields.png\" alt=\"WordPress Comment Fields\" width=\"749\" height=\"228\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8387\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you use the default comments given by WordPress, you only get four fields: name, website address, message and email. With the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-comment-fields/\">WordPress Comments Fields</a> plugin, you can add custom fields to your comment section with drop downs and other types of fields.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comment Approved</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CommentApproved.png\" alt=\"Comment Approved\" width=\"692\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8388\" />\r\n\r\nThe WordPress comment moderation system makes it easy to handle comment spam. However, commenters don\'t get notified when their comment goes live. The <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/comment-approved\">Comment Approved</a> plugin allows users to be notified whenever a comment is published. \r\n\r\nComments are a great way to build your site, add content to your site and gain a participating community around your site. However, the default comment set up from WordPress may not be enough for the type of site you are running. If you need more out of your comments, these plugins can help add function and give you a completely different comment experience.\r\n\r\nUse these plugins to add fields, notify commenters and manage your WordPress comments in a much better way.\r\n','Which WordPress Comments Plugins are the Best for Your Website?','','inherit','open','closed','','8381-revision-v1','','','2015-07-24 11:57:30','2015-07-24 15:57:30','',8381,'http://itxdesign.com/8381-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8390,4,'2015-07-28 08:14:16','2015-07-28 12:14:16','Running a multi-author blog is a great way to build the content fast. However, you may need a few tools to make it easier. \r\n\r\nIf you want to allow your authors to chat with each other, you can use one of the plugins to make this happen. Here\'s how it\'s done.\r\n\r\nBefore you add chat for authors, you should know, it\'s not going to allow chat on the front-end of your site. Instead, it will only be within the admin area. You can add free live chat to WordPress, but that\'s a different subject for a different time.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using the Author Chat Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatPlugin.png\" alt=\"Author Chat Plugin\" width=\"567\" height=\"248\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8391\" />\r\n\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-chat/\">Author Chat Plugin</a> for WordPress makes it easy to add internal chat for your authors within your WordPress dashboard. This is a light weight system perfect for letting your authors chat and it will put the chat in a separate table within the dashboard. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatInWordPress.png\" alt=\"Author Chat In WordPress\" width=\"463\" height=\"494\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8392\" />\r\n\r\nYou will want to adjust the options for the plugin by going to the Author Chat Options section of your WordPress Dashboard. There is only one option to adjust, which is how many days you want to allow the chat history to remain active before it\'s deleted.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatOptions.png\" alt=\"Author Chat Options\" width=\"416\" height=\"138\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8393\" />\r\n\r\nThe option will have a default of 30 days, but you can change it to anything you would like. If you think your authors will do quite a bit of chatting, you may want to lower the number to keep your WordPress backup file size smaller. \r\n\r\nThat\'s all it takes and now you and your authors can chat by leaving messages or talking back and forth in the chat box. \r\n\r\nThere are many other ways you can add chat to a multi-author WordPress website. However, using the Author Chat Plugin is free and provides an easy way for anybody to add chat to the backend of their WordPress website.\r\n','Do you Want your Authors to Chat in WordPress?','','publish','open','closed','','do-you-want-your-authors-to-chat-in-wordpress','','','2015-07-24 12:17:37','2015-07-24 16:17:37','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8390',0,'post','',0),(8391,4,'2015-07-24 12:16:26','2015-07-24 16:16:26','','Author Chat Plugin','','inherit','open','closed','','authorchatplugin','','','2015-07-24 12:16:33','2015-07-24 16:16:33','',8390,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatPlugin.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8392,4,'2015-07-24 12:16:56','2015-07-24 16:16:56','','Author Chat In WordPress','','inherit','open','closed','','authorchatinwordpress','','','2015-07-24 12:17:04','2015-07-24 16:17:04','',8390,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatInWordPress.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8393,4,'2015-07-24 12:17:16','2015-07-24 16:17:16','','Author Chat Options','','inherit','open','closed','','authorchatoptions','','','2015-07-24 12:17:21','2015-07-24 16:17:21','',8390,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatOptions.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8394,4,'2015-07-24 12:17:27','2015-07-24 16:17:27','Running a multi-author blog is a great way to build the content fast. However, you may need a few tools to make it easier. \r\n\r\nIf you want to allow your authors to chat with each other, you can use one of the plugins to make this happen. Here\'s how it\'s done.\r\n\r\nBefore you add chat for authors, you should know, it\'s not going to allow chat on the front-end of your site. Instead, it will only be within the admin area. You can add free live chat to WordPress, but that\'s a different subject for a different time.\r\n\r\n<h2>Using the Author Chat Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatPlugin.png\" alt=\"Author Chat Plugin\" width=\"567\" height=\"248\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8391\" />\r\n\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-chat/\">Author Chat Plugin</a> for WordPress makes it easy to add internal chat for your authors within your WordPress dashboard. This is a light weight system perfect for letting your authors chat and it will put the chat in a separate table within the dashboard. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatInWordPress.png\" alt=\"Author Chat In WordPress\" width=\"463\" height=\"494\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8392\" />\r\n\r\nYou will want to adjust the options for the plugin by going to the Author Chat Options section of your WordPress Dashboard. There is only one option to adjust, which is how many days you want to allow the chat history to remain active before it\'s deleted.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AuthorChatOptions.png\" alt=\"Author Chat Options\" width=\"416\" height=\"138\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8393\" />\r\n\r\nThe option will have a default of 30 days, but you can change it to anything you would like. If you think your authors will do quite a bit of chatting, you may want to lower the number to keep your WordPress backup file size smaller. \r\n\r\nThat\'s all it takes and now you and your authors can chat by leaving messages or talking back and forth in the chat box. \r\n\r\nThere are many other ways you can add chat to a multi-author WordPress website. However, using the Author Chat Plugin is free and provides an easy way for anybody to add chat to the backend of their WordPress website.\r\n','Do you Want your Authors to Chat in WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8390-revision-v1','','','2015-07-24 12:17:27','2015-07-24 16:17:27','',8390,'http://itxdesign.com/8390-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8396,4,'2015-07-30 18:12:57','2015-07-30 22:12:57','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Landing-Pages.jpg\" alt=\"Landing Pages\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8399\" />Landing pages give you the opportunity to promote a product or service easily. You can use them for specific marketing campaigns or just to separate products you are promoting. Here are just a few ways to increase conversions with the use of landing pages.\r\n\r\n<h2>What Exactly is a Landing Page?</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you\'re unfamiliar with landing pages, you certainly need to know what they are before you start using them. A landing page is a page on your websites used to direct traffic to for a specific reason. They are specializes pages created specifically to get the visitors to take action. Some of the most common uses for landing pages include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Promoting products or services</li>\r\n<li>Building an email list</li>\r\n<li>Building a social media community</li>\r\n<li>Split-testing advertising</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhen you decide to use a landing page, you are providing a better way to get your visitors to take the action you want them to take.\r\n\r\n<h2>Key Elements for High Converting Landing Pages</h2>\r\n\r\nCreating a successful landing page means you have to add in the right elements. The layout is the easy work, while the hard work is the copy, media and other elements. Here are some of the things you need to include in your landing pages.\r\n\r\n<strong>Attention Grabbing Headline</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Headline.jpg\" alt=\"Headline\" width=\"168\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8398\" />You get about three to five seconds to grab the attention of a visitor. They will either stay on the page or click away. Your headline has to grab their attention and make them want to read further.\r\n\r\n<strong>Create Urgency</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you are promoting a product, service or just trying to build your email list, you have to create urgency. The visitor cannot be left to think about your offer. Instead, they need to take action and you need to create the urgency to get them to take action.\r\n\r\n<strong>Show your Credibility</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy should they buy from you? Why should they trust you? Are you an expert? These are all questions visitors will be thinking about when they see your landing page. Answer these questions by showing your credibility and building trust. \r\n\r\nThis is a very important step because it will usually seal the deal. Customer reviews, awards, accolades and anything else you can add that will build trust and credibility can take a landing page from low conversions to high conversions very fast.\r\n\r\n<strong>Make them Take Action</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/call-to-action.jpg\" alt=\"call-to-action\" width=\"168\" height=\"119\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8397\" />A weak call-to-action isn\'t a call-to-action at all. You need a strong call-to-action that tells them what to do and when to do it. Don\'t add multiple calls-to-action for multiple products or services. Stick with one per landing page and make it strong.\r\n\r\n<strong>Professional Graphics</strong>\r\n\r\nYou may not need to use graphics, but if you do, make sure they look great. You don\'t want to spend time and money creating the perfect landing page only to find out your graphics make it look pedestrian. Make sure you get professional graphics and you will be far better off.\r\n\r\nIf you use these elements and you split-test two landing pages, two headlines, two calls-to-action against each other, you will be able to create better converting landing pages. Test, test and test some more to find out what helps your pages convert at the highest possible rate.\r\n','How can you Increase Conversions with Landing Pages?','','publish','open','closed','','how-can-you-increase-conversions-with-landing-pages','','','2015-07-30 18:12:57','2015-07-30 22:12:57','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8396',0,'post','',0),(8397,4,'2015-07-30 18:11:55','2015-07-30 22:11:55','','call-to-action','','inherit','open','closed','','call-to-action','','','2015-07-30 18:12:24','2015-07-30 22:12:24','',8396,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/call-to-action.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8398,4,'2015-07-30 18:11:56','2015-07-30 22:11:56','','Headline','','inherit','open','closed','','headline','','','2015-07-30 18:12:12','2015-07-30 22:12:12','',8396,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Headline.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8399,4,'2015-07-30 18:11:57','2015-07-30 22:11:57','','Landing Pages','','inherit','open','closed','','landing-pages','','','2015-07-30 18:12:02','2015-07-30 22:12:02','',8396,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Landing-Pages.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8400,4,'2015-07-30 18:12:42','2015-07-30 22:12:42','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Landing-Pages.jpg\" alt=\"Landing Pages\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8399\" />Landing pages give you the opportunity to promote a product or service easily. You can use them for specific marketing campaigns or just to separate products you are promoting. Here are just a few ways to increase conversions with the use of landing pages.\r\n\r\n<h2>What Exactly is a Landing Page?</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you\'re unfamiliar with landing pages, you certainly need to know what they are before you start using them. A landing page is a page on your websites used to direct traffic to for a specific reason. They are specializes pages created specifically to get the visitors to take action. Some of the most common uses for landing pages include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Promoting products or services</li>\r\n<li>Building an email list</li>\r\n<li>Building a social media community</li>\r\n<li>Split-testing advertising</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhen you decide to use a landing page, you are providing a better way to get your visitors to take the action you want them to take.\r\n\r\n<h2>Key Elements for High Converting Landing Pages</h2>\r\n\r\nCreating a successful landing page means you have to add in the right elements. The layout is the easy work, while the hard work is the copy, media and other elements. Here are some of the things you need to include in your landing pages.\r\n\r\n<strong>Attention Grabbing Headline</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Headline.jpg\" alt=\"Headline\" width=\"168\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8398\" />You get about three to five seconds to grab the attention of a visitor. They will either stay on the page or click away. Your headline has to grab their attention and make them want to read further.\r\n\r\n<strong>Create Urgency</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you are promoting a product, service or just trying to build your email list, you have to create urgency. The visitor cannot be left to think about your offer. Instead, they need to take action and you need to create the urgency to get them to take action.\r\n\r\n<strong>Show your Credibility</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy should they buy from you? Why should they trust you? Are you an expert? These are all questions visitors will be thinking about when they see your landing page. Answer these questions by showing your credibility and building trust. \r\n\r\nThis is a very important step because it will usually seal the deal. Customer reviews, awards, accolades and anything else you can add that will build trust and credibility can take a landing page from low conversions to high conversions very fast.\r\n\r\n<strong>Make them Take Action</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/call-to-action.jpg\" alt=\"call-to-action\" width=\"168\" height=\"119\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8397\" />A weak call-to-action isn\'t a call-to-action at all. You need a strong call-to-action that tells them what to do and when to do it. Don\'t add multiple calls-to-action for multiple products or services. Stick with one per landing page and make it strong.\r\n\r\n<strong>Professional Graphics</strong>\r\n\r\nYou may not need to use graphics, but if you do, make sure they look great. You don\'t want to spend time and money creating the perfect landing page only to find out your graphics make it look pedestrian. Make sure you get professional graphics and you will be far better off.\r\n\r\nIf you use these elements and you split-test two landing pages, two headlines, two calls-to-action against each other, you will be able to create better converting landing pages. Test, test and test some more to find out what helps your pages convert at the highest possible rate.\r\n','How can you Increase Conversions with Landing Pages?','','inherit','open','closed','','8396-revision-v1','','','2015-07-30 18:12:42','2015-07-30 22:12:42','',8396,'http://itxdesign.com/8396-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8401,4,'2015-07-31 05:21:54','2015-07-31 09:21:54','There are so many plugins out there and it can be hard to find the best choices. As a blogger, you need specific plugins to help you when you are using WordPress. Here\'s a quick look at four of the top choices when it comes to free WordPress plugins for bloggers.\r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress SEO by Yoast</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WordPressSEOByYoast.png\" alt=\"WordPress SEO By Yoast\" width=\"732\" height=\"230\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8405\" />\r\n\r\nMaybe the single most important free plugin for bloggers, <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/\">WordPress SEO by Yoast</a> will help you build better SEO. It\'s a great choice for WordPress users and will provide an up-to-date choice for the best possible SEO practices on your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Google Analytics by Yoast</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/GoogleAnalyticsByYoast.png\" alt=\"Google Analytics By Yoast\" width=\"723\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8402\" />\r\n\r\nYou may be overwhelmed by the amount of information you get from <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/\">Google Analytics</a>, at first, but it will provide to be a great choice for your blog. This plugin will help you see where traffic is coming from and why. It tracks and measures the performance of your blog. Even though it\'s a free plugin, they do have a premium version with even more features available.\r\n\r\n<h2>SumoMe</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SumoMe.png\" alt=\"SumoMe\" width=\"731\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8404\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/sumome/\">SumoMe plugin</a> is a different type of plugin than the rest on this list. It will help you, as a blogger, cultivate relationships with your visitors and turn them into customers. You don\'t have to worry about visitors hitting your site and clicking away quickly. This plugin will help you capture those visitors before they leave.\r\n\r\n<h2>Pretty Link</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PrettyLinkLite.png\" alt=\"Pretty Link Lite\" width=\"755\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8403\" />\r\n\r\nAnother important plugin for bloggers is <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/pretty-link/\">Pretty Link</a>. This plugin will help take your long URLs and shrink them and make them more attractive. It will also track and manage your URLs, making your life as a blogger so much easier. They offer both a free and a paid version.\r\n\r\nThere are several other free WordPress plugins you can use to benefit your blog. 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As a blogger, you need specific plugins to help you when you are using WordPress. Here\'s a quick look at four of the top choices when it comes to free WordPress plugins for bloggers.\r\n\r\n<h2>WordPress SEO by Yoast</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WordPressSEOByYoast.png\" alt=\"WordPress SEO By Yoast\" width=\"732\" height=\"230\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8405\" />\r\n\r\nMaybe the single most important free plugin for bloggers, <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/\">WordPress SEO by Yoast</a> will help you build better SEO. 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Even though it\'s a free plugin, they do have a premium version with even more features available.\r\n\r\n<h2>SumoMe</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SumoMe.png\" alt=\"SumoMe\" width=\"731\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8404\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/sumome/\">SumoMe plugin</a> is a different type of plugin than the rest on this list. It will help you, as a blogger, cultivate relationships with your visitors and turn them into customers. You don\'t have to worry about visitors hitting your site and clicking away quickly. This plugin will help you capture those visitors before they leave.\r\n\r\n<h2>Pretty Link</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PrettyLinkLite.png\" alt=\"Pretty Link Lite\" width=\"755\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8403\" />\r\n\r\nAnother important plugin for bloggers is <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/pretty-link/\">Pretty Link</a>. This plugin will help take your long URLs and shrink them and make them more attractive. It will also track and manage your URLs, making your life as a blogger so much easier. They offer both a free and a paid version.\r\n\r\nThere are several other free WordPress plugins you can use to benefit your blog. However, these four are the most important ant will give you a great place to start.\r\n','Which Free WordPress Plugins are Best for Bloggers?','','inherit','open','closed','','8401-revision-v1','','','2015-07-30 18:23:46','2015-07-30 22:23:46','',8401,'http://itxdesign.com/8401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8407,4,'2015-07-31 14:32:40','2015-07-31 18:32:40','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Mobile-Friendly-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile-Friendly Website\" width=\"112\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8408\" />That percentage is even higher when it comes to local searches.\r\n\r\nIf you run a local business or any type of business and you are using WordPress for your website, you need to know what to do to make it mobile-friendly. Here are some of the things you can do to make your WordPress website more mobile-friendly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choose the Right Hosting Service</h2>\r\n\r\nYour hosting matters when it comes to your mobile-friendly website. You need to have the right hosting service to ensure any changes you make won\'t be wasted. ITX Design offers plenty of great hosting options and they will all allow you to easily make your WordPress website mobile-friendly without any worries.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choose the Right WordPress Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WordPress-Mobile-Friendly-Theme.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress Mobile-Friendly Theme\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8410\" />Not every WordPress theme is mobile-friendly. Many free themes are not and even if they are, they may not load very fast on a mobile device. Make sure you get a theme that is mobile-friendly and will perform the way you need it to on any device.\r\n\r\n<h2>Add the Right Plugins</h2>\r\n\r\nWith thousands of plugins to choose from, WordPress offers plenty of great choices for your website. However, if you add too many WordPress plugins to your site, it could become bogged down. Make sure the plugins you are adding don\'t affect your performance and make sure you really need them.\r\n\r\n<h2>Keep Images Optimized</h2>\r\n\r\nImages can quickly slow down your load times on any device, but they will affect a mobile device even more. You can easily optimize your images with one of the many plugins created specifically for this task. 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Here are some of the things you can do to make your WordPress website more mobile-friendly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choose the Right Hosting Service</h2>\r\n\r\nYour hosting matters when it comes to your mobile-friendly website. You need to have the right hosting service to ensure any changes you make won\'t be wasted. ITX Design offers plenty of great hosting options and they will all allow you to easily make your WordPress website mobile-friendly without any worries.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choose the Right WordPress Theme</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WordPress-Mobile-Friendly-Theme.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress Mobile-Friendly Theme\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8410\" />Not every WordPress theme is mobile-friendly. Many free themes are not and even if they are, they may not load very fast on a mobile device. 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Here are a few things you should consider when making this decision.\r\n\r\n<h2>Paid or Free?</h2>\r\n\r\nThe first thing to consider is whether you will buy a premium theme or use a free WordPress theme. For many, this is an easy decision because paid themes tend to provide better security, more options and better customization. However, if you decide to switch themes often, you will be paying for a new one every single time.\r\n\r\nAnother option is to buy a package of themes or a membership to a site giving you access to multiple themes. This allows you to test different themes and choose the one you really like the best.\r\n\r\n<h2>Type of Site</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Business-or-Personal.jpg\" alt=\"Business or Personal\" width=\"168\" height=\"122\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8413\" />The theme choice will be different if you have a business site compared to a personal site. 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When this happens, you need to find the right theme for your website. You want to make sure you get everything you need, whether you choose a free or paid theme. Here are a few things you should consider when making this decision.\r\n\r\n<h2>Paid or Free?</h2>\r\n\r\nThe first thing to consider is whether you will buy a premium theme or use a free WordPress theme. For many, this is an easy decision because paid themes tend to provide better security, more options and better customization. However, if you decide to switch themes often, you will be paying for a new one every single time.\r\n\r\nAnother option is to buy a package of themes or a membership to a site giving you access to multiple themes. 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Instead, pay for a theme or be very careful when you choose a free theme.\r\n\r\nYou don\'t want a bad theme because it could cause all kinds of issues. You may get hacked easily or even end up with coding issues you cannot afford on your site. The best way to avoid this is to choose a reputable premium theme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Not Using an SEO Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SEO-Plugin.jpg\" alt=\"SEO Plugin\" width=\"168\" height=\"114\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8419\" />Every WordPress website needs an SEO plugin. There are plenty of good choices out there and the plugin will make sure you have better optimization throughout your site. Don\'t get started without installing a free SEO plugin.\r\n\r\nThese are by far the most common mistakes beginners make with WordPress. 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However, some of the mistakes are quite common and can be avoided if you are aware of them. Here\'s a look at some of the most common mistakes made by beginners using WordPress.\r\n\r\n<h2>Not Making the Permalink Change</h2>\r\n\r\nPermalinks are not always set the way you want when you first install WordPress. This setting needs to be adjusted so that you have the right permalink setting. Instead of the p=34 at the end, you want it to be your URL and then the title of the post. This will allow you to gain better SEO and your URLs will actually make sense.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Permalinks.png\" alt=\"Permalinks\" width=\"413\" height=\"288\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8418\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Sticking with the Default Login Info</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you first install WordPress it will give you a password and maybe a username automatically. You don\'t want to stick with this information. You want to change this information to customize it and give you better security. Make sure you create a very secure password for your WordPress site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choosing a Bad Theme</h2>\r\n\r\nBeginners often choose a free theme and it may have bad code. It could also be very old or simply not a good theme. Instead, pay for a theme or be very careful when you choose a free theme.\r\n\r\nYou don\'t want a bad theme because it could cause all kinds of issues. You may get hacked easily or even end up with coding issues you cannot afford on your site. The best way to avoid this is to choose a reputable premium theme.\r\n\r\n<h2>Not Using an SEO Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SEO-Plugin.jpg\" alt=\"SEO Plugin\" width=\"168\" height=\"114\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8419\" />Every WordPress website needs an SEO plugin. There are plenty of good choices out there and the plugin will make sure you have better optimization throughout your site. Don\'t get started without installing a free SEO plugin.\r\n\r\nThese are by far the most common mistakes beginners make with WordPress. If you\'re new to WordPress be aware of these mistakes and do your best to avoid them.\r\n','Which Mistakes do Beginners Often Make with WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8417-revision-v1','','','2015-07-31 20:36:04','2015-08-01 00:36:04','',8417,'http://itxdesign.com/8417-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8422,4,'2015-08-03 15:23:21','2015-08-03 19:23:21','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WordPress-for-Small-Business.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for Small Business\" width=\"168\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8423\" />If you run a small business, but you lack the technical skills to really build your own website, WordPress may quickly become your best friend. Of course, you can hire a designer, but you will pay quite a bit of cash to keep your site running smoothly. \r\n\r\nThose planning to manage the site themselves, will find WordPress very easy to use and perfect for the non-tech business owner. Here\'s why WordPress is the right choice for small business owners without excellent technical skills.\r\n\r\n<h2>Learn Curve is Small</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WordPress-User-Friendly.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress User-Friendly\" width=\"168\" height=\"155\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8425\" />Yes, it will take a little bit of time to really learn WordPress, but the learn curve isn\'t very steep. You can easily install WordPress, watch a few tutorial videos and be off and running. \r\n\r\nMost of the themes you can use for your website will be very easy to use and come with good documentation. Along with the themes, there\'s a plugin to do just about anything you want, which eliminate the need to know how to code your own website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dashboard is very User-Friendly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WordPressDashboard.png\" alt=\"WordPress Dashboard\" width=\"1338\" height=\"568\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8426\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you log into your new WordPress website, you can easily create a new blog post, add images and promote your site from the dashboard. It\'s very easy to use and after you have gotten used to it, you won\'t have much trouble navigating the different sections. \r\n\r\n<h2>Plenty of Themes and Plugins</h2>\r\n\r\nOne of the main reasons WordPress is such a great choice for the non-tech small business owner is the massive selection of plugins and themes. You can choose from both free and paid plugins and themes that will help you easily customize your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Huge Support Community</h2>\r\n\r\nWordPress has a large number of users, which means there\'s a huge support community ready to help you. It\'s easy to get the answers you need and most can be found simply by searching the web.\r\n\r\n<h2>SEO Ready</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WordPress-SEO.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress SEO\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8424\" />Maybe the most important benefit for business owners is the SEO ready design of WordPress. All you really have to do is adjust your permalink setting and install a good SEO plugin and you\'re all set. The rest is basically done for you. Choosing the right theme can also help, as some themes are designed for even better SEO.\r\n\r\n<h2>Provides a Website and a Blog</h2>\r\n\r\nOne of the best ways to build your SEO and web traffic is by using a blog with your small business website. WordPress makes this easy by combining the ability to create static pages, along with the ability to post to a blog. With regular posting and sharing on social media, you can build more traffic, better SEO and your own community of followers.\r\n\r\n<h2>Inexpensive to Get Started</h2>\r\n\r\nJust about every good hosting company offers WordPress free of charge with a hosting account. At ITX Design, you get WordPress with any hosting package you choose. Whether you choose the cheapest shared package of a dedicated server, you will be able to use WordPress immediately without any additional charge.\r\n\r\nIf you are a non-tech small business owner, the right platform is necessary for your website. 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Of course, you can hire a designer, but you will pay quite a bit of cash to keep your site running smoothly. \r\n\r\nThose planning to manage the site themselves, will find WordPress very easy to use and perfect for the non-tech business owner. Here\'s why WordPress is the right choice for small business owners without excellent technical skills.\r\n\r\n<h2>Learn Curve is Small</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WordPress-User-Friendly.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress User-Friendly\" width=\"168\" height=\"155\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8425\" />Yes, it will take a little bit of time to really learn WordPress, but the learn curve isn\'t very steep. You can easily install WordPress, watch a few tutorial videos and be off and running. \r\n\r\nMost of the themes you can use for your website will be very easy to use and come with good documentation. Along with the themes, there\'s a plugin to do just about anything you want, which eliminate the need to know how to code your own website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Dashboard is very User-Friendly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WordPressDashboard.png\" alt=\"WordPress Dashboard\" width=\"1338\" height=\"568\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8426\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you log into your new WordPress website, you can easily create a new blog post, add images and promote your site from the dashboard. It\'s very easy to use and after you have gotten used to it, you won\'t have much trouble navigating the different sections. \r\n\r\n<h2>Plenty of Themes and Plugins</h2>\r\n\r\nOne of the main reasons WordPress is such a great choice for the non-tech small business owner is the massive selection of plugins and themes. You can choose from both free and paid plugins and themes that will help you easily customize your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Huge Support Community</h2>\r\n\r\nWordPress has a large number of users, which means there\'s a huge support community ready to help you. It\'s easy to get the answers you need and most can be found simply by searching the web.\r\n\r\n<h2>SEO Ready</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WordPress-SEO.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress SEO\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8424\" />Maybe the most important benefit for business owners is the SEO ready design of WordPress. All you really have to do is adjust your permalink setting and install a good SEO plugin and you\'re all set. The rest is basically done for you. 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WordPress is the top choice and will give you an easy-to-use platform for your new website.\r\n','Why is WordPress Best for Non-Tech Small Business Owners?','','inherit','open','closed','','8422-revision-v1','','','2015-08-01 12:27:40','2015-08-01 16:27:40','',8422,'http://itxdesign.com/8422-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8428,4,'2015-08-04 09:38:25','2015-08-04 13:38:25','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Small-Business-Mistakes.jpg\" alt=\"Small Business Mistakes\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8431\" />Did you know that nearly half the small businesses found in the United States don\'t have a website? This is a huge mistake and your business needs a website. However, it\'s not the only mistake small businesses make.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to running your business and doing so with a website, you need to understand which mistakes to avoid. You cannot just build a website and expect people to find it. Even if they do find it, you cannot expect visitors to know what to do. \r\n\r\nYou wouldn\'t expect a customer to know what to do when they buy a product or service from you, so why would you expect them to know what to do on your website? Here are three mistakes you need to avoid if you want to make sure your small business website is highly effective.\r\n\r\n<h2>Not Mobile-Friendly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Mobile-Friendly-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile-Friendly Website\" width=\"168\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8430\" />You may have a website, but if it\'s not mobile-friendly, you\'re missing out. Many searched happen on mobile devices every day, especially for local businesses. If you don\'t provide a mobile-friendly website, Google won\'t rank you as high and you won\'t get the same amount of visitors as you could with a mobile-friendly site. \r\n\r\nYou want to make sure your site works well on mobile devices. The easiest way to do this is to test it out on your own mobile device and see how easy it is to navigate and view. Remember, when you share a blog post on Facebook or Twitter, many of your followers are going to view it on their mobile device. If they cannot easily see it, they will move on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Not Using Social Media</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"168\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8432\" />Social Media isn\'t just a fad. For a small business, it can be the most powerful, most inexpensive and most profitable way to build a group of followers. Your business can simply thrive you use social media correctly.\r\n\r\nWith the right posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and other social media channels, you can build a community of fans. This means, more repeat orders, less money spent on marketing and a healthier bottom-line for your business.\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have to make social media your life, but using it can certainly help your business. Sometimes, it\'s as easy as just writing a blog post and sharing it on all your profiles. Other times, all you need to do is remain active by sharing other people\'s stuff on your profiles.\r\n\r\n<h2>Poor or No Call-To-Action</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Call-to-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Call-to-Action\" width=\"168\" height=\"142\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8429\" />When somebody finds your website, they need to be told what to do next. You have to provide a strong call-to-action or you won\'t turn as many visitors into customers. \r\n\r\nYour main goal may be to build a list of email addresses you can market to. If this is the case, you need to provide the sign up form and tell them to sign up. Of course, giving something away for free is another good way to entice them.\r\n\r\nThere are many mistakes you can make with your small business, but you don\'t have to. 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This is a huge mistake and your business needs a website. However, it\'s not the only mistake small businesses make.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to running your business and doing so with a website, you need to understand which mistakes to avoid. You cannot just build a website and expect people to find it. Even if they do find it, you cannot expect visitors to know what to do. \r\n\r\nYou wouldn\'t expect a customer to know what to do when they buy a product or service from you, so why would you expect them to know what to do on your website? Here are three mistakes you need to avoid if you want to make sure your small business website is highly effective.\r\n\r\n<h2>Not Mobile-Friendly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Mobile-Friendly-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile-Friendly Website\" width=\"168\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8430\" />You may have a website, but if it\'s not mobile-friendly, you\'re missing out. 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Your business can simply thrive you use social media correctly.\r\n\r\nWith the right posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and other social media channels, you can build a community of fans. This means, more repeat orders, less money spent on marketing and a healthier bottom-line for your business.\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have to make social media your life, but using it can certainly help your business. Sometimes, it\'s as easy as just writing a blog post and sharing it on all your profiles. Other times, all you need to do is remain active by sharing other people\'s stuff on your profiles.\r\n\r\n<h2>Poor or No Call-To-Action</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Call-to-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Call-to-Action\" width=\"168\" height=\"142\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8429\" />When somebody finds your website, they need to be told what to do next. 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About 34% of the workers in the United States now fall into the freelance category, according to a Wall Street Journal study. \r\n\r\nThis provides plenty of great advantages for a business with a website. While you can outsource more tasks than just those of your website, online tasks are the easiest to outsource. Here\'s a look at what you can outsource to freelance workers and how you can run a successful website for your business.\r\n\r\n<h2>What do you Need?</h2>\r\n\r\nYour new website is going to need a few things. Before you start outsourcing those things, it\'s important to choose the right hosting and the right platform. \r\n\r\nAs far as hosting, ITX Design offers plenty of packages perfect for businesses of all sizes. We also offer WordPress free of charge with every package. This means, you get a professional hosting company with great 24/7 supports, along with the best platform for your business website.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Copywriter.jpg\" alt=\"Copywriter\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8435\" />Once you\'re set up with hosting and you have WordPress installed, you need to start hiring your freelance workers. You will need:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A Web Designer/Programmer</li>\r\n<li>A Graphic Designer</li>\r\n<li>Content Writers - Copywriter, Blog writers, Press Release writers, etc.</li>\r\n<li>SEO Firm</li>\r\n<li>Social Media Freelancers</li>\r\n<li>Virtual Assistant</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nEach of these freelance workers will handle a specific element of your business website. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Freelance Team</h2>\r\n\r\nHere\'s a look at what everybody will do and why you need them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Web Designer/Programmer</strong>\r\n\r\nYour web designer/programmer will take care of the coding and the guts of your site. They will create or customize your WordPress theme, add the best plugins for your needs, change code to customize everything you need and make sure your site is secure. This person is very important at the beginning and will be the person you use for maintenance later on.\r\n\r\n<strong>Graphic Designer</strong>\r\n\r\nSometimes, your web designer can also handle graphic design. However, if they cannot, you will need somebody to design all your images from your logo to your banners and anything else you need. Make sure you choose an expert in branding to ensure your site is consistent and represents your brand very well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Writers</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Writers.jpg\" alt=\"Writers\" width=\"168\" height=\"130\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8438\" />Writers are the most important part of your team and you will need them on an ongoing basis. Some writers specialize in sales copy, while others are great for regular blogs posts and content you plan to use on other websites. You may also need somebody that specializing in writing press releases. \r\n\r\n<strong>SEO Firm</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SEO firm you choose needs to have a proven track record and the ability to build your website to a top ranking naturally. You don\'t want somebody promising you short-term success, while you watch your website become black listed a few months later.\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketer</strong>\r\n\r\nSocial Media is very important and you need to stay active. However, this is a huge task. Hiring a social media marketing firm will allow you to do everything you need on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and other social media sites. Sometimes, your SEO firm will handle this, but if they don\'t, you will need to add this person to your team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Virtual Assistant</strong>\r\n\r\nA virtual assistant allows you to be even more hands off with your website. They can communicate with the team, keep you updated and manage the entire project. This person can often fill in the gaps for your team, as well.\r\n\r\nIf you build a team of people you trust, you can run a very successful business website without doing much more than paying your team members. This is a strategy to use freelance workers to handle everything, which is very beneficial to many businesses. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Remote-Business.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Business\" width=\"168\" height=\"137\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8437\" />By using freelance workers, you won\'t have to hire full time employees. This means you won\'t need to add such a large amount of overhead and salaries to your budget. Instead, you pay for the work that gets done and you don\'t have to provide any benefits or even an office for your team to work in. This makes it an affordable way for a small business to appear larger and act larger with a professional website.\r\n\r\nThose looking for a way to run a business remotely can use this strategy, along with a few other team members, to run an online business from anywhere. Some of the other freelance workers you may need include accountants, videographers, IT consultants, PR experts, a virtual receptionist and photographers. 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With so many quality writers, designers, coders and other freelance workers, you don\'t need to do much to run a successful business website. \r\n\r\nThe world has seen a huge shift in the way people work over the past decade. About 34% of the workers in the United States now fall into the freelance category, according to a Wall Street Journal study. \r\n\r\nThis provides plenty of great advantages for a business with a website. While you can outsource more tasks than just those of your website, online tasks are the easiest to outsource. Here\'s a look at what you can outsource to freelance workers and how you can run a successful website for your business.\r\n\r\n<h2>What do you Need?</h2>\r\n\r\nYour new website is going to need a few things. Before you start outsourcing those things, it\'s important to choose the right hosting and the right platform. \r\n\r\nAs far as hosting, ITX Design offers plenty of packages perfect for businesses of all sizes. We also offer WordPress free of charge with every package. This means, you get a professional hosting company with great 24/7 supports, along with the best platform for your business website.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Copywriter.jpg\" alt=\"Copywriter\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8435\" />Once you\'re set up with hosting and you have WordPress installed, you need to start hiring your freelance workers. You will need:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A Web Designer/Programmer</li>\r\n<li>A Graphic Designer</li>\r\n<li>Content Writers - Copywriter, Blog writers, Press Release writers, etc.</li>\r\n<li>SEO Firm</li>\r\n<li>Social Media Freelancers</li>\r\n<li>Virtual Assistant</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nEach of these freelance workers will handle a specific element of your business website. \r\n\r\n<h2>The Freelance Team</h2>\r\n\r\nHere\'s a look at what everybody will do and why you need them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Web Designer/Programmer</strong>\r\n\r\nYour web designer/programmer will take care of the coding and the guts of your site. They will create or customize your WordPress theme, add the best plugins for your needs, change code to customize everything you need and make sure your site is secure. This person is very important at the beginning and will be the person you use for maintenance later on.\r\n\r\n<strong>Graphic Designer</strong>\r\n\r\nSometimes, your web designer can also handle graphic design. However, if they cannot, you will need somebody to design all your images from your logo to your banners and anything else you need. Make sure you choose an expert in branding to ensure your site is consistent and represents your brand very well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Writers</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Writers.jpg\" alt=\"Writers\" width=\"168\" height=\"130\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8438\" />Writers are the most important part of your team and you will need them on an ongoing basis. Some writers specialize in sales copy, while others are great for regular blogs posts and content you plan to use on other websites. You may also need somebody that specializing in writing press releases. \r\n\r\n<strong>SEO Firm</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SEO firm you choose needs to have a proven track record and the ability to build your website to a top ranking naturally. You don\'t want somebody promising you short-term success, while you watch your website become black listed a few months later.\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketer</strong>\r\n\r\nSocial Media is very important and you need to stay active. However, this is a huge task. Hiring a social media marketing firm will allow you to do everything you need on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and other social media sites. Sometimes, your SEO firm will handle this, but if they don\'t, you will need to add this person to your team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Virtual Assistant</strong>\r\n\r\nA virtual assistant allows you to be even more hands off with your website. They can communicate with the team, keep you updated and manage the entire project. This person can often fill in the gaps for your team, as well.\r\n\r\nIf you build a team of people you trust, you can run a very successful business website without doing much more than paying your team members. This is a strategy to use freelance workers to handle everything, which is very beneficial to many businesses. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Remote-Business.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Business\" width=\"168\" height=\"137\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8437\" />By using freelance workers, you won\'t have to hire full time employees. This means you won\'t need to add such a large amount of overhead and salaries to your budget. Instead, you pay for the work that gets done and you don\'t have to provide any benefits or even an office for your team to work in. This makes it an affordable way for a small business to appear larger and act larger with a professional website.\r\n\r\nThose looking for a way to run a business remotely can use this strategy, along with a few other team members, to run an online business from anywhere. Some of the other freelance workers you may need include accountants, videographers, IT consultants, PR experts, a virtual receptionist and photographers. Add these individuals to your team and you can run your business from just about anywhere in the world!\r\n','Can you Really Use Freelance Workers to Run your Business Website?','','inherit','open','closed','','8434-revision-v1','','','2015-08-01 13:05:30','2015-08-01 17:05:30','',8434,'http://itxdesign.com/8434-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8440,4,'2015-08-05 07:19:06','2015-08-05 11:19:06','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Web-Design-Trends-for-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Web Design Trends for 2015\" width=\"168\" height=\"116\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8443\" />The year is a bit more than half way gone and it\'s a great time to look back at the top trends in web design for 2015. There are always new ways to do things in WordPress and other web design platforms. Here are the top new trends for 2015.\r\n\r\n<h2>Scrolling</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Scrolling.jpg\" alt=\"Scrolling\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8442\" />It\'s not hard to see how this has become a trend. Many websites are getting longer and longer. You can easily scroll through them with the more fluid scrolling that has been introduced. \r\n\r\nScrolling makes it easier for users to find what they are after without having to click as often. This also makes it easier to add animated effects and tell a better story.\r\n\r\n<h2>Simplicity</h2>\r\n\r\nNot a surprise that simplicity has become a trend again. Sometimes, when new trends come along and they are quite complex, it just means simplicity is next.\r\n\r\nMany designers are turning to simple elements for a clean and easy-to-read site design. Some of the page elements becoming simpler include the background images, the sliders, the layouts and more. This also helps to speed up load times.\r\n\r\n<h2>Larger Font</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Larger-Font.jpg\" alt=\"Larger Font\" width=\"168\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8441\" />The ability to use larger font has become a huge design trend. This is due to the fact that larger font is easier to read on a mobile device. It also helps to get the message across much faster and stronger.\r\n\r\n<h2>Higher Quality Images</h2>\r\n\r\nEven though high-quality images may slow down your site load times a bit, it has still become a trend. There are more tools to help speed things up and so many stock photos being used that some have started to turn to unique pictures and higher quality resolutions.\r\n\r\n<h2>Collapsible Menus</h2>\r\n\r\nMenus that are easily hidden in the navigation have become very popular. This makes it possible to provide more navigational choice without cluttering up the menu. Users appreciate the ability to find what they are looking for without being distracted by a million menu items.\r\n\r\nThese are some of the top web design trends for 2015. 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There are always new ways to do things in WordPress and other web design platforms. Here are the top new trends for 2015.\r\n\r\n<h2>Scrolling</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Scrolling.jpg\" alt=\"Scrolling\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8442\" />It\'s not hard to see how this has become a trend. Many websites are getting longer and longer. You can easily scroll through them with the more fluid scrolling that has been introduced. \r\n\r\nScrolling makes it easier for users to find what they are after without having to click as often. This also makes it easier to add animated effects and tell a better story.\r\n\r\n<h2>Simplicity</h2>\r\n\r\nNot a surprise that simplicity has become a trend again. Sometimes, when new trends come along and they are quite complex, it just means simplicity is next.\r\n\r\nMany designers are turning to simple elements for a clean and easy-to-read site design. Some of the page elements becoming simpler include the background images, the sliders, the layouts and more. This also helps to speed up load times.\r\n\r\n<h2>Larger Font</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Larger-Font.jpg\" alt=\"Larger Font\" width=\"168\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8441\" />The ability to use larger font has become a huge design trend. This is due to the fact that larger font is easier to read on a mobile device. It also helps to get the message across much faster and stronger.\r\n\r\n<h2>Higher Quality Images</h2>\r\n\r\nEven though high-quality images may slow down your site load times a bit, it has still become a trend. There are more tools to help speed things up and so many stock photos being used that some have started to turn to unique pictures and higher quality resolutions.\r\n\r\n<h2>Collapsible Menus</h2>\r\n\r\nMenus that are easily hidden in the navigation have become very popular. This makes it possible to provide more navigational choice without cluttering up the menu. Users appreciate the ability to find what they are looking for without being distracted by a million menu items.\r\n\r\nThese are some of the top web design trends for 2015. Whether you are using them or considering using them, it\'s important to make sure they fit with your design and you are not just using them because they are a trend.\r\n','Which Web Design Trends are Hot for 2015?','','inherit','open','closed','','8440-revision-v1','','','2015-08-01 13:22:09','2015-08-01 17:22:09','',8440,'http://itxdesign.com/8440-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8445,4,'2015-08-05 08:31:27','2015-08-05 12:31:27','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Content-Strategy.jpg\" alt=\"Content Strategy\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8447\" />Your content strategy is very important to the story you will tell on your blog. Whether for business or for personal use, you need to have a good content strategy if you want to be successful.\r\n\r\nIt\'s not as easy just to simply put up content and provide fluff anymore. Now, you need to use high-quality content to drive organic traffic to your website through a blog. Here are a few things to consider as you set up a content strategy for success.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choose Personas Wisely</h2>\r\n\r\nUnderstanding your target market is the first step. This will allow you to choose personas for your blot that fit with each sector of the market. \r\n\r\nFor example, if your target market is male sports fans in their late 30s to early 50s, you want a persona that fits within that market. With the right persona, your target market will better relate and are more likely to follow your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understand your Best Search Terms</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Search-Terms.jpg\" alt=\"Search Terms\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8448\" />You probably used specific search terms as your target for the home page and any product or service pages on your website. This is very important on your blog, as well.\r\n\r\nYou want to build your content strategy around long-tail keyword based around your more general keywords. This will allow you to build better overall site SEO and really gain traffic and ranking with each blog post you create.\r\n\r\n<h2>Mix up the Content</h2>\r\n\r\nMost businesses will have different segments of their target market preferring different types of content. When you mix it up with written posts, videos, plenty of images, infographics and other types of content, you can reach your entire audience instead of just a smaller portion of it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Provide Regular Content</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you only post to your blog once a month, you won\'t have the same ability to create followers as if you post once a week or even once per day. Have you ever read a blog post and you just wanted more of what they had to say? When you don\'t get more, you forget about the blog. However, if you get more from the author, you will continue to follow them.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Content-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Content Marketing\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8446\" />Make sure you provide regular content and even schedule it to ensure your audience knows when it goes out. This will help you build a better blog with more followers.\r\n\r\nYour content strategy doesn\'t have to be complicated. 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Whether for business or for personal use, you need to have a good content strategy if you want to be successful.\r\n\r\nIt\'s not as easy just to simply put up content and provide fluff anymore. Now, you need to use high-quality content to drive organic traffic to your website through a blog. Here are a few things to consider as you set up a content strategy for success.\r\n\r\n<h2>Choose Personas Wisely</h2>\r\n\r\nUnderstanding your target market is the first step. This will allow you to choose personas for your blot that fit with each sector of the market. \r\n\r\nFor example, if your target market is male sports fans in their late 30s to early 50s, you want a persona that fits within that market. With the right persona, your target market will better relate and are more likely to follow your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understand your Best Search Terms</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Search-Terms.jpg\" alt=\"Search Terms\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8448\" />You probably used specific search terms as your target for the home page and any product or service pages on your website. This is very important on your blog, as well.\r\n\r\nYou want to build your content strategy around long-tail keyword based around your more general keywords. This will allow you to build better overall site SEO and really gain traffic and ranking with each blog post you create.\r\n\r\n<h2>Mix up the Content</h2>\r\n\r\nMost businesses will have different segments of their target market preferring different types of content. 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Here are some of the reasons you should back up your website often.\r\n\r\n<h2>Plenty of Plugin Choices</h2>\r\n\r\nEven though it\'s not the main reason why you back up your site, it is way you go about doing it. With plenty of great plugins to choose from, you won\'t have any issue finding one for backing up your site. \r\n\r\n<h2>Issues with Updates</h2>\r\n\r\nWordPress regularly provides updates to improve the system and make it better. However, these updates don\'t always come to your site and work perfectly. Before performing any update, you should do a backup of your website. If you have your site set to automatically update WordPress, make sure you have your back up plugin set for automatic backups, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hacks and Attacks</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Hacks-and-Attacks.jpg\" alt=\"Hacks and Attacks\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8452\" />Sometimes, you will be under attack from a hacker and you may not even know it. When this happens you may not be able to get your site back up and running without starting with a new copy of WordPress. If this is the case, you will be glad you have a regular back up of your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Human Error</h2>\r\n\r\nNobody is immune from human error. It\'s possible that you may make a huge mistake when adjusting code or accidentally delete a file you didn\'t mean to delete. This can happen and if you have a backup copy of your site, you can easily fix the issue\r\n\r\n<h2>How Often Should you Back it Up?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Backup.jpg\" alt=\"Backup\" width=\"168\" height=\"116\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8451\" />Your site should be backed up on a regular basis. The number of times per day, week or month depends on your business and website. Some may need daily backups, while others may need multiple backups per day. Since it\'s something you can automate and it\'s very easy, you should error on the side of backing your site up more often than you think you need.\r\n\r\nThere are many ways to back up your WordPress website and many reasons you should. 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Even if it\'s your first time, you can be somewhat prepared for this part of the transaction. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Sell-your-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Sell your Website\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8457\" />The first thing you want to make sure is that you receive payment in full or an agreed upon deposit. You want to use an option that makes both sides happy. \r\n\r\nAfter the money has been handled, you want to be ready to transfer the site to their hosting account. This process can be done by a professional from their hosting company or your hosting company, but there may be a small fee. \r\n\r\nMake sure you know what you are getting into before you try to sell your website. 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Domains with less than four words are the easiest to remember and will help with marketing efforts.\r\n\r\n<h2>What\'s your Passion?</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Whats-Your-Passion.jpg\" alt=\"What&#039;s Your Passion\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8466\" />Your passion is what you should blog about. If you\'ve been coaching little league baseball for many years and you love, a blog about baseball makes sense. Maybe you have a passion for creating crafts and selling them on sites, such as eBay and Etsy. If this is the case, create a blog around you crafts.\r\n\r\nThere are many different hobbies and passions to choose from. Some of the most successful bloggers have simply blogged about their family and how they run the house. Just about every topic out there can be a part of a successful blog. \r\n\r\nWhatever you are passionate about should be the focus of your blog. 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You have to give them things they can use and implement.\r\n\r\nFor example, if you started a blog about coaching little league baseball, you might share a video of a new drill you are using with the kids. This is something a reader can take and use with their own team immediately, which equates to high quality content.\r\n\r\n<h2>Getting Followers and Traffic</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of great ways to get people to your blog. Social media is one of the best ways to build a following and a community around your blog. Sharing your content on sites, such as Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Pinterest is a great way to start. This will also help with your overall SEO.\r\n\r\n<h2>Monetization</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Monetization.jpg\" alt=\"Monetization\" width=\"168\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8465\" />The biggest question you may have is how you are going to make money from your blog? You have a multitude of options ranging from the Amazon Affiliate program to Google AdSense to selling your own products and plenty more. \r\n\r\nWith the vast number of affiliate programs and advertising programs, you don\'t have to sell advertising space or your own products. However, if you do have products of your own or connections with people that want to advertise on your site, you can use these methods to build an income. \r\n\r\n<h2>Create a Long-Term Plan</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Long-Term-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Long Term Plan\" width=\"168\" height=\"156\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8464\" />Building a life-changing blog doesn\'t have to be difficult, but it\'s not instant, either. Most of the successful bloggers shared content regularly for a year or longer before they really saw an income from it. You may need to put in a few years before it becomes a full-time income. However, with the right marketing, you can get here faster.\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve always wanted to create a life-changing blog, start with the right hosting and the right domain name. Then, work your way through each of these steps, research the right marketing methods for you and provide great content. If you do this, it\'s just a matter of time before your community will build to the point where you can count on the blog to make you money.\r\n','How can you Create a Life-Changing Blog?','','inherit','open','closed','','8460-revision-v1','','','2015-08-07 10:44:01','2015-08-07 14:44:01','',8460,'http://itxdesign.com/8460-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8468,4,'2015-08-07 18:44:39','2015-08-07 22:44:39','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Faster-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Faster Website\" width=\"168\" height=\"141\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8471\" />You may know that a faster website benefits your business, but you may not know why. It\'s instinctive, in our society today, to want things to be bigger, better and faster. Your website shouldn\'t be any different. Here\'s why you need a faster website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Everything is Affected by Speed</h2>\r\n\r\nDid you know, every single metric you track is affected by the speed of your website? From your bounce rate to your conversions, everything depends on the speed of your site. It\'s vital to maintain a fast website or your metrics will suffer.\r\n\r\n<h2>Visitors are not very Patient</h2>\r\n\r\nIn today\'s world, website visitors are not very patient. very 100-microsecond your site takes to load, you lose about 1% of the potential sales. This can translate to quite a bit if your site takes a second longer to load than it should.\r\n\r\n<h2>SEO Depends on Speed</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Better-SEO.jpg\" alt=\"Better SEO\" width=\"168\" height=\"101\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8469\" />If your website speed score is less than 80/100 with Google, you will not rank as high in the results as you could. This is especially true if you have competition with good SEO and fast load times. You could be missing out on plenty of traffic simply because your site takes longer to load than it should.\r\n\r\nYou can use the <a href=\"https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights\">Google PageSpeed Insights Tool</a> to find out how your website scores. This tool will also list the things you can fix to speed up your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conversions Drop with a Slow Site</h2>\r\n\r\nIf your site takes too long to load, you will lose conversions. Any visitor that has to wait more than just a second or two may leave and click on the next result in the search results. You won\'t get that conversion and you will have a higher bounce rate.\r\n\r\n<h2>Faster Site Equals Lower Bounce Rate</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Bounce-Rate.jpg\" alt=\"Bounce Rate\" width=\"168\" height=\"137\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8470\" />Another very important factor in your SEO is your bounce rate. When visitors come, but leave too quickly, you will end up with a higher bounce rate and your SEO will suffer. With a faster site, you won\'t have to worry about people leaving because they don\'t want to wait.\r\n\r\nThere are many reasons to make sure you have a faster website. You want to ensure your speed isn\'t causing your site to suffer. 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It\'s instinctive, in our society today, to want things to be bigger, better and faster. Your website shouldn\'t be any different. Here\'s why you need a faster website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Everything is Affected by Speed</h2>\r\n\r\nDid you know, every single metric you track is affected by the speed of your website? From your bounce rate to your conversions, everything depends on the speed of your site. It\'s vital to maintain a fast website or your metrics will suffer.\r\n\r\n<h2>Visitors are not very Patient</h2>\r\n\r\nIn today\'s world, website visitors are not very patient. very 100-microsecond your site takes to load, you lose about 1% of the potential sales. This can translate to quite a bit if your site takes a second longer to load than it should.\r\n\r\n<h2>SEO Depends on Speed</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Better-SEO.jpg\" alt=\"Better SEO\" width=\"168\" height=\"101\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8469\" />If your website speed score is less than 80/100 with Google, you will not rank as high in the results as you could. This is especially true if you have competition with good SEO and fast load times. You could be missing out on plenty of traffic simply because your site takes longer to load than it should.\r\n\r\nYou can use the <a href=\"https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights\">Google PageSpeed Insights Tool</a> to find out how your website scores. This tool will also list the things you can fix to speed up your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conversions Drop with a Slow Site</h2>\r\n\r\nIf your site takes too long to load, you will lose conversions. Any visitor that has to wait more than just a second or two may leave and click on the next result in the search results. You won\'t get that conversion and you will have a higher bounce rate.\r\n\r\n<h2>Faster Site Equals Lower Bounce Rate</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Bounce-Rate.jpg\" alt=\"Bounce Rate\" width=\"168\" height=\"137\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8470\" />Another very important factor in your SEO is your bounce rate. When visitors come, but leave too quickly, you will end up with a higher bounce rate and your SEO will suffer. With a faster site, you won\'t have to worry about people leaving because they don\'t want to wait.\r\n\r\nThere are many reasons to make sure you have a faster website. You want to ensure your speed isn\'t causing your site to suffer. You can use the Google tool and also check with your hosting to ensure it\'s not your hosting causing slower load times.\r\n\r\n\r\n','Why do you Need a Fast Website?','','inherit','open','closed','','8468-revision-v1','','','2015-08-07 11:08:53','2015-08-07 15:08:53','',8468,'http://itxdesign.com/8468-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8474,4,'2015-08-10 08:00:22','2015-08-10 12:00:22','Many WordPress users may have thought about how nice it would be to have a progress bar for different posts within WordPress. Maybe you want to use it for fundraising to market milestones or maybe you want to use it for a different reason. Here\'s how you can add a progress bar to your WordPress posts, widgets and pages. \r\n\r\n<h2>Using the Progress Bar Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ProgressBarPlugin.png\" alt=\"Progress Bar Plugin\" width=\"738\" height=\"227\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8475\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you install the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/progress-bar/\">Progress Bar Plugin</a>, it will work right out of the box. You don\'t have to change any settings at all. Just install and activate it like you would any other plugin. \r\n\r\nAfter you have installed and activated the plugin, you will be able to use it with a very simple shortcode. The shortcode just gets inserted wherever you want to put the progress bar. If you want to put it in a widget, put the shortcode in a text widget. If you want it in a post or page, just used it within the text editor of the post or page you want the bar to show up within.\r\n\r\nThe shortcode you will use is: [wppb progress=65]. You can change the number to anything you want between 0 and 100. The picture below shows the bar with the shortcode above, which represents 65% full.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ProgressBar.png\" alt=\"Progress Bar\" width=\"465\" height=\"227\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8476\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Customizing the Progress Bar</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t just have to put a progress bar that\'s blank on your website. Instead, you can change the color, add text and customize it in many different ways.\r\n\r\nIf you want to adjust the appearance, you can add to the short code with the \"option=\" code. Here are a few examples.\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=65 option=red]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/RedBar.png\" alt=\"Red Bar\" width=\"455\" height=\"119\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8477\" />\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=65 option=candystripe]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CandyStripedBar.png\" alt=\"Candy Striped Bar\" width=\"444\" height=\"117\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8478\" />\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=65 option=\"animated-candystripe orange\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/AnimatedOrangeBar.png\" alt=\"Animated Orange Bar\" width=\"431\" height=\"97\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8479\" />\r\n\r\nThere are several options and you can combine any color with the candystripe or with the animated-candystripe options.\r\n\r\nYou can also add text to the progress bar with this code:\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=65 text=\"Add Text Here\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TextProgressBar.png\" alt=\"Text Progress Bar\" width=\"435\" height=\"97\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8480\" />\r\n\r\nAnother option, with this plugin, is adding currency to it. This is great if you are trying to raise money for a charity. Here\'s the code for currency.\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=\"$650/1000\" text=\"$650/$1000 Raised\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CurrencyBar.png\" alt=\"Currency Bar\" width=\"449\" height=\"110\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8481\" />\r\n\r\nNow you can add a progress bar for any reason and you can add text, change the color or even allow it to show currency.\r\n','Why Should You add a Progress Bar to Posts in WordPress?','','publish','open','closed','','why-should-you-add-a-progress-bar-to-posts-in-wordpress','','','2015-08-07 17:03:56','2015-08-07 21:03:56','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8474',0,'post','',0),(8475,4,'2015-08-07 17:01:32','2015-08-07 21:01:32','','Progress Bar Plugin','','inherit','open','closed','','progressbarplugin','','','2015-08-07 17:01:38','2015-08-07 21:01:38','',8474,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ProgressBarPlugin.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8476,4,'2015-08-07 17:01:53','2015-08-07 21:01:53','','Progress Bar','','inherit','open','closed','','progressbar','','','2015-08-07 17:01:58','2015-08-07 21:01:58','',8474,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ProgressBar.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8477,4,'2015-08-07 17:02:10','2015-08-07 21:02:10','','Red Bar','','inherit','open','closed','','redbar','','','2015-08-07 17:02:14','2015-08-07 21:02:14','',8474,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/RedBar.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8478,4,'2015-08-07 17:02:26','2015-08-07 21:02:26','','Candy Striped Bar','','inherit','open','closed','','candystripedbar','','','2015-08-07 17:02:32','2015-08-07 21:02:32','',8474,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CandyStripedBar.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8479,4,'2015-08-07 17:02:42','2015-08-07 21:02:42','','Animated Orange Bar','','inherit','open','closed','','animatedorangebar','','','2015-08-07 17:02:48','2015-08-07 21:02:48','',8474,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/AnimatedOrangeBar.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8480,4,'2015-08-07 17:03:01','2015-08-07 21:03:01','','Text Progress Bar','','inherit','open','closed','','textprogressbar','','','2015-08-07 17:03:08','2015-08-07 21:03:08','',8474,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TextProgressBar.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8481,4,'2015-08-07 17:03:20','2015-08-07 21:03:20','','Currency Bar','','inherit','open','closed','','currencybar','','','2015-08-07 17:03:27','2015-08-07 21:03:27','',8474,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CurrencyBar.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8482,4,'2015-08-07 17:03:31','2015-08-07 21:03:31','Many WordPress users may have thought about how nice it would be to have a progress bar for different posts within WordPress. Maybe you want to use it for fundraising to market milestones or maybe you want to use it for a different reason. Here\'s how you can add a progress bar to your WordPress posts, widgets and pages. \r\n\r\n<h2>Using the Progress Bar Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ProgressBarPlugin.png\" alt=\"Progress Bar Plugin\" width=\"738\" height=\"227\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8475\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you install the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/progress-bar/\">Progress Bar Plugin</a>, it will work right out of the box. You don\'t have to change any settings at all. Just install and activate it like you would any other plugin. \r\n\r\nAfter you have installed and activated the plugin, you will be able to use it with a very simple shortcode. The shortcode just gets inserted wherever you want to put the progress bar. If you want to put it in a widget, put the shortcode in a text widget. If you want it in a post or page, just used it within the text editor of the post or page you want the bar to show up within.\r\n\r\nThe shortcode you will use is: [wppb progress=65]. You can change the number to anything you want between 0 and 100. The picture below shows the bar with the shortcode above, which represents 65% full.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ProgressBar.png\" alt=\"Progress Bar\" width=\"465\" height=\"227\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8476\" />\r\n\r\n<h2>Customizing the Progress Bar</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t just have to put a progress bar that\'s blank on your website. Instead, you can change the color, add text and customize it in many different ways.\r\n\r\nIf you want to adjust the appearance, you can add to the short code with the \"option=\" code. Here are a few examples.\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=65 option=red]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/RedBar.png\" alt=\"Red Bar\" width=\"455\" height=\"119\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8477\" />\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=65 option=candystripe]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CandyStripedBar.png\" alt=\"Candy Striped Bar\" width=\"444\" height=\"117\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8478\" />\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=65 option=\"animated-candystripe orange\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/AnimatedOrangeBar.png\" alt=\"Animated Orange Bar\" width=\"431\" height=\"97\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8479\" />\r\n\r\nThere are several options and you can combine any color with the candystripe or with the animated-candystripe options.\r\n\r\nYou can also add text to the progress bar with this code:\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=65 text=\"Add Text Here\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TextProgressBar.png\" alt=\"Text Progress Bar\" width=\"435\" height=\"97\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8480\" />\r\n\r\nAnother option, with this plugin, is adding currency to it. This is great if you are trying to raise money for a charity. Here\'s the code for currency.\r\n\r\n[wppb progress=\"$650/1000\" text=\"$650/$1000 Raised\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CurrencyBar.png\" alt=\"Currency Bar\" width=\"449\" height=\"110\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8481\" />\r\n\r\nNow you can add a progress bar for any reason and you can add text, change the color or even allow it to show currency.\r\n','Why Should You add a Progress Bar to Posts in WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8474-revision-v1','','','2015-08-07 17:03:31','2015-08-07 21:03:31','',8474,'http://itxdesign.com/8474-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8483,4,'2015-08-10 19:19:19','2015-08-10 23:19:19','Choosing the right slider for your WordPress website isn\'t always easy. There are many good choices out there, but only five that really make it onto the top list. Here\'s a look at each of the five and how they stack up.\r\n\r\n<h2>Top Five WordPress Sliders</h2>\r\n\r\nThe best sliders you will find for WordPress include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://soliloquywp.com/\">Soliloquy</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Soliloquy.png\" alt=\"Soliloquy\" width=\"264\" height=\"82\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8486\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/meteor-slides/\">Meteor Slides</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MeteorSlides.png\" alt=\"Meteor Slides\" width=\"704\" height=\"224\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8487\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://codecanyon.net/item/layerslider-responsive-wordpress-slider-plugin-/1362246\">LayerSlider</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LayerSlider.png\" alt=\"Layer Slider\" width=\"527\" height=\"283\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8488\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://dev7studios.com/products/nivo-slider-wordpress-plugin/\">Nivo Slider</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Nivo.png\" alt=\"Nivo\" width=\"557\" height=\"349\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8489\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://codecanyon.net/item/slider-revolution-responsive-wordpress-plugin/2751380\">Revolution Slider</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Revolution.png\" alt=\"Revolution\" width=\"602\" height=\"320\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8490\" />\r\n\r\nAny of these five sliders will work great for you on your WordPress website. However, one may be better for you than another.\r\n\r\n<h2>How the Top Sliders Compare</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are many elements to consider with the slider. Of course, you want a slider that looks great, but it should also load fast, be easy to use and provide plenty of features. Whether you prefer a free or a paid slider, here are how these five stack up.\r\n\r\n<strong>Load Times</strong>\r\n\r\nAll five sliders will allow the page to load in less than 2.5 seconds. However, Soliloquy actually allows the page to load in less than 1.5 seconds. Both Nivo Slider and LayerSlider are very fast, but they are not nearly as fast as Soliloquy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ease of Use</strong>\r\n\r\nCreating a slider with any of these plugins isn\'t going to be 100% straightforward. However, it doesn\'t have to be difficult, either. Out of the five, the most user-friendly is Soliloquy. However, the Nivo Slider provides an easy process for creation and so does the Meteor Slides. Revolution Slider and LayerSlider are not nearly as easy to use as the other three.\r\n\r\n<strong>Features</strong>\r\n\r\nNivo Slider and Meteor Slides are best if you just want to create a simple slider. However, if you need more features, you can use LayerSlider, Soliloquy or Revolution Slider. These three provides plenty of additional features and are all fully responsive.\r\n\r\n<strong>Price</strong>\r\n\r\nMeteor Slides is the only free choice on the list. However, none of the other sliders are very expensive. Nivo Slider is the most expensive at $29, while LayerSlider is the cheapest at $17. Soliloquy comes in at $19 and Revolution Slider costs $18.\r\n\r\nOut of all five of the top sliders for WordPress, Soliloquy is the best choice. 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Here\'s a look at each of the five and how they stack up.\r\n\r\n<h2>Top Five WordPress Sliders</h2>\r\n\r\nThe best sliders you will find for WordPress include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://soliloquywp.com/\">Soliloquy</a>&lt;/strong\r\n\r\nSOLILOQUY\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/meteor-slides/\">Meteor Slides</a></strong>\r\n\r\nMETEOR\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://codecanyon.net/item/layerslider-responsive-wordpress-slider-plugin-/1362246\">LayerSlider</a></strong>\r\n\r\nLAYERSLIDER\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://dev7studios.com/products/nivo-slider-wordpress-plugin/\">Nivo Slider</a></strong>\r\n\r\nNIVO\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://codecanyon.net/item/slider-revolution-responsive-wordpress-plugin/2751380\">Revolution Slider</a></strong>\r\n\r\nREVOLUTION\r\n\r\nAny of these five sliders will work great for you on your WordPress website. However, one may be better for you than another.\r\n\r\n<h2>How the Top Sliders Compare</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are many elements to consider with the slider. Of course, you want a slider that looks great, but it should also load fast, be easy to use and provide plenty of features. Whether you prefer a free or a paid slider, here are how these five stack up.\r\n\r\n<strong>Load Times</strong>\r\n\r\nAll five sliders will allow the page to load in less than 2.5 seconds. However, Soliloquy actually allows the page to load in less than 1.5 seconds. Both Nivo Slider and LayerSlider are very fast, but they are not nearly as fast as Soliloquy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ease of Use</strong>\r\n\r\nCreating a slider with any of these plugins isn\'t going to be 100% straightforward. However, it doesn\'t have to be difficult, either. Out of the five, the most user-friendly is Soliloquy. However, the Nivo Slider provides an easy process for creation and so does the Meteor Slides. Revolution Slider and LayerSlider are not nearly as easy to use as the other three.\r\n\r\n<strong>Features</strong>\r\n\r\nNivo Slider and Meteor Slides are best if you just want to create a simple slider. However, if you need more features, you can use LayerSlider, Soliloquy or Revolution Slider. These three provides plenty of additional features and are all fully responsive.\r\n\r\n<strong>Price</strong>\r\n\r\nMeteor Slides is the only free choice on the list. However, none of the other sliders are very expensive. Nivo Slider is the most expensive at $29, while LayerSlider is the cheapest at $17. Soliloquy comes in at $19 and Revolution Slider costs $18.\r\n\r\nOut of all five of the top sliders for WordPress, Soliloquy is the best choice. 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Here\'s a look at each of the five and how they stack up.\r\n\r\n<h2>Top Five WordPress Sliders</h2>\r\n\r\nThe best sliders you will find for WordPress include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://soliloquywp.com/\">Soliloquy</a></strong>\r\n\r\nSOLILOQUY\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/meteor-slides/\">Meteor Slides</a></strong>\r\n\r\nMETEOR\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://codecanyon.net/item/layerslider-responsive-wordpress-slider-plugin-/1362246\">LayerSlider</a></strong>\r\n\r\nLAYERSLIDER\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://dev7studios.com/products/nivo-slider-wordpress-plugin/\">Nivo Slider</a></strong>\r\n\r\nNIVO\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://codecanyon.net/item/slider-revolution-responsive-wordpress-plugin/2751380\">Revolution Slider</a></strong>\r\n\r\nREVOLUTION\r\n\r\nAny of these five sliders will work great for you on your WordPress website. However, one may be better for you than another.\r\n\r\n<h2>How the Top Sliders Compare</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are many elements to consider with the slider. Of course, you want a slider that looks great, but it should also load fast, be easy to use and provide plenty of features. Whether you prefer a free or a paid slider, here are how these five stack up.\r\n\r\n<strong>Load Times</strong>\r\n\r\nAll five sliders will allow the page to load in less than 2.5 seconds. However, Soliloquy actually allows the page to load in less than 1.5 seconds. Both Nivo Slider and LayerSlider are very fast, but they are not nearly as fast as Soliloquy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ease of Use</strong>\r\n\r\nCreating a slider with any of these plugins isn\'t going to be 100% straightforward. However, it doesn\'t have to be difficult, either. Out of the five, the most user-friendly is Soliloquy. However, the Nivo Slider provides an easy process for creation and so does the Meteor Slides. Revolution Slider and LayerSlider are not nearly as easy to use as the other three.\r\n\r\n<strong>Features</strong>\r\n\r\nNivo Slider and Meteor Slides are best if you just want to create a simple slider. However, if you need more features, you can use LayerSlider, Soliloquy or Revolution Slider. These three provides plenty of additional features and are all fully responsive.\r\n\r\n<strong>Price</strong>\r\n\r\nMeteor Slides is the only free choice on the list. However, none of the other sliders are very expensive. Nivo Slider is the most expensive at $29, while LayerSlider is the cheapest at $17. Soliloquy comes in at $19 and Revolution Slider costs $18.\r\n\r\nOut of all five of the top sliders for WordPress, Soliloquy is the best choice. 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There are many good choices out there, but only five that really make it onto the top list. 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However, one may be better for you than another.\r\n\r\n<h2>How the Top Sliders Compare</h2>\r\n\r\nThere are many elements to consider with the slider. Of course, you want a slider that looks great, but it should also load fast, be easy to use and provide plenty of features. Whether you prefer a free or a paid slider, here are how these five stack up.\r\n\r\n<strong>Load Times</strong>\r\n\r\nAll five sliders will allow the page to load in less than 2.5 seconds. However, Soliloquy actually allows the page to load in less than 1.5 seconds. Both Nivo Slider and LayerSlider are very fast, but they are not nearly as fast as Soliloquy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ease of Use</strong>\r\n\r\nCreating a slider with any of these plugins isn\'t going to be 100% straightforward. However, it doesn\'t have to be difficult, either. Out of the five, the most user-friendly is Soliloquy. However, the Nivo Slider provides an easy process for creation and so does the Meteor Slides. Revolution Slider and LayerSlider are not nearly as easy to use as the other three.\r\n\r\n<strong>Features</strong>\r\n\r\nNivo Slider and Meteor Slides are best if you just want to create a simple slider. However, if you need more features, you can use LayerSlider, Soliloquy or Revolution Slider. These three provides plenty of additional features and are all fully responsive.\r\n\r\n<strong>Price</strong>\r\n\r\nMeteor Slides is the only free choice on the list. However, none of the other sliders are very expensive. Nivo Slider is the most expensive at $29, while LayerSlider is the cheapest at $17. Soliloquy comes in at $19 and Revolution Slider costs $18.\r\n\r\nOut of all five of the top sliders for WordPress, Soliloquy is the best choice. 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Here are some of the reasons why you need to set goals if you want to achieve online success.\r\n\r\n<h2>Motivation to Reach the Next Level</h2>\r\n\r\nGoals are a huge part of our lives and we set goals without even knowing it. Planning a family vacation or saving to buy new furniture is a form of a goal. As humans, we need goals to keep us moving forward.\r\n\r\nYour business needs goals, too. When you set goals, it gives you and those working for you something to shoot for. Even if you come up short, you will do far more with a goal to reach for, than you will if you don\'t set a goal at all.\r\n\r\n<h2>Accountability</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Success.jpg\" alt=\"Success\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8495\" />Goals also help to hold you accountable. When you have a goal, you will begin working towards it and you will have something to hold you to what you are trying to accomplish. Without goals, you have nothing to hold you accountable to the direction and success of your business.\r\n\r\n<h2>A way to Measure Success</h2>\r\n\r\nSuccess can be measured in many ways, but the truth of success is measured against your goals. If you set the goal of using your website to make a part-time income and help out with your family, then when you achieve this goal, you are successful. You don\'t have to make your website a full time income to be successful.\r\n\r\nWhen you set your goals, you will get to enjoy the feeling of success every step of the way. Your larger goals should be broken down into smaller goals to give you a way to measure week-to-week or even day-to-day goals.\r\n\r\n<h2>Provides Morale for your Staff</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Morale.jpg\" alt=\"Morale\" width=\"168\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8493\" />Setting goals and sharing them with your staff helps to provide positive morale. 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Whether your income is 100% dependent on your website or your website is just a portion of your income, you need proper goals for your website. Here are some of the reasons why you need to set goals if you want to achieve online success.\r\n\r\n<h2>Motivation to Reach the Next Level</h2>\r\n\r\nGoals are a huge part of our lives and we set goals without even knowing it. Planning a family vacation or saving to buy new furniture is a form of a goal. As humans, we need goals to keep us moving forward.\r\n\r\nYour business needs goals, too. When you set goals, it gives you and those working for you something to shoot for. Even if you come up short, you will do far more with a goal to reach for, than you will if you don\'t set a goal at all.\r\n\r\n<h2>Accountability</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Success.jpg\" alt=\"Success\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8495\" />Goals also help to hold you accountable. When you have a goal, you will begin working towards it and you will have something to hold you to what you are trying to accomplish. Without goals, you have nothing to hold you accountable to the direction and success of your business.\r\n\r\n<h2>A way to Measure Success</h2>\r\n\r\nSuccess can be measured in many ways, but the truth of success is measured against your goals. If you set the goal of using your website to make a part-time income and help out with your family, then when you achieve this goal, you are successful. You don\'t have to make your website a full time income to be successful.\r\n\r\nWhen you set your goals, you will get to enjoy the feeling of success every step of the way. Your larger goals should be broken down into smaller goals to give you a way to measure week-to-week or even day-to-day goals.\r\n\r\n<h2>Provides Morale for your Staff</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Morale.jpg\" alt=\"Morale\" width=\"168\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8493\" />Setting goals and sharing them with your staff helps to provide positive morale. Your team has something in common they can come together with and use to build your business. As the leader, you need to set the goals and explain why they are set where they are set at.\r\n\r\nGoals are a very important part of life and your online business needs goals. 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If you don\'t break up your text into smaller sections, it becomes much harder to read. You want enough white space to make the content look much easier to read.\r\n\r\n<h2>Keep your Lines of Text Short</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t want to create content that fatigues your reader. When they have to read a long line of text from the left to the right, it can make their eyes tire and ruin their focus. Make sure the design of your blog and website keeps the lines at a reasonable length for the reader.\r\n\r\n<h2>Avoid Colored Text on Dark Backgrounds</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Content-Strategy1.jpg\" alt=\"Content Strategy\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8499\" />Reading is easiest with black text on a white background. When you flip this around and use a colored text on a dark background, it becomes hard to read. Even though it may look cool, it\'s not natural for our eyes and will be hard on your reader.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Short Subheadings</h2>\r\n\r\nSubheadings are a great way to make sure your content is readable. It makes it very easy to split up text and it also makes your content skimmable for the reader. Skimmable content provides a higher quality choice for readers because they can find the section they are most interested in fast.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Text Wrap Sparingly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Content-Text-Wrap.jpg\" alt=\"Content Text Wrap\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8500\" />When you wrap text around a picture, it may look great, but it can slow down the reader. Sometimes, the text around the picture gets missed and it makes the entire page or post harder to read. Make sure you use text wrapping only when absolutely necessary.\r\n\r\nThere are many things to consider when creating high-quality, readable content for your visitors. 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Make sure the design of your blog and website keeps the lines at a reasonable length for the reader.\r\n\r\n<h2>Avoid Colored Text on Dark Backgrounds</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Content-Strategy1.jpg\" alt=\"Content Strategy\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8499\" />Reading is easiest with black text on a white background. When you flip this around and use a colored text on a dark background, it becomes hard to read. Even though it may look cool, it\'s not natural for our eyes and will be hard on your reader.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Short Subheadings</h2>\r\n\r\nSubheadings are a great way to make sure your content is readable. It makes it very easy to split up text and it also makes your content skimmable for the reader. 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However, if the budget won\'t allow, here\'s a strategy to write a blog post quickly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Know your Format</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you already know how long the post should be and the format you plan to use, it makes it much easier to write. Maybe you plan to write 500 words and use 3 to 5 subheadings. This is very reasonable and can be done in just 20 minutes. \r\n\r\nIt\'s a good idea to make your content easy to scan. Most people don\'t read anything online until they have scanned the bullet points and subheadings. If you use both subheadings and bullet points in your format, it will make it easier to write a 20-minute blog post.\r\n\r\n<h2>Start Writing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Start-Writing.jpg\" alt=\"Start Writing\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8505\" />One of the hardest parts about writing a blog post is actually starting. Once you get started, the work will flow much easier. However, getting started can be very difficult.\r\n\r\nRemember, you can always go back and edit the post later. Just get started and you will be glad you did.\r\n\r\n<h2>Find your Optimal Environment</h2>\r\n\r\nThe best environment for you to write isn\'t going to be the same as it is for somebody else. You may need total silence, while somebody else may need headphones with music playing. You need to find the environment that works best for you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Set a Timer and Try to Beat the Clock</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Race-against-the-Clock.jpg\" alt=\"Race against the Clock\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8504\" />If you want to learn how to write a 500-word blog post in 20 minutes, you need to time yourself. This is a great way to learn how much time you have and how to get into the flow. 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You can write a blog post in less than 20 minutes, with the right strategy. Of course, if you simply don\'t like writing or you\'re just not good at it, you can hire a professional writer. However, if the budget won\'t allow, here\'s a strategy to write a blog post quickly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Know your Format</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you already know how long the post should be and the format you plan to use, it makes it much easier to write. Maybe you plan to write 500 words and use 3 to 5 subheadings. This is very reasonable and can be done in just 20 minutes. \r\n\r\nIt\'s a good idea to make your content easy to scan. Most people don\'t read anything online until they have scanned the bullet points and subheadings. 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Here are a few reasons why you should always update your copy of WordPress when an update comes available.\r\n\r\n<h2>It\'s Free</h2>\r\n\r\nIt won\'t cost you anything to upgrade and you won\'t have to worry about any additional costs because WordPress is free. With any good hosting account, you get to use this powerful CMS free of charge. All the hosting packages from ITX Design include WordPress at no additional charge and all the WordPress updates.\r\n\r\n<h2>Security</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Security.jpg\" alt=\"Security\" width=\"168\" height=\"102\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8509\" />The most important reason you should always update WordPress is security. Even though a new version may include many other features, there is almost always some type of fix or some type of update for the security. 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The newest version of WordPress fixes many bugs found in older versions.\r\n\r\n<h2>New Features</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/New-Features.jpg\" alt=\"New Features\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8508\" />Just about every big update from WordPress comes with a number of new features. While some of these new features may take time to get used to, they are usually worth it in the long run. You can usually find out which new features are coming before the newest WordPress update is made available.\r\n\r\nThere are many good reasons to keep your WordPress site updated to the most recent release. This can be set up to be automatically done or you can do it yourself whenever a new version becomes available. 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The newest version of WordPress fixes many bugs found in older versions.\r\n\r\n<h2>New Features</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/New-Features.jpg\" alt=\"New Features\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8508\" />Just about every big update from WordPress comes with a number of new features. While some of these new features may take time to get used to, they are usually worth it in the long run. You can usually find out which new features are coming before the newest WordPress update is made available.\r\n\r\nThere are many good reasons to keep your WordPress site updated to the most recent release. This can be set up to be automatically done or you can do it yourself whenever a new version becomes available. Just make sure you are using the most recent release from WordPress and you will have the best features, best security and plenty of other benefits.\r\n','Do you Always Use the Latest Version of WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8507-revision-v1','','','2015-08-08 11:20:35','2015-08-08 15:20:35','',8507,'http://itxdesign.com/8507-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8513,4,'2015-08-17 08:59:21','2015-08-17 12:59:21','A portfolio website is a great way to show off your skills and reach out to employers or potential clients. You can showcase all kinds of work with a portfolio.\r\n\r\nMaybe you already have a WordPress website and you would like to add a portfolio section to it. This can easily be done and there are several plugins to help. Here are a few of the top portfolio plugins you can use for your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Nimble Portfolio</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NimblePortfolio.png\" alt=\"Nimble Portfolio\" width=\"708\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8514\" />\r\n\r\nOne of the best free options to add a portfolio section to your website is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/nimble-portfolio/\">Nimble Portfolio plugin</a>. This is a free plugin you can easily download, install and activate. After you have activated the plugin, you will find a section in your dashboard called Nimble Portfolio. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NimbleSection.png\" alt=\"Nimble Section\" width=\"169\" height=\"210\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8515\" />\r\n\r\nThis section will allow you to add new items and create your portfolio. You will be able to add new items much like you add a new post to your site. The filters work like categories and you will have portfolio options below the post editor section. This is the section where you can add images and video. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PortfolioOptions.png\" alt=\"Portfolio Options\" width=\"637\" height=\"407\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8516\" />\r\n\r\nWhen the item is clicked on by a visitor, the video or image will appear in a popup. \r\n\r\nYou will also be able to upload a featured image, which will show up in the portfolio grid. After you create your portfolio items, you can use the shortcode to create a new page or posts as your portfolio section. The shortcode is: [nimble-portfolio].\r\n\r\n<h2>Huge-IT Portfolio Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Huge-IT.png\" alt=\"Huge-IT\" width=\"757\" height=\"226\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8517\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/portfolio-gallery/\">Huge-It Portfolio Gallery plugin</a> is a good choice because it add a specialized portfolio and/or gallery to your site. This gives you more options to work with and allows for more customization. The plugin is fully responsive and comes with seven different views, ability to integrate widgets and you get unlimited projects and portfolios. \r\n\r\nAfter you install the plugin, you can access it by going to the Huge IT Portfolio menu within your dashboard. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Huge-IT_Settings.png\" alt=\"Huge-IT Settings\" width=\"164\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8518\" />\r\n\r\nFrom this menu you will be able to create your first portfolio and add new items.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FirstPortfolio.png\" alt=\"First Portfolio\" width=\"854\" height=\"243\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8519\" />\r\n\r\nWith the Huge-IT free plugin, you get plenty of options. However, if you want to take full advantage of everything it can do, you can get the full version. This version will allow you to customize the design and do quite a bit more. A single license is $40, but you can get unlimited licenses for $100.\r\n\r\n<h2>Portfolio by BestWebSoft</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PortfoliobyBestwebSoft.png\" alt=\"Portfolio by BestwebSoft\" width=\"752\" height=\"217\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8520\" />\r\n\r\nAnother option for your portfolio section is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/portfolio/\">Portfolio by BestWebSoft plugin</a>. 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You can showcase all kinds of work with a portfolio.\r\n\r\nMaybe you already have a WordPress website and you would like to add a portfolio section to it. This can easily be done and there are several plugins to help. Here are a few of the top portfolio plugins you can use for your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Nimble Portfolio</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NimblePortfolio.png\" alt=\"Nimble Portfolio\" width=\"708\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8514\" />\r\n\r\nOne of the best free options to add a portfolio section to your website is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/nimble-portfolio/\">Nimble Portfolio plugin</a>. This is a free plugin you can easily download, install and activate. After you have activated the plugin, you will find a section in your dashboard called Nimble Portfolio. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NimbleSection.png\" alt=\"Nimble Section\" width=\"169\" height=\"210\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8515\" />\r\n\r\nThis section will allow you to add new items and create your portfolio. You will be able to add new items much like you add a new post to your site. The filters work like categories and you will have portfolio options below the post editor section. This is the section where you can add images and video. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PortfolioOptions.png\" alt=\"Portfolio Options\" width=\"637\" height=\"407\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8516\" />\r\n\r\nWhen the item is clicked on by a visitor, the video or image will appear in a popup. \r\n\r\nYou will also be able to upload a featured image, which will show up in the portfolio grid. After you create your portfolio items, you can use the shortcode to create a new page or posts as your portfolio section. The shortcode is: [nimble-portfolio].\r\n\r\n<h2>Huge-IT Portfolio Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Huge-IT.png\" alt=\"Huge-IT\" width=\"757\" height=\"226\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8517\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/portfolio-gallery/\">Huge-It Portfolio Gallery plugin</a> is a good choice because it add a specialized portfolio and/or gallery to your site. This gives you more options to work with and allows for more customization. The plugin is fully responsive and comes with seven different views, ability to integrate widgets and you get unlimited projects and portfolios. \r\n\r\nAfter you install the plugin, you can access it by going to the Huge IT Portfolio menu within your dashboard. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Huge-IT_Settings.png\" alt=\"Huge-IT Settings\" width=\"164\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8518\" />\r\n\r\nFrom this menu you will be able to create your first portfolio and add new items.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FirstPortfolio.png\" alt=\"First Portfolio\" width=\"854\" height=\"243\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8519\" />\r\n\r\nWith the Huge-IT free plugin, you get plenty of options. However, if you want to take full advantage of everything it can do, you can get the full version. This version will allow you to customize the design and do quite a bit more. A single license is $40, but you can get unlimited licenses for $100.\r\n\r\n<h2>Portfolio by BestWebSoft</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PortfoliobyBestwebSoft.png\" alt=\"Portfolio by BestwebSoft\" width=\"752\" height=\"217\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8520\" />\r\n\r\nAnother option for your portfolio section is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/portfolio/\">Portfolio by BestWebSoft plugin</a>. This plugin is a bit more basic, but does provide the things you will need to get a portfolio section up and running on your WordPress website. \r\n\r\nOnce installed, the plugin settings and menus can be found under the Portfolio section in your WordPress dashboard. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PortfolioSection.png\" alt=\"Portfolio Section\" width=\"161\" height=\"158\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8521\" />\r\n\r\nYou can add a new portfolio and all your new items through this section. This plugin will even allow you to add Executors and Technologies to your portfolio.\r\n\r\nAll three of these plugins will allow you to easily add a portfolio section to your WordPress website. They all provide at least the basic features you need and they all have a free version you can start using immediately.\r\n\r\n','Can you Add a Portfolio to your WordPress Website?','','inherit','open','closed','','8513-revision-v1','','','2015-08-15 18:03:20','2015-08-15 22:03:20','',8513,'http://itxdesign.com/8513-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8523,4,'2015-08-17 18:17:19','2015-08-17 22:17:19','You may already have an XML sitemap, but maybe you\'re looking to build an HTML sitemap for your WordPress website. It\'s important to understand the difference between the two and why you need them both.\r\n\r\n<h2>What are the HTML and XML Sitemaps?</h2>\r\n\r\nThe XML sitemap is the most common choice and gives you a sitemap ready for the search engines. It\'s easily created with a plugin and allows the search engines to easily crawl your site. \r\n\r\nThe HTML sitemap is quite different and provides something for your visitors. 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Here\'s why email marketing is so valuable to any business with a website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Easily put on Autopilot</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you set up your email marketing campaigns correctly, it\'s a one-time thing. You can load scheduled emails to go out after so many days of a person signing up. This means, you can have a year or longer worth of emails ready to go out to your list. Once they are loaded into your system, you don\'t have to do anything else.\r\n\r\n<h2>More Exclusive</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Exclusive.jpg\" alt=\"Exclusive\" width=\"168\" height=\"108\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8530\" />Putting an offer out on social media or through another advertising channel puts it out to the entire world. However, with email marketing, you provide exclusivity, since it\'s perceived as more of a private correspondence. \r\n\r\nYou can create exclusive offers only for those on your list, such as \"email club\" deals. This provides something more desirable as it\'s something not everybody will get from you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Proven to be Highly Effective</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Marketing-for-Business.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing for Business\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8528\" />The real value of email marketing comes from the fact that it has been prove to be highly effective. When somebody asks to receive your newsletter and other emails from you, they want what you have. This means, when you email them, there\'s a better chance of a conversion.\r\n\r\nMany studies have shown that online businesses using email marketing receive higher daily revenues than businesses not using email marketing. 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You can actually use social media to feed your email marketing, if set up correctly. \r\n\r\nSome small businesses completely miss out on email marketing. There are several reasons why, but it\'s simply not acceptable if you want to build your business. Here\'s why email marketing is so valuable to any business with a website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Easily put on Autopilot</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you set up your email marketing campaigns correctly, it\'s a one-time thing. You can load scheduled emails to go out after so many days of a person signing up. This means, you can have a year or longer worth of emails ready to go out to your list. Once they are loaded into your system, you don\'t have to do anything else.\r\n\r\n<h2>More Exclusive</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Exclusive.jpg\" alt=\"Exclusive\" width=\"168\" height=\"108\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8530\" />Putting an offer out on social media or through another advertising channel puts it out to the entire world. However, with email marketing, you provide exclusivity, since it\'s perceived as more of a private correspondence. \r\n\r\nYou can create exclusive offers only for those on your list, such as \"email club\" deals. This provides something more desirable as it\'s something not everybody will get from you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Proven to be Highly Effective</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Marketing-for-Business.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing for Business\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8528\" />The real value of email marketing comes from the fact that it has been prove to be highly effective. When somebody asks to receive your newsletter and other emails from you, they want what you have. This means, when you email them, there\'s a better chance of a conversion.\r\n\r\nMany studies have shown that online businesses using email marketing receive higher daily revenues than businesses not using email marketing. This makes perfect sense and gives you the opportunity to boost your sales and revenue, just by setting up email campaigns.\r\n\r\nIf you don\'t understand the real value of email marketing, you may be leaving as much as 20% of your revenue on the table every single day. Instead of losing money, invest in email marketing and start growing your company.\r\n','Do you Understand the Value of Email Marketing?','','inherit','open','closed','','8527-revision-v1','','','2015-08-15 18:29:16','2015-08-15 22:29:16','',8527,'http://itxdesign.com/8527-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8532,4,'2015-08-18 18:40:11','2015-08-18 22:40:11','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Local-Internet-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Local Internet Marketing\" width=\"168\" height=\"127\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8534\" />As a local business, you need a presence online. It\'s not a \"Field of Dreams\" situation where you can build it and they will just come. Instead, you need to use local SEO to drive traffic to your new website.\r\n\r\nYou may be thinking that a website cannot possibly benefit your business because you only serve a local market. This simply isn\'t true and most of your competition probably uses websites to steal customers from you daily. Here\'s how you can take your website from lost to found with basic local SEO.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Google Places</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you haven\'t created your Google Places page, not is the time. This page is very important to getting you listed high in the search engines. Without it, you will be losing some of your local power. \r\n\r\nMake sure the information matches up with your website and make sure it provides a great place for visitor to find out about your company. If you create a good places page, you will actually gain traffic and customers from it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Consistency with NAP</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SEO.jpg\" alt=\"SEO\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8535\" />NAP is your name, address and phone number. Your website, social media profiles, directory listing and other listing for your business should show a consistent NAP. They should all be the same.\r\n\r\nThis, alone, will make a difference with Google. Google looks at all of this information and will list you higher if it\'s consistent.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Social Media Often</h2>\r\n\r\nSocial Media has become one of the most influential factors for local SEO. You should be using Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and other social sites on a regular basis. If you don\'t have the time, you can automate the process with scheduled posts or hire a social media manager.\r\n\r\n<h2>Get Great Reviews</h2>\r\n\r\nReviews of your business need to be great. When somebody logs onto Yelp or another review site, you want them to say good things and give you a high rating. Google will reward you if they do.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Basics-of-Local-SEO.jpg\" alt=\"Basics of Local SEO\" width=\"91\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8533\" />Sometimes, it\'s a matter of asking clients to actually review your business. If they are highly satisfied and they review you, it can help outweigh the occasional average or bad review you might receive.\r\n\r\nUse these basic local SEO strategies with your website and you will be able to find yourself listed higher. 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It\'s not a \"Field of Dreams\" situation where you can build it and they will just come. Instead, you need to use local SEO to drive traffic to your new website.\r\n\r\nYou may be thinking that a website cannot possibly benefit your business because you only serve a local market. This simply isn\'t true and most of your competition probably uses websites to steal customers from you daily. Here\'s how you can take your website from lost to found with basic local SEO.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Google Places</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you haven\'t created your Google Places page, not is the time. This page is very important to getting you listed high in the search engines. Without it, you will be losing some of your local power. \r\n\r\nMake sure the information matches up with your website and make sure it provides a great place for visitor to find out about your company. If you create a good places page, you will actually gain traffic and customers from it.\r\n\r\n<h2>Consistency with NAP</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SEO.jpg\" alt=\"SEO\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8535\" />NAP is your name, address and phone number. Your website, social media profiles, directory listing and other listing for your business should show a consistent NAP. They should all be the same.\r\n\r\nThis, alone, will make a difference with Google. Google looks at all of this information and will list you higher if it\'s consistent.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Social Media Often</h2>\r\n\r\nSocial Media has become one of the most influential factors for local SEO. You should be using Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and other social sites on a regular basis. If you don\'t have the time, you can automate the process with scheduled posts or hire a social media manager.\r\n\r\n<h2>Get Great Reviews</h2>\r\n\r\nReviews of your business need to be great. When somebody logs onto Yelp or another review site, you want them to say good things and give you a high rating. Google will reward you if they do.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Basics-of-Local-SEO.jpg\" alt=\"Basics of Local SEO\" width=\"91\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8533\" />Sometimes, it\'s a matter of asking clients to actually review your business. If they are highly satisfied and they review you, it can help outweigh the occasional average or bad review you might receive.\r\n\r\nUse these basic local SEO strategies with your website and you will be able to find yourself listed higher. This will help to drive business through your doors and help you find more customers.\r\n','What are the Basics of Local SEO?','','inherit','open','closed','','8532-revision-v1','','','2015-08-15 18:42:28','2015-08-15 22:42:28','',8532,'http://itxdesign.com/8532-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8537,4,'2015-08-19 08:11:33','2015-08-19 12:11:33','Every WordPress website is a little bit different. However, they should all have specific plugins to help with function, design, security, SEO and other important elements. 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You will experience less downtime and you will have a better performing WordPress site just from using this plugin.\r\n\r\n<h2>Google Analytics+</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/GoogleAnalytics.png\" alt=\"Google Analytics+\" width=\"1034\" height=\"303\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8539\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you have a website, you need to know where your visitors are coming from and why they are finding you. the <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/google-analytics-for-wordpress-mu-sitewide-and-single-blog-solution/?rtruste=1&amp;utm_expid=3606929-46.O3zA8dlfQ7OjzdOy6sld8g.1&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fpremium.wpmudev.org%2Fblog%2Fessential-wordpress-plugins%2F%3Frtruste%3D1\">Google Analytics+ plugin</a> allows you to track just about everything and gives you a great look at your visitor\'s activities.\r\n\r\n<h2>Google XML Sitemaps</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/GoogleXMLSitemap.png\" alt=\"Google XML Sitemap\" width=\"753\" height=\"236\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8540\" />\r\n\r\nAnother plugin you need immediately is the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-sitemap-generator/\">Google XML Sitemaps plugin</a>. Of course, if you have an XML sitemap as a part of an SEO plugin, you don\'t need it. However, if you don\'t, you need to use this to make it easier for the biggest search engines to crawl your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Contact Form 7</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ContactForm7.png\" alt=\"Contact Form 7\" width=\"746\" height=\"226\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8541\" />\r\n\r\nCreating a contact us page and a contact form for it is important. The <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/\">Contact Form 7 plugin</a> allows you to easily do this and even includes CAPTCHA to cut down on spam.\r\n\r\n<h2>Login Lockdown</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LoginLockdown.png\" alt=\"Login Lockdown\" width=\"749\" height=\"231\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8542\" />\r\n\r\nWith the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/login-lockdown/\">Login Lockdown plugin</a>, you can easily limit the number of login attempts form a specific IP address. This means if they fail enough times, the IP address will be disabled for that IP address. 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The <A href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/floating-social/?rtruste=1&amp;utm_expid=3606929-46.O3zA8dlfQ7OjzdOy6sld8g.1&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fpremium.wpmudev.org%2Fblog%2Fessential-wordpress-plugins%2F%3Frtruste%3D1\">Floating Social plugin</a> makes this easy by giving you a social bar full of buttons. It\'s even responsive to adjust in size and color depending on the device being used.\r\n\r\n<h2>Theme Check</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ThemeCheck.png\" alt=\"Theme Check\" width=\"742\" height=\"231\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8547\" />\r\n\r\nYou may not need the <A href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-check/\">Theme Check plugin</a> very often, but it can help keep your theme up-to-date. 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The <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/p3-profiler/\">P3 Plugin</a> will allow you to find out which plugins are causing the issue. \r\n\r\n<h2>Yoast SEO</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YoastSEO.png\" alt=\"Yoast SEO\" width=\"726\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8551\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to get the most out of you WordPress SEO, <A href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/\">Yoast SEO</a> is the plugin for you. This plugin does more than any other SEO plugin and will make your WordPress site better.\r\n\r\nAny of these plugins you are not already using, should be added to your WordPress site. 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The <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/\">Contact Form 7 plugin</a> allows you to easily do this and even includes CAPTCHA to cut down on spam.\r\n\r\n<h2>Login Lockdown</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LoginLockdown.png\" alt=\"Login Lockdown\" width=\"749\" height=\"231\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8542\" />\r\n\r\nWith the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/login-lockdown/\">Login Lockdown plugin</a>, you can easily limit the number of login attempts form a specific IP address. This means if they fail enough times, the IP address will be disabled for that IP address. 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This plugin will replace images with a placeholder and will load the content as a visitor scrolls down the page and gets closer to it. It will work with all kinds of images and help speed up your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Duplicator</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Duplicator.png\" alt=\"Duplicator\" width=\"760\" height=\"240\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8545\" />\r\n\r\nA plugin perfectly designed to back up, copy and clone your site, <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/\">Duplicator</a> allows you to easily move your site from one host to another or just keep a backup on file.\r\n\r\n<h2>Floating Social</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FloatingSocial.png\" alt=\"Floating Social\" width=\"1015\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8546\" />\r\n\r\nAllowing your visitors to easily share your posts on social media is important. 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It will test your active theme to ensure it supports all the best practices and standards of WordPress. \r\n\r\n<h2>Broken Link Checker</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/BrokenLinkChecker.png\" alt=\"Broken Link Checker\" width=\"786\" height=\"189\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8548\" />\r\n\r\nIf you plan to use plenty of links on your site, which you should, the <A href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/broken-link-checker/\">Broken Link Checker plugin</a> is a must. This plugin will tell you when a link is broken and make it easy to edit the link without having to find it on your actual site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Easy Updates Manager</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/EeasyUpdateManager.png\" alt=\"Easy Update Manager\" width=\"741\" height=\"219\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8549\" />\r\n\r\nA plugin with the purpose of making your updates easier, you can use <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates/\">Easy Updates Manager</a> to automatically update WordPress, themes, plugins and more.\r\n\r\n<h2>P3 - Plugin Performance Profiler</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/P3.png\" alt=\"P3\" width=\"712\" height=\"234\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8550\" />\r\n\r\nSometimes your site will be loading slowly because of multiple plugins running at the same time. The <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/p3-profiler/\">P3 Plugin</a> will allow you to find out which plugins are causing the issue. \r\n\r\n<h2>Yoast SEO</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YoastSEO.png\" alt=\"Yoast SEO\" width=\"726\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8551\" />\r\n\r\nIf you want to get the most out of you WordPress SEO, <A href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/\">Yoast SEO</a> is the plugin for you. This plugin does more than any other SEO plugin and will make your WordPress site better.\r\n\r\nAny of these plugins you are not already using, should be added to your WordPress site. 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Here are 16 tips to help you create the best content possible for your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Set a Goal</h2>\r\n\r\nYour content needs to have a goal. Whether your goal is to build a following or to increase brand awareness, you need a goal. Once you have a goal set, it will be easier to form content around that goal.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understand your Target Audience</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Target-Audience.jpg\" alt=\"Target Audience\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8556\" />It won\'t do you much good to write as if you are talking to a beginner if your audience is advanced. For example, if you run a golf blog and you are targeting the low handicap golfer, talking as if the golfer is a beginner won\'t help you provide good content.\r\n\r\nInstead, you need to know your audience and speak to them. This may mean you can use specific slang or specific industry terms your audience will understand. \r\n\r\n<h2>Interact</h2>\r\n\r\nReaders may post comments below your content or on social media. You need to interact with them if you want to improve the quality of your content. This will help you to engage the readers and will help create even better content on the page.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update, When Necessary</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes, you write a blog post with a purpose of informing, and then the information changes. This happens and means you need to go back into the post and provide an update. The update could be a separate post you link to, but you need to update any post that has inaccurate information due to changes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Specialize</h2>\r\n\r\nIn many cases, it\'s best to specialize your content. For example, if you\'re a sports blogger, you may do far better if you choose just one sport to focus on instead of five or six. It\'s easier to be seen as a Football expert than a Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Hockey expert.\r\n\r\n<h2>Get to the Point</h2>\r\n\r\nEven though many will tell you to write a specific amount of words, it\'s not necessary. Instead, get to the point of your content and don\'t worry about the word count. Some posts are going to be longer than others because it takes more to fulfill the promises of your title. \r\n\r\n<h2>Make your Content Readable</h2>\r\n\r\nContent written in huge blocks of text isn\'t easy to read. Splitting up your content with sub-headings, bullet point lists and images helps to make it readable. You can also put quotes in BLOCKQUOTE form to help split up the content better.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make sure it\'s Accurate</h2>\r\n\r\nYour opinion doesn\'t have to be accurate, but anytime you use statistics or state something as truth, you should back it up with research. If you pull a stat from a study, link to the study. This helps you build credibility.\r\n\r\n<h2>Read Other Blogs</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you\'re the one writing your content, make sure you are reading what others write. This is a great way to stay sharp, develop your voice and study other styles. When you read other blogs, they will influence you without you realizing it. \r\n\r\n<h2>Consistency will Pay Off</h2>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Consistency.jpg\"><img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Consistency.jpg\" alt=\"Consistency\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8554\" /></a>Creating one post a week is fine, but if you are going to do this, make sure it goes live on the same day and about the same time every week. Readers will get in the habit of expecting your weekly post and will know when it will go live.\r\n\r\n<h2>Have a Stance</h2>\r\n\r\nFor many bloggers, it\'s important to take a stance. If you sit on the fence, you won\'t cause much buzz. Blogger capable of getting others to love them and hate them often find the most success with their content.\r\n\r\nAs you start to write new blog posts, make sure you have a goal in mind. Then, take the blog to a new level by using these tips to write better content. Don\'t forget to take a stance and cause a little controversy. 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It\'s how a good website gets traffic, which they can convert into sales and subscribers. Without great content, you are dead in the water.\r\n\r\nWhen you decide to create a website, you need excellent content. Whether you write it yourself or hire a writer, you need high-quality content your readers can use. Here are 16 tips to help you create the best content possible for your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Set a Goal</h2>\r\n\r\nYour content needs to have a goal. Whether your goal is to build a following or to increase brand awareness, you need a goal. Once you have a goal set, it will be easier to form content around that goal.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understand your Target Audience</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Target-Audience.jpg\" alt=\"Target Audience\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8556\" />It won\'t do you much good to write as if you are talking to a beginner if your audience is advanced. For example, if you run a golf blog and you are targeting the low handicap golfer, talking as if the golfer is a beginner won\'t help you provide good content.\r\n\r\nInstead, you need to know your audience and speak to them. This may mean you can use specific slang or specific industry terms your audience will understand. \r\n\r\n<h2>Interact</h2>\r\n\r\nReaders may post comments below your content or on social media. You need to interact with them if you want to improve the quality of your content. This will help you to engage the readers and will help create even better content on the page.\r\n\r\n<h2>Update, When Necessary</h2>\r\n\r\nSometimes, you write a blog post with a purpose of informing, and then the information changes. This happens and means you need to go back into the post and provide an update. The update could be a separate post you link to, but you need to update any post that has inaccurate information due to changes.\r\n\r\n<h2>Specialize</h2>\r\n\r\nIn many cases, it\'s best to specialize your content. For example, if you\'re a sports blogger, you may do far better if you choose just one sport to focus on instead of five or six. It\'s easier to be seen as a Football expert than a Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Hockey expert.\r\n\r\n<h2>Get to the Point</h2>\r\n\r\nEven though many will tell you to write a specific amount of words, it\'s not necessary. Instead, get to the point of your content and don\'t worry about the word count. Some posts are going to be longer than others because it takes more to fulfill the promises of your title. \r\n\r\n<h2>Make your Content Readable</h2>\r\n\r\nContent written in huge blocks of text isn\'t easy to read. Splitting up your content with sub-headings, bullet point lists and images helps to make it readable. You can also put quotes in BLOCKQUOTE form to help split up the content better.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make sure it\'s Accurate</h2>\r\n\r\nYour opinion doesn\'t have to be accurate, but anytime you use statistics or state something as truth, you should back it up with research. If you pull a stat from a study, link to the study. This helps you build credibility.\r\n\r\n<h2>Read Other Blogs</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you\'re the one writing your content, make sure you are reading what others write. This is a great way to stay sharp, develop your voice and study other styles. When you read other blogs, they will influence you without you realizing it. \r\n\r\n<h2>Consistency will Pay Off</h2>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Consistency.jpg\"><img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Consistency.jpg\" alt=\"Consistency\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8554\" /></a>Creating one post a week is fine, but if you are going to do this, make sure it goes live on the same day and about the same time every week. Readers will get in the habit of expecting your weekly post and will know when it will go live.\r\n\r\n<h2>Have a Stance</h2>\r\n\r\nFor many bloggers, it\'s important to take a stance. If you sit on the fence, you won\'t cause much buzz. Blogger capable of getting others to love them and hate them often find the most success with their content.\r\n\r\nAs you start to write new blog posts, make sure you have a goal in mind. Then, take the blog to a new level by using these tips to write better content. Don\'t forget to take a stance and cause a little controversy. There\'s nothing wrong with ruffling a few feathers for something you believe in.\r\n','11 Tips for Creating Better Content for Your Website and Blog','','inherit','open','closed','','8553-revision-v1','','','2015-08-15 19:51:15','2015-08-15 23:51:15','',8553,'http://itxdesign.com/8553-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8558,4,'2015-08-20 08:15:31','2015-08-20 12:15:31','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Online-Store.jpg\" alt=\"Online Store\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8560\" />If you run an online store, sometimes improving it can improve your overall conversions. There are many ways to improve your store and make it easier on your visitors to order from you. Here are a few ways you can quickly make your online store better.\r\n\r\n<h2>Try Different Layouts</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you choose different layouts and you test them out, you may find that one works far better than another. This can lead you to the right choice for your specific needs. Some layouts will waste space and won\'t convert as well as others. If you want the best possible ROI, test a few different layouts to see how they convert.\r\n\r\n<h2>Show your Shipping Price Early in the Transaction</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Shipping-Price.jpg\" alt=\"Shipping Price\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8561\" />The last thing you want is for visitors to go through the entire transaction process just to find out they cannot afford or don\'t want to pay your shipping price. Instead of letting this happen, show the shipping early in the transaction, so they know what they are getting into. This will help your customers understand what\'s necessary.\r\n\r\n<h2>Build a List of Email Subscribers</h2>\r\n\r\nA one-time customer is great, but a lifetime customer is better. When you create an email list, you have the opportunity to turn the one-time sales into multiple sales. The right email marketing campaign can turn a $20 sale into a $500 customer over the entire year.\r\n\r\n<h2>Include Social Media</h2>\r\n\r\nAllowing your visitors to share your product pages, posts and other content on your site can help create a buzz. This allows your customers to become your promotional army and help drive more sales to your online store.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make your Contact Information Easy to Find</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Contact-Information.jpg\" alt=\"Contact Information\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8559\" />Your contact information is very important. If it\'s not easy to find, customers may not trust your site. They need to be able to easily call your company if they have a question. You should also give them an option to contact you via email and a live chat option, if possible.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the ways you can improve your online store quickly. 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There are many ways to improve your store and make it easier on your visitors to order from you. Here are a few ways you can quickly make your online store better.\r\n\r\n<h2>Try Different Layouts</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you choose different layouts and you test them out, you may find that one works far better than another. This can lead you to the right choice for your specific needs. Some layouts will waste space and won\'t convert as well as others. If you want the best possible ROI, test a few different layouts to see how they convert.\r\n\r\n<h2>Show your Shipping Price Early in the Transaction</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Shipping-Price.jpg\" alt=\"Shipping Price\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8561\" />The last thing you want is for visitors to go through the entire transaction process just to find out they cannot afford or don\'t want to pay your shipping price. 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This allows your customers to become your promotional army and help drive more sales to your online store.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make your Contact Information Easy to Find</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Contact-Information.jpg\" alt=\"Contact Information\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8559\" />Your contact information is very important. If it\'s not easy to find, customers may not trust your site. They need to be able to easily call your company if they have a question. You should also give them an option to contact you via email and a live chat option, if possible.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the ways you can improve your online store quickly. 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Here are seven of the top choices to consider.\r\n\r\n<h2>Social Marketing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SocialMarketing.png\" alt=\"Social Marketing\" width=\"1017\" height=\"304\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8564\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you use the <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/social-marketing\">Social Marketing plugin</a>, you can easily create an ad with an offer for your visitors. The offer is only released if they share your site on social media. This allows you to get plenty of shares and help you build a larger audience. \r\n\r\n<h2>Pay with a Like</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PayWithALike.png\" alt=\"Pay With A Like\" width=\"1039\" height=\"325\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8565\" />\r\n\r\nAnother great way to get more interaction on social media is by using the <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/pay-with-a-like\">Pay with a Like</a> plugin. This plugin allows you to keep the content limited until a visitor shares or likes your posts. Then, they gain full access to the content. The plugin is great for getting social medial likes and also works well for spreading the word about a free offer.\r\n\r\n<h2>Slide In</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SlideIn.png\" alt=\"Slide In\" width=\"1014\" height=\"324\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8566\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/slide-in\">Slide In</a> plugin gives you the ability to drop a pop-up in with custom text, a subscription form or a related post. This will also allow you to include social buttons for sharing at the bottom. If you use it for a special offer, your visitors can sign up and share it all over social media.\r\n\r\n<h2>Ultimate Facebook</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/UltimateFacebook.png\" alt=\"Ultimate Facebook\" width=\"1018\" height=\"322\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8567\" />\r\n\r\nIf you really want to take advantage of Facebook, this is the plugin for you. It allows you to add a like button, Facebook comments, sharing features and allow users to log into your site with their Facebook account. <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/ultimate-facebook\">Ultimate Facebook</a> provides one of the most complete plugins for using Facebook for viral traffic and many other types of interaction.\r\n\r\n<h2>YouTube Featured Video</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeFeaturedVideo.png\" alt=\"YouTube Featured Video\" width=\"1027\" height=\"331\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8569\" />\r\n\r\nYouTube is a very powerful site and provides plenty of daily traffic for many websites. With the <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/youtube-featured-video\">YouTube Featured Video</a> plugin gives you the ability to feature a YouTube video on your WordPress website. You can put it anywhere in the sidebar and the video can be played in an in-line pop-up when clicked. This allows you to rekindle old videos or really get a new one out there.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Google+ Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TheGoogle-Plugin.png\" alt=\"The Google+ Plugin\" width=\"1006\" height=\"324\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8568\" />\r\n\r\nGoogle+ may not be your favorite social plugin, but it\'s necessary. Google rewards you for using it and <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/google-1\">The Google+ Plugin</a> allows you to really take advantage of it. You can use Google Analytics with this plugin, along with posting to Google+. It uses many shortcodes to allow you to do plenty of fun things.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comment Form Text</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CommentFormText.png\" alt=\"Comment Form Text\" width=\"1019\" height=\"323\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8570\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you choose to install and activate the <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/comment-form-text\">Comment Form Text</a> plugin, you will be adding some great power to your site. You can add social media ads, sharing buttons and so much more to the comment area of your website. This is a very flexible plugin and can help you get the most out of this section of your website.\r\n\r\nAll seven of these plugins come from wpmudev, which is a top WordPress developing website. They provide plenty of great plugins including all seven of these premium plugins. The best part, you can simply get a membership for $24.50 per month and gain access to all of their plugins and themes. Of course, you can just purchase the plugin you want, too.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','Seven WordPress Plugins Perfect for Getting the Most out of Social Sharing','','publish','open','closed','','seven-wordpress-plugins-perfect-for-getting-the-most-out-of-social-sharing','','','2015-08-16 12:17:06','2015-08-16 16:17:06','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8563',0,'post','',0),(8564,4,'2015-08-16 12:13:45','2015-08-16 16:13:45','','Social Marketing','','inherit','open','closed','','socialmarketing','','','2015-08-16 12:13:50','2015-08-16 16:13:50','',8563,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SocialMarketing.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8565,4,'2015-08-16 12:14:04','2015-08-16 16:14:04','','Pay With A Like','','inherit','open','closed','','paywithalike','','','2015-08-16 12:14:11','2015-08-16 16:14:11','',8563,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PayWithALike.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8566,4,'2015-08-16 12:14:28','2015-08-16 16:14:28','','Slide In','','inherit','open','closed','','slidein','','','2015-08-16 12:14:32','2015-08-16 16:14:32','',8563,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SlideIn.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8567,4,'2015-08-16 12:14:42','2015-08-16 16:14:42','','Ultimate Facebook','','inherit','open','closed','','ultimatefacebook','','','2015-08-16 12:15:18','2015-08-16 16:15:18','',8563,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/UltimateFacebook.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8568,4,'2015-08-16 12:15:41','2015-08-16 16:15:41','','The Google+ Plugin','','inherit','open','closed','','thegoogleplugin','','','2015-08-16 12:15:48','2015-08-16 16:15:48','',8563,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TheGoogle-Plugin.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8569,4,'2015-08-16 12:16:05','2015-08-16 16:16:05','','YouTube Featured Video','','inherit','open','closed','','youtubefeaturedvideo','','','2015-08-16 12:16:12','2015-08-16 16:16:12','',8563,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeFeaturedVideo.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8570,4,'2015-08-16 12:16:25','2015-08-16 16:16:25','','Comment Form Text','','inherit','open','closed','','commentformtext','','','2015-08-16 12:16:31','2015-08-16 16:16:31','',8563,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CommentFormText.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8571,4,'2015-08-16 12:16:37','2015-08-16 16:16:37','The right plugins can make a huge difference with WordPress. When you choose social plugins that make it easier to share your content and allow others to share it, you are making your site more powerful.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of different choices out there for adding the Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and other social buttons. However, not all of the choices are the best. If you want the best WordPress plugins for social sharing, you will need to invest in a premium plugin. Here are seven of the top choices to consider.\r\n\r\n<h2>Social Marketing</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SocialMarketing.png\" alt=\"Social Marketing\" width=\"1017\" height=\"304\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8564\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you use the <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/social-marketing\">Social Marketing plugin</a>, you can easily create an ad with an offer for your visitors. The offer is only released if they share your site on social media. 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The plugin is great for getting social medial likes and also works well for spreading the word about a free offer.\r\n\r\n<h2>Slide In</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SlideIn.png\" alt=\"Slide In\" width=\"1014\" height=\"324\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8566\" />\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/slide-in\">Slide In</a> plugin gives you the ability to drop a pop-up in with custom text, a subscription form or a related post. This will also allow you to include social buttons for sharing at the bottom. If you use it for a special offer, your visitors can sign up and share it all over social media.\r\n\r\n<h2>Ultimate Facebook</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/UltimateFacebook.png\" alt=\"Ultimate Facebook\" width=\"1018\" height=\"322\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8567\" />\r\n\r\nIf you really want to take advantage of Facebook, this is the plugin for you. It allows you to add a like button, Facebook comments, sharing features and allow users to log into your site with their Facebook account. <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/ultimate-facebook\">Ultimate Facebook</a> provides one of the most complete plugins for using Facebook for viral traffic and many other types of interaction.\r\n\r\n<h2>YouTube Featured Video</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeFeaturedVideo.png\" alt=\"YouTube Featured Video\" width=\"1027\" height=\"331\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8569\" />\r\n\r\nYouTube is a very powerful site and provides plenty of daily traffic for many websites. With the <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/youtube-featured-video\">YouTube Featured Video</a> plugin gives you the ability to feature a YouTube video on your WordPress website. You can put it anywhere in the sidebar and the video can be played in an in-line pop-up when clicked. This allows you to rekindle old videos or really get a new one out there.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Google+ Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TheGoogle-Plugin.png\" alt=\"The Google+ Plugin\" width=\"1006\" height=\"324\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8568\" />\r\n\r\nGoogle+ may not be your favorite social plugin, but it\'s necessary. Google rewards you for using it and <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/google-1\">The Google+ Plugin</a> allows you to really take advantage of it. You can use Google Analytics with this plugin, along with posting to Google+. It uses many shortcodes to allow you to do plenty of fun things.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comment Form Text</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CommentFormText.png\" alt=\"Comment Form Text\" width=\"1019\" height=\"323\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8570\" />\r\n\r\nWhen you choose to install and activate the <a href=\"https://premium.wpmudev.org/project/comment-form-text\">Comment Form Text</a> plugin, you will be adding some great power to your site. You can add social media ads, sharing buttons and so much more to the comment area of your website. This is a very flexible plugin and can help you get the most out of this section of your website.\r\n\r\nAll seven of these plugins come from wpmudev, which is a top WordPress developing website. They provide plenty of great plugins including all seven of these premium plugins. The best part, you can simply get a membership for $24.50 per month and gain access to all of their plugins and themes. Of course, you can just purchase the plugin you want, too.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','Seven WordPress Plugins Perfect for Getting the Most out of Social Sharing','','inherit','open','closed','','8563-revision-v1','','','2015-08-16 12:16:37','2015-08-16 16:16:37','',8563,'http://itxdesign.com/8563-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8572,4,'2015-08-21 08:28:53','2015-08-21 12:28:53','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Time-Management-for-Entrepreneurs.jpg\" alt=\"Time Management for Entrepreneurs\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8575\" />Time management is vital to running any type of business. Whether your business is 100% online or it includes a brick and mortar location, you need to manage your time wisely.\r\n\r\nIf your time management becomes an issue, it could cost you time with family, friends, enjoying hobbies or it could cause your business to suffer. Instead of giving up something you love, use these tips to better manage your time.\r\n\r\n<h2>Track Your Time</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t need to track your time forever, but if you do it for a few weeks or a full month, you will gain a better understanding of where your time is going. Write down everything you do and how long you do it for. Even just a week of tracking your time will open your eyes to where it\'s all going.\r\n\r\n<h2>Find a Schedule you Love</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Scheduling.jpg\" alt=\"Scheduling\" width=\"168\" height=\"139\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8573\" />Not everybody is the same and not every business is the same. You have to find a schedule to help you get the most out of each day. Some business owners don\'t need to be there to open the office and it fits better if they come in late and stay later. Of course, you want to consider your family and hobbies into your scheduling, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understand the Most Important Business Tasks</h2>\r\n\r\nYour business has plenty of tasks that need done. You should know which ones are the most important. About 20% of your tasks will take care of 80% of your actual results, so make sure you know which tasks fit into that 20%.\r\n\r\nOnce you discover what the 20% of the tasks are, you will need to make sure these tasks are done ahead of time. Usually, the 20% are the tasks you put off or avoid because they are the hardest.\r\n\r\n<h2>Stay Focused</h2>\r\n\r\nFocus is vital to your time management. There are plenty of ways you can multi-task, but you should avoid it as much as possible. When you focus on one task at a time, you will find out fast that you gain plenty of time each day.\r\n\r\n<h2>Care for Yourself</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Take-Care-of-Yourself.jpg\" alt=\"Take Care of Yourself\" width=\"168\" height=\"103\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8574\" />Many entrepreneurs look at their business as something they should sacrifice other things for. However, as soon as you stop taking care of yourself, you will find it harder to manage your time, focus and take care of your business.\r\n\r\nMake sure you eat healthy, get exercise and spend time away from your business. All three of these things are proven to lower stress levels, which will help you focus when it\'s time to do work.\r\n\r\nUse these tips to better manage your time as an entrepreneur. 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Whether your business is 100% online or it includes a brick and mortar location, you need to manage your time wisely.\r\n\r\nIf your time management becomes an issue, it could cost you time with family, friends, enjoying hobbies or it could cause your business to suffer. Instead of giving up something you love, use these tips to better manage your time.\r\n\r\n<h2>Track Your Time</h2>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t need to track your time forever, but if you do it for a few weeks or a full month, you will gain a better understanding of where your time is going. Write down everything you do and how long you do it for. Even just a week of tracking your time will open your eyes to where it\'s all going.\r\n\r\n<h2>Find a Schedule you Love</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Scheduling.jpg\" alt=\"Scheduling\" width=\"168\" height=\"139\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8573\" />Not everybody is the same and not every business is the same. You have to find a schedule to help you get the most out of each day. Some business owners don\'t need to be there to open the office and it fits better if they come in late and stay later. Of course, you want to consider your family and hobbies into your scheduling, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Understand the Most Important Business Tasks</h2>\r\n\r\nYour business has plenty of tasks that need done. You should know which ones are the most important. About 20% of your tasks will take care of 80% of your actual results, so make sure you know which tasks fit into that 20%.\r\n\r\nOnce you discover what the 20% of the tasks are, you will need to make sure these tasks are done ahead of time. Usually, the 20% are the tasks you put off or avoid because they are the hardest.\r\n\r\n<h2>Stay Focused</h2>\r\n\r\nFocus is vital to your time management. There are plenty of ways you can multi-task, but you should avoid it as much as possible. When you focus on one task at a time, you will find out fast that you gain plenty of time each day.\r\n\r\n<h2>Care for Yourself</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Take-Care-of-Yourself.jpg\" alt=\"Take Care of Yourself\" width=\"168\" height=\"103\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8574\" />Many entrepreneurs look at their business as something they should sacrifice other things for. However, as soon as you stop taking care of yourself, you will find it harder to manage your time, focus and take care of your business.\r\n\r\nMake sure you eat healthy, get exercise and spend time away from your business. All three of these things are proven to lower stress levels, which will help you focus when it\'s time to do work.\r\n\r\nUse these tips to better manage your time as an entrepreneur. This can help you finally complete that website, get the right tools in place and start growing your business faster.\r\n','How can you Better Manage Your Time as an Entrepreneur?','','inherit','open','closed','','8572-revision-v1','','','2015-08-16 12:31:45','2015-08-16 16:31:45','',8572,'http://itxdesign.com/8572-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8577,4,'2015-08-24 08:03:10','2015-08-24 12:03:10','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Website-Ranking.jpg\" alt=\"Website Ranking\" width=\"168\" height=\"152\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8580\" />Your business website is very important and so is your ranking on Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines. Since most websites get a huge amount of traffic from search engines, it\'s important to keep your ranking as high as possible. Here are a few tips to help you stay at the top of the search engines.\r\n\r\n<h2>Fresh Content</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Fresh-Content.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Content\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8578\" />One of the best ways to ensure you not only stay at the top of the rankings, but also rank for a large amount of long-tail keywords is with fresh content. When you post to your blog a few times a week or even daily, you will gain a competitive advantage over sites not providing fresh traffic. This can also help diversify the traffic coming to your site and how they are finding you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Build Good, Real Links</h2>\r\n\r\nLink building is another way to stay at the top, but you need quality links. Sharing posts and pages on social media is a great way to get some links, but you can also get other links from guest posts, directories and a number of other sources. Just make sure you avoid any bad links as they can do a ton of harm to your site and ranking.\r\n\r\n<h2>Stick to the Quality Guidelines of Google</h2>\r\n\r\nWhat better place to go for advice on maintaining your search engine ranking than Google? They have quality guidelines for a reason and you want to follow them closely. These guidelines will ensure you remain favorable in the eyes of Google even with algorithm updates.\r\n\r\n<h2>Track your Search Ranking Constantly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SEO-Tips.jpg\" alt=\"SEO Tips\" width=\"168\" height=\"123\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8579\" />Google Analytics is a great tool to help you track your search ranking and you need to be doing this regularly. If you see a drop in ranking, you may be able to pinpoint why, if you track your ranking. 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Since most websites get a huge amount of traffic from search engines, it\'s important to keep your ranking as high as possible. Here are a few tips to help you stay at the top of the search engines.\r\n\r\n<h2>Fresh Content</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Fresh-Content.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Content\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8578\" />One of the best ways to ensure you not only stay at the top of the rankings, but also rank for a large amount of long-tail keywords is with fresh content. When you post to your blog a few times a week or even daily, you will gain a competitive advantage over sites not providing fresh traffic. This can also help diversify the traffic coming to your site and how they are finding you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Build Good, Real Links</h2>\r\n\r\nLink building is another way to stay at the top, but you need quality links. 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Use social media buttons for all of your major outlets and you will be able to get far more out of your footer than if you leave them out.\r\n\r\n<h2>Add your Copyright Information</h2>\r\n\r\nYour website is yours and only yours. This means all images and information is copyrighted by you and doesn\'t need to be used by anybody else without permission. You want to add your copyright notice to the footer to ensure it\'s clear you own the content. If you plan to allow others to use some of the content on you site, you can use the phrase \"Some Rights Reserved\" instead of the common, \"All Rights Reserved\" copyright phrase.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Copyright-Information.jpg\" alt=\"Copyright Information\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8583\" />With the growing issue of people stealing images and content they claim as their own, your copyright information is very important. If you use any type of software or program to track copyright infringement, the footer is a good place to display this information, as well.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of ways you can design your footer, but not all of them will give you the function you need out of it. This isn\'t the most important part of your website, but it\'s still very important. 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This space needs to be utilized in the best possible way to serve your specific needs. There are certain things you can put here to get them out of the way of other things on your site. Some of the most common menu options for the footer include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Contact Information</li>\r\n<li>Link to your Sitemap</li>\r\n<li>Copyright Notices</li>\r\n<li>Policies</li>\r\n<li>Links to Important Pages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis section of your website isn\'t seen by all visitors, but many visitors know to look in the footer for specific things. Here are a few ways you can design a better footer for your website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Simple, Clean Design</h2>\r\n\r\nThe first step in creating a great footer for your website is a simple and clean design. Obviously, it should match with your website, but it shouldn\'t be too busy. If it goes from clean and simple to busy and complicated, it will turn people off from your website. \r\n\r\nAvoid using any fancy fonts in your footer. Fancy fonts can be hard to read and your footer should be all business, all of the time. \r\n\r\n<h2>Contact Info Goes in the Footer</h2>\r\n\r\nYou can display contact information in many places on your website, but it belongs in the footer, too. This is a very common place for people to go when they need to figure out how to contact you. If you don\'t put contact information here, it can be difficult for people to find the right place to contact you, even if it\'s displayed in other places.\r\n\r\n<h2>Great Place for Social Buttons</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Butons.jpg\" alt=\"Social Buttons\" width=\"168\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8584\" />If you are using social media, which you should be, the footer is a great place to link to your profiles and pages. Use social media buttons for all of your major outlets and you will be able to get far more out of your footer than if you leave them out.\r\n\r\n<h2>Add your Copyright Information</h2>\r\n\r\nYour website is yours and only yours. This means all images and information is copyrighted by you and doesn\'t need to be used by anybody else without permission. You want to add your copyright notice to the footer to ensure it\'s clear you own the content. If you plan to allow others to use some of the content on you site, you can use the phrase \"Some Rights Reserved\" instead of the common, \"All Rights Reserved\" copyright phrase.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Copyright-Information.jpg\" alt=\"Copyright Information\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8583\" />With the growing issue of people stealing images and content they claim as their own, your copyright information is very important. If you use any type of software or program to track copyright infringement, the footer is a good place to display this information, as well.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of ways you can design your footer, but not all of them will give you the function you need out of it. This isn\'t the most important part of your website, but it\'s still very important. Make sure you create an attractive, simple and clean footer for your business website before it goes live.\r\n','How can you Design a Better Website Footer?','','inherit','open','closed','','8582-revision-v1','','','2015-08-22 12:21:35','2015-08-22 16:21:35','',8582,'http://itxdesign.com/8582-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8587,4,'2015-08-27 08:30:24','2015-08-27 12:30:24','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Website-Traffic.jpg\" alt=\"Website Traffic\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8590\" />Sometimes, you have a great website with plenty of visitors, but not as many paying customers as you would like. Traffic is great for your website, but if it\'s not converting into sales, it can become very frustrating. Here are a few tips to help convert more website users into paying customers.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make your Homepage Targeted</h2>\r\n\r\nIf visitors are landing on your homepage only to find it has all kinds of company information and very little product or service information, it may be the cause of your low conversion rate. You want to make your homepage targeted to the item or service you are selling. The more targeted it is, the better chance visitors will convert to sales faster and easier.\r\n\r\nThe formula isn\'t the same for every company. However, your homepage should load super-fast, include a professional look, be mobile-friendly, include a call to action (above the fold, if possible) and should explain your business/service/product in less than three seconds. If your homepage does this, you will see more conversions.\r\n\r\n<h2>Testimonials and Reviews Sell</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you have positive reviews and testimonials you can include on your homepage, you should. You may even have a separate page dedicated to reviews where you can show off even more than just what you put on your website.\r\n\r\nThe best reviews and testimonials you can display will include details about your service and/or products. They won\'t just say that your company does a great job. \r\n\r\n<h2>Lead and Tell Visitors Where to Go</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/More-Conversions.jpg\" alt=\"More Conversions\" width=\"168\" height=\"148\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8589\" />Visitors to your website need to be told where to go and what to do. This is done with strong call-to-action phrases, such as \"click here,\" \"go here,\" or \"visit this site now.\" Anytime you can tell them what you want them to do, you should. This will help you convert more people to sales and get more people to the pages you really want them to visit.\r\n\r\n<h2>Follow Up Constantly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Follow-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Follow Up\" width=\"168\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8588\" />If your website is designed to generate leads, you may not see as many conversions if you don\'t follow up well. You need to follow up as quickly as possible and do so with the preferred contact method. If somebody prefers email over a phone call, don\'t call them. Instead, email them exactly what they asked for and you will have a better chance of closing the sale. \r\n\r\nThese are just a few tips you can use to increase conversions on your website. 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Traffic is great for your website, but if it\'s not converting into sales, it can become very frustrating. Here are a few tips to help convert more website users into paying customers.\r\n\r\n<h2>Make your Homepage Targeted</h2>\r\n\r\nIf visitors are landing on your homepage only to find it has all kinds of company information and very little product or service information, it may be the cause of your low conversion rate. You want to make your homepage targeted to the item or service you are selling. The more targeted it is, the better chance visitors will convert to sales faster and easier.\r\n\r\nThe formula isn\'t the same for every company. However, your homepage should load super-fast, include a professional look, be mobile-friendly, include a call to action (above the fold, if possible) and should explain your business/service/product in less than three seconds. If your homepage does this, you will see more conversions.\r\n\r\n<h2>Testimonials and Reviews Sell</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you have positive reviews and testimonials you can include on your homepage, you should. You may even have a separate page dedicated to reviews where you can show off even more than just what you put on your website.\r\n\r\nThe best reviews and testimonials you can display will include details about your service and/or products. They won\'t just say that your company does a great job. \r\n\r\n<h2>Lead and Tell Visitors Where to Go</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/More-Conversions.jpg\" alt=\"More Conversions\" width=\"168\" height=\"148\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8589\" />Visitors to your website need to be told where to go and what to do. This is done with strong call-to-action phrases, such as \"click here,\" \"go here,\" or \"visit this site now.\" Anytime you can tell them what you want them to do, you should. This will help you convert more people to sales and get more people to the pages you really want them to visit.\r\n\r\n<h2>Follow Up Constantly</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Follow-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Follow Up\" width=\"168\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8588\" />If your website is designed to generate leads, you may not see as many conversions if you don\'t follow up well. You need to follow up as quickly as possible and do so with the preferred contact method. If somebody prefers email over a phone call, don\'t call them. Instead, email them exactly what they asked for and you will have a better chance of closing the sale. \r\n\r\nThese are just a few tips you can use to increase conversions on your website. If you use these tips you will have a better chance of converting website users into paying customers more often.\r\n','How can you Turn Website Users into Paying Customers?','','inherit','open','closed','','8587-revision-v1','','','2015-08-22 12:33:34','2015-08-22 16:33:34','',8587,'http://itxdesign.com/8587-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8592,4,'2015-08-28 18:44:16','2015-08-28 22:44:16','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/High-Quality-Website-Traffic.jpg\" alt=\"High Quality Website Traffic\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8594\" />A business website is only as good as the amount of traffic you can drive to it. Of course, that traffic needs to convert, as well. \r\n\r\nDriving high-quality traffic to your website can be tricky. However, there are some very sound ways you can get more quality traffic, which should lead to more conversions. Here are seven great ways to drive more traffic to your business website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Increase your SEO Efforts</h2>\r\n\r\nMaybe the most effective way to gain quality traffic is with better SEO. Search engine optimization allows you to drive quality traffic from key phrases used to search for what you are selling. If you\'re not skilled in SEO, you can hire an expert to handle this for you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use your Blog</h2>\r\n\r\nThe number one mistake small businesses make with their website is creating a blog and forgetting or neglecting to use it. Your blog is a very powerful strategy for driving long-term traffic to your website. Every new blog post you create and publish is like a small traffic engine. It has the ability to bring you visitors today, tomorrow and even ten years from now.\r\n\r\n<h2>Add your Business to Online Profiles</h2>\r\n\r\nSome businesses refuse to spend the time adding accurate information to profiles online, such as Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google+ and other business directories. Most of these listings are free and will allow you to add your website directly to them. Why not make sure visitors to these larger sites can easily find your website?\r\n\r\n<h2>Keep your Site Updated</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Updated.jpg\" alt=\"Updated\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8595\" />Not only should you keep your website updated with the latest design trends, but also with fresh content regularly. Content allows you to share all over social media sites and it also allows you to gain ranking for a larger number of highly targeted key phrases. Make sure you are adding new content and keeping your site up-to-date regularly.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Different Advertising Methods</h2>\r\n\r\nEvery business is different. If you try PPC advertising on Google and it doesn\'t bring you much traffic or conversions, you may want to try another type of advertising. You can use Facebook Ads, Pinterest Ads, Yahoo/Bing Advertising and many other methods. Sometimes you have to test a few advertising methods before you find the right ones for your business.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comment on Other Blogs in Your Industry</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you leave a comment for another blog in your industry, others will see it. Some blogs will allow you to link back to your site, which can bring you very targeted traffic. Commenting on other blogs regularly can help you build up plenty of traffic for your business website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Add Your Website to your Business Card</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Business-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Business Card\" width=\"158\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8593\" />If you don\'t have business cards, you need to get some. This will help you drive more business to your website because you can add your website to your business card. Since these little marketing tools are one of the most powerful you can use, it\'s important to add them to your arsenal.\r\n\r\nThese are seven of the best ways you can drive high-quality traffic to your website. 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Of course, that traffic needs to convert, as well. \r\n\r\nDriving high-quality traffic to your website can be tricky. However, there are some very sound ways you can get more quality traffic, which should lead to more conversions. Here are seven great ways to drive more traffic to your business website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Increase your SEO Efforts</h2>\r\n\r\nMaybe the most effective way to gain quality traffic is with better SEO. Search engine optimization allows you to drive quality traffic from key phrases used to search for what you are selling. If you\'re not skilled in SEO, you can hire an expert to handle this for you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use your Blog</h2>\r\n\r\nThe number one mistake small businesses make with their website is creating a blog and forgetting or neglecting to use it. Your blog is a very powerful strategy for driving long-term traffic to your website. Every new blog post you create and publish is like a small traffic engine. It has the ability to bring you visitors today, tomorrow and even ten years from now.\r\n\r\n<h2>Add your Business to Online Profiles</h2>\r\n\r\nSome businesses refuse to spend the time adding accurate information to profiles online, such as Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google+ and other business directories. Most of these listings are free and will allow you to add your website directly to them. Why not make sure visitors to these larger sites can easily find your website?\r\n\r\n<h2>Keep your Site Updated</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Updated.jpg\" alt=\"Updated\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8595\" />Not only should you keep your website updated with the latest design trends, but also with fresh content regularly. Content allows you to share all over social media sites and it also allows you to gain ranking for a larger number of highly targeted key phrases. 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Commenting on other blogs regularly can help you build up plenty of traffic for your business website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Add Your Website to your Business Card</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Business-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Business Card\" width=\"158\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8593\" />If you don\'t have business cards, you need to get some. This will help you drive more business to your website because you can add your website to your business card. Since these little marketing tools are one of the most powerful you can use, it\'s important to add them to your arsenal.\r\n\r\nThese are seven of the best ways you can drive high-quality traffic to your website. Put them all into practice and you will see a traffic boost very soon.\r\n','7 Ways to Drive More Traffic to your Business Website','','inherit','open','closed','','8592-revision-v1','','','2015-08-22 12:47:11','2015-08-22 16:47:11','',8592,'http://itxdesign.com/8592-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8597,4,'2015-08-27 18:57:12','2015-08-27 22:57:12','There are several things you can do with your website, but you shouldn\'t. You may see other websites putting some of these things into practice and think they are common enough to be a good thing, but they are not. Here are some of the most common website practices you should avoid at all costs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Automatic Audio</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Automatic-Audio.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic Audio\" width=\"112\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8599\" />Even if you are the car dealer with the loud and obnoxious commercials, automatic audio is a big \"No, No\" on your website. There\'s nothing more annoying that hearing audio as soon as you go to a website without knowing how to turn it off. \r\n\r\nKeep in mind, some of your visitors may be viewing your site at work, in a library, while watching a sleeping baby or in other delicate circumstances. If you\'re the reason they get in trouble at work or the baby wakes up, do you really think they will come back to your site again?\r\n\r\n<h2>A Front Door for Your Site</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Website-Front-Door.jpg\" alt=\"Website Front Door\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8601\" />Your site doesn\'t need a front door unless you have to legally verify the person\'s age before they enter. If there is no legal reason for a front door to your site, don\'t use one. This is a common, yet outdated practice, which can increase your bounce rate very fast. Just send your visitors directly to your real homepage instead of a page telling them to \"enter your website here.\"\r\n\r\n<h2>Bad Contact Info Placement</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Contact-Information1.jpg\" alt=\"Contact Information\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8600\" />Every website is different, but the contact information is pretty standard. You need to display this prominently in an easy place to find it. Putting your contact info in the footer is also necessary. \r\n\r\nFor some websites, such as an SEO firm, you may want to display your contact information above the fold and throughout content. If your site is made to generate leads, include your phone number and email often.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the many common website practices you should avoid. 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There\'s nothing more annoying that hearing audio as soon as you go to a website without knowing how to turn it off. \r\n\r\nKeep in mind, some of your visitors may be viewing your site at work, in a library, while watching a sleeping baby or in other delicate circumstances. If you\'re the reason they get in trouble at work or the baby wakes up, do you really think they will come back to your site again?\r\n\r\n<h2>A Front Door for Your Site</h2>\r\n\r\nYour site doesn\'t need a front door unless you have to legally verify the person\'s age before they enter. If there is no legal reason for a front door to your site, don\'t use one. This is a common, yet outdated practice, which can increase your bounce rate very fast. Just send your visitors directly to your real homepage instead of a page telling them to \"enter your website here.\"\r\n\r\n<h2>Bad Contact Info Placement</h2>\r\n\r\nEvery website is different, but the contact information is pretty standard. 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You may see other websites putting some of these things into practice and think they are common enough to be a good thing, but they are not. Here are some of the most common website practices you should avoid at all costs.\r\n\r\n<h2>Automatic Audio</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Automatic-Audio.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic Audio\" width=\"112\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8599\" />Even if you are the car dealer with the loud and obnoxious commercials, automatic audio is a big \"No, No\" on your website. There\'s nothing more annoying that hearing audio as soon as you go to a website without knowing how to turn it off. \r\n\r\nKeep in mind, some of your visitors may be viewing your site at work, in a library, while watching a sleeping baby or in other delicate circumstances. If you\'re the reason they get in trouble at work or the baby wakes up, do you really think they will come back to your site again?\r\n\r\n<h2>A Front Door for Your Site</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Website-Front-Door.jpg\" alt=\"Website Front Door\" width=\"168\" height=\"113\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8601\" />Your site doesn\'t need a front door unless you have to legally verify the person\'s age before they enter. If there is no legal reason for a front door to your site, don\'t use one. This is a common, yet outdated practice, which can increase your bounce rate very fast. Just send your visitors directly to your real homepage instead of a page telling them to \"enter your website here.\"\r\n\r\n<h2>Bad Contact Info Placement</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Contact-Information1.jpg\" alt=\"Contact Information\" width=\"168\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8600\" />Every website is different, but the contact information is pretty standard. You need to display this prominently in an easy place to find it. Putting your contact info in the footer is also necessary. \r\n\r\nFor some websites, such as an SEO firm, you may want to display your contact information above the fold and throughout content. If your site is made to generate leads, include your phone number and email often.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the many common website practices you should avoid. 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You may need to hire a writer to handle most of yours and just add one or two a month of your own to your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Review your Static Content</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Web-Pages.jpg\" alt=\"Web Pages\" width=\"168\" height=\"105\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8606\" />Your pages need to be reviewed at least a few times a year. The content shouldn\'t stay the same from year-to-year. Most businesses changes prices, add features, add to services, switch hours, hire or fire employees and do plenty of other things. These changes need to be updated on your static pages. \r\n\r\nThere are plenty of things you can do every month to make sure you maintain your website. 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You may need to hire a writer to handle most of yours and just add one or two a month of your own to your blog.\r\n\r\n<h2>Review your Static Content</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Web-Pages.jpg\" alt=\"Web Pages\" width=\"168\" height=\"105\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8606\" />Your pages need to be reviewed at least a few times a year. The content shouldn\'t stay the same from year-to-year. Most businesses changes prices, add features, add to services, switch hours, hire or fire employees and do plenty of other things. These changes need to be updated on your static pages. \r\n\r\nThere are plenty of things you can do every month to make sure you maintain your website. However, these things will help you keep things moving in the right direction and keep your site up-to-date.\r\n','What Should be on your Monthly Website Maintenance List?','','inherit','open','closed','','8603-revision-v1','','','2015-08-22 14:49:12','2015-08-22 18:49:12','',8603,'http://itxdesign.com/8603-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8608,4,'2015-08-24 18:50:30','2015-08-24 22:50:30','YouTube is one of the most powerful video websites online. They provide a great way for business websites and blogs to gain traffic, backlinks and plenty of exposure. If you use YouTube at all, you should add YouTube Analytics to your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Use the YouTube Analytics Dashboard Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeAnalyticsDashboard.png\" alt=\"YouTube Analytics Dashboard\" width=\"785\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8609\" />\r\n\r\nThe first step is to download, install and activate the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/youtube-analytics/\">YouTube Analytics Dashboard Plugin</a>. This plugin allows you to use YouTube analytics and measure the performance of your YouTube channel in WordPress. Once the plugin is installed, you can access it by going to <strong>Settings&gt;&gt;YouTube Analytics Settings</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeAnalyticsDashboardSettings.png\" alt=\"YouTube Analytics Dashboard Settings\" width=\"543\" height=\"277\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8610\" />\r\n\r\nWithin the settings, you can select the \"use your own API Project credentials\" option to get the necessary form for authorizing the application.\r\n\r\nYou will need to enter the proper information to link the application to your YouTube Channel. This allows YouTube to talk to your site and help you track your performance.\r\n\r\nAfter you have added your API Key, Client ID and Secret, you will be able to link your YouTube Channel to your WordPress site. Now, you can get a code to add into the YouTube Analytics Dashboard Widget. \r\n\r\nIf you have any issues with setting up everything, you can use the Video Tutorial to help you get everything set up. Access the tutorial with the link found within the settings.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TutorialLink.png\" alt=\"Tutorial Link\" width=\"535\" height=\"123\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8611\" />\r\n\r\nYou will have plenty of options you can customize once you have the plugin set up properly. You will be able to use a CSS theme, change user roles and many other customizations. \r\n\r\nThere will also be an option for \"Clear Authorization.\" If you click on this button, you will remove the YouTube access code you entered earlier.\r\n\r\nThe plugin will help you track your YouTube channel and see the performance. 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They provide a great way for business websites and blogs to gain traffic, backlinks and plenty of exposure. If you use YouTube at all, you should add YouTube Analytics to your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Use the YouTube Analytics Dashboard Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeAnalyticsDashboard.png\" alt=\"YouTube Analytics Dashboard\" width=\"785\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8609\" />\r\n\r\nThe first step is to download, install and activate the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/youtube-analytics/\">YouTube Analytics Dashboard Plugin</a>. This plugin allows you to use YouTube analytics and measure the performance of your YouTube channel in WordPress. Once the plugin is installed, you can access it by going to <strong>Settings&gt;&gt;YouTube Analytics Settings</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeAnalyticsDashboardSettings.png\" alt=\"YouTube Analytics Dashboard Settings\" width=\"543\" height=\"277\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8610\" />\r\n\r\nWithin the settings, you can select the \"use your own API Project credentials\" option to get the necessary form for authorizing the application.\r\n\r\nYou will need to enter the proper information to link the application to your YouTube Channel. This allows YouTube to talk to your site and help you track your performance.\r\n\r\nAfter you have added your API Key, Client ID and Secret, you will be able to link your YouTube Channel to your WordPress site. Now, you can get a code to add into the YouTube Analytics Dashboard Widget. \r\n\r\nIf you have any issues with setting up everything, you can use the Video Tutorial to help you get everything set up. Access the tutorial with the link found within the settings.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TutorialLink.png\" alt=\"Tutorial Link\" width=\"535\" height=\"123\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8611\" />\r\n\r\nYou will have plenty of options you can customize once you have the plugin set up properly. You will be able to use a CSS theme, change user roles and many other customizations. \r\n\r\nThere will also be an option for \"Clear Authorization.\" If you click on this button, you will remove the YouTube access code you entered earlier.\r\n\r\nThe plugin will help you track your YouTube channel and see the performance. 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If you use YouTube at all, you should add YouTube Analytics to your WordPress website.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Use the YouTube Analytics Dashboard Plugin</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeAnalyticsDashboard.png\" alt=\"YouTube Analytics Dashboard\" width=\"785\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8609\" />\r\n\r\nThe first step is to download, install and activate the <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/youtube-analytics/\">YouTube Analytics Dashboard Plugin</a>. This plugin allows you to use YouTube analytics and measure the performance of your YouTube channel in WordPress. Once the plugin is installed, you can access it by going to <strong>Settings&gt;&gt;YouTube Analytics Settings</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/YouTubeAnalyticsDashboardSettings.png\" alt=\"YouTube Analytics Dashboard Settings\" width=\"543\" height=\"277\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8610\" />\r\n\r\nWithin the settings, you can select the \"use your own API Project credentials\" option to get the necessary form for authorizing the application.\r\n\r\nYou will need to enter the proper information to link the application to your YouTube Channel. This allows YouTube to talk to your site and help you track your performance.\r\n\r\nAfter you have added your API Key, Client ID and Secret, you will be able to link your YouTube Channel to your WordPress site. 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This is a great security feature and offers something new every WordPress users can enjoy.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PasswordReset.png\" alt=\"Password Reset\" width=\"331\" height=\"376\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8616\" />\r\n\r\nThis is a great feature whenever you start a new site or add a user. The stronger passwords will help keep the hackers and attackers out.\r\n\r\n<h2>Menus added to Customizer</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CustomizerMenus.png\" alt=\"Customizer Menus\" width=\"297\" height=\"197\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8617\" />\r\n\r\nThe Widgets became a part of the Customizer with WordPress 3.9 and this new version has the menus added to it. This makes it easier to customize your menus. You can find them when you go to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Customizer</strong>. 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The stronger passwords will help keep the hackers and attackers out.\r\n\r\n<h2>Menus added to Customizer</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CustomizerMenus.png\" alt=\"Customizer Menus\" width=\"297\" height=\"197\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8617\" />\r\n\r\nThe Widgets became a part of the Customizer with WordPress 3.9 and this new version has the menus added to it. This makes it easier to customize your menus. You can find them when you go to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Customizer</strong>. The older way of customizing your menus is still available, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Enhancements to the Visual Editor</h2> \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/KeywordShortcuts.png\" alt=\"Keyword Shortcuts\" width=\"426\" height=\"344\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8618\" />\r\n\r\nIn the newest version of WordPress, you can now enjoy some nice enhancements to the editor. WordPress makes it easy to use the visual editor and now you can easily use inline text shortcodes to automatically format text. This happens automatically without the need to reload the editor.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comments on Pages off by Default</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore WordPress 4.3 comments for pages had to be turned off manually. Since this type of content is supposed to be static non-chronological content, contents are not really a good thing with pages. Now you won\'t have to turn the comments off, but if you want them on pages, you will need to manually turn them on.\r\n\r\nOther new features with WordPress 4.3 include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>New Site Icon</li>\r\n<li>Better List Views/li&gt;\r\n<li>Better Press This Tool/li&gt;\r\n<li>Plenty of Under the Hood Upgrades/li&gt;\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nIf you have yet to upgrade to WordPress 4.3, you are missing out on many great new features.\r\n','What Will you Get with the WordPress 4.3 Update?','','inherit','open','closed','','8615-revision-v1','','','2015-08-22 18:58:20','2015-08-22 22:58:20','',8615,'http://itxdesign.com/8615-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8620,4,'2015-08-22 18:58:45','2015-08-22 22:58:45','Recently, WordPress 4.3 was released to give WordPress users plenty of new things to enjoy. There are some very cool features and a few upgrades. If you have yet to upgrade, here are some of the things you are missing out on.\r\n\r\n<h2>Default Stronger Password</h2>\r\n\r\nInstead of choosing your own password for new users, you can now use the WordPress suggested password. They have made this feature better by giving you a much stronger password when you reset your password. This is a great security feature and offers something new every WordPress users can enjoy.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PasswordReset.png\" alt=\"Password Reset\" width=\"331\" height=\"376\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8616\" />\r\n\r\nThis is a great feature whenever you start a new site or add a user. The stronger passwords will help keep the hackers and attackers out.\r\n\r\n<h2>Menus added to Customizer</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CustomizerMenus.png\" alt=\"Customizer Menus\" width=\"297\" height=\"197\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8617\" />\r\n\r\nThe Widgets became a part of the Customizer with WordPress 3.9 and this new version has the menus added to it. This makes it easier to customize your menus. You can find them when you go to <strong>Appearance&gt;&gt;Customizer</strong>. The older way of customizing your menus is still available, as well.\r\n\r\n<h2>Enhancements to the Visual Editor</h2> \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/KeywordShortcuts.png\" alt=\"Keyword Shortcuts\" width=\"426\" height=\"344\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8618\" />\r\n\r\nIn the newest version of WordPress, you can now enjoy some nice enhancements to the editor. WordPress makes it easy to use the visual editor and now you can easily use inline text shortcodes to automatically format text. This happens automatically without the need to reload the editor.\r\n\r\n<h2>Comments on Pages off by Default</h2>\r\n\r\nBefore WordPress 4.3 comments for pages had to be turned off manually. Since this type of content is supposed to be static non-chronological content, contents are not really a good thing with pages. Now you won\'t have to turn the comments off, but if you want them on pages, you will need to manually turn them on.\r\n\r\nOther new features with WordPress 4.3 include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>New Site Icon</li>\r\n<li>Better List Views</li>\r\n<li>Better Press This Tool</li>\r\n<li>Plenty of Under the Hood Upgrades</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nIf you have yet to upgrade to WordPress 4.3, you are missing out on many great new features.\r\n','What Will you Get with the WordPress 4.3 Update?','','inherit','open','closed','','8615-revision-v1','','','2015-08-22 18:58:45','2015-08-22 22:58:45','',8615,'http://itxdesign.com/8615-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8621,4,'2015-08-26 18:15:18','2015-08-26 22:15:18','If you are seeing an error that says, \"this site contains harmful programs\" you may be able to fix this issue. You may have been hacked and been marked at insecure by Google. However, where there is a WordPress error, there is a WordPress fix.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why You Get this Error</h2>\r\n\r\nMost of the time, this error shows up because you have been hacked by malware. The codes will infect your website and will even spread to your website visitors. Google will market your site and display the warning anytime there may be a Trojan or malware. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ErrorMessage.jpg\" alt=\"Error Message\" width=\"277\" height=\"182\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8622\" />\r\n\r\nIf your site hasn\'t been hacked, you may have low quality ads displaying yon your site. This can cause malicious code to be distributed, which can cause the error to show.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Fix this Error in WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nIf your site is showing this error, you can check it by adding it to the end of this URL:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=YourDomain.com\r\n\r\nWhen you do this, you will find out why the error is happening. \r\n\r\nAfter you know why the error is happening, you want to start by backing up your WordPress site. Once you have done that, you can attempt to remove the malware or whatever is causing the issue. \r\n\r\nThis isn\'t an easy task and often malware will continue to show up until you remove the backdoor that has been put on your site. This is a way for hackers to bypass your authentication and gain access to your site.\r\n\r\nThe best way to find out if you have been hacked or have malicious code on your website is to use a program, such as Sucuri. This is a program for cleaning up and fixing any infected WordPress site.  The program will monitor your site 24/7 and block any hacking attempts. It will also clean any malware found on your site. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Sucuri.png\" alt=\"Sucuri\" width=\"781\" height=\"423\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8623\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://sucuri.net/\">Sucuri</a> does come at a cost of $199 per year, but it\'s worth it considering you may pay twice that and lose sales if you are infected. There are some free tools you can use, as well, but they are not nearly as effective.\r\n\r\n<h2>No More Google Warning</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter you have fixed your website error, you still need to get rid of the warning Google is showing. This is done in the Google Webmaster Tools. If you add these tools to your website, you can easily see which security issues are found and you can request a new review of your site once they are fixed. \r\n\r\nIf requesting a review doesn\'t work or you are not seeing any warnings from Google, you will need to report an incorrect phishing warning, which can be done <a href=\"https://www.google.com/safebrowsing/report_error/\">here</a>. Once you do this, it should take a few days, but the warning will be removed and you should be back to business as usual.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IncorrectPhishingWarning.png\" alt=\"Incorrect Phishing Warning\" width=\"561\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8624\" />\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fixing this specific error in WordPress, the right malware tool can make the difference. Download the right tool, let it do the job and make sure you get the warning from Google removed.\r\n','Can you Easily Fix the \"This site contains harmful programs\" error on your WordPress Site?','','publish','open','closed','','can-you-easily-fix-the-this-site-contains-harmful-programs-error-on-your-wordpress-site','','','2015-08-22 19:19:47','2015-08-22 23:19:47','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8621',0,'post','',0),(8622,4,'2015-08-22 19:18:16','2015-08-22 23:18:16','','Error Message','','inherit','open','closed','','errormessage','','','2015-08-22 19:18:21','2015-08-22 23:18:21','',8621,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ErrorMessage.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8623,4,'2015-08-22 19:18:35','2015-08-22 23:18:35','','Sucuri','','inherit','open','closed','','sucuri','','','2015-08-22 19:18:40','2015-08-22 23:18:40','',8621,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Sucuri.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8624,4,'2015-08-22 19:18:56','2015-08-22 23:18:56','','Incorrect Phishing Warning','','inherit','open','closed','','incorrectphishingwarning','','','2015-08-22 19:19:05','2015-08-22 23:19:05','',8621,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IncorrectPhishingWarning.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8625,4,'2015-08-22 19:19:46','2015-08-22 23:19:46','If you are seeing an error that says, \"this site contains harmful programs\" you may be able to fix this issue. You may have been hacked and been marked at insecure by Google. However, where there is a WordPress error, there is a WordPress fix.\r\n\r\n<h2>Why You Get this Error</h2>\r\n\r\nMost of the time, this error shows up because you have been hacked by malware. The codes will infect your website and will even spread to your website visitors. Google will market your site and display the warning anytime there may be a Trojan or malware. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ErrorMessage.jpg\" alt=\"Error Message\" width=\"277\" height=\"182\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8622\" />\r\n\r\nIf your site hasn\'t been hacked, you may have low quality ads displaying yon your site. This can cause malicious code to be distributed, which can cause the error to show.\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Fix this Error in WordPress</h2>\r\n\r\nIf your site is showing this error, you can check it by adding it to the end of this URL:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=YourDomain.com\r\n\r\nWhen you do this, you will find out why the error is happening. \r\n\r\nAfter you know why the error is happening, you want to start by backing up your WordPress site. Once you have done that, you can attempt to remove the malware or whatever is causing the issue. \r\n\r\nThis isn\'t an easy task and often malware will continue to show up until you remove the backdoor that has been put on your site. This is a way for hackers to bypass your authentication and gain access to your site.\r\n\r\nThe best way to find out if you have been hacked or have malicious code on your website is to use a program, such as Sucuri. This is a program for cleaning up and fixing any infected WordPress site.  The program will monitor your site 24/7 and block any hacking attempts. It will also clean any malware found on your site. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Sucuri.png\" alt=\"Sucuri\" width=\"781\" height=\"423\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8623\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://sucuri.net/\">Sucuri</a> does come at a cost of $199 per year, but it\'s worth it considering you may pay twice that and lose sales if you are infected. There are some free tools you can use, as well, but they are not nearly as effective.\r\n\r\n<h2>No More Google Warning</h2>\r\n\r\nAfter you have fixed your website error, you still need to get rid of the warning Google is showing. This is done in the Google Webmaster Tools. If you add these tools to your website, you can easily see which security issues are found and you can request a new review of your site once they are fixed. \r\n\r\nIf requesting a review doesn\'t work or you are not seeing any warnings from Google, you will need to report an incorrect phishing warning, which can be done <a href=\"https://www.google.com/safebrowsing/report_error/\">here</a>. Once you do this, it should take a few days, but the warning will be removed and you should be back to business as usual.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IncorrectPhishingWarning.png\" alt=\"Incorrect Phishing Warning\" width=\"561\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8624\" />\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fixing this specific error in WordPress, the right malware tool can make the difference. 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Images are not hard to find and there are tons of websites you can use to find the images you need.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Right Plugin for Finding Featured Images</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FeaturedImage.png\" alt=\"Featured Image\" width=\"282\" height=\"133\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8627\" />\r\n\r\nWith the right plugin, you can easily find the picture you need without any issue. <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-inject/\">WP Inject</a> is a great free plugin to help you pull images from Flickr and Pixabay. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPInject.png\" alt=\"WP Inject\" width=\"774\" height=\"245\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8629\" />\r\n\r\nThese images are free for you to use, in most cases and the plugin will allow you to find them very quickly. If you want access to over 200 million images, this is the way to get it.\r\n\r\nAfter you have the plugin installed and activated, you can use it within your posts and pages. Just use the search and search for the type of image you are looking for. You can check the Flickr and/or Pixabay boxes, and then click the search button. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPInjectSearch.png\" alt=\"WP Inject Search\" width=\"639\" height=\"107\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8628\" />\r\n\r\nYou will get a list of results in grid view and plenty of images to choose from. You can hover over the thumbnail to view a larger preview, as well. \r\n\r\nAfter you find the right featured image for your post or page, you can click the \"Set Featured Image\" link found in the larger features.\r\n\r\nThe photo will now be added as your featured image and will be saved to your server. This makes it very easy to choose the right featured image and the plugin will even give the attribution to the photographer automatically for you. \r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been struggling to find the right featured images for your blog, the WP Inject plugin is a great choice. It will give you a way to find and set your featured image in about three clicks.\r\n','Can You Quickly Find a Featured Image in WordPress?','','publish','open','closed','','can-you-quickly-find-a-featured-image-in-wordpress','','','2015-08-22 19:31:34','2015-08-22 23:31:34','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8626',0,'post','',0),(8627,4,'2015-08-22 19:29:37','2015-08-22 23:29:37','','Featured Image','','inherit','open','closed','','featuredimage-2','','','2015-08-22 19:29:42','2015-08-22 23:29:42','',8626,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FeaturedImage.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8628,4,'2015-08-22 19:29:58','2015-08-22 23:29:58','','WP Inject Search','','inherit','open','closed','','wpinjectsearch','','','2015-08-22 19:30:04','2015-08-22 23:30:04','',8626,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPInjectSearch.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8629,4,'2015-08-22 19:30:26','2015-08-22 23:30:26','','WP Inject','','inherit','open','closed','','wpinject','','','2015-08-22 19:30:31','2015-08-22 23:30:31','',8626,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPInject.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(8630,4,'2015-08-22 19:31:07','2015-08-22 23:31:07','Many bloggers struggle with finding a featured image for a WordPress post quickly. They spend way too long searching for the right image, when there is a better way. Images are not hard to find and there are tons of websites you can use to find the images you need.\r\n\r\n<h2>The Right Plugin for Finding Featured Images</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FeaturedImage.png\" alt=\"Featured Image\" width=\"282\" height=\"133\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8627\" />\r\n\r\nWith the right plugin, you can easily find the picture you need without any issue. <a href=\"https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-inject/\">WP Inject</a> is a great free plugin to help you pull images from Flickr and Pixabay. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPInject.png\" alt=\"WP Inject\" width=\"774\" height=\"245\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8629\" />\r\n\r\nThese images are free for you to use, in most cases and the plugin will allow you to find them very quickly. If you want access to over 200 million images, this is the way to get it.\r\n\r\nAfter you have the plugin installed and activated, you can use it within your posts and pages. Just use the search and search for the type of image you are looking for. You can check the Flickr and/or Pixabay boxes, and then click the search button. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WPInjectSearch.png\" alt=\"WP Inject Search\" width=\"639\" height=\"107\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8628\" />\r\n\r\nYou will get a list of results in grid view and plenty of images to choose from. You can hover over the thumbnail to view a larger preview, as well. \r\n\r\nAfter you find the right featured image for your post or page, you can click the \"Set Featured Image\" link found in the larger features.\r\n\r\nThe photo will now be added as your featured image and will be saved to your server. This makes it very easy to choose the right featured image and the plugin will even give the attribution to the photographer automatically for you. \r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been struggling to find the right featured images for your blog, the WP Inject plugin is a great choice. It will give you a way to find and set your featured image in about three clicks.\r\n','Can You Quickly Find a Featured Image in WordPress?','','inherit','open','closed','','8626-revision-v1','','','2015-08-22 19:31:07','2015-08-22 23:31:07','',8626,'http://itxdesign.com/8626-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8632,4,'2015-08-31 08:54:11','2015-08-31 12:54:11','When you use WordPress for your small business website you gain access to plenty of great tools. With the right tools and the right tips, you can really set yourself up for online success. Here are some of the necessary tips for your small business website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Spell Check is your BEST Friend</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Spell-Check.jpg\" alt=\"Spell Check\" width=\"168\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8635\" />You will be doing quite a bit of blogging and you want to use spell check on ALL your content. Spell check is necessary when you edit your posts, pages and any other sections of content. There are plenty of mistakes you can easily make, but spell check will catch a good amount of them.\r\n\r\n<h2>Always Back Up Your Website</h2>\r\n\r\nBacking up your WordPress website is very important for your business. If something were to happen, you need a backup of all the content you have already created and all of the other information. The last thing you need is a hacker getting in and you don\'t have an easy way to restore your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Schedule your Blog Posts</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Schedule-Blog-Posts.jpg\" alt=\"Schedule Blog Posts\" width=\"113\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8633\" />As a small business owner, you will have plenty of things to do. Writing and posting blog posts is very important for your website. You want to make sure regular content is going up to boost your search engine optimization and keep your visitors happy.\r\n\r\nInstead of feeling like you have to write every single day, sit down and write a handful of posts for your blog. Then, you can schedule each post to be published on a different day. You can even hire a writer to handle this for you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Categories and Tags</h2>\r\n\r\nCategories and tags give you more SEO power and make the navigation for your visitors even easier. These tools make your WordPress small business website work far easier and tags make the content very searchable. You should always choose a category for each post and use 2 to 5 tags.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Social Media Plugins</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media1.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8634\" />There are a number of different social media plugins you can use to get the most out of your WordPress website. You can use a plugin to display the buttons and you can use one to actually share posts automatically on your profiles. Both are very powerful and will help with your overall marketing and SEO.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Your Media Library</h2>\r\n\r\nYour media library allows you to re-use images, video and sound. This will help you gain quick access to your files and can make things much easier. Getting to know this section of WordPress will help you in many ways.\r\n\r\n<h2>Know and Assign User Roles</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/User-Roles.jpg\" alt=\"User Roles\" width=\"146\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8636\" />If you plan to use authors, designers and a team for your site, you will need to know the user roles and assign different roles. You can set up administrator access or use roles, such as contributor, subscriber, author or editor. There are even plugins to add even more roles to your WordPress site.\r\n\r\nThese seven tips will make it easier for you to create and maintain a great small business website. 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With the right tools and the right tips, you can really set yourself up for online success. Here are some of the necessary tips for your small business website.\r\n\r\n<h2>Spell Check is your BEST Friend</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Spell-Check.jpg\" alt=\"Spell Check\" width=\"168\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8635\" />You will be doing quite a bit of blogging and you want to use spell check on ALL your content. Spell check is necessary when you edit your posts, pages and any other sections of content. There are plenty of mistakes you can easily make, but spell check will catch a good amount of them.\r\n\r\n<h2>Always Back Up Your Website</h2>\r\n\r\nBacking up your WordPress website is very important for your business. If something were to happen, you need a backup of all the content you have already created and all of the other information. The last thing you need is a hacker getting in and you don\'t have an easy way to restore your site.\r\n\r\n<h2>Schedule your Blog Posts</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Schedule-Blog-Posts.jpg\" alt=\"Schedule Blog Posts\" width=\"113\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8633\" />As a small business owner, you will have plenty of things to do. Writing and posting blog posts is very important for your website. You want to make sure regular content is going up to boost your search engine optimization and keep your visitors happy.\r\n\r\nInstead of feeling like you have to write every single day, sit down and write a handful of posts for your blog. Then, you can schedule each post to be published on a different day. You can even hire a writer to handle this for you.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Categories and Tags</h2>\r\n\r\nCategories and tags give you more SEO power and make the navigation for your visitors even easier. These tools make your WordPress small business website work far easier and tags make the content very searchable. You should always choose a category for each post and use 2 to 5 tags.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Social Media Plugins</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media1.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8634\" />There are a number of different social media plugins you can use to get the most out of your WordPress website. You can use a plugin to display the buttons and you can use one to actually share posts automatically on your profiles. Both are very powerful and will help with your overall marketing and SEO.\r\n\r\n<h2>Use Your Media Library</h2>\r\n\r\nYour media library allows you to re-use images, video and sound. This will help you gain quick access to your files and can make things much easier. Getting to know this section of WordPress will help you in many ways.\r\n\r\n<h2>Know and Assign User Roles</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/User-Roles.jpg\" alt=\"User Roles\" width=\"146\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8636\" />If you plan to use authors, designers and a team for your site, you will need to know the user roles and assign different roles. You can set up administrator access or use roles, such as contributor, subscriber, author or editor. There are even plugins to add even more roles to your WordPress site.\r\n\r\nThese seven tips will make it easier for you to create and maintain a great small business website. With WordPress and the right plugins, you will have everything you need.\r\n','Seven Necessary Tips for Your Small Business Website','','inherit','open','closed','','8632-revision-v1','','','2015-08-26 12:02:22','2015-08-26 16:02:22','',8632,'http://itxdesign.com/8632-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8638,4,'2015-08-31 18:20:43','2015-08-31 22:20:43','If you own a business, regardless of the size, you need to have a website and a blog. This is the best way to ensure you have a chance to compete online, especially on the local level. Here are some of the things you need to understand if you want to become a better business blogger.\r\n\r\n<h2>Solve the Reader\'s Problem</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Solve-Reader-Problems.jpg\" alt=\"Solve Reader Problems\" width=\"168\" height=\"131\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8643\" />When you blog, you need to keep the topics within your industry. However, you also want to solve problems whenever you can. Your readers are looking for information and they want to find it on your blog. This will help give you higher quality content and keep the readers coming back.\r\n\r\nIn addition, if you solve an issue for the reader, they will be happy to purchase whatever you are selling. \r\n\r\n<h2>How-To Posts are Great</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/How-To-Posts.jpg\" alt=\"How To Posts\" width=\"168\" height=\"129\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8641\" />Teaching your readers how to do something is a great way to provide high quality content. How to posts are some of the strongest performing and they are often considered evergreen content. This type of post can be done as written content and/or video content. \r\n\r\n<h2>Promote Where it Fits Naturally</h2>\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest mistakes business bloggers make is not promoting within their blog posts. You need to promote, but you don\'t need to do it in every post. Not every post will allow promotion to fit naturally. \r\n\r\nSome posts it simply won\'t fit and you don\'t need to try to promote something that doesn’t\' make sense. However, when it makes sense, link to product and service pages. You can even put in a little plugin for the product or service.\r\n\r\n<h2>Call to Action Phrases are Necessary</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Call-To-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Call To Action\" width=\"168\" height=\"119\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8640\" />When you promote, you should always use a call to action. Even a simple \"click here\" can direct your reader to the right place. This is a great way to ensure they go from your blog post to the right place on your site to place an order.\r\n\r\n<h2>Industry News is Great for Posts</h2>\r\n\r\nIf something happens in your industry and it\'s newsworthy, write a blog post about it. Industry news shows you are on top of the latest things in the industry and it also helps keep your readers informed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Share Posts on Social Media</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media2.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"168\" height=\"144\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8642\" />If you are not using social media, you are making a huge mistake. This is a very powerful way to get your posts in front of more people and the right people. When you share posts on social media, you have the ability to allow others to share them, as well. This could have your posts in front of hundreds, if not thousands of people instead of just you regular blog visitors.\r\n\r\nRunning a small or large business with a website requires a blog. Without a blog you are missing out on a very powerful, long-term marketing tool. Your blog will provide better SEO, a chance to engage with visitors and many other benefits. Use the tips above to become a better business blogger and you will be able to draw in more traffic as you increase your business.\r\n','Do you want to be a Better Business Blogger?','','publish','open','closed','','do-you-want-to-be-a-better-business-blogger','','','2015-08-26 12:22:15','2015-08-26 16:22:15','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8638',0,'post','',0),(8639,4,'2015-08-26 12:20:42','2015-08-26 16:20:42','If you own a business, regardless of the size, you need to have a website and a blog. This is the best way to ensure you have a chance to compete online, especially on the local level. Here are some of the things you need to understand if you want to become a better business blogger.\r\n\r\n<h2>Solve the Reader\'s Problem</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you blog, you need to keep the topics within your industry. However, you also want to solve problems whenever you can. Your readers are looking for information and they want to find it on your blog. This will help give you higher quality content and keep the readers coming back.\r\n\r\nIn addition, if you solve an issue for the reader, they will be happy to purchase whatever you are selling. \r\n\r\n<h2>How-To Posts are Great</h2>\r\n\r\nTeaching your readers how to do something is a great way to provide high quality content. How to posts are some of the strongest performing and they are often considered evergreen content. This type of post can be done as written content and/or video content. \r\n\r\n<h2>Promote Where it Fits Naturally</h2>\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest mistakes business bloggers make is not promoting within their blog posts. You need to promote, but you don\'t need to do it in every post. Not every post will allow promotion to fit naturally. \r\n\r\nSome posts it simply won\'t fit and you don\'t need to try to promote something that doesn’t\' make sense. However, when it makes sense, link to product and service pages. You can even put in a little plugin for the product or service.\r\n\r\n<h2>Call to Action Phrases are Necessary</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you promote, you should always use a call to action. Even a simple \"click here\" can direct your reader to the right place. This is a great way to ensure they go from your blog post to the right place on your site to place an order.\r\n\r\n<h2>Industry News is Great for Posts</h2>\r\n\r\nIf something happens in your industry and it\'s newsworthy, write a blog post about it. Industry news shows you are on top of the latest things in the industry and it also helps keep your readers informed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Share Posts on Social Media</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you are not using social media, you are making a huge mistake. This is a very powerful way to get your posts in front of more people and the right people. When you share posts on social media, you have the ability to allow others to share them, as well. This could have your posts in front of hundreds, if not thousands of people instead of just you regular blog visitors.\r\n\r\nRunning a small or large business with a website requires a blog. Without a blog you are missing out on a very powerful, long-term marketing tool. Your blog will provide better SEO, a chance to engage with visitors and many other benefits. Use the tips above to become a better business blogger and you will be able to draw in more traffic as you increase your business.\r\n','Do you want to be a Better Business Blogger?','','inherit','open','closed','','8638-revision-v1','','','2015-08-26 12:20:42','2015-08-26 16:20:42','',8638,'http://itxdesign.com/8638-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8640,4,'2015-08-26 12:21:08','2015-08-26 16:21:08','','Call To Action','','inherit','open','closed','','call-to-action-3','','','2015-08-26 12:21:40','2015-08-26 16:21:40','',8638,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Call-To-Action.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8641,4,'2015-08-26 12:21:09','2015-08-26 16:21:09','','How To Posts','','inherit','open','closed','','how-to-posts','','','2015-08-26 12:21:28','2015-08-26 16:21:28','',8638,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/How-To-Posts.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8642,4,'2015-08-26 12:21:10','2015-08-26 16:21:10','','Social Media','','inherit','open','closed','','social-media-6','','','2015-08-26 12:21:51','2015-08-26 16:21:51','',8638,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8643,4,'2015-08-26 12:21:11','2015-08-26 16:21:11','','Solve Reader Problems','','inherit','open','closed','','solve-reader-problems','','','2015-08-26 12:21:17','2015-08-26 16:21:17','',8638,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Solve-Reader-Problems.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8644,4,'2015-08-26 12:22:03','2015-08-26 16:22:03','If you own a business, regardless of the size, you need to have a website and a blog. This is the best way to ensure you have a chance to compete online, especially on the local level. Here are some of the things you need to understand if you want to become a better business blogger.\r\n\r\n<h2>Solve the Reader\'s Problem</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Solve-Reader-Problems.jpg\" alt=\"Solve Reader Problems\" width=\"168\" height=\"131\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8643\" />When you blog, you need to keep the topics within your industry. However, you also want to solve problems whenever you can. Your readers are looking for information and they want to find it on your blog. This will help give you higher quality content and keep the readers coming back.\r\n\r\nIn addition, if you solve an issue for the reader, they will be happy to purchase whatever you are selling. \r\n\r\n<h2>How-To Posts are Great</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/How-To-Posts.jpg\" alt=\"How To Posts\" width=\"168\" height=\"129\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8641\" />Teaching your readers how to do something is a great way to provide high quality content. How to posts are some of the strongest performing and they are often considered evergreen content. This type of post can be done as written content and/or video content. \r\n\r\n<h2>Promote Where it Fits Naturally</h2>\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest mistakes business bloggers make is not promoting within their blog posts. You need to promote, but you don\'t need to do it in every post. Not every post will allow promotion to fit naturally. \r\n\r\nSome posts it simply won\'t fit and you don\'t need to try to promote something that doesn’t\' make sense. However, when it makes sense, link to product and service pages. You can even put in a little plugin for the product or service.\r\n\r\n<h2>Call to Action Phrases are Necessary</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Call-To-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Call To Action\" width=\"168\" height=\"119\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8640\" />When you promote, you should always use a call to action. Even a simple \"click here\" can direct your reader to the right place. This is a great way to ensure they go from your blog post to the right place on your site to place an order.\r\n\r\n<h2>Industry News is Great for Posts</h2>\r\n\r\nIf something happens in your industry and it\'s newsworthy, write a blog post about it. Industry news shows you are on top of the latest things in the industry and it also helps keep your readers informed.\r\n\r\n<h2>Share Posts on Social Media</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Social-Media2.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media\" width=\"168\" height=\"144\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8642\" />If you are not using social media, you are making a huge mistake. This is a very powerful way to get your posts in front of more people and the right people. When you share posts on social media, you have the ability to allow others to share them, as well. This could have your posts in front of hundreds, if not thousands of people instead of just you regular blog visitors.\r\n\r\nRunning a small or large business with a website requires a blog. Without a blog you are missing out on a very powerful, long-term marketing tool. Your blog will provide better SEO, a chance to engage with visitors and many other benefits. Use the tips above to become a better business blogger and you will be able to draw in more traffic as you increase your business.\r\n','Do you want to be a Better Business Blogger?','','inherit','open','closed','','8638-revision-v1','','','2015-08-26 12:22:03','2015-08-26 16:22:03','',8638,'http://itxdesign.com/8638-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(8645,4,'2015-09-01 08:35:41','2015-09-01 12:35:41','<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Marketing-Rules.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing Rules\" width=\"168\" height=\"126\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8647\" />Email marketing can be very powerful, if you do it correctly. However, if you ignore specific rules, you may not be getting the conversions you want or the subscribers you want. Here are a few rules you should always apply to your email marketing campaigns.\r\n\r\n<h2>Relevance Matters</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you are not relevant in the messages you are sending out, you are wasting your time. You need to keep your messages relevant and up-to-date. \r\n\r\nFor example, if a customer made a purchase recently, you can send a thank you email and recommend a product that compliments what they purchases. Another way to stay relevant is to send an email on the customer\'s birthday with a discount coupon.\r\n\r\nYou want to avoid sending generic messages that don\'t fit with what the customer is expecting. When you send relevant emails, you can increase your conversions and sales. \r\n\r\n<h2>Have a Strategy</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Marketing-Strategy.jpg\" alt=\"Email Marketing Strategy\" width=\"168\" height=\"115\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8648\" />With any type of marketing, you need to have a strategy. Email marketing is no different and you want to have a goal in mind. Once you know what you want to accomplish with your email marketing, you can set up a strategy to accomplish your goal. \r\n\r\n<h2>Personalize Whenever Possible</h2>\r\n\r\nWhen you treat people as just another person on your contact list, they know it. The more personal your message can be, the better chance you have of actually accomplishing your goal with email marketing. You want to segment your list as best as you can to provide a more personalized impression. Split your list into groups based on specific characteristics and you can better market to each segment of your list.\r\n\r\n<h2>Automate As Much As Possible</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Automate.jpg\" alt=\"Automate\" width=\"168\" height=\"140\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8646\" />Automation with email marketing can make your life so much easier. You can easily automate by setting up drip feed campaigns with series of emails set up to send out on specific days. Many of the auto responder programs will make it easy for you to automate your email marketing.\r\n\r\nAutomation can be set up and you can use a form to collect subscribers. When they sign up, they will receive the first email you have set up to go out. Then, they will receive each addition email within a specific amount of days, which you can select.\r\n\r\n<h2>Track Everything</h2>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Tracking.jpg\" alt=\"Email Tracking\" width=\"168\" height=\"98\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8649\" />Tracking your email campaigns makes it easy to get the most out of every email you send out. You will be able to see how many of your links are being clicked on, how many emails are being opened and many other stats. This allows you to make necessary adjustments to increase your overall conversions.\r\n\r\nYou can even split test specific emails within many autoresponder programs. This can help you to see which email converts the best out of two or even three options.\r\n\r\nIf you plan to use the power of email marketing to increase your website business, you need to be using the above tips. These tips will help you get more out of your email marketing campaigns and drive more sales to your business.','Do you Follow these Rules with your Email Marketing?','','publish','open','closed','','do-you-follow-these-rules-with-your-email-marketing','','','2015-08-26 12:41:55','2015-08-26 16:41:55','',0,'http://itxdesign.com/?p=8645',0,'post','',0),(8646,4,'2015-08-26 12:39:49','2015-08-26 16:39:49','','Automate','','inherit','open','closed','','automate','','','2015-08-26 12:40:19','2015-08-26 16:40:19','',8645,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Automate.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8647,4,'2015-08-26 12:39:51','2015-08-26 16:39:51','','Email Marketing Rules','','inherit','open','closed','','email-marketing-rules','','','2015-08-26 12:39:59','2015-08-26 16:39:59','',8645,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Marketing-Rules.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8648,4,'2015-08-26 12:39:51','2015-08-26 16:39:51','','Email Marketing Strategy','','inherit','open','closed','','email-marketing-strategy','','','2015-08-26 12:40:39','2015-08-26 16:40:39','',8645,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Marketing-Strategy.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8649,4,'2015-08-26 12:39:52','2015-08-26 16:39:52','','Email Tracking','','inherit','open','closed','','email-tracking','','','2015-08-26 12:41:03','2015-08-26 16:41:03','',8645,'http://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Email-Tracking.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),