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Bluehost + Yoast Join Forces
We’re excited to announce we’ve now joined forces with Yoast! Our parent company, Newfold Digital, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Yoast, the leading search engine optimization (SEO) WordPress plugin. What is Yoast? Yoast was founded in 2010 and is one of the fastest-growing companies in the WordPress industry. Yoast SEO, the well-known…
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Introducing the Powerful New Website Designer from Bluehost
More than half a million websites are launched every day. Whether you’re a professional setting up a portfolio, a blogger, or a small business, creating a website is a must. The good news is that you don’t need to have a degree in computer science to create the website of your dreams. You can use…
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How To Pick the Best Social Media Platform for Your Business in 2021
Whether you’re starting a new business or own a big multinational company, getting your products and services seen by more prospects should always be part of your business plans. After all, more customers mean more revenue for your business. In that regard, there’s no better way to reach the public than using social media. Social…
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WordPress News: Jetpack 9.9 Released + 4 More Updates | July 2021
The second half of the year is underway, but the WordPress community shows no signs of slowing down. WordPress developers have already started work for version 5.9, despite the recent release of the much-anticipated WordPress 5.8 on July 20. This summer saw new product launches and acquisitions and the development of new features to support…
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PayPal Updated Fees: What This Means for Your Business
In June 2021, PayPal announced it would be making changes to its published rates to merchants in the United States to align pricing with the value of its products and services. PayPal’s new rates will affect U.S. merchants starting August 2, 2021. Before PayPal’s new rates come into effect, read on to learn about: Why…
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10 Unique Uses of WordPress (Besides Blogging)
According to W3Techs’ latest usage reports, over 42% of all websites use WordPress as their content management system. Starting as a blogging platform, WordPress has evolved into a behemoth website builder. Endless WordPress themes, plugins, templates and new feature releases help you create WordPress websites for more than just blogging. Whether you’re new to this…
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What We Learned About QR Codes for Business During the Pandemic
Crowded reception areas, lengthy queues in the lobby, or complicated sign-in processes are all a no-no in the ongoing era of the 2020 pandemic. Up until now, businesses worldwide have had to bear the brunt of an unexpected business disruption, including temporary closures and huge losses. But here’s the good news: The Quick Response Code…
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Introducing the WordPress Desktop App for Windows: A Convenient Way for Website Modification
The official WordPress desktop app for Windows arrived in the Microsoft Store in June 2021. Before this, only Mac and Linux users enjoyed this perk. The desktop app simplifies the WordPress experience — it enables you to quickly access and modify WordPress websites from your desktop. It also provides a secure and distraction-free environment to…
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WordPress News: WordPress 5.8 Beta Released + 4 More Updates | June 2021
As of 2021, WordPress powers almost 40% of the internet, including nearly 28% of all e-commerce through WooCommerce. As WordPress approaches the final stages of accessible website building and Full Site Editing, the value of WordPress companies is rising. This summer saw numerous acquisitions and shifts in the WordPress ecosystem and highly anticipated new block…
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The Ultimate Guide to WordPress URL Redirection and Bluehost Redirects
There are several reasons why you should learn how to redirect a URL on your WordPress website. You usually need a redirect when you change your website’s domain name, move pages to a different domain, transfer an old page to a new page, or merge two websites into a new site. In this guide, you’ll…