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Gutenberg: The Exciting New WordPress Editor
WordPress, the world’s most popular free and open source site builder and content manager, expects to roll out WP 5.0, its latest and arguably most ambitious update this year. This update will include Gutenberg, a new content editor for WordPress that promises to change the way content is created and displayed on WordPress sites –…
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JavaScript Translations in Gutenberg
Since 2007, WordPress has supported the translation of text strings in PHP. As of 2018, we now have a similar process for translating strings in JavaScript. Traditionally, WordPress developers have utilized the wp_localize_script() function for passing translated strings from PHP into JavaScript. Unfortunately, this approach doesn’t scale well and makes for some messy code. Thankfully,…
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GDPR: What You Need to Know and How Bluehost Helps You Comply
Businesses, large and small, are in the midst of preparing for compliance with the European Union’s (EU) new data privacy laws: The General Data Protection Regulation, or the GDPR, which will go into effect on May 25, 2018. The GDPR is very broad in scope and can apply to businesses both in and outside of…
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13 Ways to Improve Your WordPress Website’s Accessibility
Imagine visiting this website and having a difficult time navigating it. Not because of the browser you used or the code implemented, but because of a medical, physical, or cognitive limitation. Website accessibility refers to the practice of making websites and content which offer a seamless experience for all users. Based on how your WordPress website was created, you may…
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12 Useful Tips for Writing Compelling Website Copy
Are you in the process of launching a new WordPress website? If so, you might be more focused on the design and functionality of your site rather than the website content. While your website should look presentable and appealing to a specific audience, it also has to accomplish a goal. To achieve said goal, your website…
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10 Vital Tips for Building a Loyal Blog Following
Doesn’t it seem as though everyone has a blog these days? With the easy access to blogging resources and digital technology, it’s easier than ever to launch and maintain a blog. In fact, it’s been reported that the number of bloggers is expected to reach 31.7 million by the year 2020. While this fact is mindblowing…
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How to Find the Right Social Media Platforms for Your Marketing Strategy
With 2.8 billion people using social media by the end of 2016, brands continue to make social media a priority in their marketing efforts. While social media marketing is an excellent promotional tool and tactic, some businesses go about it the wrong way. Brands and businesses of varying sizes make the mistake of attempting to…
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7 Overlooked Social Media Networks Your Brand Should Leverage
With Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram leading the social media world, you may believe these are the only social media networks your brand can use. However, this is far from the truth. Yes, these networks may be the most popular—Facebook surpassed 2 billion users on June 30, 2017 and YouTube is slowly but surely climbing…
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7 Reasons Every Student Should Start a Website
From career boosting to money making, a site of your own comes with the kind of benefits that make a big difference while you’re studying or looking for a job. 1. Think of it as your career ‘game face’ Not only do most recruiters use the web to screen job applicants, more than a third have…
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7 Reasons No One Opens Your Email Newsletters (And How To Change It)
The majority of your subscribers won’t open your emails.That’s the harsh truth about email marketing. You have to actually run a real email marketing campaign to realize this. If you have 1,000 email subscribers, only around 20% of those subscribers will open your emails. For most marketers and industries, the numbers are even lower than…