Tag: web design

Planning Guide for Creating a Simple Website (Podcast E15)

In Episode #15, I talk about four basic considerations of launching a website including selecting a website address, choosing a website design platform, selecting a hosting company, and cost. Listen using the Anchor Player Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save. [Download] Learn… Continue reading Planning Guide for Creating a Simple Website (Podcast E15)

Here’s why reviews of products, services, and businesses are not reliable.

We all rely on reviews of products, services, and businesses on Facebook, and with Google search results, or when purchasing products on Amazon. Services like Yelp promise to provide helpful insights from customers. An abundance of positive reviews can almost guarantee trust and help produce new customers. Unusually High Numbers of 5-Star Ratings Occasionally while… Continue reading Here’s why reviews of products, services, and businesses are not reliable.

Social media is broken. You need a website. (Podcast E5)

In Episode #5, I explain why social media doesn’t work as well as using email and having your own website. Play using the Anchor Player Play Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save. [Download] Learn more at ResourcesForLife.com/podcast

WEB DESIGN – Divi Theme Security Update (2 Jan 2020)

[Note: Elegant Themes released the following announcement regarding a security vulnerability update to their popular Divi theme. Feel free to contact Elegant Themes for any support issues or questions.] Summary Today Divi, Extra and the Divi Builder plugin were updated to fix a security vulnerability. Updating these themes and plugins to their latest versions will… Continue reading WEB DESIGN – Divi Theme Security Update (2 Jan 2020)

Here’s why 72 million websites use WordPress

“Considering that the number of total active websites is estimated at over 172 million according to a survey published by netcraft, that means that around 75,000,000 websites are using WordPress right now — with around half of those sites (37,500,000) being hosted on the WordPress.com shared hosting installation.” [Source: Brenda Barron, 29 Oct 2019] WordPress… Continue reading Here’s why 72 million websites use WordPress