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We are very happy to be able to announce that after closing 128 issues and pull requests on the Genesis Github repository, Genesis 2.6 Beta has been released, and is ready for testing! The excellent progress from Genesis 2.5 has carried over to this release as well, including more moves toward better code standards and organization through more object oriented patterns. But it’s not just code changes. You’ll notice a few feature additions and enhancements as well. For instance, … [Read more...] about Genesis 2.6 Beta Released

Above all else, you want to make a hosting choice that gives you peace of mind. And that means rushing the choice is probably not a smart move. There is plenty to consider — more than we can dive into in just one podcast episode. But the three questions I’ve prepared for you here should move you in the right direction toward picking the right host for your website. http://rainmaker.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sites-success-37-hosting.mp3 Click to subscribe to Sites on Apple … [Read more...] about [37] 3Q for Picking the Right Host for Your Website

Should you still worry about getting the .com extension? Does protecting your brand by buying non-.com extensions still matter? And how did an impulse domain purchase allow Brian Gardner to hang out with a former contestant on The Bachelor? All of that and more in this discussion between Brian and Sean Jackson. http://rainmaker.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/site-success-36-domains-brian-gardner.mp3 Click to subscribe to Sites on Apple Podcasts Here is a quick rundown of what you’ll find … [Read more...] about [36] How to Pick the Right Domain Name for Your WordPress Website (with Brian Gardner)

Welcome to another edition of Sites Weekly. In this week’s edition, you will find links to articles about the following: Content. How to Get Featured Snippets on Google: A Quick Start Guide Design. Transform Your Business Website Using Our Free ‘Design 101’ Ebook Technology. 6 Tools for Sharing and Promoting New Content Strategy. Why Is Diversity Important? But first … Last week on Site Success I walk you through the next step after defining your ideal audience: putting together … [Read more...] about Sites Weekly: How to Get Featured Snippets on Google

Settling on a domain name for your website can be a difficult process. Your ideal choice probably isn’t there, and you probably want to balance picking something clear and easy to remember that also gives you some kind of keyword or branding benefits. Fear not — Jerod is here with three questions (and a mindset shift!) that will help you make this a smooth process that propels you forward, rather than hold you … [Read more...] about [35] 3Q for Choosing the Best Domain Name

If you have a WordPress website and are looking to grow your audience through content, then this episode will help. Sonia Simone is one of the most accomplished content marketers in the world, and she stops by to discuss smart, winning content strategies with Sean Jackson. http://rainmaker.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/site-success-34.mp3 Click to subscribe to Sites on Apple Podcasts Here is a quick rundown of what you’ll find in this episode: Sonia’s one essential tip for avoiding … [Read more...] about [34] Amazing Content Strategies for WordPress Sites

Welcome to another edition of Sites Weekly. In this week’s edition, you will find links to articles about the following: Content. “Old school” factors still lead to present-day sales Design. How to create a website with beautiful typography Technology. Do you still believe any of these 15 SEO myths that refuse to die? Strategy. How will digital marketing evolve in 2018? Bonus. Considering Facebook’s recent changes, should you use Groups to build your community? But … [Read more...] about Sites Weekly: What’s Next for Digital Marketing in 2018?

This week, Jerod Morris walks you through the next step after defining your ideal audience: putting together your initial content marketing strategy, which helps propel you and your content forward in the direction of specific goals. https://rainmaker.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/site-success-33.mp3 Click to subscribe to Sites on Apple Podcasts Here is a quick rundown of the questions Jerod walks you through in this episode: Why is it so important to figure your content marketing … [Read more...] about [33] 3Q for Defining Your Content Marketing Strategy

“It is more important to have some people love you than everyone to be indifferent.” In this episode of Site Success, Brian Clark joins Sean Jackson to describe three key elements of a framework for choosing who you want your audience to be. http://rainmaker.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/site-success-32.mp3 Click to subscribe to Sites on Apple Podcasts Here is a quick rundown of what you’ll find in this episode: Why thinking seriously about your audience is truly where the battle of … [Read more...] about [32] Brian Clark on Identifying the Right Audience for Your Website

Welcome to another edition of Sites Weekly. In this week’s edition, you will find links to articles about the following: Content. A simple way to think about the value you create Design. How to create digital assets Technology. What Google’s new ad settings mean for your remarketing campaigns Strategy. What you can learn from the way some media companies are adapting to Facebook’s changes Bonus. What two drastically different leaders can teach you about building trust But first … [Read more...] about Sites Weekly: The Simple Comment that Launched WordPress 15 Years Ago