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Are you having technical issues with your WordPress site? Then this podcast episode is for you. WordPress is a great platform for publishing content online. But sometimes we all run into technical challenges that need our attention. This episode focuses on helping you address the most common technical issues with WordPress, including 404 errors, SSL certificates, the “white screen of death,” and improving a slow loading site. In this 23 minute episode, Matt Lawrence from StudioPress … [Read more...] about [28] How to Fix the Most Common Technical Issues with WordPress

Introducing Academy Pro … the theme for online course creators, membership site owners, and educational content marketers Academy Pro is the latest premium theme from StudioPress, designed specifically for people in the business of online content and community. Read on to discover all the features and benefits you get with this theme, and why it will help you grow your business. The obstacle of hidden value First, I’ll answer a burning question on many minds: Why do sites featuring … [Read more...] about Academy Pro: A WordPress Theme for Online Courses and Membership Sites

Welcome to another edition of Sites Weekly. In this week’s edition, you will find links to articles about the following: Content. Tips for hosting a successful webinar Design. How to customize your admin columns in WordPress Technology. Now **some** creators will be able to use YouTube like Snapchat and Instagram Strategy. Why multitasking is not your problem (but switch-tasking probably is) Bonus. Why you should take the stairs But first … Last week on Sites There is one key … [Read more...] about Sites Weekly: Why Multitasking Isn’t Your Problem (But Taking Shortcuts Might Be)

Affiliate marketing is a great way to enhance the income from your site — if you know how to do it right. At StudioPress, we have a lot of experience with affiliates — seeing the tactics that work and those that don’t. And the affiliates that are successful focus on helping people at different stages of their personal journey to find solutions to their problems. In this 26 minute episode, Chris Garrett from StudioPress joins the show to share his insights and tactics for … [Read more...] about [27] How to Be a Successful Affiliate Marketer in the WordPress Ecosystem

Welcome to another edition of Sites Weekly. In this week’s edition, you will find links to articles about the following: Content. Why you need a cohesive approach to succeed in digital marketing Design. Do you still believe any of these five myths about mobile interfaces? Technology. Tutorial by Chris Brogan shows you how to set up your website quickly (mistakes and all) Strategy. Are you making any of these 10 common WordPress mistakes? Bonus. Is the growth of podcasting the new … [Read more...] about Sites Weekly: Are You Making Any of These 10 Common WordPress Mistakes?

Chris Lema shares his insights and ideas on the best way to leverage membership plugins on WordPress. Creating successful membership sites takes work – from picking the right WordPress plugins to how you reduce the number of people leaving after buying. But there is one key ingredient most people overlook when they create their membership site — an ingredient that is crucial for long-term success. And in this episode, Chris Lema shares what that “secret ingredient” … [Read more...] about [26] The Essential Guide to WordPress Membership Plugins from Chris Lema

Welcome to another edition of Sites Weekly. In this week’s edition, you will find links to articles about the following: Bonus. The truth about net neutrality is not that complicated Content. What do you do when you don’t know what to write? Design. A useful tool for cleaning HTML code Technology. Are your email lists and subscribers protected? Strategy. Guidance on how to pick the best domain name (from folks who really know) But first, we are going to kick off this week’s … [Read more...] about Sites Weekly: The Truth about Net Neutrality Is Not that Complicated

Joost de Valk — the creator of WordPress SEO by Yoast — joins us for an in-depth discussion on the future of WordPress SEO. If you are using WordPress, then you are probably familiar with the extremely popular WordPress SEO by Yoast. More than 7.5 million WordPress sites trust this plugin to help manage their on-site SEO. But for all that Joost and his team have accomplished, there is much more coming from them — and this interview provides an insiders view of what is to come. … [Read more...] about [25] An Interview with @Yoast on the Future of WordPress SEO

Welcome to another edition of Sites Weekly. In this week’s edition, you will find links to articles about the following: Content. Authority or vulnerability … or both? Design. Learn the three key design factors for an effective business website Technology. Should you consider Facebook Messenger for your website? Strategy. Are you creating a loyal group of “insiders?” Bonus. Are you in touch with the pain your product or service helps release? But first … Last week … [Read more...] about Sites Weekly: Lessons on Vulnerability and Embracing the Pain

StudioPress has come a long way, and you won’t believe what is coming next. StudioPress has become the dominant theme and design framework in WordPress, powering almost 10% of all WordPress sites on the web. But for all its accomplishments, the team behind StudioPress are not standing still. In this 28 minute episode, Sean Jackson interviews Brian Gardner – the creator of StudioPress – to discuss his views on design and where StudioPress development is … [Read more...] about [24] Brian Gardner on the Future of StudioPress