MainWP Blog - 2019

We are suckers for tools. I mean, we are always looking for weapons in our arsenal to help us fight against Thanos. Think about it. With a snap of his fingers, things disappear, even our Google search results! So, we have to stay on top of things. Today I’m going to point you to three new WordPress products that are launching soon. These are tools for your toolbox that may be super helpful. WPFeedback Feedback from clients is an area Continue reading the post...

The other night I watch a documentary on TV. It was about the year 1969. The ABC series about the chaotic year premiered with “Moonshot.” When I think of 1969 (before I was born), I think of the song by Canadian singer Bryan Adams, Summer of ’69. Great song. I digress. The year was 1969, and the United States was at a crossroads. The climate is much like what we see in 2019. There were lots of protests, new styles Continue reading the post...

The single biggest child site issue that you can end up dealing with is why is the site email not being sent. You could use an SMTP plugin and then use SMTP creds to connect. But using a transactional email provider makes it easier in knowing that your child site email will be delivered correctly. The delivery of site email can be a pain to deal with on child sites. If a site is using WooCommerce or a form plugin Continue reading the post...

If you watch enough professional wrestling (just go with me here), you will see the scene played out, often on TV. One of the performers will be in the ring, and a decision will come up. It’s time for crowd participation. The wrestler will then ask the crowd if they want to see said alliance or match or whatever the decision needs to be made. Most of the time, the crowd will cheer because they want to see the match Continue reading the post...

A good night’s sleep is high on the list of the most important things you can do to make sure you have a fighting chance of being able to achieve your daily goals. Tracking your sleep cycle will provide you with a better idea of how well you are sleeping during the night.  There is an easy-to-use sleep cycle app, available for both Android and iOS devices. The application will monitor your sleep overnight, so you can work out Continue reading the post...

Face it, when it comes to our websites, and our content, conversions are what matter. We need people to sign up to our email list. We need people to submit contact forms or purchase our books, courses, plugins, or any other thing we are selling. Copywriter Nikki Elbaz says, “You can tweak the copy. You can tweak the design. But if you’re not communicating how you can solve the customer’s needs, conversions will stay stagnant. “Often the most effective way Continue reading the post...

Google Duplex was revealed last year. It is a new technology for conducting natural conversations to carry out ‘real world’ tasks over the phone. The most fascinating example of what Google Duplex can be used for is Google Assistant on certain Google devices, like Pixel. All Android and iOS devices will be able to use Google Assistant to book a restaurant. You will need to simply tell Google Assistant which restaurant to call and book a table at, how many Continue reading the post...

So, you are conducting an SEO audit. Maybe you were inspired by the article we posted on SEO audits a couple of days ago. You did your research. You found some checklists and made a list of things you want to check to get started. Your goal is to get a basic SEO health checkup for your client’s website. So, you started accumulated a list of tools you need to get started. Does that list include a website crawler? Well, Continue reading the post...

Do you offer SEO audits for your clients? This has become something more interesting as I have delved into the process. At one time, I had this very basic checklist of things I would check for SEO. I offered it for free to get people on my email list. I think I did one or two for someone. They liked the work, but never needed a website. It seems there is a tiered nature to SEO audits. First, there are Continue reading the post...

WordPress makes it easy to create different types of sites, as well as powering over one-third of the top 10 million sites, based on current data. The web just turned the grand old age of 30, which now means that the web is over 30 years old. So how does WordPress fit into the open web? The open web is termed as being open and accessible for all people. The Open Web Foundation, which is an independent non-profit organization, is Continue reading the post...