Todd Jones, Author at MainWP WordPress Management

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Tools, tips, tactics to help achieve Work-Life balance as a freelancer

Earlier this year, I was gassed. I was totally in survival mode, just barely getting things completed and not taking on any new work. If you don’t know what gassed means, I am talking about being tired, exhausted. I talked to my doctor, and we decided I may need a new CPAP machine. I have had sleep apnea for about 15 years, and my machine was at least 10 years old. Anyway, I ended up getting a new sleep study, and I definitely needed a change in the pressure. In the process, I got a new machine. When you are

Todd Jones May 24, 2019 No Comments

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Writing better testimonials that are more persuasive and helps convince users to take action

Social proof is powerful. We all know that, but how powerful? Well, if it is used right, it can increase conversions. Conversion optimization expert, Talia Wolf says, Over the past 7 years I’ve ran thousands of A/B test and have seen time and time again that social proof is one of the most important elements of a landing page or a website. So, instead of just planting social proof randomly on your page with a few logos, it should actually be part of your entire conversion optimization strategy and act as one of the most important (and successful) “sales people”

Todd Jones May 22, 2019 No Comments

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Three resources to help you get started with your welcome email sequence

Creating a welcome email sequence is one of the best things you can do for your email marketing. When you welcome a visitor into your home, what do you do? You may offer to put up their coat, offer a beverage, and show off your home. Basically, this is what you are doing with a welcome email series. Copywriter Val Geisler says this, Trust me: a little house tour and the offer of a drink or snack would go a long way to make your dinner guest feel welcomed. Your email list is the same way. Give them a welcome

Todd Jones May 17, 2019 No Comments

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Writing better content with articles your audience finds relevant and useful

Creatives are often a product of inspiration. I mean, when is the last time you saw a cool website and became “inspired” to create something like that. We all have that. A few years ago, the family of legendary R&B singer, Marvin Gaye, sued Pharrell Williams and Robert Thicke for copyright infringement for their hit song “Blurred Lines” which they said was similar to Gaye’s song “Got To Give It Up.” Recently, one WordPress developer had his entire website copied by a shady developer. There is undoubtedly a difference in being inspired by something and outright copying something. The reality

Todd Jones May 15, 2019 No Comments

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These three moms find work-life balance with these tools

When is the last time you got seven or eight hours of sleep? Do you work too many hours? Work-life balance is a problem among entrepreneurs and the results have consequences. Jory MacKay writes, According to a Harvard Business School survey, 94% of service professionals put in 50+ hours a week. And while some people claim long hours are necessary, study after study shows that when we lose work life balance, everyone suffers the consequences. When is the last time you only put in 50 hours a week? Burning the candle at both ends lead to problems. MacKay points out, Once we pass a certain threshold

Todd Jones May 10, 2019 No Comments

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Getting started with MainWP: Learning what you need to know

You are standing on the edge of a vast canyon. Maybe you are standing on something like the Grand Canyon. Taking that leap is difficult. What if I fall? What if I lose my balance? Why would I take the jump when it is safe here on the edge? No, I’m not thinking about the song Shallow by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, but I guess it fits. via GIPHY Maybe that’s what you are thinking right now about trying MainWP. I hear you. I am here to mitigate the risk. Today’s post will walk you through the things you

Todd Jones May 8, 2019 No Comments

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Choosing the top WordPress podcasts, using a new search engine, and using originality for better content

Today we are going to dive into three different topics from recent articles. We will discuss the top 20 WordPress podcasts, the release of a new search engine, and finally, how you can make your content even better. Buckle up, let’s ride. 20+ Best WordPress Podcasts to Listen to in 2019 In the past, we’ve talked about podcasts on the MainWP blog. We know a thing or two about good podcasts. Well, recently, WP Explorer put out a list of 20+ podcasts. I decided to take a look at the list. The list does have stellar podcasts such as WP-Tonic,

Todd Jones May 2, 2019 No Comments

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Using Conversion Rate Optimization for your WordPress business

It never fails. You are busy working on a website, and your client says something like this, “You know, I saw how my friend had his logo on his website. Can we make it bigger.” Or, how about, “I would really like to have a slider on my website? I like how they make the site look.” Finally, how about this one, “Can you make my website pop?” Clients make decisions based on preferences much of the time. Designing a website based on conversion can help with that conversation. For example, when a client says they want a fuchsia button,

Todd Jones May 1, 2019 No Comments

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Three tools to help you defeat Thanos and save the universe

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 that is crucial to any website project. Developer Vito Peleg is in the process of launching WPFeedback which will streamline

Todd Jones April 26, 2019 No Comments

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Four elements of a digital marketing funnel that are mission critical

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 of clothing emerged (bell bottoms anyone!), the Vietnam War was still raging along. This was the year after the assassinations

Todd Jones April 24, 2019 No Comments

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Tools, tips, tactics to help achieve Work-Life balance as a freelancer

Three resources to help you get started with your welcome email sequence

Writing better content with articles your audience finds relevant and useful

These three moms find work-life balance with these tools

Getting started with MainWP: Learning what you need to know

Choosing the top WordPress podcasts, using a new search engine, and using originality for better content

Using Conversion Rate Optimization for your WordPress business

Three tools to help you defeat Thanos and save the universe

Four elements of a digital marketing funnel that are mission critical

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