MainWP Blog - Todd Jones

In this edition of the MainWP Roundup, we are going to celebrate 10 years of MainWP. We are going to look at articles and podcast appearances from our co-founder Dennis Dornon and Marketing Manager Marc Benzakein. So grab a slice of the MainWP Ten Year celebration cake, a glass of your favorite drink, sit back and ride through this month’s roundup. (choose one below, with a little help from AI) Here is a look at some articles and podcasts that Continue reading the post...

In this month’s Toolbox, we are discussing how you can use AI tools to create comics, images and videos. Buckle up, today, we ride. AI Comic Factory The first tool we are looking at is the AI Comic Factory. This is a simple little application that is available for download as well. My journeys started at this ZDNet article which told me about the tool and how to get started You simply need a story prompt, choose the panel layout, Continue reading the post...

Testimonials are one of the most popular forms of “social proof.” Social proof is a word you have heard repeatedly, but do you know where it comes from? Dr. Robert Cialdini first used the term in his book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.” Great, now you know. Social Proof comes in lots of forms, but testimonials have become some of the easiest to gather and implement. Many businesses rely on testimonials from Google Reviews and Facebook Reviews. Other important platforms Continue reading the post...

In today’s MainWP Roundup, we look at ZeroBounce’s 2024 email statistics report, AI, as it relates to Google’s Search Generative Experience results and deep fake images and the dangers that lie within. Buckle up. Let’s ride. AI news + Google AI Generated Content Boosting AI Generated news content above journalism content by Google is something I’ve been monitoring. For one, if they do it with news content, they may do the same with other types of content. According to the Continue reading the post...

The 2023 version of the Web Care Survey just seemed to come up short in my estimation. For one, we didn’t get the kind of participation we had in the previous years. Perhaps the lower turnout was due to me being late or us not being able to get the survey to more people. I’m not sure. I will say this: organic reach on social media isn’t what it was when we started, and that may be an issue. That Continue reading the post...

Something dawned on me this morning. Actually, I have been thinking about it for quite some time. I wonder if you have noticed it too. For years, we have used social media to generate work opportunities, often quickly. I do it and you probably do it too. And it has worked really, really well. With social media, we can quickly connect with anyone from almost anywhere. I have connections across the globe, the UK, India, Pakistan, Africa, Ireland, Europe, The Continue reading the post...

In this month’s MainWP Roundup, we explore the Admin Bar’s Security Weekly Series, function files in the Twenty Twenty Three Theme, migration to blocks from page builders, and new bulk email requirements by Google and Yahoo. Let’s go! Let’s Go! The Admin Bar’s Security Weekly The Admin Bar Security Weekly The Admin Bar (TAB), a very popular WordPress community, has launched a new series that teaches the basics of website security. The new series is a collaboration with TAB and Continue reading the post...

I don’t mind playing the prediction game. I have made some predictions in the past. I have a tendency to keep the pulse of what’s going on in marketing. As for specifics, that isn’t my best skill. I can see themes happening, but when you get into the details, I may not understand as much. But, I am watching a few things as 2024 approaches in marketing for web care consultants and agencies. I am watching what experts are calling Continue reading the post...

Notice: This article is completely fiction. No part of this shall be considered true. It is a written like a Hallmarkesque Christmas story.  Every year during this time, I like to do something fun for the MainWP Blog. This is that fun article. Enjoy. It’s been a tough year for April, a single mom of two sons in the small town of Harmony Hollow. She has an eCommerce store that hasn’t done very well. In fact, in the past few Continue reading the post...

In the December version of the MainWP Roundup we look at the results of The WP Weekly Awards, tap into a dose of inspiration, learn how to use AI to do a webpage audit, bookmark resources for our 2024 social media calendar, and celebrate the pro version of the Koko Analytics plugin. Ready? Let’s go! The WP Weekly Award Winners See winners here The 2023 WP Weekly Awards are here! Over 5800 votes were cast for products and services in Continue reading the post...