Optimizing Image Media with WordPress for better SEO and Site Speed

Images are indispensable rich media for a website, no matter the content: news, eCommerce, blogging, social networking, etc. Unfortunately, today’s standards of site speed and search engine ranking prioritize load times alongside quality content. And if you have to compete with another content provider, but your site load speed is abysmal, search engines will punish … Read more

Tutorial: How To Use Google Analytics

A website without traffic is like a ship without a sail – it may look nice, it may be built to exacting specifications, but in the end, it’s not going anywhere. Websites exist to be used by people, and the best way to improve a website is get feedback from the people who use it. … Read more

Plugins to Increase WordPress Performance

WordPress is renowned for its almost limitless ability to add features through plugins. With a plugin repository growing daily, it is tempting to add a massive amount of bells and whistles to your site. Custom themes, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), fancy menus, events management, and state of the art Ecommerce are all available with just … Read more

Increasing your SEO rankings through Social Media and Yoast

WordPress is an often overlooked aspect of web design.  So much effort and planning goes into creating a visually pleasant experience for our human users that we forget that web crawlers care about actual content rather than presentation. While SEO may seem daunting, implementing it is easier than one might think. Increasing your rankings with … Read more

Fixing Common Magento Upgrade Issues

Fixing Magento Upgrade Problems

Magento is one of the most powerful open source e-commerce platforms in use today. According to some reports it has the greatest market share of any Ecommerce system. Like any open source platform, Magento should be kept up to date for both security and performance reasons. However, the complex nature of Magento makes upgrading it … Read more

Understanding WordPress: An Introduction to the Database and MySQL Fundamentals

Explore the Power of WordPress and MySQL As a leading content management system, WordPress excels with its simple yet robust database structure. Utilizing MySQL, a widely-used query language, WordPress efficiently manages all users, posts, and comments within a well-organized database. While mastering MySQL is not necessary for basic WordPress site management, gaining a fundamental understanding … Read more

Why is WordPress so popular?

You may have noticed that WordPress is powering so many modern websites (23% of all websites to be exact). WordPress can be found running independent blogs written by your neighbor, to notable brands like The New Yorker or BBC America. But why is WordPress so popular? Easy To Use WordPress is user friendly and intuitive … Read more

Why and how to keep your WordPress website up to date

Keeping your WordPress website up to date is important for the security of your system, the compatibility of your software, and accessibility of your visitors. The benefits of an up to date website are numerous. A modern website with up to date software is less likely to experience hacking or spam. Older software is at … Read more

Boost Your eCommerce Site with These Essential WordPress / Magento SEO Enhancements

Maximizing your WordPress or Magento store’s performance involves more than just attractive web design and a robust product catalog. Implementing strategic SEO enhancements on your WordPress platform can significantly boost your site’s visibility, drive more traffic, and increase sales. Here’s how you can optimize your eCommerce site using proven WordPress SEO strategies. Optimize Your Product … Read more