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Instagram just launched its newest feature, Instagram Reels, in August 2020. It’s a direct competitor to short-form video platform TikTok. Content creators can use Reels to make 15-second-long videos that can play in the Explore feed, on the main Instagram feed, or in Instagram Stories. TikTok came on the social media scene in 2018 when it acquired the video platform Musica.ly. Musica.ly was similar to Vine, a platform where users uploaded humorous and fun short videos, often set to music. While similar to TikTok in many ways, Instagram Reels works a bit differently. Let’s take a look at...

Adding an author box to your WordPress posts is a simple yet effective way of increasing the legitimacy and appeal of your blog. Although WordPress lets you add an author’s name and bio to user profiles, some themes provide limited – if any – options for customizing and displaying the author box on posts. This is why we recommend using a WordPress author box plugin. In this post, we’ll start by discussing the benefits of having an author box on your WordPress blog and provide you with three of the best plugins to consider. Then we’ll walk you through the process of setting one up and...

There are a lot of email marketing services you can choose from as a WordPress user. Although many are fantastic, they also force you to leave the WordPress admin space. To design and send emails, you have to log into another platform and learn how to use it. That’s not the case with MailPoet. Using the MailPoet plugin, you can design and schedule marketing emails right from within your dashboard. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the plugin, talk about its features, and show you how it works. Let’s get to it! An Introduction to MailPoet MailPoet is an email and newsletter plugin,...

When the Divi sticky options feature was released, the release post on our blog was accompanied by live demos that show you the versatility of this new feature. To help you understand sticky options better, and start using them in your design, we’ll show you how to recreate one of the live demo designs in this tutorial. The design we’re recreating focuses on emphasizing your sticky button. It’s is a text-based CTA section that allows you to highlight your call to action in a beautiful way. You’ll be able to download the JSON file for free as well! Let’s get to it. Preview Before we dive...

Mail Exchange (MX) records are a unique type of entry in the Domain Name System (DNS). Thanks to DNS records, when you receive an email for a custom address, the system knows precisely where to route it. As such, setting them correctly and changing them when needed is a task that should be given care and attention. In this article, we’ll first talk a little a bit about what MX records are. Then, we’ll show you two ways to set them up – through your registrar or control panel. Let’s get to it! What Are MX Records? In a nutshell, MX records are a type of entry in the “DNS ledger”. Whereas...

Did you know that the average person spends 13 hours a week processing and managing an email inbox? With employees being constantly bombarded by emails, the whopping 13 hours seem like a lot of wasted time. So, how do you reduce the inbox overload without getting frustrated and spending all day organizing and replying to emails? The answer is by using email management tools. Are you the type of person that can’t answer all the emails? Does your inbox get so full you start feeling anxious about checking it and answering all the emails? To help you get rid of email clutter, we’ve gathered...

Before and After sliders are a great way to let visitors compare two images. As the name suggests, they can be images before and after something is changed, such as weight loss, an image that’s retouched, a room that’s decorated, a car that’s painted, etc. Of course, they’re useful for much more than before and after photos. They can be used to compare graphics, products, vacation destinations, and lots more. In this article, we’ll take a look at Divi Sensei Before and After Slider, a before and after slider module for the Divi Builder, see what it can do, and help you decide if you need...

Icons are a popular feature in web design. When chosen carefully and used wisely, they can help you quickly and clearly communicate key information to visitors. However, accessing icon libraries can get expensive, especially if you use more than one. As such, you’ll need to whittle down the options to make sure you’re using the right set of icons for you. This is why we’ve rounded up 11 free icon packs in this post. What’s more, although some of the sources we’ve included in this post also offer premium icon collections, each has at least one free pack available. Without further ado,...

Creating a content marketing funnel is a challenge. You have to figure out who your audience is, create great content for your audience, and then get it out there for them to see it. That’s not an easy task in the busy online world and that’s only the beginning. But if you do it right, in time you will find that it was definitely a challenge worth taking. Setting up a content marketing funnel for your website using Divi does make the process a lot easier. Divi has tons of pre-made layouts and templates that you can use to design blog post templates and landing pages with ease. Plus, Divi...

Google PageRank may seem like an outdated concept. Since the public scores are no longer visible in search engine toolbars, it’s easy to assume that this metric no longer matters for Search Engine Optimization (SEO). However, it still influences your content’s rankings behind the scenes, so it’s smart to familiarize yourself with it. In this article, we’ll explain what Google PageRank is, its brief history, and how it works. We will also discuss how it can affect your SEO activities and what to avoid. Let’s dive right in! What Is PageRank? PageRank is a system developed in 1997 by Google...

The way you structure elements inside your hero section can get tricky sometimes. You want to have a good balance, without having to drastically reduce the amount of content you want to share. Luckily, some streamlined approaches have proven their worth across the web. One of those approaches is adding an absolute-positioned bottom bar to your hero section. Not only does it look good, design-wise, it also helps you add multiple calls to action without unbalancing the design. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add an absolute-positioned bottom bar to your hero section inside Divi. The...

At a certain point when you’re creating a page design, you might run into a list of services, courses, or something similar that you want to share in an interactive way. The design you’re using for your list content plays a very important role in how your visitors digest the content. And with most lists, you’re also going to want to include a call to action that connects the dots. If you’re looking for a creative way to do that, you’ll love this tutorial. Today, we’ll show you how to reveal a column CTA in a sticky state with Divi. As soon as the CTA touches the end of the column, the...

Having an idea for an online boutique is just the first step of the process – albeit a crucial and exciting one. Knowing what you want to sell is only the beginning. There’s so much to consider after that when it comes to how to start an online boutique, and if you don’t keep it organized in a natural, sensible way, it can get overwhelming. If you do get it right, an online store can even be expanded into a brick and mortar store once you’ve made enough of a profit and have a solid customer base. Steps for How to Start an Online Boutique Let’s go through everything you need to know in...

Social media is a cornerstone of digital marketing, and Facebook is the largest platform on the web. It may play a vital role in sending traffic to your website. If that’s the case, having your URL blocked on Facebook could really throw a wrench in your strategy. Fortunately, blocked Facebook URLs are reversible. In this post, we’ll explain why they occur at all, and what you can do to try to get your website back on the platform if your content has been removed. Let’s go! Why Facebook Blocks URLs For the completely uninitiated, Facebook is a popular channel for sharing website content...