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There are many ways to resize an object in Photoshop, but you don’t have to be a pro to get the effect you want. In this article, we are going to look at very simple ways to scale, transform, and resize an object using the Transform function. In the example I’m using here, I have three layers. The bottom layer is a white layer in the background that I want to resize to fill the canvas. The middle layer is a sun graphic that I want to center and match to the size of the white layer. The third layer is a hibiscus flower that I want to fit into the circle center of the sun. We’ll use...

The holidays are here! As a business owner, this means adjusting your offerings to grab the attention of seasonal shoppers. One way to do so is by creating WooCommerce gift cards for your online shop. Not only is setting them up easy, but it can be an effective way to boost sales. In this guide, we’ll explain the benefits of offering WooCommerce gift cards and your options for it. Then, we’ll walk you through how to create WooCommerce gift cards in six simple steps. Let’s get started! Why Offer WooCommerce Gift Cards for Your Online Store? There are many benefits to offering gift cards as...

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Content is king,” and a large content library is generally a good thing. However, the more posts you have on your site, the tougher it gets for readers to find your best work. In the worst-case scenario, they leave your site without ever seeing your ‘keystone’ content. One common solution is to provide a list of your most popular posts so visitors can easily find them. There are lots of plugins out there to help you implement this functionality on your site. In this article, we’ll explore six of the best popular posts plugins available. However, before...

Most managed WordPress hosts build servers and services with the idea of caching your website to speed it up. The problem is this doesn’t work well for WooCommerce. Liquid Web’s managed WooCommerce hosting plans are designed with WooCommerce in mind. They work differently than regular managed WordPress hosting to provide a fast and secure eCommerce platform. In this article, we’ll look at an overview of Liquid Web’s managed WooCommerce hosting to help you decide if it’s the right platform for your needs. What is Liquid Web’s Managed WooCommerce Hosting? Regular managed WordPress hosting...

Cloudinary is not your standard image compression plugin. Instead, it’s a total image management and editing platform, complete with API integration and CDN delivery. And it’s so much more than that, too – it’s a one-stop-shop for any-sized business (and the entire team) to upload, store, organize, manage, edit and optimize images. Cloudinary uses the cloud to manage all of an application’s image and video needs. Not only can you upload and store images and videos to the cloud using Cloudinary, but you can also use the platform’s built-in tools to convert, crop, resize and edit your...

If you look at the most popular websites on the web, you won’t see a lot of similarities at first glance. However, a lot of those sites share underlying design and functionality fundamentals that are, in part, what makes them so successful. In this article, we’ll take a close look at six of the most popular websites on the web. We’ll talk about what each of these sites does better than its competitors, and how use those ideas for your own projects. Let’s get to it! 1. Keep the Design Simple (Google) The vast majority of people who have ever used the web have spent a lot of time staring at...

No one can deny the hold that WooCommerce has on the WordPress ecosystem. As a free ecommerce platform that’s relatively user-friendly, WooCommerce has earned its place at the top of the food chain. Because of that popularity, companies like Yith have been able create third-party extensions, addons, and plugins to enhance Woo’s already-stellar performance. We want to highlight some of the top Yith WooCommerce plugins that you can use to enhance your store starting today. 1. Yith WooCommerce Wishlist One of the best ways to retain users and customers is to offer them the option of a...

Sales is a cut-throat business. It’s also the heart of business – without sales, you won’t be around long. As such, it makes sense to invest in proper training for your team, whether you’re leading a group of seasoned veterans or just trying to get the basics down to start your own business. Fortunately, good training abounds, and much of it is available online. In this article, we’ll explore eight of the best sales training courses available to help you find one that’s right for you. Let’s get started! The Benefits of Taking an Online Sales Training Course (And How to Choose One)...

Running a business – whether it’s an entirely online enterprise or a brick-and-mortar store with a supplementary e-commerce site – requires the maintenance of numerous tasks. It would quickly become overwhelming to try and manage all of these responsibilities manually, which is why you might want to automate some of them with a tool such as Microsoft Flow. In this article, we’ll take a look at this platform and what it can do for your business in terms of automating online processes. We’ll also discuss its pricing options, and how it compares to similar solutions. Let’s get to it! What Is...

Only Available For A Short Time Cyber Monday Has Arrived Did you miss out on our Black Friday sale? Don’t worry! Our Black Friday prizes and exclusive bundles might be gone, but with our Cyber Monday sale comes a brand new set of prizes and exclusive marketplace bundles, so that means you get a second chance! Access Our Biggest Sale Ever! This year marks the very first time we’re hosting our biggest sale of the year–our 25% off Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale–with the brand new Divi Marketplace open for business. Sure, we’ve had community partners provide freebies and discounts in the...

Whenever the holiday season approaches, so do reasons to put together themed documents and promotional materials. Whether it’s a turkey-themed handout to tell your workplace when the office party is going to be or a specialized evite to the family dinner, there’s a good chance you’re not going with a brutalist design that reminds them of a ransom note or Craigslist ad. You want to spice up the visuals just like you’re going to spice up your pumpkin pie. We can’t blame you. We do the same thing! Which is why we’ve gone out and found not only the most elegant and heartwarming Thanksgiving...

Technology is wonderful, but sometimes it doesn’t work quite as we’d expect. Imagine you’re hard at work online. Suddenly, you’re presented with a security warning and the scary-looking message PR_END_OF_FILE_ERROR. This would be a little alarming to most users. In reality, this semi-common error with the Firefox browser is usually not warning you about an actual security threat. Instead, it tends to be caused by issues with the browser itself. In this article, we’ll walk you through what the error means, what might be causing it, and how to fix it. Let’s get started! An Introduction to...

There’s no doubt that WordPress has made the entire process of publishing your website easier and simpler than on most other platforms. For proof, you can simply take a look at the astounding statistics on WordPress core’s usage. What’s more, WooCommerce has done the same for e-commerce as WordPress has for web publishing. Along with being beginner-friendly, it offers developer-friendly tools such as the WooCommerce API for optimizing your site. In this piece, we’ll introduce the WooCommerce REST API, and talk about how it relates to WordPress’ own API. We’ll also discuss why you’d want...

“Sales” is a simple little word that we see every day, used in a wide variety of contexts. When a word becomes so ubiquitous, its meaning can become obscured. So even though we all know what this term means in a general sense, you may find yourself asking, “What is sales in a business context, and how does it differ from and relate to other key areas such as marketing and support?” In this post, we’re going to answer that question by taking a deep dive into this concept. We’ll discuss what this term means, the role it plays in a successful business, what sales jobs consist of, and how to...