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The modern world is one where people expect results fast. For example, WordPress core manages to release updates at a breakneck pace due to demand, and they’re not the only software company to do so. If you want your team to rise to this level of efficiency when it...

Switching a background image with an animated GIF on hover can be a great way to bring life to your content while also providing a cool illustration for products or services. For example, if you are promoting the features of a particular software product, an animated...

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is one of the biggest memes on the internet. It’s also the bane of many web designers, as newly introduced technology simply isn’t supported. When Microsoft rebranded IE into Microsoft Edge, there was hope that those days were at an end....

When it comes to background masks, people tend to use image editing software outside of Divi, and then upload the image to the website they’re creating. Although that’s a solid way to customize and personalize your website, it isn’t necessarily the only way to go. You...

There are dozens of image file types you can use for your media. Out of the box, WordPress supports the majority of the more popular image file types, including .jpeg, .png, .gif, and more. However, it doesn’t include any support for vector images. In the past, we’ve...

Web forms are extremely crucial to the success of your website. This makes sense considering most online businesses depend on forms like email optins and contact forms to make money by building email lists and communicating with potential buyers. And, these days we...

Starting your own business comes with plenty of tedious paperwork. Writing out a business plan may seem like an unnecessary step, when you feel you already have a clear idea of where you want your company to go. However, having one in place will definitely pay off...

Words have power. They clarify our relationship with another person. Encourage the first step toward the next step of a career. Provide evidence when evidence is very much needed. Yet, it’s only after a significant conversation is over that we think, “Why didn’t I...

We all know sliders are great for enticing users with featured services, products or pages in one convenient location above the fold. Some sites (I’m thinking photographers) need to feature one or more of their photo galleries on the homepage. Using a slider for this...

A failed payment can be a nightmare for an ecommerce or membership site owner. In fact, any situation that poses a threat to your income can become stressful fast. However, staying calm when you encounter a failed transaction can help you quickly resolve the issue. In...

Development can be a surprisingly personal process. You can ask any group of developers what tools they use, and you’ll likely get many answers. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any standout solutions to consider. Using Vagrant for WordPress development can be...

With Divi’s built-in options there are plenty of ways to feature services and/or process steps on your website. To help you get inspired, we’re going to show you how to create sticky notes with expandable content using Divi’s built-in options only. This is a fun way...

Every week, we provide you with new and free Divi layout packs which you can use for your next project. For one of the layout packs, we also share a use case that’ll help you take your website to the next level. This week, as part of our ongoing Divi design...

When a WordPress website is loaded, it runs on code. Once upon a time, that code was strictly HTML. Now, it’s a few different things, typically CSS, HTML and JavaScript. That’s the front-of-the-house, though. The waitstaff that all visitors see. Back-of-the-house runs...

Looking for a cool way to showcase images on your next Divi website? Keep on reading, because in this post, we’re going to handle 3 image transform hover effects that will help elevate the overall look and feel of your page. You’ll be able to follow the A to Z...

A couple of years ago, I made the executive decision to get rid of my couch. I replaced it with a set of chairs and matching ottomans, comfortable but not so tempting I’d plop down and work there all day. This wasn’t quite the same as making a leap to a standing desk,...

Generation Z is defined by those born between 1995 or ’98 and 2010, but to simplify, let’s just say that Gen Z was born between the mid-90s and 2010. That means Gen Z is made up of guys and girls between the ages of 9 and 24. According to this study from WP Engine,...

Divi’s animation options can quickly turn an already beautiful page into an engaging one as well. By now, we’ve all gotten used to the different animations that are built into the various design elements that Divi provides you with. But did you know you can use these...

No matter what your business does, the methodology you employ to make sure quality is high while processes remain efficient is vital to your success. As such, you’ll want to consider your options carefully. The ‘Lean’ methodology is a popular choice, and one that’s...

Tracking data in Google Analytics and other platforms can be a smart way to gather information on how to grow your website and your brand. Unfortunately, sifting through the data provided by most of these tools can be time-consuming and confusing. To solve this...

The Journal Blog Kit for Divi is a is a third-party layout by Divi Soup with features like a child theme. The layout itself is made with the Divi building and includes a slider, categories, and a blog feed with hover effects to create an elegant blog page. It also...

If you’re a content creator or a writer, you must hold one rule above all others: show, don’t tell. You can explain something in 1,000 words and still not get the information across as well as an image or visualization of the concept could. That’s why the Visualizer...

Tabs definitely come in handy for making important information available in a concise area of your website. This reduces the need for the user to scroll through long page content. Divi’s tab module is easy to use and great for toggling through simple content on click....

Survivorship bias is when you focus on successful businesses, strategies or people for only their successes. You admire them and want to emulate the positives. You also completely ignore their drawbacks or failures, as well as the surrounding details of their...

Data is a key tool in the field of marketing. By using charts, graphs, tables, and other visual communication tools, you can better understand where to focus your attention and how to effectively engage consumers. This post will provide an entry-level guide to data...