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WordPress runs over 30% of internet, and it shows no sign of slowing. People list it as a job skill on resumes, WordPress Professional is now a job listing, and it’s used by the technical and non-technical to have a quality online presence. Blogs, news sites, ecommerce stores, portfolios, even full web apps are using […]

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Looking for a few powerful tools to improve your social media marketing results? In this article, you’ll discover 10 tools to help with social listening, content creation, and campaign management. Research and Listening Tools Content is nothing w…

Ever been in a situation where none of your marketing seems to work? Then watch the Journey, Social Media Examiner’s episodic video documentary that shows you what really happens inside a growing business. Watch The Journey This episode of the Jo…

The way you show images on your website can really make a difference in the overall design you’re creating. With Divi’s built-in options, you can already apply various design settings that’ll help you display images in a stunning way, think of borders and box shadows, for instance. But if you’re looking to give your images […]

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Contact Form 7 is by far the most popular forms plugin on the WP.org repo. CF7 has more functionality right off the repo than most plugins do overall. More than that, there is a massive selection of extensions for the plugin that let you do pretty much anything you can think of. With that in […]

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Do you use social media to market a local business? Wondering how to measure the effectiveness of your online efforts? In this article, you’ll learn how to track and report on organic and paid social media marketing for a brick-and-mortar busines…

Having a Knowledge base on your website can be an extremely valuable asset both for your customers and your employees. And if done right, a knowledge base can become a long-standing hallmark of quality assurance for your business. They can be a great solution for FAQs, Documentation, Software manuals, Tutorials, and much more. In this […]

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There are lots of reasons why you would want to allow WordPress user registration. Maybe you have a membership site or run a forum community. You may only allow registered users to post comments as a way of moderating discussions. Whatever your reason, we want to show you how to get your users up and […]

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You’re familiar with Instagram Stories, but have you tried YouTube Stories? YouTube is very different than Instagram and requires a different approach. In this article, you’ll discover how to set up and deliver stories on YouTube. What Are YouTube Stor…

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative; where each week, we give away two brand new, free Divi Layout Packs from our design team to you. For the first layout this week, Kenny and his team have created an inviting Day Spa Layout Pack. This […]

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Running a business comes with a whole host of risks and rewards. Whether you’re making plans to launch your own business in the near future, or already have one up and running, ensuring your financial stability will help improve your chance of success. In this article, we’ll talk about what it means to be financially […]

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Want more engagement for your Facebook lead ads? Have you tried adding a quiz? In this article, you’ll learn how to add a social media quiz to your Facebook ads. Why Use a Quiz in Your Facebook Lead Ads? Facebook lead ads let you run lead generat…

By now, we’ve all gotten used to the section dividers that are included in Divi. In past tutorials, we’ve also shown you how you can make these section dividers apply to modules and rows. But if you want to use module dividers that are only connected to modules and not other design elements, this post […]

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Inspiration comes in many forms and professional development never ends. With that in mind, we have put together a massive list of web design blogs that can keep your brain fed for the entire year. But don’t worry. You won’t find any duds on this list. We respect your time and feel like you deserve […]

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Out of the box, the Divi Header Module can create striking header designs with only a few adjustments. This makes it an extremely popular module when designing headers for your website in Divi. And with a little out-of-the-box thinking, you can create some really unique designs using only the built-in settings (no custom CSS). So […]

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At some point or another, we all hear that little voice in our heads telling us we’re not good enough. Whether it targets your career, abilities, appearance, or relationships, insecurity is unpleasant. If it’s severe, it can even prevent you from taking new opportunities when they present themselves. No matter the cause and effect, insecurity […]

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Creating websites is all about making sure every detail is right. Paying attention to small details in your design will quickly add up and elevate the quality of your website. With Divi’s new hover options, you can effortlessly add small interactions on your website. Hover options apply to almost all design settings. You can, for […]

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Over the past decade or so, social media platforms have become key marketing tools. However, simply sending out periodic content isn’t enough. Determining when to post is key for reaching the highest number of potential readers or customers. As a mobile-centric platform catering largely to young adults, Instagram provides a unique opportunity to engage with […]

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Do you want to reach more customers on YouTube? Wondering how YouTube Live can help you grow your audience and business? To explore how marketers can benefit from YouTube Live, I interview Nick Nimmin. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing po…

Creating a multilingual website with Divi and Extra is easy. Both WPML ready, meaning you can create a multi-lingual website with Divi and Extra. WPML has made changes that improve compatibility with Divi and Extra and has added features that make it even easier to translate your website. In this article, we’ll see how to […]

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Whether you’re a new web developer or a veteran code junkie, you need a code editor robust enough to handle everything you can throw at it. In fact, that might just be the most important part of your toolset. Since this is an ongoing search for most everyone the field, we wanted to give lay […]

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Looking for more people to reach with your Facebook ads? Wondering how to find new Facebook audiences to target? In this article, you’ll learn how to research and test interests that yield new Facebook ad audiences. #1: Brainstorm a List of Interests I…

Are your marketing messages not striking a chord with your target audience? Then watch the Journey, Social Media Examiner’s episodic video documentary that shows you what really happens inside a growing business. Watch The Journey This episode of…

All the new Divi feature updates that have happened over the last couple of months have undeniably expanded the range of possibilities you have when designing websites. For this tutorial, we’ve created 5 different ways to get creative with the Divi Person Module without using any additional CSS code. The main goal of this post […]

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As the most popular social media platform in the world, Facebook is an important marketing tool for reaching new customers and clients. What’s more, knowing the best time to post on Facebook can give you an edge over your competition. In this article, we’ll discuss Facebook’s potential as a marking tool. Then we’ll cover several […]

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Are you wondering what some of the brightest minds in marketing think about the future of the industry? Concerned about how marketing will change this year? Find out what Seth Godin, Mitch Joel, Mari Smith, Michael Stelzner, and other top marketers see…

The one thing visitors always go looking for on a website is testimonials. They represent credibility and influence the decision-making process leads or potential clients have when visiting your website. Besides making sure you have strong testimonials to share, making them visually appealing plays an important role as well. In this post, we’re going to […]

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We’ve all experienced the dreaded “slump” – that slow-moving period of time when we just don’t have the motivation to do the things we need to do. Sometimes, simply getting motivated can be the hardest part of completing a task or reaching a goal. In this article, we’ll talk about what we mean by motivation […]

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Do you want your sales team to support your social media outreach? Looking for a guide to ease the transition? In this article, you’ll find a six-step plan to help your sales team adopt social media in their daily routine. Why Your Sales Team Should Us…

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away two brand new, free Divi Layout Packs from our design team to you. This time around, Kenny and his team have created a clean and modern Furniture Store Layout Pack with unique […]

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Whether you’re designing a wedding website or putting together an announcement for an annual business dinner, finding the right font for your special occasion can be difficult. Many fonts sacrifice readability for extra flourishes, while others just don’t stand out. To help you in your search, we’ll highlight 15 fancy fonts you can download to […]

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Looking for an exciting way to reach a specialized audience? Have you considered a social media campaign collaboration? In this article, you’ll discover how to partner with another brand to promote products and services to your respective audienc…

Sidebars aren’t really as popular as they used to be. In many cases, they end up being more distracting than they are helpful. But sometimes a sidebar makes perfect sense, especially when dealing with lengthy content. That is why I set out to create a sidebar that makes a lot of sense. Today I’m showing […]

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You’ve likely invested a lot in your business – time, energy, money, and maybe even your mental and physical health. It takes a lot to get off the ground, after all. Success doesn’t usually come without hard work and some sacrifice. Investing in your business is important, but so is investing in yourself. In this […]

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No matter what kind of website you’re creating, highlighting copy and content remains one of the top priorities. With Divi’s built-in options, there are a ton of ways to get there. One of the possibilities you have is applying a gradient text color to your copy. This is a great approach for adding color to […]

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Right now there are more choices than ever for anyone interested in starting a blog. Years ago you had to choose between Blogspot and WordPress. They were the only two major contenders. Today the competition is a bit stiffer. Which is why in this article we’ll be going over the current batch of top blogging […]

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