The Facebook Debugger is a tool that enables you to analyze and troubleshoot OpenGraph tags for any of your pages. Using the Debugger, you can quickly zero in on the source of errors within your social media rich snippets. Since social media, and Facebook itself, are...
Every single person on the internet has run into some HTTP error codes at some point. Whether that’s a 404 not found, a 403 forbidden, or a more obscure 504 or 508, these things pop up occasionally for everyone. And everyone needs to know how to deal with them. Some...
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...
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...
When creating a website, chances are high you’re going to include a blog page and blog posts on it. Of course, the most important part of a blog strategy is creating high-quality blog post content, but the design part of it all plays a big part in your strategy’s...
We’ve all been there… A website you are designing looks great on your laptop, phone and tablet. But then someone shows you a screenshot of what the site looks like on their device and you just want to cry. What probably happened is that they are on a screen with a...
Divi Event Manager is a third-party plugin that creates a complete events management system for Divi. It doesn’t require a separate events plugin. Instead, it contains all of the event management features. This reduces the number of plugins you need and ensures there...
Website redesigns tend to be a pain in the side for many web developers, especially if they’ve never heard of GDD. Here are some reasons why: The content takes too much time to update and finalize The budget is never enough The allotted time is never enough There’s...
You may have experienced occupational burnout if you: Felt depleted of energy or exhausted when thinking of going to work Mentally distanced yourself from your work, or felt cynical or negative toward your job Felt ineffective, unsupported, or inefficient in your role...
Text Mask designs are surprisingly easy to create using Divi’s built-in options. The builder has all the ingredients for created a text mask effect including options for text styles, backgrounds, and blend modes. In fact, we’ve created text mask designs using blend...
Do you have a business that serves customers in a specific location? If so, geofencing marketing can help you target the right audience. Geofencing helps marketers draw borders around the locations that see their paid ads online. It serves to attract customers to a...
Are you looking for deeper insights into your audience’s behaviors, intent, and journey? Incorporating deep learning for marketing into your strategy could help you better understand and personalize your customers’ buying experience. Curious about what deep learning...
Lack of motivation in the workplace can be a sign that workers’ needs are not being met. In this article we’ll look at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a popular motivational theory of addressing human needs with the goal of finding self-fulfillment. We will look at how...
Even if you aren’t familiar with the phrase anchor text, you have almost certainly used it. Anchor text is the actual text you click on for a link, whether it is click here, check this out, or a keyword that indicates that you’re navigating to a list of the best code...
Looking to make your marketing efforts more personal and conversational for your customers? Conversational marketing might be the perfect way to shift your marketing strategy. Conversational marketing is a marketing approach based on customer feedback. It utilizes...
Personalized marketing is marketing that’s targeted to an individual customer’s needs. This strategy goes beyond inputting a buyer’s name in your email software. Instead, it’s meant to follow your customer through each stage of your sales funnel. Consumers respond...
Does your brand have a signature sound? Has your brand developed an original sound effect, song, or jingle that your customers are meant to associate with your product or service? If so, you’ve engaged in sonic branding. Sonic branding isn’t quite as well-known as the...
The internet is always changing. Sites like archive.org are specifically designed to keep track of those changes. In order to facilitate the organic nature of the net, HTTP status codes 301 and 302 were developed to make sure that if you changed sites or needed to...
Search engines are any website’s lifeblood. No matter how well-planned and effective your social strategies are, if your site isn’t prominent in search results, your business and brand will have a hard time (if not an impossible one) growing. One of the most important...
There are a lot of ways you can secure your data online. If you want to be pro-active, two of the best solutions you can use are a proxy server or a Virtual Private Network (VPN). However, to choose between a proxy vs a VPN, you need to understand how both options...
Creating content for your blog is hard enough without having to worry about design. That’s why it is important for your site to have the design elements readily available (or pre-designed) so that you can be more focused on creating amazing content. Sure, a...
A Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) is a unique type of image format. Unlike other varieties, SVGs don’t rely on unique pixels to make up the images you see. Instead, they use ‘vector’ data. By using SVGs, you get images that can scale up to any resolution, which comes in...
Pinpointing the best marketing strategy for your business is always a goal worth achieving. The best process to get there will depend on your overall marketing knowledge and how you implement it. One of the most important aspects to tackle early on is knowing the...
Every day, browsing the web becomes a little less private. Websites and apps monitor basically everything you do, which pushes more and more people towards finding ways to retain their privacy. Proxy servers are one of the many options you can use to protect your...
As is often the case, typing the wrong URL will find you confronted with an error that says the page you’re looking for isn’t there – a classic 404 error. Trying again later may see you finally get to the page you were originally after. However, if the page has been...
When you’re building a custom footer inside Divi’s Theme Builder, there are several ways to approach adding the footer items. You could go for a module-based footer, where you add page footer items inside Text Modules with proper links, but you could also decide to...
Do you want to maximize your e-commerce store’s online presence? Shoppable posts will get your products in front of more potential customers. Shoppable posts allow brands to list products on social media posts. Users scrolling through the feed can find, tap, and...
Creating a responsive table can be a challenge, especially if you have a table with a lot of columns. A great way to solve this problem is to add horizontal scroll capability to the table. A table with horizontal scroll solves two main problems. First, it allows the...
Seeing the “err_too_many_redirects” message in your browser while trying to view your WordPress site can be both confusing and concerning. This error prevents users from viewing your content, which can lead to missed opportunities for conversions and revenue...
In the world of web design, we usually think of shadows as something we can add in Photoshop or as a CSS property (like box-shadow or text-shadow). But with Divi, we can think outside the box (or box-shadow). With just a few adjustments to Divi’s built-in filter and...
As you may know, WordPress is capable of sending basic transactional emails out of the box. However, a lot of web hosts don’t support that functionality or offer email capabilities at all. To get around this issue, you have to rely on third-party transactional email...
Otter.ai is an artificial intelligence (AI) program designed to record, extract, and transcribe audio in real time. It’s great for speech-to-text dictation, recording meetings, and generating transcripts of audio and video recordings. Otter voice notes are a useful...
Augmented reality for marketing utilizes AR technology to connect with shoppers on a more personal level, allowing them to “experience” a product virtually before they purchase. AR apps can pair with a number of different products and brand experiences, from cosmetics...
Unsplash is one of the most popular sources for free images on the net. Unsplash has millions of professional quality images that are free to use in your commercial and non-commercial projects with or without attribution. This makes Unsplash popular with WordPress...
Your logo is a central part of your brand’s identity. That’s why it’s almost always included in any website header you come across. When adding a logo to your header, you can choose to upload a PNG file or go for an SVG integration instead. For a more customized...
Connection errors are bound to happen to everyone who uses the internet. At some point, the traffic slows to a crawl and the data just doesn’t go through. Whether that’s trying to submit a credit card number that just won’t go through, playing an online game where...
When thinking of ways to include CTAs in your page design, you might consider including a contact form in your hero section. This approach allows people to immediately get in touch with you without having to navigate any further on your website. If you’re looking for...
Have you ever seen a gadget, piece of clothing, appliance, or piece of furniture online–only to meet dead ends when searching for a place to purchase it? If this scenario sounds familiar, visual search is the solution. And, if you sell physical products, incorporating...
Divi Ribbon Module is a third-party plugin for Divi that adds a stylable ribbon to the module’s content. Add an image, button, title, content, and style each element as detailed as you’d like. Use it to highlight a product sale, build a call to action, or draw...
Every business, big or small, needs a social media presence. That’s why a social media scheduler is so important. But when it comes to choosing the right one, it’s all about what the tool can do for you and if it fits your needs. You might have seen MeetEdgar while...
Large headers with a lot of navigation links can take up a lot of valuable real estate on your site (especially above the fold). That’s why menus that popup and slide-in are becoming more and more popular. Most of the time, menus that slide in to view stay above the...
You are probably familiar with the HTTP 404 error. It’s when the page or document you’ve requested can’t be found. But what about when you get an HTTP error 400, where you’re given the bad request message? That one is a bit trickier, but not anything to worry about....
The web is full of sites that need design accents related to time (speed optimization, upcoming events, etc.). In most cases, a clock icon or graphic can work great. But, creating an animated clock design will definitely give a unique “spin” to the design of your...
Adding a Reading Progress Bar (or scroll indicator) to your blog post template is a smart way to showcase a user’s reading progress for a given article. The idea is to display a fixed progress bar at the top of the post that directly correlates with the user’s scroll...
No matter how big or small your blog is, you want it to perform well. For a blog to have success, it needs high volume traffic. To perform even better, it also needs engagement. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the best types of blog posts that generate...
Divi scroll effects are great for creating interesting layouts. We’ve published quite a few since the feature was launched. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a layout with text and images that change on scroll. This design can be used for a services page...
Logos are arguably the most powerful element of your branding. Some business logos are known globally, partly because of the strength of their designs and of the brands behind them. Using a logo making website can help you come up with amazing designs in a matter of...
MemberPress is a membership plugin for WordPress that makes it easy to restrict access to your content. This allows you to create content for paying members only. The MemberPress Divi add-on integrates with Divi’s rows to protect MemberPress content. In this article,...
One of the reasons we all love the WordPress theme and plugin ecosystem is because of how varied and thriving it is. However, that variety can create some issues when choosing a theme for your site. With literally thousands of themes to choose from, both free and...
When creating your global header, chances are high you’re going to include a blog menu item. If you don’t have many blog post categories on your website, going for one blog menu item might be enough. However, if you have a set of different categories and you want to...
Introducing Divi Presets The New Way To Build Websites With Divi Today we are excited to introduce Divi Presets, the new class-based design system that will change the way you design Divi websites forever. When you customize the style of a Divi module, row or section...
The company was ranked among the most effective agencies to help improve online visibility WASHINGTON, DC – Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has named Ask the Egghead, Inc. to its list of best...
The company was ranked among the most trusted agencies to design and build professional websites! WASHINGTON, DC – Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has named Ask the Egghead, Inc. to its list of...
A lot of websites use Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to handle transactional emails. Most Email Service Providers (ESPs) offer SMTP support, so finding solutions with this in mind should be simple. However, quality can sometimes be an issue – something not...
WordPress enables you to send a broad range of transactional emails right out of the box. These include messages for user registration, password resets, and much more. However, the emails don’t always arrive as intended, and while it’s not WordPress’ fault, it’s...
Check out a great article on the importance of online directories on UpCity. Ask the Egghead’s Chief Egghead, Steven May was interviewed for the article and is quoted in it. While you may hear an online directory listing compared to a digital version of Yellow...
There’s a running joke among programmers that software development is 10-20% knowing how to code and 80-90% knowing how to search the internet for an answer or code snippet. Thankfully, lots of people post those code snippets on their websites for others to use and...
The versatility of Divi’s sticky options goes further than just using the settings for a sticky header. You can use it to trigger changes in your design as well. In this tutorial, for instance, we’ll use Divi’s sticky options to trigger image transition. The image...
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...
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...
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...
WooCommerce is a powerful e-commerce platform that can accomplish a lot on its own. However, most businesses will benefit from separate accounting software (such as QuickBooks) to keep better track of all income channels and expenses. Unfortunately, manually updating...
It’s fairly common to sell multiple variations of a single product. Whether it’s t-shirt sizes, color preferences, or some other factor for shoppers to consider, you can easily display all of your available options with WooCommerce. In this post, we’ll briefly discuss...
Working from home is all the rage now, whether you’ve been forced to create a home office after your job shifted to remote work or you’re a freelancer who’s happily embraced the WFH lifestyle. But if you don’t already have an at-home job – or if you want to add to...
General-purpose web hosting depends on a stable infrastructure that delivers content fast. However, online store owners need to consider server performance on a number of fronts. As a result, dedicated WooCommerce hosting has become a top option for those who need to...
In 2019, retail e-commerce sales worldwide amounted to $3.53 trillion, and 2020 seems set to be a record-breaking year for online retail. By launching your online store now, you could connect with a huge audience. However, you’ll need a way to rapidly set up your...
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...
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...
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...
Everyone who has run a WordPress website for any amount of time has their own set of “must have” plugins that gets installed before doing anything else. These plugins are the backbone of their workflow and content strategy, but if you haven’t been using WordPress long...
If you own an e-commerce business, you’re probably interested in ways to increase sales. Dynamic pricing in WooCommerce is one way to do this – it lets you set up conditional pricing based on purchase quantity, cart totals, and more. Therefore, dynamic pricing is a...
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If you own a WooCommerce store, you’re probably familiar with the importance of inventory management. You’re probably also familiar with the headaches that can come along with it. Fortunately, there are some tips and tools you can implement to make this important task...
When it comes to launching your own online store with WordPress, choosing a WooCommerce payment gateway is an important step. There are many factors to consider during this decision, including how your customers will perceive your checkout options and what fees your...
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...
Maybe you’ve been using various tools in your Google Drive for some time, but have you tried to add a page in a Google Doc? How about adding a header or page number? Google Docs is packed full of functions, but you may not be aware of all of the formatting options it...
Choosing the perfect domain name is always a challenge. However, there are more hurdles to overcome if the one you want is not available. If you’re unfortunate enough, you’ll land on the perfect name, only to find out that it’s already taken. If you want to buy a...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
You can see people celebrate a different social media holiday almost every day of the year. There’s a holiday for everything – emoji day, national mutt day, international talk like a pirate day, and many more. The good news is that each social media holiday provides...
At some point, a simple blog outgrows its original purpose and becomes something worth monetizing. At this point, you’ll likely begin to look into various ways to leverage your traffic numbers and boost your income at the same time. This could take the form of ads,...
Despite the name of this article, free websites absolutely have their place. Hobby bloggers and even some professionals looking to create digital portfolios can make excellent use of these platforms. However, if you want a site that can grow alongside your business or...
So you’re going to start an online store. People will go to your website, give you money, and then you will send them the goods. Sounds great. But if you’re a brick-and-mortar business who has never set up an online presence before, there’s a lot more that goes into...
Global advertising is big business – to the tune of tens of billions of dollars turned over annually. As such, you’ll find many who want to jump on the bandwagon, hoping for a slice of the pie. While most are relatively well-meaning, there are others who look to game...
Although it became available worldwide back in 2018, TikTok has made a big splash in 2020. Despite security concerns, social media marketers and brands alike are looking to make the most of what this app has to offer. However, before you can start promoting your own...
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...
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...
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...
We often forget that text – or more specifically, typeface – is an integral part of web design. In fact, your font choice can make or break your entire website. It doesn’t really matter how beautiful or easy to navigate your site is if visitors struggle to read its...
Black Friday Starts In… Black Friday Is Coming Get ready! The Divi Black Friday sale is coming on November 27th, and just like every year before it, we are going all out to make this the most amazing sale of all time. That means gigantic discounts, free prizes,...
As you may know, customer reviews play an important role in helping people research products, services, and brands that they’re interested in. Trustpilot is one of many platforms that helps to facilitate this process by collecting and publishing reviews and business...
Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. Recently, we shared a brand new Meditation Center Layout Pack. To help you get your website up and running as soon as...
A hero section is the eyecatcher of your website. It usually sets the tone for the rest of the website and shows visitors what they can expect. That’s why it can be helpful to make sure all focus is on the few elements you share in your hero section, such as the copy...
The way you design your header sets the tone for the rest of your website. That’s why it’s important to think of the way you add elements and interactions. Of course, you’ll want to include the basics like a logo and menu items, but chances are high you’ll want to...
When trying to convince visitors to reach out through your website, giving them the right incentives is key. When thinking of incentives, clear and irresistible calls to action pop into mind right away. But CTAs are usually the last part of the acquisition process....
If you have been a Divi user for a while, the thought of inserting a Divi Module (or Row) inside of another Module may have crossed your mind. In most cases, if you know how to use Divi proficiently, this sort of thing isn’t really necessary. Divi Modules are already...
The way you design your pages is a direct reflection of your brand. That’s why at some point in your design brainstorm, you might want to find and add unique design elements to your website that’ll help generate a pattern throughout all pages. One unique way to...
