Welcome to this week’s edition of the Social Media Marketing Talk Show, a news show for marketers who want to stay on the leading edge of social media. On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore new Instagram chat stickers and ad placements, as well...
Recently, some additional hover options have been added to Divi–allowing you to create even more cool effects without having to touch one single line of code. You can now, for instance, create amazing gradient background hover transitions. By combining column, row and...
As web designers, we are always looking for new and creative ideas to add to our websites. Thankfully, inspiration isn’t hard to find. For example, retro comic book art always makes a comeback. Sometimes it’s as typography, other times as photo filters. Lately,...
Do you want to learn more about creating ad funnels on Facebook? Wondering how to build a Facebook ad funnel that works for your business? To explore how to set up a Facebook ad funnel, I interview Charlie Lawrance. Charlie is a Facebook ads expert and the founder of...
Divi’s Website-Wide Design Editor Manage Your Website’s Default Styles Instead of Customizing Modules Over And Over Again When Building New Pages! Today we are excited to release one of the most important and revolutionary new Divi features ever. It’s...
Divi is not just any page builder. Divi takes the design process to a whole new level with a complete web design system that allows you to design every part of your website visually, without having to depend so much on complicated third party design software (such as...
Are you having trouble with those pesky Facebook banner dimensions? Is your banner or cover photo just not looking right? We’ve got you covered. Your Facebook cover photo says a lot about your brand. For a business to thrive online and have a social presence, it needs...
Do you want more warm leads from LinkedIn? Wondering how to use LinkedIn to schedule more calls or meetings with new leads? In this article, you’ll discover how to use four LinkedIn marketing features to nurture leads. #1: Recommend a Group Post for More Exposure to...
Modern web design is still about breaking the grid. This is done by staggering elements and design accents in positions that break the normal structure of a grid layout. You can see us apply a lot of these broken grid designs throughout our awesome Divi layouts....
Risk. I love that word. Every wonderful thing that’s ever happened to me has been born of risk. When we talk about risk management in business, we’re not just talking about the bold, brave business moves that may fail but could also take us to new heights. We’re also...
Looking for proven ways to reach and engage your Facebook fans? Wondering how live video could help? In this article, you’ll learn how to use Facebook Live as the cornerstone of your marketing efforts. Why Facebook Live Video Is Still Relevant for Businesses and...
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, free Divi Layout Packs from our design team to you. This time around, Kenny and his team have created a clean and modern...
JavaScript, along with HTML and CSS, are key programming languages. Nearly every site on the web uses JavaScript, so understanding its native Application Programming Interface (API) is important if you want to become a well-rounded developer. In this post, we’ll...
Do you use video in your Facebook ads? Wondering how the new ThruPlay optimization will affect your Facebook video ad campaigns? In this article, you’ll learn what ThruPlay optimization is and what it means for Facebook video ad campaigns. What Is Facebook ThruPlay Ad...
A unique navigation design can give any website a bit of an edge. 4-corner fixed navigation, for example, is a good way to give viewers more options to interact with your website’s design. In fact, it adds another layer to your UX design throughout the site. In this...
AskNicely lets brands collect net promoter score (NPS) customer feedback at any point in the customer journey and from any channel. The software is for anyone who cares about delivering a great customer experience – support departments (obviously), entrepreneurs and...
Divi Mask is a third-party plugin for Divi that adds a new module to the Divi Builder with some unique styles for images and backgrounds. It places a mask over the image so the image takes the shape of the mask. Everything outside the mask can be any color you want...
Managing downloads from a WordPress site might seem like it would be no big deal, but in reality, a lot goes into the process. While WP does offer basic media control built-in, if you’re offering those downloads as part of a service or business venture, you’re going...
Your page’s hero section usually sets the bar for the rest of the page. It also plays a major role in your visitors’ first impression. With Divi, you can create amazing hero sections using the built-in options only. Now, if you’re looking for a way to make your next...
Social media, gossipy co-workers, and any number of other tempting distractions can easily pull you away from your work. Plus, long hours plugging away at the same tasks can lead to boredom and inefficiency. The odds are really stacked against you when it comes to...
One of the cool features of the new website design of elegantthemes.com is the premade layout pack previews on the Divi product page. What makes this design unique is how each layout pack is featured with three separate images that fan-out on hover. Today, we’re going...
If you pay attention to the latest news from the WordPress community, you may have noticed the recent buzz regarding PHP 7. However, non-technical users may have a hard time understanding what PHP 7 is and why it matters for WordPress. In this post, we’ll introduce...
Throughout all the design trends, the way you design your hero sections remains extremely important. With Divi, you can take on different approaches and create a hero section that stands out and encourages people to extend their stay on your website. To help you get...
When your marketing strategy has a lot of branches, it’s hard to gather all of your insights into one place. But getting up to date, easy to understand analytics and insights is key to keep you and your team on track. That’s where a tool like Databox can be really...
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...
Hey Divi Nation! It’s time for another update on our Divi Meetup Network–and boy do we have a lot to cover this month! We’ve seen a lot of growth lately and lots of new interest that we’re confident will continue to fuel growth for many months to come. And we couldn’t...
Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative; where each week, we give away a brand new, free Divi Layout Pack from our design team to you. For this week, Kenny and his team have created a fun and exciting Candy...
Publicity and public relations (PR) are often used interchangeably, but this ignores PR’s broad value and publicity’s focused expertise. To understand publicity vs PR, think of it this way: PR is the umbrella; publicity is one of the many facets that fall under it....
It’s time again for our monthly Divi Showcase where we take a look at 10 Awesome Divi websites made by our community members. Each month we showcase the best Divi websites that were submitted from our community and today we want to share with you the top ten websites...
Divi is a great choice to build websites for virtual assistants. It has everything you need built-in to show your services and provide all the information potential clients might need. Just add or create a layout and style it for your using design. Of course, you...
One of the primary goals of web development is creating an engaging user experience. You’ll often do this by including interactive features and stunning visual elements on your website. However, those aspects aren’t necessarily accessible to every potential visitor,...
Looking for a unique and beautiful way to display images in a gallery on your website? If so, we’re sure you’ll love this post. We’re going to show you how to cut off image corners with Text Modules as part of a beautiful design that remains 100% responsive across all...
How can something as susceptible to change as marketing have any longstanding, golden rules? Modified social media algorithms come out every few weeks. Google keeps getting smarter, putting more pressure on advertisers and content creators. As soon as you’ve mastered...
Divi’s slider module is packed with design options that make it easy to think outside the box and create stunning slider designs. So today, we are going to turn some things around (literally). In the post that follows, we are going to add vertical slider elements to...
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools are one of the most helpful parts of your business. Being able to keep track of your customers, lead generation, contact history, and so much more is essential to running an efficient business. Especially an online one....
Gradient backgrounds are nowadays part of almost every modern website you come across. But as soon as you want to create a more complex gradient, you’re probably tended to reach for image editing software. With Divi, there’s an alternative. Thanks to the many built-in...
Adobe Illustrator (AI) is considered one of the best–and certainly one of the most popular–design programs for illustrators and graphic designers. If you need to design something in vector format, then Adobe Illustrator is an excellent tool for the job. Currently, AI...
A lot of companies will include a “get started” CTA on there home page. It’s usually is the primary call to action on the page, since it will lead the user through some sort of intended process. It could be a simple “get started now” button that links to another page....
Bringing on a new team member can be exciting, but also stressful. It’s sometimes hard to strike the right balance between effective employee training and making sure your business continues to run smoothly during the transition period. In this post, we’ll discuss why...
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, free Divi Layout Packs from our design team to you. This time around, Kenny and his team have created a beautiful Sightseeing...
There are many reasons why you would want to remove the white background from an image. Maybe you don’t have a transparent version of your logo or you need a cutout of your product to create a composite. Thankfully, Adobe Photoshop has plenty of options for removing a...
Section Dividers continue to be a popular Divi design element. There are many divider styles to choose from with helpful options that make it easy to add unique transitions and backgrounds to your page. In this tutorial, we are going to use section dividers a bit...
The WordPress REST API has been around for a while now, but understanding what it is and why it matters may not be immediately clear to newcomers and non-developers. Even so, this tool is a handy one to know for users of all stripes, as it enables you to utilize the...
Divi is an excellent theme to build travel websites. Whether you’re building a website for travel agencies with booking built in or creating a personal blog about your travels, you can build it with Divi. Of course, you can build from scratch or use a layout or child...
The Adobe Creative Cloud is the industry standard for all things design and is the favorite layout design program for desktop publishing. With InDesign, you can create print and digital projects like magazines, books, brochures, and booklets. Some creative...
Divi’s built-in options allow you to use one particular design setting for multiple purposes, which in turn helps spark creativity. Today, we’re going to use section dividers in a unique way to elegantly hide your website’s copy. This is a great way to add extra...
Not that long ago, QR codes had a bad reputation. After their widespread introduction in the mid-1990s, they quickly turned into an ongoing joke. Anyone and their neighbor would create QR code graphics and slap them onto anything. This resulted in sites like WTF QR...
More Options And An Improved UI Now You Have Full Control Over Column Designs And Better Tools For Adding, Deleting And Rearranging Columns Today we are excited to release the new Divi column options and improved column editing interface for the Visual Builder. This...
Animated GIFs and HTML5 videos can be great for animating how a product works on your website. These short animations communicate valuable information to the visitor in a way that is more readily digested than a regular video. Adding these type of GIFs and HTML5...
Customers can make a negative experience public within seconds. I can Tweet about a rude checkout person before the door swings shut behind me or before the customer service chat window is closed. According to the Nielsen Global Trust in Advertising Survey in 2015,...
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...
If you’re the kind of Photoshop user who primarily opens the software to resize and crop images, you might never touch the Brush tool. However, if you’re in Photoshop day-in and day-out, Brushes are likely to be your best friend. Having as many options as possible...
Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative; where each week, we give away a brand new, free Divi Layout Pack from our design team to you. For this week, Kenny and his team have created an elegant Art Gallery...
There’s a lot of chatter about video marketing – you need it, your brand has to have it, you will totally fail without it. For some brands, though, video is more of a nicety than a necessity. You’d like to create videos, but you don’t have the budget or the skills;...
There aren’t a lot of Divi child themes that are designed specifically for magazines, but there are a lot of child themes that are great for building magazines. Blogs are similar to magazines in that they produce content and present it with the most recent content...
Understanding serverless computing can be confusing enough. Determining whether or not it’s a good development solution for you gets even more complicated, as there are many pros and cons to consider. In this article, we’ll break down the basics of serverless...
With Divi’s new transform options, you can create beautiful web design while viewing all transform settings happen in real time. And by combining different modules with each other, you can achieve some unique and seamless effects that’ll help elevate the look and feel...
At some point, pretty much every PhotoShop user gets overwhelmed by all of the options. The menus and submenus and panels and panes and context menus…it’s a lot to take in. Adobe, however, knows this, and instead of relegating everyone to clicking forever, they...
Divi Switch is a third-party plugin for Divi that adds lots of new features to Divi that you can toggle on or off at the flick of a switch. Many in the Divi community know of Divi Switch as it’s been around for several years, but their 3.0 update brought lots of new...
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...
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, free Divi Layout Packs from our design team to you. This time around, Kenny and his team have created a beautiful Green Energy...
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...
Divi Dream Tools is a third-party plugin for Divi that adds lots of new customizations and modules to Divi. It includes close to 30 modules, 5 custom post types, and 5 widgets. It also includes lots of custom design options such as pre-loaders, CTA in the menu,...
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...
Designers everywhere should know about the Golden Ratio. It is a mathematical ratio that creates aesthetically pleasing designs. Since the Golden Ratio exists so frequently in nature, it’s not a surprise that its results are natural-looking. Photo by Bogomil Mihaylov...
All Divi Websites Just Got A Lot Faster! Today’s important performance improvements greatly improve loading speeds for all Divi pages, as well as WordPress admin pages and the Visual Builder. Today we are releasing major performance improvements for Divi that will...
When I stumbled onto Divi, I had no idea of the impact it would have on me. It has become by far the most important tool in my business and one of the most beneficial and life-changing platforms in my professional and personal life. In this post, I’m going to expand...
Marketing online can be frustrating work. Sometimes you may feel like you’re throwing spaghetti against the wall and hoping it sticks. It doesn’t have to be that way, however. Urchin Tracking Modules (UTMs) make it a lot easier to determine the best methods for...
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...
Starting and maintaining a business is no small task. With all the work you’ve poured into your company, the last thing you want is for it all to go up in smoke. Whether you’re facing a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or some other unforeseen emergency, having a...
Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative; where each week, we give away a brand new, free Divi Layout Pack from our design team to you. For this week, Kenny and his team have created a beautifully polished...
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,...
Divi’s built in Overflow Options make is super simple to add overflow css properties (ie. visible, hidden, scroll) to any element on the page. This is helpful for creating unique designs and scrollable content with ease. In this post, I’m going to go through what...
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...
It’s that time again for our monthly Divi Showcase where we take a look at 10 awesome Divi websites made by our community members. Each month we showcase the best Divi websites that were submitted from our community and today we want to share with you the top ten...
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...
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, free Divi Layout Packs from our design team to you. This time around, Kenny and his team have created a beautiful Ebook Layout...
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...
Wrapping text around images is a common design technique most commonly found in print media like magazines and newspapers. But you can also find this being used on the web, especially for blog posts. Wrapping text around an image is actually a pretty standard part of...
Duplicate content is the boogeyman of the SEO world. Depending on who you ask and what you read, the definition and scope of what constitutes duplicate content varies wildly. That’s why in this article we will break down what duplicate content really is and the...
Divi’s built-in transform options have proven to be an extremely useful design tool, allowing you to scale, rotate, skew, or position any element on a page with ease. And, you can even choose to transform elements in the hover state for amazing hover effects. But...
In a nutshell, User Experience (UX) plays a key role in your website’s conversion rate. Ensuring your users can navigate around your site and find what they need with ease will help make your site more successful. This is where conducting a thorough UX audit comes in....
Over the past few weeks, the new Divi transform options have helped spark our creativity. One of the best things about the transform options is the visual “pop” that comes with using it. With just a few tweaks, you can change the overall user experience of any module,...
