How to Use Facebook Ads for Local Businesses

Do you have a local brick-and-mortar business? Wondering how to make Facebook ads work for you? In this article, you’ll learn how to start advertising a local business on Facebook. #1: Get Your Foundational Elements in Order Before you begin adve…

YouTube Announces Creator Monitization Updates

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 YouTube creator monetization…

Twitch: What Marketers Need to Know

Want to know how Twitch is growing live video audiences? Wondering how Twitch supports loyal, engaged communities? To explore what marketers need to know about Twitch, I interview Luria Petrucci. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast …

Twitch: What Marketers Need to Know

Want to know how Twitch is growing live video audiences? Wondering how Twitch supports loyal, engaged communities? To explore what marketers need to know about Twitch, I interview Luria Petrucci. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast …

Divi Feature Update! The New Divi Color Manager & Magic Color Suggestions

The Magic Color Interface Introducing a new dynamic color system that helps you be creative and build websites more quickly. Today we are introducing the all new color manager for Divi, a pretty magical new interface that makes it easier to manage colors, access recently used colors and explore the colorscape for new and beautiful […]

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7 Advanced Facebook Advertising Tips to Improve Your Campaigns

Do you want better results from your Facebook campaigns? Looking for tactics to help you get more out of your investment in Facebook ads? In this article, you’ll discover seven advanced tips to improve the performance of your Facebook advertising…

How to Display Real-Time Cryptocurrency Data on your Website

If you are building a website in the cryptocurrency space, you need a way to showcase real-time quotes on many different cryptocurrencies (or coins). If you have ever personally invested in (or traded) digital currency like Bitcoin, you may be familiar with the obsession of checking those real-time quote updates (I know I have). So […]

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26 Tools and Apps for Social Media Marketers

Wondering how to improve the visual and written content you share on social media? Want a list of tools to help? In this article, you’ll find 26 helpful tools and apps from the Social Media Marketing Podcast’s Discovery of the Week. #1: int…

How to Easily Manage Updates for WordPress on a Single Install for FREE

WordPress is constantly being updated. Automattic and the WordPress Core Contributors are dedicated to bringing new features, security fixes, and quality-of-life improvements to all of us on a regular basis. The same can be said for plugin and theme authors, too. Developers are always trying to smooth out as many wrinkles as they can. And […]

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Seriously Simple Podcasting Plugin – A Detailed Review and Overview

Podcasting resources are hardly a scarcity these days. Among them, podcasting hosts and plugins that all what to be your show’s One and Only. You have the big players like Libsyn and Blubrry and even SoundCloud, but don’t forget about Seriously Simple Podcasting. They’re a long-time cult favorite, and the developers have recently revamped their hosting platform, too. But is […]

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New Facebook Video Platform and Instagram IGTV Video App

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 Facebook’s new video p…

Does It Still Make Sense to Run Ads on Your WordPress Website?

Online advertisements have always been one of the most popular ways to monetize your website. However, the rise of adblockers threatens to change that. At this point, anyone starting a new site needs to seriously consider whether running ads on WordPress is still a good option from a financial perspective. Some websites still make good […]

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Curiosity Marketing: A Better Way to Win Loyal Customers

Want your audience to ask about your products? Wondering how to spark people’s interest? To explore how to use curiosity in your marketing, I interview Chalene Johnson. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk …

Divi Feature Update! Design Pages Even Faster Than Ever Before With Divi Quick Access

Quickly Identify And AccessElement Design Settings Now it’s even faster and easier to identify and access design settings for module sub elements. Today we are releasing yet another major design efficiency improvement for Divi, making it easier and faster to identify and access design options for every element on the page, including module sub elements. […]

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How to Add Instagram Action Buttons to Your Business Profile

Want to sell tickets or take reservations on Instagram? Looking for a way to let customers purchase from you without leaving Instagram? In this article, you’ll learn how to set up Instagram action buttons to let customers do business with you via…

How to Make Your Section Background Image Selectively Show Through with Divi

You can basically apply a background image to anything within the Divi Builder. Whether it’s a section, row, column or module, the possibilities are endless. And with blend modes, you can even make background images show through selectively. This allows you to make modules to connect with each other on another level. Where one module […]

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How to Launch a Crowdfunding Campaign Using WordPress (In 3 Steps)

Sometimes, you have an amazing idea for a project, but not the funds to make it come true. While there are plenty of ways to raise money, crowdfunding has become all the rage lately since it enables you to bypass traditional funding channels. The problem is, setting up a crowdfunding website can be complicated. However, […]

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Pinterest Profile Changes: What Marketers Need to Know

Do you use Pinterest to drive traffic to your blog or business? Wondering how the latest Pinterest changes will affect your account and overall marketing approach? In this article, you’ll discover the latest Pinterest updates and how to leverage …

How to Manage Your Website Files from Inside Your WordPress Dashboard

Typically, when managing the files that make up your WordPress install you’ll likely use an FTP client. (You may also use something like WP-CLI and the command line.) If you’re not familiar with FTP, you may find the process intimidating. You can learn it pretty easily, but for any number of reasons you just may […]

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How to Optimize Your Instagram Profile for Business

Want to make a stronger first impression with your Instagram profile? Wondering how to add branding and personality to your Instagram bio? In this article, you’ll discover useful tips to help you build and optimize an Instagram profile for busine…

How to Build a Facebook Ads Funnel by Modeling Email Sequences

Want to scale your most successful email marketing funnels? Wondering how a Facebook ads funnel can help? In this article, you’ll discover how to create a sequence of Facebook and/or Instagram ads based on your email marketing funnel. #1: Outline…

How to Check Your WordPress Site for Common Errors and Troubleshoot Them

WordPress is an amazing piece of software. Having overtaken nearly one-third of the entire internet means that it pretty much has to be. However, things can still go wrong. Servers can get issues, and files can get misconfigured. And then there’s plain-old user error. Site health has a lot of factors to consider. Thankfully, the […]

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How to Create and Customize WordPress User Notifications

If you own a website that allows people to create accounts, you’re most certainly aware that your website sends out WordPress notifications. These email notifications help you communicate with admins, editors, subscribers and more. On top of the default WordPress notifications (such as a lost password email notification), you can also send out additional notifications […]

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How to Create and Customize WordPress User Notifications

If you own a website that allows people to create accounts, you’re most certainly aware that your website sends out WordPress notifications. These email notifications help you communicate with admins, editors, subscribers and more. On top of the default WordPress notifications (such as a lost password email notification), you can also send out additional notifications […]

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Facebook Advertising Updates

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 Instagram shoppable tags in …

When It Makes Sense to Use Animations in Web Design

One of the most common mistakes web designers make is including too many animated elements. The thinking goes: “Animations are cool, so the more, the better”. However, too much of a good thing such as this can affect your website’s usability negatively. Animations, much like every other web element, need to fulfill a practical purpose. […]

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How to Use Facebook Ads to Improve Your Video Views

Want longer video views on Facebook? Wondering how the Facebook suggested video feed can help? To explore a creative way Facebook ads can improve your video views, I interview Paul Ramondo. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an …

How to Creatively Highlight Your Membership Deals with Divi

If you’re offering membership deals on your website, it’s important to make sure people will notice them on your website. To give you a headstart, we’re going to provide you with a stunning membership showcase that you can recreate step by step using Divi’s built-in options only. We’re combining a beautiful section background with Blurb […]

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3 Ways to Get More Facebook Comments on Your Facebook Posts

Want more people to comment on your Facebook posts? Looking for ways to encourage meaningful discussion on Facebook? In this article, you’ll find three ways to get more comments on your Facebook page posts. Why Facebook Comments Still Matter In t…

How to Add Favorite Button Functionality to Your Divi Site

Adding favorite button functionality to your Divi site can be a great boost to user experience. The basic functionality works as a bookmarking system for posts. Users can browse through posts and select the ones they want to favorite. Then users can view those favorited posts later at their convenience. For this use case tutorial, […]

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How to Get Started With YouTube Messages

Looking for a new way to connect with people on YouTube? Wondering how to engage with your subscribers on a more personal level? In this article, you’ll learn how to set up and use private YouTube messages on mobile. #1: Promote New Videos to Spe…

How to Build an eCommerce Funnel on Facebook

Wondering how to sell more products on Facebook? Looking for tips to target people throughout the customer journey? In this article, you’ll discover an actionable plan to build an effective sales funnel on Facebook. #1: Serve a Website Conversion…

Clearfy WordPress Optimization Plugin: Overview and Review

WordPress is a versatile platform. That versatility sometimes means there are features that we don’t use. When that happens, there can be performance, SEO, or security issues. One way to solve this problem is to optimize your WordPress installation with a plugin called Clearfy. Clearfy disables all of your unused WordPress features – making WordPress […]

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Instagram Reveals News Feed Algorithm Secrets

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 Instagram announcing how the…

How to Add Fixed Widgets to Your Sidebar in WordPress

Sidebars are an important part of many WordPress websites. They are useful for all kinds of websites but especially loved by bloggers. A sidebar can contain various widgets which give website owners the possibility to link other posts, add social media channels, generate leads, share additional content and more. By default, these widgets stay in […]

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Fun: How to Love the Work You Do

Are you struggling to balance your work and personal life? Wondering if the hustle and grind are worth the toll they take on you? To explore how to bring fun back into your work, I interview Joel Comm. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing po…

Introducing Divi Rollback: Easily Roll Back To A Previously Installed Version Of Divi With A Single Click!

Divi Rollback: Switch Back To ThePrevious Version Of Divi With A Single Click If you ever update Divi and experience a problem or a conflict with your website setup, you can now easily restore the previous version of Divi with a single click. We want Divi users to know that we always have their back, […]

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10 Facebook Event FAQs: Answers for Marketers

Do you use Facebook Events for business or networking? Are you confused by some of the features and functions of Facebook Events? In this article, you’ll discover answers to 10 questions marketers ask about creating, promoting, and managing succe…

How to Build a Facebook Messenger Bot Sequence

Wondering how to use Facebook Messenger for email-style campaigns? Want to automatically deliver a series of messages with helpful content or task reminders to subscribers via a Messenger bot? In this article, you’ll learn how to build a Facebook…

How to Build Valuable Tailored Audiences for Your Twitter Ads

Do you want to reach more receptive audiences with Twitter ads? Looking for tools to help turn Twitter lists into tailored audiences? In this article, you’ll discover two ways to find and target specialized groups of Twitter users with your ads. …

6 Tools That Schedule Instagram Business Posts

Want to batch-process your Instagram updates? Looking for tools that schedule and publish content directly to Instagram? In this article, you’ll discover six social media tools that let business profiles schedule posts directly to Instagram. Abou…

How to Design a Creative Navigation Header with Divi

Today’s post is about combining two very important elements on your website: header and navigation. This unique design organizes multiple buttons inside your header to serve as a navigation menu that is both functional and attractive. This design would work great for personal sites that want to keep things simple and blogs that need to […]

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Snapchat Launches First Sound Lens

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 Snapchat Lens and Location t…

Personal Brand Pivot: How to Become The Next You

Wondering how you can become known for something new? Looking for tips to help you focus your brand on a different area? To explore how to pivot your personal brand, I interview Amy Landino. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an…

Divi Feature Update! Huge Design Efficiency Improvements Now Available

Build Divi Websites Faster And MoreEasily Than Ever Before We want to help Divi users build websites faster and more easily by removing inefficieny. We love releasing new features that make the lives of Divi designers easier. When it comes to speed, efficiency and intuition, we want to go above and beyond, because that’s what […]

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4 Tools to Find and Manage Influencers

Are you working with social media influencers? Wondering how to vet and recruit influencers? In this article, you’ll discover four tools to manage your influencer relationships. #1: Identify and Vet Influencers With Influence.co and Social Blade …

4 Tools to Find and Manage Influencers

Are you working with social media influencers? Wondering how to vet and recruit influencers? In this article, you’ll discover four tools to manage your influencer relationships. #1: Identify and Vet Influencers With Influence.co and Social Blade …

Design a Unique Full Screen Divi Layout with an Animated Scroll Button

Creating a custom scroll button on your fullscreen header is a great design boost to improve user experience, allowing the user to scroll to the next section of your page without having to scroll. Adding some eye-catching animation to your button may also improve your conversions. Divi already has a built-in scroll button to make […]

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6 Tools for Social Media Content Inspiration

Need more ideas to fill the gaps in your social media posting calendar? Looking for tools to help? In this article, you’ll discover six tools and websites that will help keep your social media content interesting, timely, and relevant. #1: Discov…

How to Create an A-Z Index of Content with Tooltips for Divi’s Doctor’s Office Layout Pack

Creating an A-Z index makes it easier for users to find what they are looking for quickly without much reading and/or scrolling. This kind of indexing is common in the medical field because it makes it easy for patients to find and read about certain diseases or medical conditions. For this use case tutorial, I’m […]

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