A Mobile-Friendly Checklist to Follow on Every Website You Create

Creating a website that works well on mobile isn’t easy, but it can be done. As long as you check your site thoroughly before shipping it, there’s no reason why mobile users shouldn’t have a great experience. However, you may wonder what elements need your attention the most. In this article, we’re going to provide you with […]

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How to Apply Color Palettes to Your Divi Website (20 examples!)

In today’s Divi tutorial, we’re going to share some amazing color palettes that you can use on the next websites you build with Divi. Using the right colors for your website is one of the primary things that’ll determine how your website will look and feel like in overall. Besides sharing some amazing color palettes […]

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How to Add Dummy Text to WordPress (And Why You’d Want To)

Testing a website is much more than running through the pages and clicking each button. Each element of your chosen theme, plugins, and customizations will need testing to make sure your site is fully-functional. In practice, that means you’ll need to test each element to make sure they work properly. To do this, your WordPress […]

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How Audiences Respond to Podcasts: New Research

Are you thinking about getting into podcasting? Wondering if podcasts still have an engaged audience base? In this article, you’ll discover insights from new research that show how listeners consume podcast content, and what might keep people from tuning in. #1: Podcast Listener Base Maintains Steady Growth A January 2017 phone survey of 2,000 people […]

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How to Grow Your Facebook Following: A 6-Step Plan

Looking for new ways to grow your Facebook audience? Have you considered targeting prospects by interests that are related to your product? In this article, you’ll discover how to grow a specialized audience on Facebook in six steps. #1: Analyze Broad Target Market Characteristics The first step is to identify a target market that will […]

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How to Grow Your Facebook Following: A 6-Step Plan

Looking for new ways to grow your Facebook audience? Have you considered targeting prospects by interests that are related to your product? In this article, you’ll discover how to grow a specialized audience on Facebook in six steps. #1: Analyze Broad Target Market Characteristics The first step is to identify a target market that will […]

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10 Free Invoice Software Tools That Can Help You Run Your Business

Whether you’re a freelancer or a small business owner, invoices play a vital role in your work. They’re not only how you get paid – they also help you organize important information and present a professional appearance. You could create and send your invoices by hand, but using free invoice software is often a quicker […]

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How to Get Started With Facebook Analytics

Are you taking advantage of the actionable data Facebook offers marketers? Have you explored the Facebook Analytics dashboard? Facebook Analytics is a robust tool that lets marketers explore users’ interactions with advanced goal paths and sales funnels. In this article, you’ll discover how to get started with Facebook Analytics. What Data Is Available in Facebook […]

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Mental Self Care for Software Developers and Web Designers

Talking about mental health can be awkward. It shouldn’t be any harder to talk about than a sinus infection or toothache, but it is. So let’s work on changing that. When you’re discussing mental health, the most important thing to remember is the keyword health. Health isn’t being able to run a half-marathon (that’s fitness, […]

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16 Examples of Digital Consultant Websites Built with Divi

Digital consulting is a popular online business model. Lots of digital consultants develop with Divi for both them and their clients, which is one reason why Divi has become one of the top development themes for WordPress. This means there are lots of examples of digital consultant websites built with Divi to help provide creative […]

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Divi Performance Enhancement! Improved Google PageSpeed Scores, Reduced File Sizes and Requests

Improved Google Page SpeedScores And Faster Load Times Today’s update improves out-of-the-box Google PageSpeed scores for Divi and improves loading times for your visitors. Today we continue our mission to improve Divi performance and speed up your websites. In this update, we have addressed various Google PageSpeed insights by introducing automatic CSS and JavaScript minifcation […]

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3 Blogging Tools to Improve Your Content Quality

Want to publish more polished blog posts? Looking for free or low-budget tools to help? In this article, you’ll discover three blogging tools that will help you catch typos and improve readability of your blog posts. #1: After the Deadline After the Deadline can be best summarized as a “language checker for the web.” This […]

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Building Responsive Banners with Divi’s New Background Options

In my last post, I showed you how to style buttons using Divi’s background options interface by layering the button module over column and row backgrounds. Today, I’m going to show you how to design responsive clickable banners using Divi’s background options interface. We are going to be using the same techniques as we did for […]

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How to Split Test Your Way to Facebook Ads Success

Want to lower the cost per conversion of your Facebook ads? Wondering how to serve the right ad to the right audience? In this article, you’ll discover a six-step plan to test, analyze, and optimize Facebook ads, as well as the audience segments you target. Let Facebook Split Test Multiple Ad Variations When you run […]

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How to Split Test Your Way to Facebook Ads Success

Want to lower the cost per conversion of your Facebook ads? Wondering how to serve the right ad to the right audience? In this article, you’ll discover a six-step plan to test, analyze, and optimize Facebook ads, as well as the audience segments you target. Let Facebook Split Test Multiple Ad Variations When you run […]

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Our New Podcast: Social Media Marketing Talk Show

Have you noticed the social networks seem to change every week? How can anyone possibly keep up, right? We have a great new (and free) solution for you–the busy marketer. I’m excited to announce the new Social Media Marketing Talk Show audio podcast. Each week your friends at Social Media Examiner bring you: #1 News: […]

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Styling Buttons with Divi’s New Background Options (6 Designs Included)

If you haven’t taken advantage of Divi’s new background options interface, you are missing out. The background design possibilities are astounding. But wouldn’t it be awesome to have the same powerful design options for our buttons? If the answer is yes then I think you are going to love this post. Today I’m going to […]

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3 Instagram Policies Marketers Often Overlook

Do you use Instagram for business? Want to remain in compliance with Instagram’s Terms of Use so you’re not shut down? In this article, you’ll discover three Instagram compliance issues marketers need to understand. #1: You Grant Instagram a License to Use Your Content The bottom line is, if you’re posting images on Instagram, you’re […]

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3 Instagram Policies Marketers Often Overlook

Do you use Instagram for business? Want to remain in compliance with Instagram’s Terms of Use so you’re not shut down? In this article, you’ll discover three Instagram compliance issues marketers need to understand. #1: You Grant Instagram a License to Use Your Content The bottom line is, if you’re posting images on Instagram, you’re […]

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Facebook Growth, Amazon Spark, and LinkedIn Web Demographics

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 with Michael Stelzner, we explore Facebook’s latest growth with Mari Smith; Amazon’s social network, Spark, with Jeff Sieh; LinkedIn’s […]

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Facebook Growth, Amazon Spark, and LinkedIn Web Demographics

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 with Michael Stelzner, we explore Facebook’s latest growth with Mari Smith; Amazon’s social network, Spark, with Jeff Sieh; LinkedIn’s […]

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Creating Effective Content For Your Brand with Randy Brown – The Divi Nation Podcast, Episode 54

Hey Divi Nation we’re back with an interview I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Randy Brown has been a staple on the Elegant Themes blog (and other Divi blogs in the community now too!) and as such he’s someone who keeps his finger on the pulse of all things Divi. He’s also an […]

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20 Blog Content Ideas Guaranteed to Drive Massive Traffic to Your Site

Coming up with new blog content ideas can be a drag. I mean, who can be that creative all time? Aren’t the existing blog posts enough? Why do you need more? However, we all know that blogging and content marketing are important for marketing basically any type of website. These days anyone and your mom […]

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How to Ensure Your Facebook Page Complies With Facebook Terms

Do you have a Facebook page for your business? Want to be sure your page isn’t disabled (or worse, shut down) for noncompliance with Facebook’s Terms? In this article, you’ll discover four tips to keep your Facebook page in line with Facebook’s Terms. #1: Name Your Page Accurately Setting up a new Facebook page can […]

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How to Ensure Your Facebook Page Complies With Facebook Terms

Do you have a Facebook page for your business? Want to be sure your page isn’t disabled (or worse, shut down) for noncompliance with Facebook’s Terms? In this article, you’ll discover four tips to keep your Facebook page in line with Facebook’s Terms. #1: Name Your Page Accurately Setting up a new Facebook page can […]

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How to Ensure Your Facebook Page Complies With Facebook Terms

Do you have a Facebook page for your business? Want to be sure your page isn’t disabled (or worse, shut down) for noncompliance with Facebook’s Terms? In this article, you’ll discover four tips to keep your Facebook page in line with Facebook’s Terms. #1: Name Your Page Accurately Setting up a new Facebook page can […]

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How to Track Dark Social Traffic in Google Analytics

Are links to your content shared via private messages on social media? Wondering how to identify and measure that traffic? Dark social traffic comes from sources such as Facebook Messenger, Twitter DMs, and even email. Being able to accurately trace th…

How to Track Dark Social Traffic in Google Analytics

Are links to your content shared via private messages on social media? Wondering how to identify and measure that traffic? Dark social traffic comes from sources such as Facebook Messenger, Twitter DMs, and even email. Being able to accurately trace th…

How to Track Dark Social Traffic in Google Analytics

Are links to your content shared via private messages on social media? Wondering how to identify and measure that traffic? Dark social traffic comes from sources such as Facebook Messenger, Twitter DMs, and even email. Being able to accurately trace th…

How to Create a Transparent Vertical Navigation That Overlaps Your Divi Website

In today’s Divi tutorial, we’re primarily going to focus on doing something special with the vertical navigation on your website. Vertical navigation a often forgotten option that the Divi theme provides. Although not often used, it can change the complete look and feel of your website and bring it to the level you want. To […]

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How to Create a Snapchat Geofilter on Your Phone

Want to design Snapchat geofilters on the go? Have you seen the Snapchat in-app geofilter creation tool? In this article, you’ll discover how to easily create and purchase custom Snapchat geofilters from within the mobile app. #1: Design Your Snapchat On-Demand Geofilter To get started creating your geofilter, open the Snapchat app. From the camera […]

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How to Create a Snapchat Geofilter on Your Phone

Want to design Snapchat geofilters on the go? Have you seen the Snapchat in-app geofilter creation tool? In this article, you’ll discover how to easily create and purchase custom Snapchat geofilters from within the mobile app. #1: Design Your Snapchat On-Demand Geofilter To get started creating your geofilter, open the Snapchat app. From the camera […]

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How to Create a Snapchat Geofilter on Your Phone

Want to design Snapchat geofilters on the go? Have you seen the Snapchat in-app geofilter creation tool? In this article, you’ll discover how to easily create and purchase custom Snapchat geofilters from within the mobile app. #1: Design Your Snapchat On-Demand Geofilter To get started creating your geofilter, open the Snapchat app. From the camera […]

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How to Display Random Quotes on Your WordPress Website (In 4 Easy Steps)

Even if your website focuses on your own original content, there’s nothing wrong with adding external material to help spice things up. Including quotes on your site is a simple way to bring in an outside perspective and provide extra value to your readers. Plus, a random quotes section can be a fun, educational way […]

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How to Install and Use the Facebook Pixel: A Guide for Marketers

Do you run Facebook ads to promote your business? Wondering how the Facebook pixel can help optimize ad delivery for specific goals? In this article, you’ll discover how to install and use the Facebook pixel to track website traffic and create trackable Facebook ads. What Is the Facebook Pixel? The Facebook pixel is a piece […]

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How to Install and Use the Facebook Pixel: A Guide for Marketers

Do you run Facebook ads to promote your business? Wondering how the Facebook pixel can help optimize ad delivery for specific goals? In this article, you’ll discover how to install and use the Facebook pixel to track website traffic and create trackable Facebook ads. What Is the Facebook Pixel? The Facebook pixel is a piece […]

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How to Install and Use the Facebook Pixel: A Guide for Marketers

Do you run Facebook ads to promote your business? Wondering how the Facebook pixel can help optimize ad delivery for specific goals? In this article, you’ll discover how to install and use the Facebook pixel to track website traffic and create trackable Facebook ads. What Is the Facebook Pixel? The Facebook pixel is a piece […]

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How to Use Facebook Groups for Business: A Guide for Marketers

Want to use a Facebook group for business? Wondering how to promote your products and services in Facebook groups? Whether you create a Facebook group or join one managed by someone else, you can use groups to position yourself, find new customers, and more. In this article, you’ll discover how to use Facebook groups to […]

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How to Use Facebook Groups for Business: A Guide for Marketers

Want to use a Facebook group for business? Wondering how to promote your products and services in Facebook groups? Whether you create a Facebook group or join one managed by someone else, you can use groups to position yourself, find new customers, and more. In this article, you’ll discover how to use Facebook groups to […]

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How to Use Facebook Ads Manager: A Guide for Beginners

Thinking about running Facebook ads but don’t know where to start? Want a primer on Ads Manager before running ads? In this article, you’ll learn to navigate the Facebook Ads Manager main menu and discover the basics of creating and analyzing your Facebook ad campaigns. How Do I Set Up My Facebook Ads Manager Account? To […]

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How to Use Facebook Ads Manager: A Guide for Beginners

Thinking about running Facebook Ads but don’t know where to start? Want a primer on Ad Manager before running ads? In this article, you’ll learn to navigate the Facebook Ads Manager main menu and discover the basics of creating and analyzing your Facebook ad campaigns. How Do I Set Up My Facebook Ads Manager Account? To […]

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How to Use Facebook Ads Manager: A Guide for Beginners

Thinking about running Facebook Ads but don’t know where to start? Want a primer on Ad Manager before running ads? In this article, you’ll learn to navigate the Facebook Ads Manager main menu and discover the basics of creating and analyzing your Facebook ad campaigns. How Do I Set Up My Facebook Ads Manager Account? To […]

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9 Best Free Blog Sites Compared

Starting a blog sounds easy – you just need to pick a topic and start writing. However, there’s much more to it than that. For example, you also need to choose the right platform to power it all, and the decision isn’t an easy one to make. Choosing the right blogging site can help you hit the […]

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Divi Plugin Highlight: Code Snippet Module

Lots of websites display source code within their articles. Displaying source code isn’t always easy. Most sites use plugins that require tags, shortcodes, embedded links, or similar solutions. The solutions can sometimes feel clumsy and even cause formatting problems. Another option is a plugin for Divi called Code Snippet Module. Code Snippet Module is a […]

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How to Test Whether Your Email Campaigns Are Working Properly

Creating a modern, stylish email campaign is easier than ever thanks to the myriad of powerful marketing tools we have at our fingertips. However, getting your emails to display correctly on every client can still be tricky. The best solution is to test your campaigns properly before you send them to your subscribers. In this article, […]

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Understanding Your Client’s Perspective with Meg Long – The Divi Nation Podcast, Episode 53

Welcome back everyone to this week’s episode of Divi Nation. We’ve got a great conversation to share with you this time around with web designer Meg Long. Meg’s a fairly new face in the Divi community but I wouldn’t be surprised if she becomes a mainstay. Not only is she easy to get along with […]

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Productivity Tips for Freelance Developers, Designers, and Creators

Whether you’re a freelancer, a company employee, or you’re just doing what you do for the love of creating, the art of productivity could be the most important skill you ever master. After all, no matter how much you learn, how great your ideas are, or how strong your skills are, if you’re not productive […]

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How and When to Talk About Pricing with your Divi Web Design Clients

Welcome to Part 4 of 4 of our mini series Divi Website Design Pricing where we’re exploring effective Divi website price ranges and providing some actionable ideas on how to price your web design services. How and when you bring up your Divi web design pricing can be a make or break with certain clients. […]

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How to Add an Amazon Wishlist Button to Your WordPress Website

Adding an Amazon wish list button to your WordPress site makes it easy for visitors all around the world to quickly save your products or content straight to their Amazon wish list. While Amazon does offer a universal bookmarklet with this functionality, you can’t guarantee that your readers have it installed. So if you want […]

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Divi Feature Update! Introducing Uniquely Effective Product Tours For Divi

Making Divi Easier Today we are excited to announce the introduction of dynamic product tours for the Divi Builder. The new product tour system will make it easier than ever for new customers and your clients to jump into Divi and start building! Earlier this year I revealed some of our biggest goals for Divi. […]

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Deciding How Much to Charge for Your Divi Web Design Services

Welcome to Part 2 of 4 of our mini series Divi Website Design Pricing where we’re exploring effective Divi website price ranges and providing some actionable ideas on how to price your web design services. In yesterday’s post, we explored some average price ranges for small and large Divi web design builds. It is however, […]

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3 Ways to Generate Leads Using YouTube

Want to generate more leads and conversions with YouTube? Looking for organic tactics to help boost the performance of your existing video content? In this article, you’ll discover three effective ways to turn YouTube viewers into leads. #1: Drive Website Traffic With YouTube Cards YouTube cards are a marketer’s dream come true because they let […]

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