The 18 Best Javascript Tutorials for WordPress Developers in 2017

1 billion. By conservative estimates, that’s the total number of websites in the world today. And an overwhelming 94.7% of those sites use JavaScript. So how do WordPress developers fit into these big numbers? Easy! They are the centerpiece. It’s no longer news that the future of WordPress–and by extension, the web–is API-powered JavaScript applications. […]

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How to Improve Your LinkedIn Engagement

Want your LinkedIn posts to attract more viewers? Wondering how to increase views and shares of your LinkedIn content? In this article, you’ll discover five simple tactics to improve engagement on your LinkedIn posts. #1: Write Text-Only Posts You’ve probably heard that people engage more when a social media post shows an image or video. […]

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How to Create Active Links on Scroll for One-Page Divi Websites

In today’s tutorial we’re going to show you how to style your vertical navigation links so that as a visitor scrolls down the page, the menu link corresponding to the section they’re in will highlight. It’s a nice little effect that adds a bit of interactivity between your web design and the user’s behavior. This […]

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WordPress Responds to the Gutenberg Editor – A Review Roundup

Nothing is causing quite as much of an upheaval in the WordPress world as the Gutenberg editor. Revealed by Matt Mullenweg at WordCamp Europe 2017, the prospect of merging it into core for version 5.0 is causing quite a ruckus. Not only will Gutenberg do away with the familiar TinyMCE content editor but also replace […]

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How to Create a Vertical Navigation with Divi that Drives Business

In today’s Divi tutorial, we’re going to show you how to create a vertical navigation that drives business for your website. The vertical navigation that we’ll show you how to make will typically be used for businesses that think it’s important to have visitors act right away. For instance, if you own a restaurant that […]

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Divi Plugin Highlight – DotNav

Divi has a built-in navigation feature, called Dot Navigation, which places a series of dots along the right side of the screen. Each dot represents a section of that page. Clicking the dots takes to that section. The dots are simple and blend in with most website designs. What if you wanted to style them? […]

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How to Use WP Rollback to Quickly Switch Between Theme and Plugin Versions

Maintaining your WordPress site can be a lot of work, particularly if you have a large library of themes and plugins. Performing consistent updates is key to ensuring that all parts of your site work together smoothly. However, no matter how careful you are, there may be times when you run into bugs or compatibility […]

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Facebook Publisher Changes, YouTube Breaking News Section, and Facebook Camera 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 with Erik Fisher, Kim Reynolds, and Jeff Sieh, we explore Facebook Publisher changes, YouTube Breaking News, Facebook Camera updates, […]

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Facebook Publisher Changes, YouTube Breaking News Section, and Facebook Camera 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 with Erik Fisher, Kim Reynolds, and Jeff Sieh, we explore Facebook Publisher changes, YouTube Breaking News, Facebook Camera updates, […]

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Working Up an Appetite for Knowledge with Travis Seitler – The Divi Nation Podcast, Episode 58

Hey Divi Nation, we’re back with another live interview! This time with a brand new developer here at Elegant Themes, Travis Seitler. Travis recently joined the Elegant Themes development team and works from his home in Sarasota Florida. We caught up while on our annual company retreat last week in San Francisco where he shared […]

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Selling With Video: YouTube and Facebook Video Marketing

Want to create a sales video that converts? Looking for expert tips about building rapport with your prospects? To explore how to sell with video on YouTube and Facebook, I interview Jeremy Vest. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed to […]

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Selling With Video: YouTube and Facebook Video Marketing

Want to create a sales video that converts? Looking for expert tips about building rapport with your prospects? To explore how to sell with video on YouTube and Facebook, I interview Jeremy Vest. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed to […]

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Facebook for Business: The Ultimate Facebook Marketing Guide

If you’re new to Facebook business options or want to add something new to your current Facebook marketing plan, this page is for you. Here, you’ll find articles and resources to help beginner, intermediate, and advanced marketers use Facebook pages, profiles, groups, ads, Live video, analysis, contests, and more for business. Put My Business on Facebook […]

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Facebook for Business: The Ultimate Facebook Marketing Guide

If you’re new to Facebook business options or want to add something new to your current Facebook marketing plan, this page is for you. Here, you’ll find articles and resources to help beginner, intermediate, and advanced marketers use Facebook pages, profiles, groups, ads, Live video, analysis, contests, and more for business. Put My Business on Facebook […]

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How to Change Your Default Blog Category from Uncategorized

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to show you something you might have thought of doing but never knew how; changing your default blog category from uncategorized into something else. By default, the category of your posts will automatically be ‘uncategorized’ if you don’t decide to assign another category to it manually. Uncategorized is, technically, a […]

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How to Repurpose Blog Posts Into Instagram Albums

Are you looking for Instagram content ideas? Have you considered repurposing your blog content into Instagram albums? Grouping multiple images from a blog post into an Instagram album can bring engaging content to Instagram. In this article, you’ll discover how to combine blog posts into Instagram albums. Why Use Instagram Albums to Repurpose Blog Content? […]

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How to Repurpose Blog Posts Into Instagram Albums

Are you looking for Instagram content ideas? Have you considered repurposing your blog content into Instagram albums? Grouping multiple images from a blog post into an Instagram album can bring engaging content to Instagram. In this article, you’ll discover how to combine blog posts into Instagram albums. Why Use Instagram Albums to Repurpose Blog Content? […]

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How to Make The Standard and Vertical Navigation Overlap on Your Divi Website

In this post, we’re going to show you how to combine the standard and vertical navigation. More specifically; how to make the secondary menu and footer overlap the vertical navigation on your website. That means you won’t have to choose between having a top navigation or vertical navigation; you can do both! You can style […]

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10+ Helpful Javascript Tutorials for WordPress Developers in 2017

In Matt Mullenweg’s 2015 State of the Word address, he gave the entire WordPress community a homework assignment – “Learn JavaScript, Deeply.” That focus, along with developments like Calypso and the REST API, is why we just published a basic JavaScript tutorial post for beginners to get started with JavaScript. That post focuses entirely on […]

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13+ Keynote Templates for Your Next WordCamp or Meetup Presentation

You’re standing in front of a room of people, ready to knock their socks off with your expertise, witty comments, and terrible puns. You’ve prepped your info, made sure that you can answer every question your audience might ask. Then you open up your presentation…and it’s hideous. Or worse…it’s generic. Turns out, three people have […]

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LinkedIn Updates, New Facebook Ads, and the New Facebook Design

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 LinkedIn updates with Erik Fisher, new Facebook ads with Amanda Bond, the new Facebook design, […]

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LinkedIn Updates, New Facebook Ads, and the New Facebook Design

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 LinkedIn updates with Erik Fisher, new Facebook ads with Amanda Bond, the new Facebook design, […]

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Meet Elegant Themes’ “New” Director of Design Kenny Sing – The Divi Nation Podcast, Episode 57

Hey Divi Nation, we’ve got an exciting episode for you this week! We talk to the original designer of Divi himself, Kenny Sing. For those of you who do not know, Kenny was formerly part of the Elegant Themes team from 2013 to 2015 in which time he was central to the creation of our […]

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How to Optimize Your Facebook Ads: A Proven Approach

Want to improve the performance of your Facebook campaigns? Wondering how to successfully test and fine-tune your Facebook ads? To explore his process for optimizing Facebook ads, I interview Azriel Ratz. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed to help busy […]

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How to Optimize Your Facebook Ads: A Proven Approach

Want to improve the performance of your Facebook campaigns? Wondering how to successfully test and fine-tune your Facebook ads? To explore his process for optimizing Facebook ads, I interview Azriel Ratz. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed to help busy […]

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Facebook Live Tools: An Essential Checklist for Creators

Wondering what tools and desktop software you need to produce a Facebook Live show? Looking for a guide to tech setup and pre-show production? In this article, you’ll discover how to manage the technical side of a Facebook Live show. #1: Gather the Equipment You Need for Your Live Broadcast During any Facebook Live show, […]

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Facebook Live Tools: An Essential Checklist for Creators

Wondering what tools and desktop software you need to produce a Facebook Live show? Looking for a guide to tech setup and pre-show production? In this article, you’ll discover how to manage the technical side of a Facebook Live show. #1: Gather the Equipment You Need for Your Live Broadcast During any Facebook Live show, […]

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Git and Github: A Beginner’s Guide for Complete Newbies

Despite what television and movies tell us, life as a software developer does not include sitting in a dark room, our keyboard illuminated only by the glow of the monitor, the thought of interacting with another human being repulsive. No, life as a software developer is social and collaborative–sometimes to the point of frustration. That’s […]

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How to Create Snapchat Ads in Snapchat Ad Manager

Wondering how to advertise on Snapchat? Have you explored the Snapchat Ad Manager? Businesses of all sizes can create Snap ads with the platform’s self-serve Ad Manager tool. In this article, you’ll discover how to create an ad with Snapchat Ad Manager. Set Up a Snapchat Advertising Account Before you can start advertising on Snapchat, […]

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How to Add Click to Tweet Quote Boxes, Links and Buttons to Your WordPress Content

Adding a click to Tweet quote box, link, or button to your WordPress posts and pages is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get your content shared on Twitter. Encouraging your WordPress audience to share your website’s best quotes will help you will reach a wider audience and increase your Twitter fan base. […]

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How to Integrate Facebook Messenger Bots With Facebook Live

Want more leads and conversions from your Facebook Live videos? Did you know using a chatbot can boost your results? Integrating Messenger bots with your Facebook Live broadcasts makes it easy for viewers to sign up for and receive your offers. In this article, you’ll discover how to create a Facebook Messenger bot that generates […]

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15 Examples of Beautifully Designed WordPress Lifestyle Blogs

Lifestyle blogs are the ‘it’ sites of 2017. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t enjoy browsing these beautiful, funny, interesting, and insightful sites in their free time. But if you are looking to set up your own lifestyle blog, competition is harsh and you’ll need to bring your A game. Luckily, we have put together […]

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Cloudways Managed Hosting for WordPress Users

You’ve probably heard of WPEngine and Flywheel, two of the more popular managed WordPress hosting companies. (And there are bunches of others, too.) But you might not be familiar with Cloudways, a managed hosting company (though not specifically just managed WordPress). Cloudways does offers a lot for WordPress users, though. Many of their hosting options […]

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Facebook TV, YouTube Mobile Share and Chat, and Facebook Live for Stories

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 Watch (their TV solution), YouTube mobile share and chat with Amy Schmittauer, Facebook […]

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Talk to People Who Eat Ice Cream with Josh Pollock – The Divi Nation Podcast, Episode 56

Hey Divi Nation! We’re back this week with a guest and an interview who’s been a long time coming: Josh Pollock. Anyone who’s active in the WordPress Community and attending WordCamps regularly is likely to have heard of Josh or even met him in person. Josh is an excellent ambassador of WordPress, a supporter of […]

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Growing Social Media Examiner: The Bumpy Road of Pursuit

Ever wonder how Social Media Examiner started? Are you curious about the obstacles we faced in building a sizable media entity? Sit back and learn the story that led millions of people to us. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed […]

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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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