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The UX Checklist: 5 Things To Remember
Even a seasoned UX designer can get so wrapped up in the details of a project they lose sight of the big picture. In this article, we look at some of the most essential things to double-check…
5 SaaS Startup Growth Strategies You Shouldn’t Miss
There’s a lot at stake in the world of SaaS. More and more companies are popping up every day, and they’re all competing for the same customers in many cases. These strategies above are a great way to show you’re serious about your own growth.
5 Tips To Help You Stay Healthy In An Office Job
Eating well, being on the move, keeping boundaries and minding your business will definitely help you stay healthy and productive in an office job! As long as you watch your health and keep yourself in good shape, you have nothing to worry about.
Web Design
The UX Checklist: 5 Things To Remember
Even a seasoned UX designer can get so wrapped up in the details of a project they lose sight of the big picture. In this article, we look at some of the most essential things to double-check…
5 SaaS Startup Growth Strategies You Shouldn’t Miss
There’s a lot at stake in the world of SaaS. More and more companies are popping up every day, and they’re all competing for the same customers in many cases. These strategies above are a great way to show you’re serious about your own growth.
9 Mistakes to Avoid on Social Media and In Your Content Design
Social media has become a new marketing venue. From Gen X down through millennials, and Gen Z’ers, consumers are not watching television - they are spending their time online. When they are online, they spend time blocking ads; when they check their email accounts,...
Supporting Our Local Chamber of Commerce as a Local Website Design Agency
There are a number of ways a website design agency could help their local chamber of commerce. But what if you could help your local chamber double, or even triple, annual membership revenues, while reducing the administrative workload? That is exactly what we did for the Marina Chamber of Commerce. Here are some tips on how you can help your local chamber increase revenue and save time with a strategic website design and digital marketing strategy.
A Five Step Guide To Preparing Strategic Homepage Content That Converts Infographic
In order to help my clients and fellow WordPress website developers with this unending inconvenience of dealing with homepage content creation, I decided to put together an easy to follow Five Step Guide To Preparing Strategic Homepage Content That Converts Infographic that can be shared and used to help others succeed.
S.E.O.
Are You Hiding From Customers? 6 SEO Tips to Increase Your Website’s Visibility
You may have a website that has a beautiful layout and looks great. However, if your website doesn’t have good content, takes forever to load, and isn’t optimized for mobile, your website won’t rank well and you’ll stay hidden from customers. Follow these 6 SEO tips to make sure you rank higher in search results!
7 Unique Plugins That Improve SEO for WordPress Sites
There are many different tips, tricks, and techniques you can use to make your website attract more traffic. Try using one of these 7 unique plugins to make the process more seamless!
Boost Local Search Rankings Through Content Marketing – Here’s How
Local SEO is important for any business as it improves visibility and prioritizes the appearance in search engine results pages. Keywords, content localization, or the collaboration with other businesses are some of the most efficient methods you can use to boost local SEO with content marketing.
Why and How to Track Search Engine Rankings
By tracking your Google or search engine rankings, you can achieve the best online visibility possible. It helps you to do SEO successfully. You can keep on track with current ranking trends. It allows you to track your website’s performance for important keywords.
4 Ways SEO can Boost your Startup’s Visibility
The rise of digital marketing has changed the way we promote our businesses forever. Today, merely having a website is not enough to set yourself apart from your competitors and attract new customers. Why? Because websites have become mainstream- to survive, every...
The Divi Theme
Monterey Premier is Partnering with Elegant Themes for Black Friday 2018
Our friends over at Elegant Themes are getting ready for their annual Black Friday sale and we are excited to be partnering with them for this big event.
10 Best Divi Child Themes in the Monterey Premier Divi Marketplace
One of the greatest advantages of Divi is the vast amount of child themes available from third-party suppliers. There are a lot of Divi child themes to choose from, but this can also make the choice between them more difficult. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best Divi child themes found in the Monterey Premier Divi marketplace.
Phil Simon – A Case Study on a Complete Divi Website Overhaul
To his site’s visitors, www.philsimon.com appears virtually identical to its bloated predecessor. To Simon, though, there’s a world of difference. Monterey Premier’s tuneup means that Phil Simon’s new child theme loads much faster. What’s more, Simon can confidently update Divi and plugins without worrying about breaking something—at least to the same extent as before. The underlying code base for his site is far more contemporary and stable than before.
Creating Divi Blog Posts
Creating a blog post with Divi is right in line with the return of blogging in 2018. The building format using the Divi modules (or blocks) gives you the creative edge. You can now put content into the post without using complex shortcodes. The Divi Builder gives you...
Divi Theme Customizer
The way we build websites has changed. We can customize changes in real time as we select the option. In this post we’re going to look at the Theme Customizer for the Divi Theme. The Theme Customizer area is different from the Theme Options area.
Divi Portfolio Turns Heads
Some Themes don’t have the option of a Portfolio display and require a plugin. The Divi Theme has built in Portfolio features. Let’s create a sample portfolio to show you how the Divi Portfolio works.
Business Strategy
The Power of Networking in the Digital Era
Networking is a two-way street. And, to build stronger relationships with your online community, you should always strive to give more than you get.
9 Key Packaging Tips for Your New Start-up Business
Product packaging is one of the most important thing to create a great impact on your customer. As a new business owner you must take care of it.
Quick Tips – Find Out What Clients Like and More Importantly, What They Dislike
In this quick tip, I talk about why knowing what a client dislikes, is as important as what they do like.
Freelancing
5 Entrepreneurship Opportunities With Low Startup Costs
Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy. Here are a few opportunities in today’s market that you can start with little or no upfront cost.
Steps to Self-Publishing
So, you want to write a book? When you’re ready to start writing and publishing your book, be sure to follow these steps to make sure you’re doing it right.
How to Save Money as a Freelancer
If you’re a freelancer, one of the main things to keep an eye out for is your budget and how to save your money. So, if you’re trying to find ways to keep money in your pocket, take a look at some easy tips to save money.
Marketing
5 Lead Generation Tips You Need To Use
Use these strategies to create a comprehensive lead generation plan that will improve brand recognition, trust, and awareness in the online world.
Content Marketing Components that will Boost Your Traffic
In the Online World, Content Truly Is King So say the consumers, and so say the relevant search engines. Quite simply, if your website doesn’t have a blog page, and if your company doesn’t have an experienced content marketing team on its side, you’re missing out on...
5 Productivity Hacks for Marketers: How to Get More Done in Less Time
Switching from one gear to another on a daily basis, moving from one project to another, and handling entire teams of people working with you can truly be exhausting, not to mention time-consuming. But fear not, as you can still salvage some of your time every day with the help of the following productivity tips!
Blogging
How to Change Your WordPress Username and Why You Should Do it
It is always a good practice to have a different author name displayed at your blog posts rather than your real WP username is. I will explain how to do this as well at the end of this article.
Monetizing Your Blog with Dropshipping E-Commerce
If you have an active blog with a decent number of subscribers and active social media accounts, you’re ready to monetize it. Start a “store” on your blog without having to worry about the fulfilment and shipment of orders, which is called “dropshipping” e-commerce.
5 Entrepreneurship Opportunities With Low Startup Costs
Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy. Here are a few opportunities in today’s market that you can start with little or no upfront cost.
Social Media Tips
9 Mistakes to Avoid on Social Media and In Your Content Design
Social media has become a new marketing venue. From Gen X down through millennials, and Gen Z’ers, consumers are not watching television - they are spending their time online. When they are online, they spend time blocking ads; when they check their email accounts,...
Taking E-Commerce Product Photography for Social Media: Beginner’s Tips
In the modern eCommerce visuals are everything. So here are a few simple tips on how to get the most of your product photography on social media.
Track Your Brand: Social Media Brand Monitoring Tools Reviewed
With the right brand monitoring strategy and tools in place, you can be alerted in real time when someone says something about you online. Here’s our review of the best tools to keep you on top of the online conversation surrounding your brand.
Health Hacks
5 Tips To Help You Stay Healthy In An Office Job
Eating well, being on the move, keeping boundaries and minding your business will definitely help you stay healthy and productive in an office job! As long as you watch your health and keep yourself in good shape, you have nothing to worry about.
How to Keep Your Truck Drivers Happy
Driving across the country is no easy task. By keeping your drivers happy, they can get to their destination faster and be ready for their next trip.
Five Tips for Avoiding Common Foot Injuries
Foot injuries can happen to anyone. However, the more you walk or run, the higher your chances are of injuring your feet. Follow these simple tips to help you avoid foot injuries.
Does Your Child Suffer from a Hidden Dust Allergy?
If your child suffers from constant sneezing, runny noses or red eyes, it might be caused by a dust mite allergy. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to relieve this type of allergy.
Lazy Mama’s Favorite Exercises for Chronic Pain
The other day I was searching my favorite site….YouTube….for a good physical therapy style yoga session. I wanted to stretch out my hips and my lower back without having to think about it. I wanted someone professional to guide me through it.
Money Savers
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Car
Buying your first car is a truly exciting time in your life! A car is an investment in yourself and your future, and as with any investment, you want to make sure you execute all the necessary research and preparation to protect it. There’s no shortage of options out there, and being equipped with the right information can help you make the best possible decision. With that in mind, here’s our ultimate guide to buying your first car.
5 Tips to Meet Your Business Financial Goals
To plan business finances, you don’t have to be trained as an accountant or think like a lawyer. Review these 5 tips to help you reach financial success.
How Your Business Can Spend Frugally and Reap The Benefits
Do you want to make sure you are staying ahead financially? Here’s how your business can be frugal with spending and still grow revenue.
Parenting Hacks
5 Ways to Narrow the Nanny Search
Regardless of whether you plan to work from home, volunteer in the community, or just need some time to complete additional tasks while your children are cared for, it’s essential to find just the right, nurturing individual to help care for your little ones.
Tips on Finding Summer Jobs for Teens and College Students
Summer jobs are rewarding for many reasons. The main reason being that you will have extra cash to either save up for future events or immediate spending money.
The Joy of Bringing Another Into Your Home by Adoption
There are countless reasons why you may want to adopt a child. Get to know the joy of bringing another person into your home by adoption.
Military Life
The Crippling Nature of Being Shy
When I’m new somewhere I get like this. When I’m comfortable in a place, I’m not like this at all. That’s the thing about being a military wife and moving so much. I keep getting thrown back into terrified, shy April mode. It’s like I’m in middle school all over again.
Celebrating Veteran’s Day as a Military Spouse
As a military wife, I have seen too much of what our veterans and their families go through to not be a patriot at this point. We’ve laid so much down for the cause of our country: physically, emotionally, mentally, no really all the -ly’s. There is no benefit or discount too great to give a veteran, believe me.
Why You (Mom) Need MOPS
When you work at home, whether that means building websites or nursing babies, it has the potential to be lonely, which can crush your spirit. If you are a mom, with a child age 0-18, let your MOPS friends become your new work friends.
Design Tips
The Power of Visual Elements on Your Blog
The content people can find on your blog should be the thing that draws them to your domain. They might be interested in the topics you write about but once they open a page and read the text, they are likely not to come back to your blog because of other texts but because of the visual appeal.
A Five Step Guide To Preparing Strategic Homepage Content That Converts Infographic
In order to help my clients and fellow WordPress website developers with this unending inconvenience of dealing with homepage content creation, I decided to put together an easy to follow Five Step Guide To Preparing Strategic Homepage Content That Converts Infographic that can be shared and used to help others succeed.
Behind The Scenes of a Major Website Redesign and Rebrand at Monterey Premier
Over the years we have grown to include multiple types of services & products, a multi-vendor marketplace with over 240+ Divi add-ons sold by developers and designers from all over the world , and a multi-author blog with over 30+ contributors. In that process we learned a lot about our visitors that we simply did not know in the early days. So a lot of strategy and planning had to go into our 2018 redesign and rebrand. In this article I am going to spill all the beans.
Cheap Tablets for Design
Looking for inexpensive tablets for design? Have a look at these recommendations and start designing on the go.
How to Quickly Create Pin-Worthy Images From Scratch
Just in case you’ve never created a Pinterest image before or never used Picmonkey and need a little help, I’m here to give you a tutorial. We’ll call it PicMonkey for Newbies
Education
Don’t Confuse UX Writing and Content Strategy – Learn the Difference
Defining Content Strategy and UX Writing is difficult and certainly not a matter of total agreement among all parties in content design, development and implementation. But there are specific skillsets of each of those charged with both strategy and UX writing, and they are very different. This article will summarize the differentiation between these two content functions, their interdependence, and the necessary collaboration between the two functions to provide amazing user experiences.
How Bitcoin Skyrocketed and Made History
By now, everyone knows about the Bitcoin, the king of cryptocurrencies. It is making headlines again as of lately and grabbing mainstream attention. So, what happened?
The Benefits of Going to a Coding Bootcamp after College
A coding bootcamp prepares you for innovation while helping you gain better control of your future endeavors, no matter what they may be.
5 Best International MBA Programs
Check out the top five universities that offer MBA programs to students interested in international business.
5 Ways a College Degree Can Impact Your Income
Every year, millions of people ponder as to whether they should go back to school and receive a higher degree of education. Is it worth it to obtain more education?
Inspiration
How Clothes Can Affect Your Confidence and Work Performance
Use your wardrobe to outsmart your insecurities and build your confidence. It will help you get wherever you want to go in life, sooner rather than later!
Actionable Business Growth Fundamentals For Millennials
While it is no easy feat, growing your business into a large-scale organization with considerable pay-off is very much possible and achievable if you keep in mind a few important points of the business trade.
5 Essentials For Every Girlboss On-The-Go
A girlboss won’t and can’t afford to let things slip, and nothing short of perfect organization will suffice, which is precisely why these five items are the crucial ones she must always have in her bag. So whether you’re a girlboss, or someone close to her, make sure these items are in your possession ASAP.
The Joy of Bringing Another Into Your Home by Adoption
There are countless reasons why you may want to adopt a child. Get to know the joy of bringing another person into your home by adoption.
Give More of Yourself and Watch Your Life Become Happier
If you want to feel happier on a day-to-day basis, have a stronger sense of purpose in your life, and feel more connected to other people, giving to others is the way to go.
Careers
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as an Introvert
A good work-life balance seems impossible to achieve if you’re an introvert. However, standing your ground will lead to a healthier, better work-life balance. You need to be your best advocate and pursue a path that will meet your needs and desires. It will take time, but it will be worth it.
5 Ways to Kickstart Self-Confidence to Reach Career Goals
Being a driven, goal-oriented businesswoman isn’t always easy. You have to shatter glass-ceilings while still worrying about being perceived as equally competent as your male co-workers. The thing is, you need to work hard while maintaining your confidence even in the...
Does the Flexibility in Work Style Help With The Level of Success?
Does the amount of time spent at work equal productivity or would we as individuals and society benefit more in terms of both productivity and the overall job satisfaction if we worked or ran companies that provide shorter work days and more flexible working conditions?
Help! I’ve Been Laid Off! — An Introduction to Wrongful Termination
If you have been fired from your job and believe that it was unlawful, you can bring a wrongful termination suit against the former employer.
5 Best International MBA Programs
Check out the top five universities that offer MBA programs to students interested in international business.
Working From Home
How to Build Real Relationships While Working Remote
You can be a “Remote-Work Rockstar” — working from a home, coffee shop or co-working space — when you have a strategy going in, focusing on five key areas.
Celebrating Veteran’s Day as a Military Spouse
As a military wife, I have seen too much of what our veterans and their families go through to not be a patriot at this point. We’ve laid so much down for the cause of our country: physically, emotionally, mentally, no really all the -ly’s. There is no benefit or discount too great to give a veteran, believe me.
Why You (Mom) Need MOPS
When you work at home, whether that means building websites or nursing babies, it has the potential to be lonely, which can crush your spirit. If you are a mom, with a child age 0-18, let your MOPS friends become your new work friends.