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Announcing Big Changes to the Divi Marketplace on Monterey Premier
Building The Divi Community In early 2015, I started building and selling Divi Child Themes via Monterey Premier. It was never my intention to open up my own multi-vendor marketplace because I knew it was an enormous task for a one-person operation. In fact, in 2015 I...
Finding Balance: Emotion-Driven vs. Data-Driven Branding
Marketing is being revolutionized and largely shaped by data science. As numbers uphold businesses and define strategies, branding presents an interesting phenomenon of 21st-century marketing because of its innate reliance on emotions. The question is, to what extent should branding focus on emotions?
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.
Web Design
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.
The Ultimate Guide For Digital Brand Development
To truly compete in any industry, you must present your brand in a way that’s digitally irresistible, while also ensuring that your brand’s digital foundation is solid and secure. Digital Brand Development consists of the following stages: Conception, Acquisition, Construction, Launch, Growth & Maintenance. Learn More…
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.
How is Good Web Design Helping Marketing?
A good web design always has captivating visuals that complement the message businesses are trying to communicate to the visitors, in order to help them convert.
How the Right Web Design Can Increase the Value Of Your Online Business
You need to start thinking about your website’s design and viewing it as an important investment instead of another expense.
S.E.O.
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...
PPC or SEO? Choosing The Right Campaign For Your Business
Let’s look at some of the differences, pros, and cons of both PPC and SEO to help you make a choice which one is better for your marketing campaign.
The Importance of SEO for Your Small Business
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a cost-effective marketing strategy, which helps every business to increase their visibility and improve their presence.
What To Know About Search Engine Optimization
Following what Google has done and trying to stay ahead of changes in algorithms is your ace in the hole for staying ahead of your competition.
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
Finding Balance: Emotion-Driven vs. Data-Driven Branding
Marketing is being revolutionized and largely shaped by data science. As numbers uphold businesses and define strategies, branding presents an interesting phenomenon of 21st-century marketing because of its innate reliance on emotions. The question is, to what extent should branding focus on emotions?
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.
Powerful Strategies to Build a Stronger Brand
These tips can help your company build a stronger brand and they could be deployed at any time no matter how big or small your budget is.
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
Finding Balance: Emotion-Driven vs. Data-Driven Branding
Marketing is being revolutionized and largely shaped by data science. As numbers uphold businesses and define strategies, branding presents an interesting phenomenon of 21st-century marketing because of its innate reliance on emotions. The question is, to what extent should branding focus on emotions?
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.
7 Ways to Make Your Online Presence A Success
In today’s world, the internet is booming with sales and marketing techniques. Here are seven ways to make your presence known online.
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
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.
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
Health Hacks
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.
Why I finally caved and bought a Fitbit and what exactly it can do
Y’all. I have been wearing it a month now, and I’m obsessed. I love this thing. I sleep with it, I check it 50 times a day, and by the way, I now always know what time it is. Plus, I see my text messages faster.
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
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
Finding Design Inspiration
We’ve all heard the phrase “inspiration is everywhere”. While that might be true, we still need to know where and how to uncover the best ideas. In this article I will outline a few simple steps on how to find inspiration for your next design project.
Education
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?
How a Degree Will Change Your Life
Going back to school can not only give you a leg up in your field, but also open the door to many other possibilities. Here are a few reasons you should consider earning your degree.
Inspiration
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.
Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield
Clara Barton’s personal life story of volunteerism and exemplary service has inspired many, and she will always be considered an angel of countless battlefields.
Careers
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.
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?
How to Start a Custom Phone Case Business?
A compelling reason to consider a custom phone case business for your next venture. With a helpful guide on how to get started and what to consider.
Working From Home
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?
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.