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Masteriyo Review: Features, Pros, Cons…Is This LMS Worth It?
Teaching online shouldn’t feel like wrestling with software, yet that’s what many WordPress LMS plugins make you do. It’s often not entirely their fault, though. After all, transforming WordPress into a full-featured LMS is a significant challenge, and it’s difficult to keep things intuitive while making a lot of functionality possible.
AI agents for marketing — I talked to experts about the benefits
I love the Back to the Future series, especially Part II where we see “the future.” Of course, the most famous part of our promised 2015 was the Mattel Hoverboard . A decade later, and I’m still waiting to glide down the sidewalk on my hoverboard. The pattern of excitement, overpromising, and then reality isn’t relegated to the movies. Because I’m a marketer,
Becoming an AI Expert in Your Company or Industry
?Worried you’re falling behind on AI while others in your industry are racing ahead? Unsure how to position yourself as the go-to AI resource inside your company—even if you’re not a developer? In this article, you’ll discover a step-by-step approach to becoming an AI expert in your organization or niche so you can lead innovation, […]
There are two ways for an artisan or professional to see the world: Scarcity . This is the idea that if there were fewer photographers, more people would hire me to do wedding pictures. That if the bar exam were more selective, it would be easier for my firm to get clients. And if everyone would just stop imagining they could be an author/musician/magician/painter, my life would be a lot better.
7 Best WooCommerce Dynamic Pricing & Discount Plugins 2025
Setting up smart discounts on your WooCommerce store can be an effective way to increase sales, attract repeat customers, and even encourage bulk purchases. Still, by default, WordPress’s leading eCommerce system doesn’t exactly lend itself to flexible, dynamic pricing. That’s where the following WooCommerce discount plugins come into play. Each of the seven top tools […]
WP Ultimate CSV Importer Pro Review: The Most Comprehensive WordPress Data Migration Solution
CSV import and export is tougher than it should be, which means there must be a solution for WordPress. This WP Ultimate CSV Importer Pro review will show how the plugin simplifies managing data in bulk while supporting almost all major third-party plugins. In the post, you’ll learn about its functionality, benefits, and real-world applications.
Open User Map Review: The Ultimate WordPress Map Plugin for User-Generated Content
Location, location, location! Your WordPress site could benefit from maps to show your business’ location. This post offers a full Open User Map review courtesy of the Mayor.
How to Automatically Post to Threads From WordPress
Since Threads launched in 2023, I’ve been experimenting with different ways to share my WordPress blog posts there automatically. Like many website owners, I initially posted manually, but that quickly became time-consuming as I managed multiple sites and social channels. Between summarizing content, researching the right hashtags (and even emojis!), and formatting everything,
When the investment committee is unanimous, it’s unlikely that the idea is a brilliant one. Significant division and strong opinions (and widespread skepticism) don’t cause great ideas, but they’re often present when they arrive.
Global Expansion Misfires and Triumphs: Lessons from Liquid Death & 7-Eleven
The story of 7-Eleven’s remarkable transformation in Japan offers a masterclass in global expansion done right. Despite being an American brand, 7-Eleven has become a beloved institution in Japan with twice as many stores, and 8x higher profit margins than in its home country. But not every brand’s international journey ends in success. When Liquid Death, the edgy water brand that conquered Ameri
Anecdotes are not data. If you’re looking for data, hearing a story about what happened to a friend that one time shouldn’t crowd out your rational decision making. But hope is real. When someone you know is facing a difficult situation, sharing a positive anecdote about that friend who that one time made it through something just like this–that’s helpful. It’s not helpful data, but it’s a useful
How To Get Clients On LinkedIn: Step by Step Process
LinkedIn is one of the best platforms to find high paying B2B clients, but few people leverage it to its…
It’s impossible to communicate everything. The map is not the territory, it’s an abstraction, a summary and most of all, a conceptual framework. When we share an idea, we can work to make sure it’s true, but when we share all the facts, we’re simply boring people. Stories are relevant, creating a narrative and tension and change. A manipulator doesn’t care if the story is true. They’ve succeeded
Fake GIF Leveraged in Multi-Stage Reverse-Proxy Card Skimming Attack
In today’s post we’re going to review a sophisticated, multi-stage carding attack on a Magento eCommerce website. This malware leveraged a fake gif image file, local browser sessionStorage data, and tampered with the website traffic using a malicious reverse-proxy server to facilitate the theft of credit card data, login details, cookies, and other sensitive data from the compromised website.
How to Require Login to View a Page in WordPress (2 Easy Ways)
“How do I make this page private for members only?” That’s one of the most common questions I get asked by my friends who use WordPress. I remember asking the same question myself when we were building our video membership site at WPBeginner. Luckily, it’s surprisingly easy to restrict page access to logged-in users in WordPress. You don’t need to hire a developer or learn complex coding.
The WordPress AI Builder Said WHAT?!
Read to the end to see a masterpiece by a medieval artist who has definitely seen an elephant before. In today’s edition: WordPress 6.8 is like avant-garde jazz piano: mostly improvisation with just enough form to keep you from panicking. What happens when you ask AI to make your plumbing business website funnier. Some head-scratching WordPress questions that will ignite heated Slack debates and
Go to the store, look at the five kinds of mustard on offer, and pick the one that’s best for you. This is not controversial. Go to Amazon and search for wireless headphones. There are more than 400 types to choose from. Compare rankings and ratings and price and choose the ones that are best for you. Amazing, but not shocking. Now, consider an architect designing an addition for the nearby school.
Simple Variation Swatches for WooCommerce Review: Elevate Your Product Options With Visual Appeal
If you still use default drop-down menus for product variations, you’re missing a conversion improvement opportunity. In this Simple Variation Swatches for WooCommerce review, I’ll explore how those basic selectors turn into engaging visual options that can enhance your customer’s experience.
Video Experiences That Create Loyalty, Engagement, and Conversions
Struggling to turn viewers into loyal fans or paying customers? Wondering what type of video content actually builds trust and drives conversions in 2025? In this article, you’ll discover how to craft intentional, connection-driven video experiences that go beyond views to earn you lasting engagement, brand loyalty, and measurable business results. Why Video Experiences Matter […]
Not a lack of power, but feeling as though we have none. Some people have been indoctrinated to prefer a life with no agency, as it also brings no responsibility. At the other extreme, some folks have decided that they have more power than they actually do. Video games offer people a chance to experience virtual power–an opportunity to feel a lack of powerlessness.
Every Team Should Know Its Earned Media Value — Here’s Why
Most brands chase exposure. They pour money into ads and PR, hoping to buy attention. And, it works if you have deep pockets. But if you don’t? Then, you’ve got a bunch of tactics to gain earned media value without paying for every mention. Here’s where your whole team will help you gain EMV. In this article, I’ll break down what
How to Embed Apple Podcasts in WordPress (2 Easy Methods)
When I first tried to add podcast episodes to my WordPress website, I quickly realized that embedding them from Apple Podcasts wasn’t as straightforward as I’d hoped. Like many of you, I wanted a simple solution that wouldn’t require coding knowledge. Through trial and error (and plenty of coffee), I discovered several different methods for embedding Apple Podcasts in WordPress.
Simple and painless productivity
On the factory floor, productivity increases are relentlessly implemented, often without regard for worker satisfaction. For people working with a laptop, though, they are often seen as optional lifestyle choices instead of ways to significantly boost how much we can get done–and the satisfaction that comes with time we control. If you work on your own, your productivity choices are up to you.
Easy Guide to Saving HAR Files and Console Logs for Troubleshooting
When something goes wrong with a website – whether it is a broken design, slow performance, shows an error message or something else, it is sometimes difficult to find the exact cause of
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