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      • Small BusinessIn today’s day and age, every small business needs to be online. It not only allows people to buy products and services from you without going into your physical storefront, it also helps you get found online and grow your customer base. But, like anything, your website needs to be built and run correctly. It can be a lot, no doubt. These posts will help you learn what you need to know so that you can create your new website with confidence, and keep it running so it helps your business.
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    Story Lines updated to version 2.1

    February 28, 2023

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    Story Lines

    After a two-year break, the Story Lines WordPress plugin has been updated to make the block better for your website. Also, there’s a plan for updating the block this year.

    Continue Reading: Story Lines updated to version 2.1
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    The best WordPress full site editing themes for your website

    February 24, 2023

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    Full Site Editing, WordPress Themes

    WordPress full site editing themes are becoming the cool new thing in WordPress. They allow you to customize every part of your website. So let’s check out some block themes you might want to use.

    Continue Reading: The best WordPress full site editing themes for your website
  • A notebook and pen sitting on a desk next to a laptop and a cup of tea

    How to create content for your new website

    February 21, 2023

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    Content

    Content is the most important part of any website. Not the design, not the flashy animations, not the cool colors. So let’s go through how you can create content for your new website.

    Continue Reading: How to create content for your new website
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    Read More About updated to version 2.1

    February 14, 2023

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    Read More About

    After a two-year break, the Read More About WordPress plugin has been updated to make the block better for your website. Also, there’s a plan for updating the block this year.

    Continue Reading: Read More About updated to version 2.1
  • A man writing in a notebook with a laptop with the WordPress Gutenberg editor showing

    Gutenberg, WordPress and small business websites

    February 14, 2023

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    Block Editor, Full Site Editing, Gutenberg

    It’s been over four years since Gutenberg was rolled into WordPress core. It brought with it the block editor and more recently full site editing capabilities. So let’s dive into see how it can help your small business website.

    Continue Reading: Gutenberg, WordPress and small business websites
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    A step-by-step guide for how to create your own website

    February 7, 2023

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    Guides

    So you’re trying to create a website for yourself or your business. But you’re not sure how or where to begin. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create your new website today.

    Continue Reading: A step-by-step guide for how to create your own website
  • a laptop with code for a website sitting on a white desk

    The difference between domain names and web hosting

    January 31, 2023

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    Web Hosting

    One of the most common misconceptions when it comes to websites revolves around a domain and web hosting. Many people think they’re the same thing. But the reality is much different. So let’s break down the difference between the two.

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    JM Breaking News updated to version 2.1

    January 30, 2023

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    JM Live Blog

    After a two-year break, the JM Live Blog WordPress plugin has been updated to make the block better for your website. Also, there’s a plan for updating the block this year.

    Continue Reading: JM Breaking News updated to version 2.1
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    VideoPlace updated to version 2.1

    January 30, 2023

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    VideoPlace

    After a two-year break, the VideoPlace WordPress theme has been updated to use the theme.json feature with WordPress core. Also, there’s a plan for updating the theme this year.

    Continue Reading: VideoPlace updated to version 2.1
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    The best WordPress portfolio themes to help show off your best work

    January 27, 2023

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    WordPress Themes

    There are a lot of WordPress portfolio themes out there for you to choose from. And it can be really overwhelming to figure out which one is the best one for your portfolio website. So here are some of the best ones I’ve found that will help you show off your great work.

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    The best web hosting for your new small business website

    January 24, 2023

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    Web Hosting

    Web hosting is important for every small business website today. A good web host will make life so much easier, but a bad host will quickly become a headache. So let’s take a look at the best host for your website.

    Continue Reading: The best web hosting for your new small business website
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