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WordPress image sliders – home page slider – good or bad?
Sliders and website design Also referred to as image carousels and slideshows, sliders are a common design aspect on many websites. Seen as a way to visually present images, or other content including text and videos, the concept of a slider is based on the idea of using a slide show to present to your audience. There was a time when image sliders were very popular, like anything new and shiny. However many online marketing experts would now argue that…
4 rules you must follow if you want to succeed
Life is becoming too complex. There is too much going on, too much information overloading our lives. Our minds are wandering aimlessly in the digital clouds, following every aspect of the lives of others and keeping up with what’s trending daily. And if we continue this way our heads will explode. Well probably not literally, but certainly we cannot possibly filter the constant and never-ending stream of information, and somehow hope to maintain productivity in our own lives. You may…
Add Nivo Lightbox to WordPress using shortcode function
A popular jQuery plugin for displaying images, galleries and videos in a lightbox is the Nivo Lightbox. It’s simple to use and responsive which is great for making sure that your photos look great on any device including phones and tablets. There are some easy to follow instructions on the Dev7Studios website for how to setup, otherwise they also offer a WordPress plugin for purchase. But if you feel like adding Nivo Lightbox to your WordPress website without using a…
Local Business Internet Marketing ideas
Running a local small business can be a stressful exercise. You have so many jobs that you are doing, from selling your products and services, to promoting through advertising, to managing staff and systems, to merchandising and window displays and so forth. Especially when just starting out. Your business not only needs to have the right mix of products displayed effectively, but you need to attract customers and clients through your doors. If you have plenty of passing traffic such…
How to add estimated reading time to your WordPress posts
Not everyone will agree with the subheading of this article, but hear me out. How often does a child say “Are we there yet?” when on a driving holiday. How often do we type into Google “How long does it take to fly from point A to point B?” Or how often do we stand in a queue wondering how much time will pass before it’s our turn. How often do we ask “how long will it take”? You get…
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