How to Use Instagram Type Mode in Instagram Stories

Want more ways to make your Instagram stories stand out? Have you explored the font tools in Instagram’s Type Mode? In this article, you’ll discover how to use Instagram’s Type Mode to edit the colors, backgrounds, and alignment of text in your stories…

How to Optimize Facebook Ad Bidding: Clicks or Impressions?

Do you advertise on Facebook? Wondering if you should choose your bidding by link clicks (CPC) or impressions (CPM)? In this article, you’ll discover how choosing bids for ads affects your Facebook ad campaigns. #1: Create Your Campaign The option to c…

15 Divi Websites with Unconventional Header and Hero Designs

Headers and hero areas are the first thing your visitors see when your website loads. This makes their design crucial. Most include the basic elements such as navigation, contact and social follow buttons, images, video, sliders, etc., but making them stand apart from the crowd is another story. In this article we’ll look at 15 […]

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HubSpot CRM: A Detailed Overview

If you do any kind of online sales or marketing, you could probably benefit from a CRM. Short for Customer Relationship Software, even the name says why you’ll benefit from one. The reason I say any kind of sales or marketing is that HubSpot offers a free, full-featured version of their high-powered CRM software, so […]

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How to Use Divi’s Selective Sync to Customize Your Entire Grid Layout with A Few Clicks

Designing an impressive grid layout can be tricky. Whether you are showcasing your portfolio or featuring products online, you want that grid layout to be distinct and catch the visitor’s eye. Because a grid has repetitive blocks of content, one small modification can drastically impact the overall design. That’s why it helps to have a […]

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How to Design a Standout Work Experience section for Your Freelancer Site with Divi

Showcasing work experience and skills online is a great way to set yourself apart as a freelancer. With Divi, you can create a unique timeline to display your work history in a way that is both clean and professional. And, by getting a little creative with Divi’s circle counter module, you can also add an […]

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New Facebook Advertising Research for Marketers

Is Facebook part of your marketing plan? Wondering if Facebook ads are still worthwhile? In this article, you’ll discover stats from recent Facebook advertising research. You’ll also find insights to help you make more informed choices for …

New Facebook Advertising Research for Marketers

Is Facebook part of your marketing plan? Wondering if Facebook ads are still worthwhile? In this article, you’ll discover stats from recent Facebook advertising research. You’ll also find insights to help you make more informed choices for …

How to Set Up an Alexa Flash Briefing: A Guide for Marketers

Want a new way to deliver content to customers and prospects? Wondering how Amazon’s Echo or Echo Dot can help? In this article, you’ll discover how to set up an Amazon Alexa flash briefing to regularly deliver product updates, event inform…

Basecamp: An In-Depth Overview and Use Case Recommendations

Basecamp is a great service based on providing a space to organize and structure your brand, personal ventures, or business needs. You can structure your tasks within a proven method of organization that Basecamp has researched since 2004, which aims to provide the most efficient experience possible. Getting organized can be time-consuming. Today, that task […]

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How to Develop Buyer Personas Using Facebook Insights

Wondering how to create a buyer persona? Looking for free tools to help you? Facebook offers several useful tools that allow businesses to conduct detailed audience research. In this article, you’ll discover how to use Facebook Insights to quickl…

How to Develop Buyer Personas Using Facebook Insights

Wondering how to create a buyer persona? Looking for free tools to help you? Facebook offers several useful tools that allow businesses to conduct detailed audience research. In this article, you’ll discover how to use Facebook Insights to quickl…

How to Use Facebook Ads for Market Research

Do you sell products or services on Facebook? Wondering how to test your targeting and messaging? In this article, you’ll learn how to use Facebook ads to find the perfect audience, test your messaging, and confirm whether your audience is ready …

Trello: An In-Depth Overview and Use Case Recommendations

Looking for a new way to organize, streamline, and put your objectives and goals into a workflow that you can visualize? Lucky for you, these are the primary functions of Trello, one of the most popular web-based project management application. Trello can be used in numerous ways, from website development and the organization of daily […]

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How Image Compression Affects Your Website’s Loading Times

Images can often enhance the quality of your website, and they’re key to implementing a visual marketing strategy. However, the more media-heavy your site is, the greater the impact on your loading times. If your website takes too long to load, it doesn’t matter how stunning it looks – it’ll scare visitors off. The answer […]

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Instagram Adds Hashtag and Profile Links in Bio

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Social Media Marketing Talk Show, a news show for marketers who want to stay on the leading edge of social media. On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore YouTube updates with Owen Vi…

Instagram Adds Hashtag and Profile Links in Bio

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Social Media Marketing Talk Show, a news show for marketers who want to stay on the leading edge of social media. On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore YouTube updates with Owen Vi…

How to Create Background Textures with Divi’s Section Dividers

Section dividers can take your website design to the next level. Additionally, taking advantage of Divi’s built-in design options can save you a lot of time by not requiring image editing software to add unique design elements to your pages. One of those creative approaches is using section dividers to create background textures for your […]

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How to Get Started With Messenger Bots

Are you interested in Facebook Messenger bots? Wondering why you should use bots and how to set them up? To explore how to get started creating Facebook Messenger bots, I interview Dana Tran. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is a…

How to Get Started With Messenger Bots

Are you interested in Facebook Messenger bots? Wondering why you should use bots and how to set them up? To explore how to get started creating Facebook Messenger bots, I interview Dana Tran. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is a…

The Big Event: The Journey, Episode 22

The Journey, a Social Media Examiner production, is an episodic video documentary that shows you what really happens inside a growing business. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY4_n5diAjI Watch The Journey: Episode 22 Episode 22 of The Journey follows Michae…

How to Add Labeled Dot Navigation to Elegant Themes’ Free 10th Anniversary Timeline Layout

The new Timeline Layout can be downloaded for free but ONLY during Elegant Themes’ 10 Year Anniversary Sale which ENDS TODAY. It’s a slick design that’ll help you showcase the timeline of your company or any other type of timeline you want to share with your visitors. On top of the free layout, we’re going […]

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How to Use a Facebook Messenger Bot for Lead Scoring Prospects

Are you using Facebook Messenger bots in your marketing? Wondering how scoring leads can help you deliver more effective messaging to your subscribers? In this article, you’ll learn how to add an automatic lead score system to your Facebook Messe…

How Amazon Polly Can Be Used to Create Spoken Versions of Your Posts

In a nutshell, text-to-speech technology is a powerful way to enable people to experience the web who otherwise couldn’t. As the technology has evolved, it works quite admirably – although it hasn’t gotten to the point where it sounds as natural as if someone were reading aloud to you. That’s where Amazon’s Polly project comes in, which […]

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How to Create a Facebook Ad That Works With WhatsApp Business

Do your prospects and customers prefer WhatsApp to Messenger? Wondering how to create a Facebook ad that integrates with WhatsApp Business? In this article, you’ll discover how to set up a WhatsApp Business account and use Facebook ads to let Wha…

How to Analyze Instagram Stories With Instagram Insights

Are you using Instagram Stories in your marketing? Wondering where to find metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for Instagram Stories? In this article, you’ll discover how to use Instagram Insights for Stories. Why Track KPIs on Instagra…

Introducing the Brand New Divi Nation Meetup Network

We are proud to announce the next evolution of Divi Community: the Divi Nation Meetup Network. This network is designed to provide a touch of central organization to an otherwise globally distributed community of web designers, developers, and DIYers using Divi. Before today we’ve attempted to organize all of our Meetups around the world via […]

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Buffer vs Hootsuite: Which Social Media Management Platform is Right for You?

Having a strong social media presence is a must for business success. Social media helps level the marketing playing field and creates a global market, allowing you to reach your audience where ever they are. There are a lot of social platforms to choose from and managing multiple social networks can be difficult. There are […]

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Twitter Expanding Verification

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Social Media Marketing Talk Show, a news show for marketers who want to stay on the leading edge of social media. On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, Erik Fisher and Kim Reynolds explore Tw…

An Introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS) And How it Works

Every website has an IP address that identifies it among all others. Theoretically, you could navigate the web using only IP addresses instead of domain names, but this wouldn’t be practical. To understand how IP addresses and domains relate to each other, you need to get to know the Domain Name System (DNS). The DNS […]

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How to Build a Facebook Ad Funnel

Do you want more conversions from your Facebook ads? Wondering how funnels can help? To explore how you can build Facebook ad funnels that improve conversions, I interview Susan Wenograd. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on…

How to Fill Text with Images for Creative Backgrounds using Divi

Filling text with images is a great way to add a modern design to your website. With Divi’s blend modes, you can show background images through any text you want. And, using custom margins within the Divi Builder, you can position the image-filled text to serve as a background for your content. In this tutorial, […]

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How to Manually Configure WordPress Browser Caching

Caching is one of the most effective ways to ensure your website loads faster for your visitors. However, for optimal results, your site should tell browsers exactly what content they need to cache. Caching plugins often don’t give you full control over these settings, so it’s up to you to configure them manually. Fortunately, WordPress […]

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Training Day: The Journey, Episode 21

The Journey, a Social Media Examiner production, is an episodic video documentary that shows you what really happens inside a growing business. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A6Rfq0ex9Y Watch The Journey: Episode 21 Episode 21 of The Journey follows Michae…

How to Use a Content Scorecard to Publish Better Blog Posts

Want to replicate the success of your best-performing blog content? Wondering how to review and rate content for quality and value? In this article, you’ll learn how to develop and use a content scorecard to ensure the content you publish consist…

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Better Visibility

Want to optimize your LinkedIn profile for visibility? Wondering which sections of your profile are most important? In this article, you’ll discover how to use your LinkedIn profile to make a strong first impression with prospects and connections…

How to Create a Mega Menu for Your Recipes Page using Divi’s Food Recipes Layout Pack

Every week, we provide you with a new and free Divi layout pack which you can use for your next project. Along with every layout pack, we also share a use case that’ll help you take your website to the next level. This week, as part of our ongoing Divi design initiative, we’re going to […]

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How to Integrate Shopify With Facebook

Do you want to sell your Shopify products and services on Facebook? Looking for tips to help? In this article, you’ll find four tips to integrate a Shopify store with your Facebook (and Instagram) marketing. Why Integrate Your Shopify Store With …

How to Integrate Shopify With Facebook

Do you want to sell your Shopify products and services on Facebook? Looking for tips to help? In this article, you’ll find four tips to integrate a Shopify store with your Facebook (and Instagram) marketing. Why Integrate Your Shopify Store With …

How to Brand Your Mobile Facebook Live Streams

Do you stream Facebook Live video on your mobile device? Wondering how to add a branded image to your live stream? In this article, you’ll discover how to easily add a logo and call to action to your mobile Facebook Live broadcasts. What Are the …

How to Brand Your Mobile Facebook Live Streams

Do you stream Facebook Live video on your mobile device? Wondering how to add a branded image to your live stream? In this article, you’ll discover how to easily add a logo and call to action to your mobile Facebook Live broadcasts. What Are the …

Recreate a Trendy Hero Section for Your Next eCommerce Divi Project

The web design trends that emerge every year help expand design possibilities for designers and DIY users everywhere. More and more, asymmetrically positioned elements, bright colors, and font families traditionally used in print are being appreciated. In this post, we’re going to provide you with a tutorial that uses these elements. The design that we’ll recreate […]

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YouTube Adds New Live-Streaming Tools and Features

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Social Media Marketing Talk Show, a news show for marketers who want to stay on the leading edge of social media. On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore the new YouTube live tools a…

YouTube Adds New Live-Streaming Tools and Features

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Social Media Marketing Talk Show, a news show for marketers who want to stay on the leading edge of social media. On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore the new YouTube live tools a…

How to Beautifully Use a Slider Module for Testimonials with Divi

Testimonials are, without a doubt, a vital part of every website selling products or services. They provide your website with the social proof and credibility people need to form a positive impression about your company and/or product. In Divi, we have the Testimonial Module that specifically helps you showcase testimonials in a beautiful way. However, […]

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Should Theme and Plugin Developers Build For WordPress Multisite?

Being a theme or plugin developer is a tough gig. Between WordPress updates, bug fixes, PHP version incompatibilities, and customer support, you have a lot to deal with. And don’t forget about the bunches of potential users who ask, is this Multisite compatible?  It’s a pretty common question, and it may not be something every dev has […]

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Personal Branding: How to Create and Market Yourself

Want to reach more subscribers, fans, or prospects? Wondering how building a personal brand can help? To explore how to build and use a personal brand, I interview Chris Ducker. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand ta…

Personal Branding: How to Create and Market Yourself

Want to reach more subscribers, fans, or prospects? Wondering how building a personal brand can help? To explore how to build and use a personal brand, I interview Chris Ducker. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand ta…

How to Overlap Modules and Rows to Create Unique Layouts in Divi

Overlapping is a useful technique that is often used to create unique web designs and layouts. And it is easy to overlap content with Divi. The basic concept involves adding custom margins and spacing to your modules, rows and sections in a way that positions them to overlap each other. You may have already noticed […]

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The Final Ascent: The Journey, Episode 20

The Journey, a Social Media Examiner production, is an episodic video documentary that shows you what really happens inside a growing business. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX05lIIM-D4 Watch The Journey: Episode 20 Episode 20 of The Journey follows Michae…

How to Add Interactive Maps to Your WordPress Website

Admittedly, online maps are rather straightforward. If you use a service such as Google Maps, you simply pick a location and embed the map onto your website. However, you can’t edit regular maps on the fly, and neither can your coworkers – which is often necessary for collaborative projects. That’s where interactive maps come in. […]

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How to Remarket to People Who Watch Your YouTube Videos

Want to increase your YouTube subscribers? Wondering how to retarget YouTube video viewers with YouTube ads? In this article, you’ll discover how to create a YouTube remarketing campaign with Google AdWords. #1: Create Video Ads That Highlight Yo…

How to Remarket to People Who Watch Your YouTube Videos

Want to increase your YouTube subscribers? Wondering how to retarget YouTube video viewers with YouTube ads? In this article, you’ll discover how to create a YouTube remarketing campaign with Google AdWords. #1: Create Video Ads That Highlight Yo…

Download & Use 5 Asymmetrically Curved 1/2 Column Backgrounds with Divi

Combining asymmetrically curved background with vibrant gradient colors is a design trend that grew in 2017 and keeps existing and growing in 2018. To help you follow that trend seamlessly in 2018, we’ve created five different background images that you can use on 1/2 column backgrounds in combination with column gradient backgrounds. Further down this post, […]

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How to Whitelist an IP Address For Access to Your WordPress Dashboard (In 2 Steps)

Security is an important part of running any type of website. Unfortunately, it’s likely that someone will eventually try to get into your dashboard without your consent. It’s up to you to put up enough defenses so they don’t succeed. There are plenty of ways to protect your WordPress website. In most cases, you’ll want […]

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How to Create a Digital Resources Page with Divi’s Design Conference Layout Pack

Designing a digital resource page with Divi is easy when you utilize the design elements of your layout to work for you. The visual builder has many helpful features that make this process rather enjoyable. But design isn’t everything. It is also important that your resource page functions. That’s why it is always a good […]

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How to Create a Digital Resources Page with Divi’s Design Conference Layout Pack

Designing a digital resource page with Divi is easy when you utilize the design elements of your layout to work for you. The visual builder has many helpful features that make this process rather enjoyable. But design isn’t everything. It is also important that your resource page functions. That’s why it is always a good […]

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WordPress Hosting: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing The Best Option

The single most asked question I see around the internet is some variation of What’s the best company for WordPress hosting? It’s nuts how often this comes up, but it shouldn’t be that surprising–there are so many options and choices out there, it’s almost impossible to not get bogged down. In many ways, the hosting […]

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3 Easy-to-Use Motion Graphics Tools for Marketers

Want to use more animated visuals in your marketing? Looking for affordable tools to create your own animated graphics? In this article, you’ll find three tools that create animated motion graphics for social media ads and posts. #1: Turn Images …

3 Easy-to-Use Motion Graphics Tools for Marketers

Want to use more animated visuals in your marketing? Looking for affordable tools to create your own animated graphics? In this article, you’ll find three tools that create animated motion graphics for social media ads and posts. #1: Turn Images …

How to Use Live Video in a Product Launch: 7 Ways

Do you use live video to sell products or services? Wondering how to grow an audience that will show up for your launch? In this article, you’ll discover seven live video tactics that will create a warm and engaged audience for your next launch. …

How to Use Live Video in a Product Launch: 7 Ways

Do you use live video to sell products or services? Wondering how to grow an audience that will show up for your launch? In this article, you’ll discover seven live video tactics that will create a warm and engaged audience for your next launch. …