Longer lives significantly contributing to European economies, new reports claims
A series of reports published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) highlights the economic opportunities of longer lives across Europe. According to …
An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Webflow
In this article, we’ll present a beginner’s guide to Webflow, a no-code web design tool for designers, exploring how you can start using …
Majority of employers agree flexible working requests should be a day-one right
The majority (57 percent) of employers agree that the right to request flexible working should be a day-one right, claims research from the …
Seven in ten HR managers support greater flexible working in their workplace
Seven in 10 (70 percent) of UK HR managers now say flexible working could work for their business – claims a new TUC …
What Are the Biggest Threats to Freelance Web Designers?
For freelance web designers, change is a way of life. Tools and technologies come and go, as do design trends. If anything, we …
Government publishes Net Zero guidance for buildings
A new guide to decarbonising public sector buildings and creating a net zero public estate has been launched by the Cabinet Office. The …
Pandemic-driven shifts have made the workforce smaller, younger and more female
The pandemic has not led to mass unemployment as many feared, but has instead driven wider shifts that have increased employment among younger …
5 tools to help simplify the WordPress backend
Clients often only see the frontend of a site. Rarely do they see web developers and designers working hard to make the backend …
How lawyer turned artist Laolu thrives as a global creative in NYC
Ecommerce has changed the game for struggling artists around the world, especially for those working in the creative (and cutthroat) capital of New …
Being a compassionate leader is good for business
One leadership characteristic that I believe should be prioritised above all others is compassion because every day I see that the world could …
Omicron Variant Investing Adjustment
Whoa, what happened to the stock market on Friday? RB40Jr had a couple of friends over for a sleepover so I was offline …
Don’t Let Legacy Software Stop You from Adopting the Latest Web Technologies
Web design is an ever-evolving field. It seems like a new tool or technique arrives every day. And there’s a lot of pressure …
Beyond martech: building trust with consumers and engaging where sentiment is high
Brand advertisers have a lot to consider as they plan their strategies and navigate the increasing fragmentation of platforms and channels that consumers …
Beginners’ guide to Instagram Reels
If you haven’t already heard the news, according to Instagram, they’re no longer a photo-sharing app. Shocking, right? The company announced they want …
Geoffrey George: Webpages by Geoff
Geoffrey George operates Webpages by Geoff, building and redesigning websites out of his office in Saint Ignatius, Montana. Follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. The …
The hybrid impact: IT is putting businesses at risk
New research from IONOS Cloud, has highlighted the biggest security risks businesses are facing when it comes to hybrid working, and views and …
How to Build Your Backend with Hasura and PostgreSQL
Backend development often requires writing many lines of code that handle CRUD, authorization and business logic. All this code needs to be tested, …
Confidence sky high in London Office Crane survey
The London Office Crane Survey Winter 2021 suggests dramatically improved confidence about London in the developments that are being undertaken in the office …
Employer support for domestic abuse survivors must adapt to reflect changing hybrid working patterns
New research commissioned by Vodafone Foundation ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2021 claims …
Flexible working currently contributes £37bn to the UK economy
New research, ‘Flexonomics: The economic and fiscal logic of flexible working’, highlights the economic benefits of flexible working to the UK economy. Flexonomics …
Untrained managers more likely to change jobs in 2022
Employers looking to retain talent during the so-called ‘Great Resignation’ may benefit from investing in more management training for their staff, according to …
What big city exodus? Minority of Londoners are working from home full time
Research carried out by Momentive (formerly SurveyMonkey), exploring Londoners’ changing experience and expectations of work claims that despite common beliefs, COVID-19 has not …
Employers expect significant organisational transformation due to technology advances
Due to the significant workplace technology changes brought on by the pandemic, more than half (53 percent) of employers plan extensive organisational transformation …
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330 React Interview Questions – Perhaps the most comprehensive collection of React JS interview questions you’ll ever find. The Power of Automating WordPress …
An Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS Certification
In this article, we’ll look at what cloud computing is, the different types of cloud computing, what a cloud provider is, and why …
Build a Link Previewer with Puppeteer and Serverless Functions
In this tutorial, we’re going to see how we can deploy serverless functions alongside our front-end application and create an API that generates …
Kingsley Napley’s new office supplied by Rainbow
International law firm, Kingsley Napley, have recently moved to Twenty Bonhill Street, London. The new space has been designed with an ‘activity-based’ flexible …
WooCommerce Wednesdays: How to create a membership site with WooCommerce
As the ecommerce market becomes more competitive, brands must devise new ways to differentiate themselves. To do this, many create a membership program …
Majority of UK workers would choose an employer based on health and wellbeing support
A survey of hybrid-office and home-based UK workers gives insight for employers into some of today’s biggest needs for office workers to carry …
Portfolio careers, side-gigs and flexible working are priorities for the UK’s next generation of workers
A flexible work culture is a key consideration for the majority of young workers when choosing a job, with over half (53 percent) …
How Web Designers Can Cope with Situations Out of Their Control
Everyone wants to control their own destiny. For web designers, that means layouts that look great, code that works as intended, and clients …
Work becoming more secure but more action needed to enforce employment rights
A new report ‘Has work become less secure?’ from the CIPD claims that, overall, employment in the UK has actually become more secure …
Mindspace raises 72 million dollars from institutional investors
Mindspace, the global flex office provider, secured a funding of $72 million. The investment round is intended to support the continuation of the …
How To Make Your Website Pass Google’s Core Web Vitals
In this article, we’ll look at how to optimize your website to get a good score on Google’s Core Web Vitals report. Google …
How to use a sale to get more business
As we all come to terms with the new retail landscape after a global pandemic, it’s definitely worth exploring how to use a …
9 questions to determine your ideal client
You already know you need to identify your ideal client. The process starts with visualizing the person most likely to buy your service …
Brits reluctant to take a sick day during the pandemic
British workers took the seventh lowest number of sick days in Europe last year, according to new research that identifies the countries who …
More than half of employers feel they don’t know their employees
More than half of the nation’s employers (53 percent) feel that they don’t know their employees even slightly well on a personal level, …
Surfer SEO vs Outranking: Which SEO Tool Is Best for You?
In this article, we’ll be comparing Surfer SEO vs Outranking — two search engine optimization (SEO) tools that use artificial intelligence (AI) to …
Black Friday & Cyber Monday ecommerce strategy for 2021
Black Friday and Cyber Monday represent one of the biggest shopping events of the year. In 2020, shoppers spent $14.13 billion on Black …
Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward.
WordPress is an open-source application with an enormous ecosystem. The sheer number of available plugins and themes (many of them free) benefits developers …
30 Free Responsive Email & Newsletter Templates
Newsletters have been a critical area of marketing since the inception of the web. They have been and continue to be an essential …
5 questions to ask before selling your business
This content should not be construed as legal, financial or tax advice. Always consult an attorney, financial expert or tax professional regarding your …
How WordPress Full Site Editing Could Impact the Design Process
The way we design and build WordPress themes is evolving. With the introduction of Full Site Editing (FSE), it is now possible to …
Why business licensing is important and how to license your business
Disclaimer: This content should not be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney regarding your specific legal situation. For small business owners, …
Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart
You see them every time you go to the supermarket. Chances are, you’ve used one recently. Shopping carts have been a matter of …
The Power of Automating WordPress
I like to think of the typical WordPress website as a collection of parts. Themes, plugins, and custom code can be combined to …
8 Powerful Plugins for Integrating Social Media into WordPress
These days, no website should go without at least some basic social media integration. If you’re a content creator, enabling readers to share …
The seller’s guide to Black Friday/Cyber Monday (BFCM)
If you’ve ordered anything in the past few months and experienced significant delays, you’re not alone. Customer complaints about a late delivery are …
301 Redirect: A cookieless future
Google announced in January 2020 that it would do away with third-party cookies within two years. It later announced they will be extending …
Six Ways to Remove Backgrounds in Photoshop in 2021
With many advances to Photoshop over the last several years, removing the background from an image has never been easier or quicker. Knowing …
9 must-have tools for content entrepreneurs
One of the fastest-growing niches of business ownership is content entrepreneurship. It’s the idea of going beyond blogging or being an influencer to …
Is it time for a social media makeover?
Social media is essential for everyday entrepreneurs — but it’s a waste of your valuable time if you’re not using it properly. To …
Ten Top WordPress Ecommerce Themes for 2021
As more people shift to online shopping, small businesses and retailers have been pressured to build their own ecommerce stores to keep up. …
What is encryption & how does it work?
The practice of protecting sensitive information with codes and ciphers is thousands of years old. Today, it’s a technical art form that secures …
How to Create Emails that Foster Customer Loyalty
Each day, 4 billion email users receive 300 billion emails. No wonder most people experience email fatigue, which makes it harder for marketers …
Email templates: Showing client appreciation
Building and maintaining client relationships are an integral part of business success. Without clients, there is no ability to grow and maintain your business. …
6 types of products you can sell with WooCommerce
WooCommerce is the most popular ecommerce solution in the world. At this very moment, there are over 3 million live websites that sell …
How to sell more this holiday with Google Merchant Center
For many small businesses, the holiday season can make or break an entire fiscal year. That’s why it is so important to do …
How to Get Started with Automated Email Marketing
Automated email marketing is the best option for sending personalized messages. Thanks to automation workflows, you can send personalized offers to customers at …
5 ways for pros to organize WordPress for efficiency
We’ve all probably heard it and maybe even live by it: Organization is the key to success. This applies to everything, from your …
Sell anywhere — Tips for selling digitally
Within the world of retail, businesses are typically divided into two categories: brick-and-mortar or ecommerce. However, with the rapid changes occurring within the …
How to protect personally identifiable information (PII) from search engines
We dedicate the month of October to cybersecurity awareness, and a cybersecurity-first mindset is this week’s theme. Please enjoy reading this post on being your …
Navigating WordPress Full Site Editing
Have you toured the new WordPress Site Editor yet? Full Site Editing is sure to change how websites are created by reducing the …
Is It Really Worthwhile Having a Personal Portfolio?
We all know blogging and personal portfolio sites have been very important for designers looking to increase their visibility to clients and others …
For Casual Users, Information on New WordPress Features Can Be Hard to Find
Virtually every software application evolves over time. For users, keeping track of the additions, subtractions, and bug fixes can be difficult. And, the …
How To Get Started with Social Media Automation
Social media automation tools enable seamless management of social accounts across a range of different platforms. These automation tools let you dedicate more …
Quick reference guide to ecommerce payment processing
One of the most complex parts of an ecommerce business is setting up processing services to accept payments online, which is why we’ve …
8 Free Maintenance & Coming Soon Plugins for WordPress
When you run a WordPress website, you will inevitably have to perform essential maintenance that may result in temporary downtime. This could be …
Make it easier explaining stuff to clients with our Website Terminology Glossary
When we’re explaining stuff to clients, sometimes we find ourselves in back-and-forth discussions. To help make this easier, we created our website terminology glossary. This free resource …
20 Beautifully Designed Coming Soon Pages for Inspiration
If you are working on a new website, service, or app, you should consider getting a jump start on your marketing campaigns by …
10 Free Plugins for Customizing the WordPress Dashboard
The WordPress administration area (aka the Dashboard) can be customized in many ways. Menu items can be added, hidden, or rearranged. Access to …
Influencer Marketing: the $68M secret you don’t know
Pura Vida Bracelets reported $68.3 Million in revenue for 2018 leading to an incredible acquisition by Vera Bradley — and they credit a lot of …
Creating an effective merchandise display
Ever wondered how your shopping basket gets filled up so fast in some stores and in others you just don’t find anything that …
Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar
The WordPress sidebar has been a mainstay feature of both free and commercial themes. It seems that, no matter how the content management …
How to check a site for malware
If you have a client freaking out because their website seems to be hacked, you are probably looking for answers – fast. Don’t panic! We’re going to show you how …
The Impossible Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?
Web designers get asked all sorts of questions. We’re queried for advice on aesthetics, marketing, technology – and that’s just the tip of …
Getting WooCommerce ready for Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Just about everyone on WooCommerce knows Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the biggest retail sales events of the year. We …
How to sell your art at craft fairs
There is something truly magical about meeting potential buyers at a live event such as a craft fair, farmer’s market, convention or similar …
Strategies for driving Black Friday & Cyber Monday traffic to an ecommerce store
Once you have an ecommerce store up and running, it’s all about seizing opportunities to steer shoppers your way. One of the biggest …
VPNs: What They Are, and Why You Need One
Are you concerned about your online privacy and security? The first thing you should do is use a VPN service. They’re effective, affordable, …
10 WordPress Plugins for Email Marketing Management
Email marketing should be one of the key components of your customer retention strategy. Engaging in regular communication will keep subscribers informed about …
Websites + Marketing: Drive more traffic to your site with Social Ads
In today’s digital world, social media is the key to small business success. But if you’re unsure of how to get your products …
25 Beautifully Designed Examples of Brand Presentation
Branding is a vital and integral part of any business. In fact, even before trying out your products and services, branding is what …
Happy 30th birthday, World Wide Web (we got you something)
Coming up on Aug. 6, we wish a happy 30th birthday to the World Wide Web. It was on this day that the …
5 Easy Strategies to Make WordPress Enterprise-ready in 2021
WordPress is a popular, easy-to-use, PHP-based content management system and blogging platform. Many enterprise organizations believe that WordPress is simply a platform used …
How to use consumer psychology to grow your small business
I bet you never thought you’d be a part-time psychologist when you started your business. Over the last 10 years of owning a …
How to migrate a WordPress site to a new host
There are times when you will need to migrate a WordPress website to a new host or a different server. Perhaps you want …
The rise of the loveable leader: pandemic inspires new generation of compassionate leadership
Heralding the age of a more compassionate type of leader, almost eight in ten (76 percent) UK business leaders consider their employees to …
How to respond to 5 negotiation tactics to save the sale
Sometimes buyers work with sellers with a win-win or partner approach. But even when they do, they might throw in negotiation tactics just …
How Simple, Classic Design Should Work
Dough. Apples. Sugar. Spices. These are all the ingredients you need to make a classic apple pie. Some recipes will call for extra …
Build a Simple Web App with Express, React and GraphQL
This article was originally published on the Okta developer blog. Thank you for supporting the partners who make SitePoint possible. GraphQL and React …
Shaping London’s future: Mayor’s Resilience Fund Winners Announced
The Mayor of London, in partnership with Nesta Challenges, has announced the winners of the Mayor’s Resilience Fund, a £1 million innovation programme …
30+ Web Tools and Services to Help You Launch Your Next Big Thing
This article was created in partnership with Mekanism. Thank you for supporting the partners who make SitePoint possible. 2020 is the best year to …