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    How to use images on your company site to increase sales and conversions

    The way you present information on your website is crucial to its success. This is especially true for businesses, where the way you convey information… Read More

    Will Morris - June 21, 2022
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      3 underrated habits of highly successful designers

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      5 lessons you won’t learn in design school

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      Inspiration for creating delightful microinteractions on your site

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    How to optimize WordPress for local SEO

    Do you want to optimize your WordPress website for local search? If so, you’re in the right place!  Local search engine optimization (SEO) is one… Read More

    Syed Balkhi - April 18, 2022
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      5 A/B tests every web designer should build into their process

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      Be a hybrid designer developer

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      Web design vs web development: What’s the difference and why does it matter?

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      Gain new Local insights at DE{CODE}, the global WordPress conference for developers

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    How to move a brick and mortar shop to WordPress with WooCommerce

    I was recently online shopping for nothing of importance when I stumbled on this woman’s incredible jewelry shoppe on Instagram. Everything was gorgeous, so I… Read More

    Kacie Hughes - June 22, 2022
      Should SEO audits be part of your ongoing maintenance?

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      Should SEO audits be part of your ongoing maintenance?

      9 eCommerce WordPress themes for your online store

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      9 eCommerce WordPress themes for your online store

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      How to optimize WordPress for local SEO

      YARPP-Yet Another Related Posts Plugin-now supported on Flywheel

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      YARPP—Yet Another Related Posts Plugin—now supported on Flywheel

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    How to create high-quality long-form articles in WordPress

    There is a lot of competition for audiences these days, and optimizing for SEO is more important than ever. A lot of the websites you’ll… Read More

    Grace Carter - June 15, 2022
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      Simple SEO tips for WordPress eCommerce sites

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      9 content marketing ideas for designers

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      4 steps to define your marketing team’s content strategy

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      YARPP—Yet Another Related Posts Plugin—now supported on Flywheel

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    3 underrated habits of highly successful designers

    Being a designer is about so much more than just knowing how to maneuver the latest and greatest design programs. To be successful in the… Read More

    Emily Belden - June 8, 2022
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      The best advice for transitioning to a new niche business

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      How Feast Design Co. chose their niche (and why you should, too!)

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      Simple SEO tips for WordPress eCommerce sites

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      Tips for creating a great eCommerce experience

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Riley Cullen — January 7, 2022
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Design, Development, WordPress

Designing for dark mode

The average American spends more than seven hours looking at screens each day—and that amount is increasing every year. When so… Read More

Riley Cullen - January 6, 2022
How to make conference networking work for you

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How to make conference networking work for you

One of the most powerful tools a designer can wield is a finely-honed business network, comprised of skilled and knowledgeable peers. Actively maintaining your network… Read More

Lauren Bonk - January 4, 2022
You’ve lost your biggest client. Now what?

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You’ve lost your biggest client. Now what?

Losing your biggest client is downright terrifying, but it’s important to focus on how you’ll keep working. We all have different… Read More

Kristi Doran - January 3, 2022
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15 WordPress sites by artists to inspire you

When you’re working on a website’s design or layout, you can start to feel more like a worker bee than a true artist. But that’s… Read More

Riley Cullen - December 28, 2021
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How to add breadcrumb navigation in WordPress

A powerful way to improve your user experience is to help your audience navigate your website more… Read More

Syed Balkhi - December 23, 2021
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Ashton revitalization attracts Congressional attention

Nearly two years after Flywheel became part of the WP Engine family, we’ve officially moved back into our home in the historic… Read More

Michael Reilly - December 20, 2021
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How to Verify your WordPress Website with Pinterest

Pinterest is one of the most powerful social media platforms, allowing users to share images, videos, and other visual content. From a marketing perspective, the… Read More

Syed Balkhi - December 20, 2021
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How to breathe new life into your Google search results with rich snippets

How do you want your website to appear in search results? In one option, it appears with an image, customer reviews, and star ratings. For… Read More

Syed Balkhi - December 17, 2021
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Automated WordPress plugin updates without the risk

Whether it’s making it easier for you to package and resell hosting, manage sites, or simply keep your clients happy, Flywheel is all about taking… Read More

Riley Cullen - December 14, 2021
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The importance of client reports

Agency life is fast-paced and often hectic. Most of the time, your teams are juggling multiple deadlines for several clients who have widely different ideas… Read More

Riley Cullen - December 13, 2021
Take advantage of these great Web Week deals

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Take advantage of these great Web Week deals

As the holiday season moves into full swing, the fast pace of fall typically begins to slow down for many businesses, creative agencies included.  This… Read More

Riley Cullen - December 10, 2021
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Four components of beautiful leave-behinds

When you take a meeting with a potential new client, you have anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour to impress them. In that time,… Read More

Riley Cullen - December 6, 2021
6 ways to improve your CTR in 2022

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6 ways to improve your CTR in 2022

Do you know if your website is performing well? There are lots of indicators that work together to show how your website is actually performing. Read More

Syed Balkhi - December 3, 2021
50% off Growth Suite for 4 Months Total when you sign up for an annual plan before December 30, 2021

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Invest in your agency: a New Year planning checklist

This is the time of year when things start to settle down (at least compared to the usual frenzy of agency life). That’s why it’s… Read More

Riley Cullen - December 1, 2021
How much work is too much? (And how to survive it)

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How much work is too much? (And how to survive it)

Have you ever been completely swamped with work, with no real way of getting it all done and maintaining your sanity? For some, this almost… Read More

Ashley Gainer - November 23, 2021
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Psychology of design: Shaping your online image

We covered the importance of color thoroughly in the previous two installments of our psychology of design series. Color choice, however, is just one… Read More

Riley Cullen - November 22, 2021
Cyber Weekend Deals for Web Designers (2021)

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Cyber Weekend Deals for Web Designers (2021)

Cyber Weekend 2021 kicks off next week, and while this year’s holiday shopping season is expected to be a big one for… Read More

Riley Cullen - November 22, 2021
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Business, Design

Talking Turkey: 5 quick tips for seasonal success

The holidays are upon us, and as the mad sales dash toward the end of 2021 ramps up online, the time to update your website… Read More

Riley Cullen - November 19, 2021
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