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Small business, marketing, social media and design
30
May

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: what are the main differences?

May 30, 2017
In Web design
By Cris CM

If you happen to hang around Facebook groups for entrepreneurs and business owners you have probably noticed this is one of the most frequently asked questions when talking about WordPress websites: what is the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? It is understandably confusing if you have just started dipping your toes on the waters of this content management system. Another common situation is you didn’t build your website yourself and now that you are planning to do some updates you have found out your options are limited because of a wrong choice of platform. The answer to the question is not simple: there are many differences between both options. The main one that could summarize everything is that WordPress.com is similar...

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10
April

Checklist: 10 ideas to increase your website traffic

April 10, 2017
In Business, Marketing
By Cris CM

We all know website traffic comes and goes and many times it is out of our control due to the many aspects involved: niche, SEO, readability of the page, changes in search engine algorithms, etc. A good SEO strategy requires time and effort to develop and it is crucial to get your website in front of the correct eyes –not only quantity is important. Aside from that, there are still many things you can do to increase your website traffic and therefore the attention your products and services get. Access the resource library to download the checklist I’ve just created, including 10 actionable tips that will help you achieve that goal....

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09
February

A beginner’s guide to WordPress security

February 9, 2017
In Web design
By Cris CM

Self-hosted WordPress websites are powerful marketing tools for business. Being an open source platform, WordPress offers endless possibilities, the most profesional looks and the latest functions. But, as some would say, with great power comes great responsibility and this case is no exception. Security should be your number 1 priority when working on your website. The platform already takes care of a great part of it but there is still a lot you can do to shield your site from unauthorized access. Here you have a list of basic actions you can take in order to improve your WordPress website security.   Use a secure hosting company First, make sure your hosting provider is up to date with the latest requirements.  If they’re...

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23
January

Instagram challenge: Grow your account in 7 days + new Resource Library!

January 23, 2017
In Freebies, Social Media
By Cris CM

Ready to give your Instagram account a boost? I've prepared a challenge with a total of 7 actionable items, one for each day of the next week (or whenever you want to start it). The main idea behind this challenge is to incorporate the following actions into your routine, some of them daily, others once or twice a week. If you do it that way, you will probably see an important increase on your account numbers as well as on the engagement level of your followers. Where can you download the Instagram challenge? On the new Sombras Blancas' Resource Library! I've gathered all the printables, checklists, tutorials and other freebies I've been creating since I started my business and I will keep adding more...

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05
December

19 essential WordPress plugins that will supercharge your site + WordPress lessons via Skype

December 5, 2016
In Web design
By Cris CM

If you have a WordPress website you probably know that, along with the theme you are using, plugins are the biggest power source of this platform. However, when it comes to choose the right ones for your site, it gets trickier. There are almost 40,000 options on the WordPress Plugin Directory to achieve different functions so a little help doesn't hurt. Here you have a list of essential WordPress plugins I use and love.   Avoid spam comments Akismet. This is probably one of the best known plugins because it comes included by default when you install WordPress on your server. It is a comment spam filtering service that will make your blogger life much easier.   Secure your site against unwanted login attempts Limit Login Attemps / Whitelist IP...

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25
November

18 Happy Fonts to Download for Free

November 25, 2016
In Freebies
By Cris CM

  Here you have a new collection of free fonts to use on your creative projects! These are perfect for designing birthday cards, children books and any other fun graphics. Most of them are free for personal use and some of them even for commercial use. Don't forget to check the license for each one. Click on the following names to download them: Sugarpunch  ·  2Peas Goofball  ·  Delius Swash  ·  Gaitera Ball  ·  PastelBlock  ·  Idolwild  ·  Vanilla  ·  Keyboard Plaque  ·  Ruffle Beauty ·  Nickname  ·  Sketch 3D  ·  KG Strawberry Limeade  ·  KG Happy  ·  Pecita  ·  Flavors  ·  Billy  ·  La Unica  ·  Giddyup   Enjoy, create and don’t forget to share! :) [Tweet "18 Happy Fonts to Download for Free"]   If you are...

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