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On May 27, 2023, WordPress will celebrate its 20th birthday. It's hard to fathom that the software has been around for so long. Yet some of us may struggle to remember what the web was like without it.Just think of the designers, developers, and users that have come along during these past two decades. A whole generation has had easy access to content management and nearly-endless customization. Lucky them!As a more experienced (ahem, old) freelancer, I can recall the challenge of building advanced websites pre-WordPress. Thus, I believe the software has been transformative. It has impacted virtually every aspect of a web designer's job.To celebrate this incredible milestone, let's take a look at what WordPress means to freelancers. We'll explore how its features and philosophy have empowered web professionals the world over.A Reliable Foundation for Any ProjectA typical WordPress project starts like this:Install WordPress.Add a theme and any necessary plugins.Optionally add custom code as needed.Add content.Launch!There's more to it – but you get the idea. The amazing part of this process is that it doesn't matter what type of website you are building. WordPress and its ecosystem make it possible.This wasn't always the case. Previously, content management systems (CMS) had been either built for niche usage or were severely limited in capability.Themes existed for some systems, but nowhere near the breadth of what we see today. And the same goes for plugins.For freelancers, this often meant scouring the web for a suitable solution. If you were a particularly gifted coder, you could build a tool from scratch. But either way, there were obstacles at every turn.WordPress brought a new level of flexibility to the masses. We may spend time picking out the perfect plugins. But the foundations of what we need are already there.This doesn't mean WordPress is the perfect fit for every project. But we can be confident that what we want to build is at least possible. That's a big deal.Plenty of Opportunities for MonetizationWhen you think about it, the concept behind WordPress is revolutionary. It's free, open-source software that can be used for any purpose.To put this into perspective: there's no separate license for commercial use. You don't need to buy anything. You don't even have to send co-founders Mike Little or Matt Mullenweg a “thank you” note.When I first started using WordPress, I was taken aback by this ethos. I was even a bit suspicious of it. Surely, they would pull the rug out from under us at some point? The software will inevitably cost money, right?Well, that hasn't happened. Quite the opposite. As people around the world have discovered, WordPress is a vehicle for making money.Freelancers can use it to build websites for clients – and charge whatever the market will allow. Developers can sell their creations as well. The past 20 years have seen the rise of a strong commercial plugin and theme market. And web hosts have tailored their services around it.This also means that starting a freelance web design business is incredibly affordable. Anyone willing to learn WordPress can begin serving clients with minimal (or even zero) monetary investment.It provides us with the opportunity to start small and evolve as needs change. How many other industries can say that?Advanced Features That Are Within Everyone's ReachWordPress helped to resurrect my career. I began using it regularly around 2010. And I was in a major rut at the time.My specialty had been hand-coded HTML and CSS. I still consider them essential skills. But I was limited in the type of websites I could build. Implementing advanced features seemed impossible.I wasn't sure where my business was going. Then I started experimenting with WordPress. In a way, it was like rediscovering my passion for web design.The software and its ecosystem allowed me to expand my capabilities. Complex functionality was no longer a pipe dream. I could enlist plugins like WooCommerce, Gravity Forms, and Advanced Custom Fields to help me build bigger and better.Suddenly, I didn't need to be a senior-level PHP or JavaScript developer. And I didn't need to turn down projects that seemed too dense. Plugins provided the main features I needed. From there, I could use the skills I had to add further customization.And my skill level also increased. Diving into more advanced projects made me curious. They put me on a path of learning that I still enjoy to this day. WordPress helped to make it possible.Part of WordPress' mission is to democratize publishing. But one can argue that it has done the same with design and development.A Community To Share Knowledge and KinshipAs software, WordPress is wonderful. But the community it inspired is even more amazing. It's something each of us benefit from.For freelancers, the WordPress community has been an invaluable resource. It has provided opportunities to connect, share, and grow.That's because community members are all-too-happy to share what they've learned. Whether it's a handy code snippet or business advice, there is so much knowledge out there.At our best, we genuinely enjoy lifting each other up. That's what makes events like WordCamps so powerful. But it's also something we see every day on social media and other platforms.Freelancing is often about individuality. We run our businesses in a way that best suits us. But the WordPress community helps to bring us together. Regardless of background, identity, or geography.For all of its faults, it's also worth remembering the good that this community has done. I think there are people from all corners of the globe that would agree.For Many Freelancers, WordPress Is a LifelineI don't have the statistics in front of me. Perhaps they don't exist. But it's safe to say that WordPress has had a major impact on freelancers.And 20 years has been a good long run. That's especially relevant in tech, where big ideas come and go all the time.Thankfully, WordPress has become something freelancers can rely on. That says a lot about the software – and even more about the people behind the project. Those that contribute in ways both official and unofficial.Milestones are a great time to look back at what was. But it's also an important reminder to never take what we have for granted.What WordPress has done for freelancers, and countless others, is worth celebrating. 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So, we've made it to series three of the WordPress Business Bootcamp and this is perhaps a little more where the rubber meets the road. Now we're going to be thinking about the tools that we use to build a website and keep it going for the client. We're split the 'tools' topic up into two episodes. This weeks it's all about WordPress and next week it's all the other things that you need which are not related to WordPress. What WordPress tools do we need then, and does the way that we build our sites need to have anything to do with our clients, or is it just for our (the website builder) convenience. Listen to this episode to see what we've ended up with as our basic stack, and if you think that we've missed anything, be sure to let us know in the comments.

So, we've made it to series three of the WordPress Business Bootcamp and this is perhaps a little more where the rubber meets the road. Now we're going to be thinking about the tools that we use to build a website and keep it going for the client. We're split the 'tools' topic up into two episodes. This weeks it's all about WordPress and next week it's all the other things that you need which are not related to WordPress. What WordPress tools do we need then, and does the way that we build our sites need to have anything to do with our clients, or is it just for our (the website builder) convenience. Listen to this episode to see what we've ended up with as our basic stack, and if you think that we've missed anything, be sure to let us know in the comments.

So, we've made it to series three of the WordPress Business Bootcamp and this is perhaps a little more where the rubber meets the road. Now we're going to be thinking about the tools that we use to build a website and keep it going for the client. We're split the 'tools' topic up into two episodes. This weeks it's all about WordPress and next week it's all the other things that you need which are not related to WordPress. What WordPress tools do we need then, and does the way that we build our sites need to have anything to do with our clients, or is it just for our (the website builder) convenience. Listen to this episode to see what we've ended up with as our basic stack, and if you think that we've missed anything, be sure to let us know in the comments.

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 24. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about Wix and Wordpress. 00:00 Start 01:00 Wix or Wordpress 02:00 About Wix 02:30 What Wordpress can do 03:30 Boostly websites • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

We regularly get asked for our recommendations on the top tools for membership website owners. The truth is that there’s no such thing as the “perfect” membership site setup that will work for everyone – it all depends on what it is you want to achieve with your membership site, what features and functionality you need it to have, which email and payment software you’re using and a whole bunch of other details that determine which membership tools are the best fit for you. In this episode, we talk about the tools we use for our own membership website – Member Site Academy – as well as the reasons why we chose those particular options. Episode Summary: Which membership plugin and other software we're using to power Member Site Academy Why you don't need to use the exact same setup that we use (or anyone else is using) Changes we're considering making to our tech stack and frustrations we have What WordPress theme do we use for our websites?

It’s time to dive into the ol’ listener mailbag and answer a few questions in this week’s edition of The Side Hustle Show. I’ve had quite a few interesting questions come in since the last Q&A episode, and picked 20 to talk through in today’s show, including: Let’s say you’ve got $100. How do you turn it into $200? What's your #1 morning ritual? Should I create a course around self-care? Am I even qualified to? I haven't made a single sale (on Etsy) and am super demoralized. What can I do? How hard is it to make a website? How do you find a "tech" person for a reasonable rate? Why don't you use ads to monetize your website? In starting my online business, which social media platforms should I focus on? What side hustles do you recommend that could generate $100k a year within a year? When you started Side Hustle Nation, how'd you get engagement from Day 1? No one is buying my book. How can I market it? What WordPress template do you suggest? How do you refer to affiliate links when you haven't used the product? How big of a content backlog do you have / should you have? I'm a college senior interested in entrepreneurship. What do you recommend with the "real world" fast approaching? How was your trip to Mexico? Did you feel unsafe? How do you balance family, job, and business? What's the goal of your local meetups? Why'd you give away the PDF version of The Progress Journal for free? How do you organize your side hustle financially? Which gigs should I create first on Fiverr?

In the Reality SEO series I interview REAL LIFE HUMANS who’ve transformed their businesses with simple digital marketing and SEO techniques.Included in this episode are their practical doable tips and advice you can implement today.   Josie Brown is an Australian WordPress developer who wanted to feel confident about building SEO websites from the get go - not just installing Yoast and saying ‘DONE’.She talks us through the common issues she finds, image optimisation, speed and plugin problems. Tune in to learn: Can you develop a website without understanding SEO? Choosing a bad domain name Common image optimisation mistakes Site speed issues and how to fix them Plugin problems - which ones play well together How having a group of peers to talk with has changed Josie’s business What WordPress developers charge

How to Build a Website, Part 4 -- WordPress Design & Development On this episode, we discuss my favorite website publishing platform for Small Business, WordPress. And, to do that, I had the pleasure of having on Web and BeyondCast with me WordPress developer Rene Morozowich, and Kevin W. Hoffman, WordPress Engineer at WordImpress, both of which I met through WordPress Pittsburgh. (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit http://webandbeyondcast.com/005 for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.) Questions we discussed on this episode: What is WordPress? Why would a Small Business owner use WordPress over another CMS or website builder, or straight code? What is a WordPress theme? What are theme frameworks? What should business owners know about themes? How do you choose the best theme for your business? What is a WordPress plugin? What WordPress plugins do you typically recommend, in general, for business owners to have on their website? What’re your favorites for specific functionality? Why? What are some pitfalls business owners experience when using WordPress plugins? If you'd like to discuss this episode, please click here to leave a comment down below (this jumps you to the bottom of the post), or contact us. In this Cast | WordPress Design & Development Ray Sidney-Smith, Host Rene Morozowich Rene Morozowich is a freelance WordPress developer based in Pittsburgh, PA. A techie at heart, her passion lies in the database and code, but she loves the creativity and execution of the whole website lifecycle -- from planning to launch. She works with designers to craft amazing sites for entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits. Rene is also a part of the Pittsburgh WordPress community and enjoys learning and talking about all things WordPress. Kevin W. Hoffman Kevin W. Hoffman is a WordPress Engineer at WordImpress where he is part of the team behind plugins such as Give and WP Business Reviews. He is an active volunteer and speaker in the WordPress community where he co-organizes WordCamp Pittsburgh. Show Notes | WordPress Design & Development Resources we mention, including links to them will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context. Genesis Theme Framework Roots Sage Starter Theme Divi Theme Builder Beaver Builder WooThemes / WooCommerce / Storefront Theme (eCommerce / physical commerce) ThemeForest Codex (WordPress Manual) on Child Themes How to Create a WordPress Child Theme Cascading Style Sheets WordPress Pittsburgh Meetup UpdraftPlus (Backup Plugin) Wordfence (Security Plugin) Yoast SEO (Search Engine Optimization Plugin) MonsterInsights (Google Analytics Plugin) Google My Business Google Search Console Digital eCommerce - Easy Digital Downloads Nonprofit eCommerce - Give Audit Logging - WP Security Audit Log WP Business Reviews (Business Review Plugin) Mailchimp Email Newsletter Plugin Ninja Forms Plugin Jetpack Plugin MemberPress Membership Site Plugin WP Site Care WP Buffs Raw Text Transcript | WordPress Design & Development Raw, unedited and machine-produced text transcript so there may be errors, but you can search for specific points in the episode to jump to, or to reference back to at a later date and time, by keywords or key phrases. Read More Voiceover Artists 0:00 Welcome to web and beyond cast were small business comes to learn about marketing and managing on the web and beyond with your hosts Tracy Smith Hello their Ray Sidney-Smith 0:10 small business owners and entrepreneurs and economic development agents. Welcome to Episode 005 Episode Five which is part of our five part series of web and beyond cast. I'm Ray Sydney Smith and I am joined here today with Rene Marissa which who is a freelance WordPress developer based in pittsburgh pa a techie at heart.

Starting an online business is really hard, but it seems like the hardest bit of all is making the decisions that have the longest-term impact. How should you promote your business? What web platform is best for hosting your website? What Wordpress or SquareSpace theme will make you look the most professional? If you’re a female entrepreneur that is struggling to work through all the different choices that you have to make, and you’re not ready to outsource your web design and content marketing this episode will give you the “101 intro” that you’re looking for. Because Salma Sheriff, this week’s guest works with entrepreneurs just like you! Looking for the show notes? Check out rosemaryrichings.com/podcast/what-you-need-for-great-web-design-a-successful-launch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peoplebehindthebusiness/support

Welcome to episode 62 of the Food Blogger Pro podcast! In this episode, Bjork interviews Mike Morrison about launching and running a successful membership site. While most food bloggers set their monetization sights on generating income through ads or sponsored content, there might be another good avenue to look toward. Mike Morrison cofounded The Membership Guys, a website and podcast dedicated to helping people learn how to run successful membership sites. He has found that, when done properly, having a membership site can be a lucrative and reliable business. When membership sites are the last thing on the minds of most bloggers, it may very well be a fantastic way for you and your website to stand out in the crowd. In this episode, Mike talks about: What a membership site exactly is What the important metrics are for a membership site Whether you should launch without a following How large your audience needs to be to be successful Where to find your audience How to validate your idea What WordPress plugins your should use to build your site What makes people successful in the membership arena   Resources: The Membership Guys Member Site Academy talkmemberships.com Will It Fly by Pat Flynn Membership plugin info If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Be sure to review us on iTunes!  

Kate chats with Peter Mead about WordPress SEO, why WordPress is a great platform, useful plugins, common pitfalls and essential fixes.   Tune to learn: What WordPress is and why it’s awesome The pros and cons of Yoast What Yoast does and how to use it Other great WP plugins How often should you update WordPress The best way to handle Google AMP The importance of resetting your permalinks Common WordPress mistakes    Peter Mead is a WordPress SEO Specialist based in Melbourne with a passion for Digital Marketing and Growth Strategies. He is also a speaker and presenter for several industry groups and events. Peter is active in the SEO community including the Melbourne SEO Meetup and Search Marketing Professionals.   Show notes: http://www.therecipeforseosuccess.com.au/wordpress-seo-peter-mead/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqK0rZcGGcw Website: www.therecipeforseosuccess.com.au

This week on WPwatercooler we'll be discussing how to integrate social into your WordPress website. From like boxes to sharing and logins we'll discuss it all.Show airs Feb 1 at 11am PST / 2pm EDT / 7PM UTC* Nextend Facebook Connect – WordPress Plugins 00:05* Nextend Twitter Connect – WordPress Plugins 00:05* GoogleOAuth – WordPress Plugins 00:09* WPScan Vulnerability Database 00:11* OnePress Social Locker – WordPress Plugins 00:16* Mashshare.net – Grow your social traffic with this extensible social media ecosystem 00:18* Jetpack by WordPress.com – WordPress Plugins 00:19* Sharing – Jetpack for WordPress 00:19* Monarch 00:20* Sharrre – A plugin for sharing buttons 00:21* Socialite by tmort 00:21* ShareThis: Share Buttons and Social Analytics – WordPress Plugins 00:21* Instagrate to WordPress « WordPress Plugins 00:23* Show your social media posts: easy & beautiful! – WordPress Plugins 00:24* EP122 – What WordPress comment system should I choose? – Feb 9 2015 WPwatercooler 00:27* Brianna Privett: Rich Pins, Twitter Cards and Facebook: Super-Charge Your Social Media Strategy with WordPress | WordPress.tv 00:29* Facebook Comments Importer « WordPress Plugins 00:29[LISTATTENDEES event_identifier=”ep173-integrating-social-into-wordpress-5-56aebe2833600″ show_gravatar=”true”] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.