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What is WordPress?

WordPress is a free and open source content management system powering more than 60% of all websites built using a CMS ( Content Management System ). It gives complete freedom to build, edit, and share content. Start publishing now.

SEO Keywords, Keyphrases

Here we explain what are SEO keywords and how you can improve search engine rankings for these terms.

SEO Meta Descriptions

A meta description is an HTML tag of around 155 characters that summarizes the content of a web page. Unlike page titles, meta descriptions are not a ranking factor, but they do entice users to click through to a page and are part of effective on page SEO. Overall, the focus is boosting conversions from organic searches.

WordPress SEO

Effective SEO requires the coordination of a lot of moving parts, by leveraging Yoast SEO we can manage those moving parts much more easily. And with the centralized dashboard all of those moving parts are conveniently accessible to customize any aspect of your SEO without the hassle of backend implementation.

WordPress Security & Maintenance

Make sure you are running the most current version of PHP in order to get a faster, more secure website.

301 Redirects

Everybody has to delete posts or pages at some point, whether you’re cleaning up pages on your site or changing the site structure. Find out more regarding SEO risks and needs for redirects.

How to sync Google fonts to your desktop environment via Skyfonts

SkyFonts is a handy, lightweight utility that runs in the background of your Mac or PC and allows you to temporarily install desktop fonts and sync them on up to two of your workstations.

Design Systems, Styleguides – What are they and what is their purpose?

You’ll often find or hear these buzz words when looking for a visual identity. Let us help shed some light on what they are and how they can help you.

What should you ask when hiring a freelancer or agency to build your site?

Ask lots of questions.