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This step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots, howto install CentOS (The Community ENTerprise Operating System) 7.7 Linux with Network installation (NetInstall). CentOS 7.7 is released and it brings all Red Hat (RHEL) 7.7 goodness to all CentOS 7.7 users. Want just CentOS 7.7 Netinstall mirror URL? Goto CentOS 7.7 Netinstall URL 1. Download CentOS 7.7 Net Install…
A common question I get from new WordPress users (twice in the past week as a matter of fact), typically arriving in a panic-stricken email, is “Why am I getting notices of new user registrations on my site?” The follow-up…
Figuring out WordPress and getting your website up and running is just the beginning of having a successful site. What happens next is where the real work begins! As a website owner you’ll need to know the fundamentals of online…
Every year there are new hot trends in web design. Any savvy web designer knows the benefits of responsive design, and can tell you all about how cool parallax scrolling looks. But when a design trend catches on, another trend usually has to make way. Just like skeumorphism is getting phased out in favor of flat design,…
Andrew Youderian • July 10, 2014 If you’re an independent store owner or eCommerce professional who’s serious about networking with and learning from some of the best in our field, you won’t want to miss eCommercefuel Live. It’s this August 22nd – 24th in Austin, TX. Join us for a weekend of connecting, sharing eCommerce strategies,…
A map of the internet. It’s no coincidence that it looks like an explosion of content. Courtesy Steve Jurvetson Flickr. The adage “content is king” has ruled the internet since it was proclaimed by Bill Gates in 1996. The maxim has only been reinforced over the years: a picture’s worth a thousand words, but a…
Why should you lockdown your WP Admin Login? Because if you don’t take action to prevent this type of thing from happening then one morning you’re going to wake up and instead of seeing that income-generating site you spent so much time and effort on, you’re going to see “Hacked by John Doe”. Or worse yet,…
Laura Serino • June 19, 2014 (Need to hire a copywriter? Or looking for work as one? Then check out the copywriter jobs section of our job board.) Writing compelling copy is a powerful skill that can help improve the sales of your online store. In this article we’ll be covering the power of story telling…
WordPress has been offering a feature called Post Revisions for quite some time, for 6 years to be exact, it was first introduced in the 2.6 “Tyner” release. It’s a great way to “go back in time” and instead of having to correct your errors or remove additions to the content one by one you…
With both the continued growth of mobile and the nascent world of wearable tech, there’s a wide world beyond the desktop. What should your firm expect for the next year? Here are mobile app trends for 2014: 1. More Messaging Read moreInstalling and Configuring your OnApp CloudFacebook made big waves by buying WhatsApp for $19…
WordPress 3.9 came out last month and while the post/page editing screen has generally been improved there’s a couple of small features that have been removed. Chances are a lot of folks won’t ever miss them, but some of you…
What’s the Internet’s favorite way to find the locations of brick-and-mortar businesses? If you guessed Google Maps, pat yourself on the back. Google Maps is by far and away the most popular location finder online. Today, if you want your website visitors to drop in and visit you at a physical location, it’s up to you…
Image sliders are one of the most requested features from my clients but try Google-ing for a good one and you’ll find more than you know what to do with. One blog post promised 125 of them!! Don’t wade through…
Courtesy Shesarii Flickr Don’t let the #NoMakeupSelfie trend going viral fool you, beauty remains big business. Cosmetics is an industry that rakes in more than 100 billion dollars each year. Competing with industry giants like L’Oreal and Estée Lauder, countless smaller firms are actively playing the field. If you’re part of this group, you know…
WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system that allows you to build blogs and/or beautiful, professional websites for any use. Over 60 million people use WordPress to power their website, including myself. In fact, this website is powered by WordPress. Our web hosting customers often come to us with questions on how to use…
Andrew Youderian • May 13, 2014 The great debates never get old: Ford vs. Chevy. Mac vs. PC. Boxers vs. briefs. And if you’re an eCommerce nut like I am: Bigcommerce vs. Shopify.. Read moreDan Zarrella Talks About Re-TweetsIf you’ve explored starting a store, chances are good you’ve struggled with this decision, as Shopify and…
Even though technology lets you do anything yourself, some things are worth hiring experts. Courtesy TrinkerMedia / Flickr Today, there’s such varied and smart technology available that anyone can create whatever they dream up. You can record an album in your home with ProTools, while editing a feature-length film with Final Cut or even iMovie….
Many blogs and large traffic sites rely on advertising as their primary source of income. This might include Google AdSense, Affiliate Ads, or Direct Ad sales. The one problem that many encounter is that advertising is a monetization strategy that’s hard to maintain and difficult to manage. Fiddling with your AdSense code and your WordPress theme can…
If you’re interested in selling products or services on WordPress, then you’ll be glad to hear that there are numerous options to choose from. The stiff competition to become the best e-commerce WP plugin has ushered in a rich array of features that give you maximum control over your online store. So whatever you sell…
This week, Twitter launched a new profile design for all its users. The 2014 redesign was rolled out in early April for verified profiles and a few tech industry insiders, but now everyone can be super cool like Michelle Obama and Channing Tatum. Twitter’s redesign is more visual than previous versions, putting it in line with…