The WordPress team has decided that its editor needs an update. Most people who create content for websites would rather not deal with HTML and CSS. The Gutenberg editor, which will be standard in WordPress 5.0, will bring editing into a new age. It’s available now as a plugin. You just download, install, and activate … Read more
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Switching to HTTPS: The Chrome Update Deadline
Those of you still using HTTP sites are in for a big change occurring on June 30 of this year. If you’ve ever used Chrome as your main browser, they’re going to enact changes to block all HTTP sites in favor of sites using HTTPS. While this might sound shocking that a major browser will … Read more
WordPress Tools for GDPR Compliance
On May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in the European Union. It claims jurisdiction over any website that holds data on EU citizens, so compliance is a worldwide issue. The new regulation places strong restrictions on the collection and use of personal information. Many sites are finding it easier to … Read more
ReactJS vs. Angular
ReactJS and AngularJS are two very popular ways to build interactive websites. Neither one is clearly superior to the other. Each has a distinctive approach, which will appeal to developers or not depending on their preferred styles. If you understand how they address the task, you’re in a better position to decide which one will … Read more
Waterfall and Agile Scrum – Key Differences
In software development, two of the most widely adopted approaches are Waterfall and Agile Scrum. Yet despite their widespread adoption, there are a number of misconceptions about the underlying differences between them. To help clear up these misconceptions, let’s explore the principles of Waterfall and Agile Scrum in detail. Then look through an example of … Read more
Get Signed Order Forms Faster: Optimize Salesforce for Your Salespeople and Contract Administrators
Salesforce is the backbone for thousands of businesses. The online portal handles core business functions from marketing to billing and customer support. If all of your company’s services are integrated into the same platform, interdepartmental actions are much faster. Customer service is more seamless and records are almost automatically complete. Integrating department-specific tools makes the … Read more
Uses for Blockchain in the Real World
When you hear about blockchain tech, you’re probably hearing about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. That is what the technology was invented for, but it’s grown to many other use cases. It’s a way of establishing trust between people and organizations who may not know each other. It lets people create records that are authenticated, unalterable, … Read more
How to Make a Slow, Insecure, Buggy WordPress Site
“You want to use WordPress? It’s hopelessly slow!” “It’s full of bugs!” “Say goodbye to your security!” You’ll hear these complaints a lot. The people who say these may just be trying to impress you with how much they know. But this much is true: It isn’t hard to build a poorly written WordPress site … Read more
Tax Tips for Agencies in 2018
Agencies are always looking to have the cleanest financials with the most profitability, at least ones that enjoy staying in business. The new tax law will have a major impact on corporate profitability, giving companies a lot more flexibility. At the same time, there are many existing tax breaks and loop holes to take advantage … Read more
My First Bureau of Digital Owner Summit
Even before starting Ndevr I knew of Bureau of Digital’s Owner Camp, and many recommended we go to either the camp or summit. The first year in business we had no money then with Owner Summit 2017 there was a scheduling conflict, so I made it a priority to attend this year. I’m not going to leave … Read more