Constant Contact Widget is a simple and lightweight plugin that provides a email submission widget for Constant Contact. There are some free Constant Contact plugins out there but I wrote this because I wasn’t satisfied with what was available (too bloated or had cross-browser javascript issues). No advertising or links. Lightweight code (~100 LOC). Ajax . . . read more
One of the best ways to boost your membership is to give your current members benefits they are excited to talk about. According to Nielsen, Word of Mouth is still the most trusted resource. Here are two benefits that will get your members talking! A Dynamic Website to Highlight Your Members Give your members a . . . read more
WordPress plugin and theme developers may sometimes find the need to output your own open-graph tags, meta descriptions or titles, for specific pages. But one consideration is if your user is running a SEO plugin, such as the Yoast WordPress SEO plugin or the All-In-One SEO Pack. You don’t want your plugin or theme to . . . read more
Everyone wants to feel appreciated. This is especially true when it comes to members of an organization. Your members expect to receive the benefits listed for their membership level. But going above and beyond that, by recognizing your members’ accomplishments and dedication to your organization, can endear your organization and create loyalty. Keep Up with . . . read more
To get the most of your website it is important to create an environment of engagement. It sounds difficult but there are a few simple steps you can take to encourage website visitors to get involved with your organization online. Keep Content Fresh It all starts with making your website a valuable resource. Having great . . . read more
What is Coworking Coworking is a shared office environment where a variety of professionals come together in a community atmosphere to grow their businesses. They are often popular with freelancers, remote workers, independent professionals and entrepreneurs. Over the last couple of years I’ve become a big fan of coworking. The increased connections, learning and community . . . read more
Getting your members more engaged on your website will give them a better understanding of the benefits your organization brings them and tie them closer to your organization. Marshall Jones, Executive Director of The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas (WFFT), shares three tips on how he successfully engages his business members (community partners) online. . . . read more
Its easy to forget to set a featured image when creating a new post or page, and honestly, it may not seem terribly important. But it can be a good idea to make sure this image is always set if you use the featured image in post lists for your theme. More importantly, SEO plugins . . . read more
A great way to make your theme more user friendly is to provide a custom orientation video in the WordPress welcome panel on the dashboard (the top panel on the dashboard)
Have you worked on a WordPress site that is not yet live, and need to move that site to a new permanent domain name? Or need to migrate your site’s domain name? It should be straightfoward to just change the Site Address in your WordPress settings, but take a closer look and you will notice . . . read more
