Perseverance Creates Luck

Steve Martin, in his Masterclass course on comedy says, “When it's your turn to be picked, you have to be within pointing distance.” If we're friends or you've read my posts, you've likely heard me say, “All things being equal, people like to buy from their friends. So first, make all things equal, and then make a lot of friends.“ In his award-winning Broadway musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda writes an entire song about the way decisions get made called The Room Where It Happens. No one really knows how the game is playedThe art of . . . [More]

Perseverance Creates Luck

Steve Martin, in his Masterclass course on comedy says, “When it's your turn to be picked, you have to be within pointing distance.” If we're friends or you've read my posts, you've likely heard me say, “All things being equal, people like to buy from their friends. So first, make all things equal, and then make a lot of friends.“ In his award-winning Broadway musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda writes an entire song about the way decisions get made called The Room Where It Happens. No one really knows how the game is playedThe art of . . . [More]

1950: Britains first flying saucer

The year is 1950, the place, RAF Tangmere, England. A Gloster Meteor at RAF Tangmere passes a flying saucer lit up with lights. This was described as 'Britain's first flying saucer'. The object was reported to be shining, revolving, and disc-like at 20,000 feet at 14.30, flying eastwards over the Portsmouth area. RAF Tangmere asked the radar station at RAF Wartling in Sussex if it had seen the object, and it had on its PPI screen. It led to the setting up of the Flying Saucer Working Party.On June 1st, 1950, at about 1430 hours, the pilot of a . . . [More]

1950: Britains first flying saucer

The year is 1950, the place, RAF Tangmere, England. A Gloster Meteor at RAF Tangmere passes a flying saucer lit up with lights. This was described as 'Britain's first flying saucer'. The object was reported to be shining, revolving, and disc-like at 20,000 feet at 14.30, flying eastwards over the Portsmouth area. RAF Tangmere asked the radar station at RAF Wartling in Sussex if it had seen the object, and it had on its PPI screen. It led to the setting up of the Flying Saucer Working Party.On June 1st, 1950, at about 1430 hours, the pilot of a . . . [More]

The Six Best WordPress Popup Plugins

Everyone Hates WordPress Popup Plugins, But They Work We hate WordPress popup plugins. But mostly because they're implemented poorly. Not because something that slides into our peripheral view is a horrible idea. If a popup shows up at the right time, with the right offer, I don't hate it. So it's not the popup that is the issue. It's the poor configuration. And what we know is that these things work. They help capture leads. They help conversions when they deliver perfectly-timed discounts. And we hear the benefits (even when we don't wa . . . [More]

The Six Best WordPress Popup Plugins

Everyone Hates WordPress Popup Plugins, But They Work We hate WordPress popup plugins. But mostly because they're implemented poorly. Not because something that slides into our peripheral view is a horrible idea. If a popup shows up at the right time, with the right offer, I don't hate it. So it's not the popup that is the issue. It's the poor configuration. And what we know is that these things work. They help capture leads. They help conversions when they deliver perfectly-timed discounts. And we hear the benefits (even when we don't wa . . . [More]

How to View the Mobile Version of a Website: In Just 3 Clicks

Struggling with how to view the mobile version of a website? Well, one obvious solution is to just pull out your phone and open the website there. But if you're reading this post, that's probably not an option for you for some reason. The post How to View the Mobile Version of a Website: In Just 3 Clicks appeared first on ThemeIsle Blog. Re Posted From: How to View the Mobile Version of a Website: In Just 3 ClicksThemeIsle Blog . . . [More]

How to View the Mobile Version of a Website: In Just 3 Clicks

Struggling with how to view the mobile version of a website? Well, one obvious solution is to just pull out your phone and open the website there. But if you're reading this post, that's probably not an option for you for some reason. The post How to View the Mobile Version of a Website: In Just 3 Clicks appeared first on ThemeIsle Blog. Re Posted From: How to View the Mobile Version of a Website: In Just 3 ClicksThemeIsle Blog . . . [More]

Pit Stop: The Courage to Risk It All

In this monthly column, Brian Gardner explores the challenges of operating a WordPress-based business and shares insight into servicing and refueling the human soul. A few summers ago, our family road tripped to Waco, Texas, to cross an item off our Bucket List. We are huge Fixer Upper fans (Chip and Jo!) and had dreamt of visiting Magnolia Market. As we were driving through Checotah, Oklahoma, my wife shouted, “Oh my goodness, we’re driving through the town that Carrie Underwood grew up in.” I questioned how she knew such a rand . . . [More]

Pit Stop: The Courage to Risk It All

In this monthly column, Brian Gardner explores the challenges of operating a WordPress-based business and shares insight into servicing and refueling the human soul. A few summers ago, our family road tripped to Waco, Texas, to cross an item off our Bucket List. We are huge Fixer Upper fans (Chip and Jo!) and had dreamt of visiting Magnolia Market. As we were driving through Checotah, Oklahoma, my wife shouted, “Oh my goodness, we’re driving through the town that Carrie Underwood grew up in.” I questioned how she knew such a rand . . . [More]

Press This: Break Your WordPress Site to Make it Better with Jacob Warren

Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcasts on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you hear every week on press this . . . [More]

Press This: Break Your WordPress Site to Make it Better with Jacob Warren

Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcasts on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you hear every week on press this . . . [More]

Thinking About Learning All Wrong

In the Lema house, we have a high value for learning and education My wife was a teacher in school districts for almost two decades and then spent time home schooling our two kids until they got to high school. She has a masters degree in education. And while my masters is in leadership and entrepreneurship, I read every book she was assigned in her program (that I could understand). We're fans of the public school system and the homeschooling we did was part of a charter program that gave our kids the best of both worlds � classrooms . . . [More]

Thinking About Learning All Wrong

In the Lema house, we have a high value for learning and education My wife was a teacher in school districts for almost two decades and then spent time home schooling our two kids until they got to high school. She has a masters degree in education. And while my masters is in leadership and entrepreneurship, I read every book she was assigned in her program (that I could understand). We're fans of the public school system and the homeschooling we did was part of a charter program that gave our kids the best of both worlds � classrooms . . . [More]

Becoming a More Just and Equitable Agency

CHR took its first steps in the summer of 2020 to become a more just, equitable, and inclusive agency for our workforce, the individuals we serve, and the communities in which we provide services. Since then, the journey has covered considerable ground including: The post Becoming a More Just and Equitable Agency appeared first on CHR. . . . [More]

Becoming a More Just and Equitable Agency

CHR took its first steps in the summer of 2020 to become a more just, equitable, and inclusive agency for our workforce, the individuals we serve, and the communities in which we provide services. Since then, the journey has covered considerable ground including: The post Becoming a More Just and Equitable Agency appeared first on CHR. . . . [More]

Web.com Review: The Truth About the Web.com Website Builder

Web.com is a company that offers a wide variety of online business tools and services. In this Web.com review, I'll be taking an in-depth look at the Web.com Website Builder. The post Web.com Review: The Truth About the Web.com Website Builder appeared first on ThemeIsle Blog. Re Posted From: Web.com Review: The Truth About the Web.com Website BuilderThemeIsle Blog . . . [More]

Web.com Review: The Truth About the Web.com Website Builder

Web.com is a company that offers a wide variety of online business tools and services. In this Web.com review, I'll be taking an in-depth look at the Web.com Website Builder. The post Web.com Review: The Truth About the Web.com Website Builder appeared first on ThemeIsle Blog. Re Posted From: Web.com Review: The Truth About the Web.com Website BuilderThemeIsle Blog . . . [More]

How to Increase Sales With Product-Based SEO (3 Ways)

When it comes to helping customers find your eCommerce store, you have a few strategies you can try, such as paid advertising. However, few methods are as cost-effective and powerful as Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Unfortunately, knowing where to start with SEO can be tricky. The good news is that, once you learn the basics, optimizing your site will become a straightforward process. Moreover, there are different strategies that you can implement in order to help boost sales on your online store. In this post, we’ll start by briefl . . . [More]

How to Increase Sales With Product-Based SEO (3 Ways)

When it comes to helping customers find your eCommerce store, you have a few strategies you can try, such as paid advertising. However, few methods are as cost-effective and powerful as Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Unfortunately, knowing where to start with SEO can be tricky. The good news is that, once you learn the basics, optimizing your site will become a straightforward process. Moreover, there are different strategies that you can implement in order to help boost sales on your online store. In this post, we’ll start by briefl . . . [More]