WooCommerce Coupons and Automatic Discounts

A friend of mine is getting ready to do a product launch. He's using WooCommerce so it made sense for us to chat and the topic I focused on was coupons and automatic discounts. You see that yellow banner at the top of the page? That's what we're going to talk about. But before we do that, there's another trick to get started with � and it's automatic discounts. Automatic Discounts First, before I create any coupons, I love automatic discounts. Why? Because the moment you start using coupons, you're begging customers to leave and go look . . . [More]

WooCommerce Coupons and Automatic Discounts

A friend of mine is getting ready to do a product launch. He's using WooCommerce so it made sense for us to chat and the topic I focused on was coupons and automatic discounts. You see that yellow banner at the top of the page? That's what we're going to talk about. But before we do that, there's another trick to get started with � and it's automatic discounts. Automatic Discounts First, before I create any coupons, I love automatic discounts. Why? Because the moment you start using coupons, you're begging customers to leave and go look . . . [More]

Shopify vs Etsy: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Use?

If you’re here reading this, then it means you want to start selling online but can’t figure out which platform is right for you. You’ve probably narrowed your options down to Shopify vs Etsy and are about to make your decision. Good news! You are in the right place because what you will see next is an extensive comparison of the two eCommerce platforms. In this post, we’ll talk about the differences between Shopify and Etsy in terms of features, ease of use, pricing, extra fees, and design. The post Shopify vs Etsy: What’s the Diffe . . . [More]

Shopify vs Etsy: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Use?

If you’re here reading this, then it means you want to start selling online but can’t figure out which platform is right for you. You’ve probably narrowed your options down to Shopify vs Etsy and are about to make your decision. Good news! You are in the right place because what you will see next is an extensive comparison of the two eCommerce platforms. In this post, we’ll talk about the differences between Shopify and Etsy in terms of features, ease of use, pricing, extra fees, and design. The post Shopify vs Etsy: What’s the Diffe . . . [More]

A lot of people only run a single site

If you follow me on social media, you’ve likely seen all the images to know that I spent last week running my conference in Cabo, called CaboPress. While there, one topic came up often among product owners � pricing. The default approach that many plugin owners take, when it comes to pricing, is to create multiple offerings based on how many sites a customer plans to use their product. The problem with this approach is articulated in the title of this post. Most people only run a single site. What that means is that the majority of . . . [More]

A lot of people only run a single site

If you follow me on social media, you’ve likely seen all the images to know that I spent last week running my conference in Cabo, called CaboPress. While there, one topic came up often among product owners � pricing. The default approach that many plugin owners take, when it comes to pricing, is to create multiple offerings based on how many sites a customer plans to use their product. The problem with this approach is articulated in the title of this post. Most people only run a single site. What that means is that the majority of . . . [More]

Is it okay to use my dishwasher every day

After cooking a large meal, the last thing you want to worry about is doing the dishes. And one of the advantages of a dishwasher is that you can take time to relax as your dishwasher cleans your dishes. But you don't need to fill your dishwasher to the brim to use it. Some machines are equipped with smaller load settings, so you can use it even if it's not full.That being said, is it okay to run the dishwasher every day?There is no general rule saying you cannot run your dishwasher every day. Washing dishes in the machine uses less water than . . . [More]

Is it okay to use my dishwasher every day

After cooking a large meal, the last thing you want to worry about is doing the dishes. And one of the advantages of a dishwasher is that you can take time to relax as your dishwasher cleans your dishes. But you don't need to fill your dishwasher to the brim to use it. Some machines are equipped with smaller load settings, so you can use it even if it's not full.That being said, is it okay to run the dishwasher every day?There is no general rule saying you cannot run your dishwasher every day. Washing dishes in the machine uses less water than . . . [More]

Can you use a new microwave right away

When shopping around for a microwave, over the stove, or tabletop, there are a few types to choose from. Once you've selected the style that suits your kitchen needs, it's time to take it home and unbox it.After unboxing your new microwave, there are a few things you need to know before using it for the first time.The first thing you want to do is clean the inside of your microwave by placing a microwave-safe bowl of water with lemon juice and set it on high. After the cycle has been completed, wipe out the condensation with a cloth.After clean . . . [More]

Can you use a new microwave right away

When shopping around for a microwave, over the stove, or tabletop, there are a few types to choose from. Once you've selected the style that suits your kitchen needs, it's time to take it home and unbox it.After unboxing your new microwave, there are a few things you need to know before using it for the first time.The first thing you want to do is clean the inside of your microwave by placing a microwave-safe bowl of water with lemon juice and set it on high. After the cycle has been completed, wipe out the condensation with a cloth.After clean . . . [More]

1953 - West Malling Incident

The year is 1953, the place, RAF West Malling which is a Royal Air Force Base in Kent, England. A military jet was approached by a large UFO at 20,000 feet.On November 3rd, 1953, at about 1000 hours, RAF Officer T.S. Johnson and his navigator, G. Smythe, were flying a Vampire Jet at 20,000 feet near their base in Kent. At this time they witnessed a star like stationary light at a much higher altitude than they were at. Suddenly the object moved towards them at tremendous speed. The object was circular and was emitting a very bright light around . . . [More]

1953 - West Malling Incident

The year is 1953, the place, RAF West Malling which is a Royal Air Force Base in Kent, England. A military jet was approached by a large UFO at 20,000 feet.On November 3rd, 1953, at about 1000 hours, RAF Officer T.S. Johnson and his navigator, G. Smythe, were flying a Vampire Jet at 20,000 feet near their base in Kent. At this time they witnessed a star like stationary light at a much higher altitude than they were at. Suddenly the object moved towards them at tremendous speed. The object was circular and was emitting a very bright light around . . . [More]

Hiring a New Employee? 5 Truths They Must Believe.

I have another blog where I write about leadership, but sometimes I write about hiring here. And with so many WordPress-oriented companies looking to hire, I wanted to make sure you didn't make all the same mistakes I've made in the past. So if you're hiring a new employee, there are five truths that you want to validate among all the things these prospects believe. How do you validate that someone believes something? You look for evidence of the belief lived out. More importantly, you ask questions to see where they've lived out these truth . . . [More]

Hiring a New Employee? 5 Truths They Must Believe.

I have another blog where I write about leadership, but sometimes I write about hiring here. And with so many WordPress-oriented companies looking to hire, I wanted to make sure you didn't make all the same mistakes I've made in the past. So if you're hiring a new employee, there are five truths that you want to validate among all the things these prospects believe. How do you validate that someone believes something? You look for evidence of the belief lived out. More importantly, you ask questions to see where they've lived out these truth . . . [More]

1952: UFO Stalks British Military Jet

The year is 1952, the place, RAF Topcliffe which is a Royal Air Force station in North Yorkshire, England. A Silver disk shaped UFO followed a British Meteor Jet for a few seconds then took off at an unnatural speed and disappeared.On September 19th, 1952, at about 1053 hours, during an RAF exercise two RAF officers and three air crew witnessed the event. The report was made by Flight Lieutenant John Kilburn who stated“The Meteor was crossing from east to west when I noticed the white object in the sky. This object was silver and circular in . . . [More]

1952: UFO Stalks British Military Jet

The year is 1952, the place, RAF Topcliffe which is a Royal Air Force station in North Yorkshire, England. A Silver disk shaped UFO followed a British Meteor Jet for a few seconds then took off at an unnatural speed and disappeared.On September 19th, 1952, at about 1053 hours, during an RAF exercise two RAF officers and three air crew witnessed the event. The report was made by Flight Lieutenant John Kilburn who stated“The Meteor was crossing from east to west when I noticed the white object in the sky. This object was silver and circular in . . . [More]

Stop Making Premature Announcements!

This isn't a political post even if I'm using a political example of premature announcements and celebrations. But do you remember this moment in history when we collectively announced “mission accomplished” before the mission was accomplished? Want to have some fun? Check out this video. Those were crazy moments in sports, right? So what do we know � that premature announcements and celebrations can happen in politics, sports, or any other part of life. Can We Talk Premature Announcements for a Second? I don't write a t . . . [More]

Stop Making Premature Announcements!

This isn't a political post even if I'm using a political example of premature announcements and celebrations. But do you remember this moment in history when we collectively announced “mission accomplished” before the mission was accomplished? Want to have some fun? Check out this video. Those were crazy moments in sports, right? So what do we know � that premature announcements and celebrations can happen in politics, sports, or any other part of life. Can We Talk Premature Announcements for a Second? I don't write a t . . . [More]

How to Contribute to WordPress

Open source projects greatly depend on the contributions of those in the community. Contributors catch bugs, suggest improvements, and overall make the experience better. WordPress now powers over 42 percent of the web, which wouldn’t be possible without all of the mostly-volunteer work from its thriving community,. In 2020, the world was rocked by a global pandemic. WordPress was no different. We couldn’t have in person events and get together with our online friends. Many people had less time outside of work to volunteer. For all those . . . [More]

How to Contribute to WordPress

Open source projects greatly depend on the contributions of those in the community. Contributors catch bugs, suggest improvements, and overall make the experience better. WordPress now powers over 42 percent of the web, which wouldn’t be possible without all of the mostly-volunteer work from its thriving community,. In 2020, the world was rocked by a global pandemic. WordPress was no different. We couldn’t have in person events and get together with our online friends. Many people had less time outside of work to volunteer. For all those . . . [More]