Category: WordPress & Technical
WordPress tutorials, web hosting guides, and technical tips for small business websites. Security, performance, and content management best practices.
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How Much Does a WordPress Website Actually Cost?
If you've ever searched for website pricing online, you already know the frustration. Most answers are some version of "it depends" -- followed by a range so wide it tells you almost nothing. The truth is, cost does vary. But the reasons why are pretty straightforward, and once you understand them, you can walk into…
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When SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Don’t Align: Fixing a Gmail Warning for the Bloomington Chamber
Why Gmail Sometimes Shows a Red Warning Banner A Real-World Email Authentication Fix for the Bloomington Chamber Email feels simple when it works. You write a message, hit send, and it arrives in someone's inbox a moment later. But behind the scenes, email relies on a system of verification checks. These checks protect people from…
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Economy Fireplace: Website Redesign, Google Business Updates & Workspace Setup
Project Overview Economy Fireplace serves homeowners across the Bloomington area with fireplaces, stoves, and accessories. Ahead of the busy season, they needed a modern website, a clearer path to request quotes, and better alignment across Google tools. We delivered a clean WordPress build, a simple content workflow, and brand updates that make day-to-day operations simpler.…
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From Roots to Results: The Story of Indiana Greenscape Solutions
The Seed of an Idea The story of Indiana Greenscape Solutions begins with Kelly and Beth Fort - partners in both family and business - who, along with their four daughters, Rayne, Autumn, Bree, and Eden, had a vision. As lifelong plant science enthusiasts with deep agricultural roots, they wanted to bring high-quality, personalized lawn…
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WordCamp US 2024: A Celebration of Community, Collaboration, and Creativity in Portland
There’s something magical about visiting a new city for an event like WordCamp US - the excitement of a vibrant WordPress community coming together combined with the chance to explore the local flavor of the host city. This year’s WordCamp US took place in Portland, Oregon, a city known for its creative energy, lush green…
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WordPress SEO for the Busy Entrepreneur: Image Optimization
Are you trying to DIY your online presence but are struggling to understand all the search engine optimization (SEO) terms? Are you worried about causing more damage or harm than good, or overwhelmed with deciphering what practices are essential and what could be saved for a rainy day? Hello and welcome to the first chapter…
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Web Development Resources for Setting Up Your First Website
The ability to create and maintain your own website is a skill that can bring tremendous value. While there are numerous resources available for creating and maintaining your own website, it's always best to work with a local web designer whenever possible. Local designers are not only easily accessible, but they also understand the local…
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A New WordPress Website for Artist & Musician Henry Leck
David Martin Design has launched a new WordPress website for Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington member, Henry Leck at https://henryleck.com. It was a challenge at first to figure out how to best work together due to the Covid-19 pandemic and technology restrictions. We began with a Google Meet and it was great to meet online.…
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The Top Plugins To Enhance Your WordPress Website
These are the top FREE plugins for WordPress according to WordPress.com. This data is from September 2019. Akismet Anti-Spam - Used by millions of websites, Akismet filters out hundreds of millions of spam comments from the Web every day. Add Akismet to your site so you don't have to worry about spam again. All in…