WordPress Experts

Emily Journey and Rachel Pfanz
While it seems like every other website service company is playing a game of smoke and mirrors, we like to do things differently. We like to sleep at night.

We help you make informed decisions so you don’t have to worry about making a mistake. As WordPress experts, we give you recommendations based upon years of experience.
We tell the truth even when it’s not what you want to hear. Our team of WordPress experts is not only friendly–they’re honest. Even when the news is disappointing, we work with you to develop solutions that are best for your business.
We want you to be successful. We care about making our clients happy and will do everything in our power to deliver the results you’ve been waiting for.

We are incredibly proud of the team of experts at EJ&A.
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Is there a WordPress certification?

Is there such thing as a WordPress certification? Can you become a certified WordPress developer?
The short answer is no. There is no official certification in WordPress. As a matter of fact, suggesting that you are certified in WordPress in a job interview or on your resume is likely to backfire. Any savvy interviewer is going to know that such a certification is bogus.
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Hire a WordPress expert

You know the benefits of WordPress and you’re ready to power your website. There’s only one problem… You’ve got no idea what you’re doing. You need to hire a WordPress expert. Read on to meet our women-led team of WordPress professionals.
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Why I became a WordPress Trainer

When I started to learn WordPress, I did it the way many of you have tried: without help. I struggled to get the hang of it for more than a year. I watched a lot of amateur YouTube videos that were sometimes helpful but were mostly useless and out of date. I wished that I had somebody to call on whenever I had a question or ran into a roadblock. But, I didn’t. I was on my own.
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Our Team

Hi, I’m Emily Journey. I am a WordPress expert for marketing teams, IT departments, business owners, and administrative staff. I’ve spent a decade delivering and refining my comprehensive WordPress Training program. Each of our instructors is personally trained by me and use my specific training methods. I am proud of the team of WordPress experts we have here at EJ&A. Take a minute to learn more about us.
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WordPress best practices

Remember when the website was the domain of IT and there was a very clear boundary? It used to be that creative types couldn’t even figure out how to check their email! Things have changed and the website management boundary is unclear. Experts in Marketing have lofty goals and the company website is a means to achieve those goals. These are different goals than those of IT. But, the truth is, their differing goals are equally valuable.
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The Simple Guide to WordPress Security (2022)

WordPress security doesn’t need to be complicated. That’s why I’ve written this simple guide to WordPress security. As WordPress consultants, we work with a diverse group of business owners. Even though our clients vary in size and industry, their concerns about WordPress security are the same. In my own conversations with business owners and IT managers, I am frequently asked, “Is WordPress secure?” The answer? Yes . . . and no.
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