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Today is a good day. You spent the last few hours updating your team page for your business. You’ve just added the final finishing touches. You included engaing images for each new team member and even double-checked that you had ...

When you're building a WordPress website, you're going to make the decision on whether to use a static front page for your WordPress website. Choosing a WordPress static home page certainly has its benefits, but so too does keeping the ...

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 ...

If you have invested in SEO and seen improvement in your website ranking, then don't make changes that will cause your website traffic to stall or decline. Do WordPress page builders hurt SEO? Without sacrificing SEO keywords or metadata, let's ...

Does your website need a redesign? The short answer is probably not. But, if you ask enough website design agencies, you might be convinced to go down this path prematurely. When business owners ask me if their website needs a ...

Learn how Search Engine Optimization really works and produce powerful results for your business. Schedule SEO training with Emily Journey and Associates. We're a small team of WordPress and SEO instructors who will teach you how SEO works for your ...

Did you come here because you were confused when you opened up WordPress? Surprise! Your WordPress Dashboard looks different. Maybe you weren't ready for this dramatic change in the WordPress editor—welcome to the club! Instead of the normal post and ...

Does WordPress have you scratching your head? There’s only one problem: You have no idea what you’re doing. Learn faster when you learn with a WordPress Tutor at Emily Journey & Associates. Get guidance from a real person–a WordPress tutor–for ...

Emily Journey & Associates offers monthly website care plans for established businesses and nonprofits. As our client, you get direct, dedicated access to your website manager which allows us to understand your website in-depth. We get to know your goals ...

We are headquartered in the Midwest and provide e-commerce web development services and training for businesses all over the United States. As WooCommerce instructors and developers, we work with you to set up your strategic website development plan. And, we ...

Running a successful website is about more than getting everything live. (This is the point at which most website developers drop off the face of the earth.) It’s about keeping your website secure, updated and user-friendly on a day-to-day or ...

If you allow yourself to believe even just one of these seven website maintenance myths, you are risking your time and money. Don’t fall prey to these myths when you can easily avoid them. Get the information you need to ...

Writing a blog post is easy if you don’t care whether or not anybody reads it. Any AI interface can spit out 1,000 words on your subject of choice. Creating a compelling blog post that ranks in search and engages ...

There’s a lot of work that goes into a WordPress e-commerce website. Your e-commerce theme has been selected, your WooCommerce settings have been configured, and your products have been uploaded. Now your site is ready for shoppers to browse and–even ...

In person Divi training for WordPress equips you with the knowledge and skills required to manage your website with confidence. We're a team of WordPress training experts ready to help you master this sometimes complicated platform. Watch the video above ...

If you’re looking for help with the Elementor page builder, then you’re in the right place. We use the Elementor page builder on a daily basis for our clients and we are ready to help you get up to speed ...

Emily Journey is a website development company to help you stand out from your competition and create an unforgettable online presence. Our experienced team of web developers and WordPress designers create websites that reflect the caliber of your brand and ...

I told my friend Nancy about my blog. She’s in her seventies and can barely use email. I told her about my plan to change the website development industry with my writing and coaching. “Tell them to quit being mean ...

You’ve planned a beautiful WordPress website and shelled out the cash to make it a reality. Now, your job here is done. Right? It may be tempting to let your website sit alone from here on out. But WordPress website ...

I got an email last week–from someone I don’t know at a company I never heard of–telling me that they had designed a new website for me. Lucky me! They never talked to me, had no understanding of my business ...

That's a question I've heard asked time and time again by my clients over the years. Search Engine Optimization is a process that takes time. If you are willing to invest time into your SEO initiative, it can yield the ...

Are you interested in using Ohio TechCred Program funds to help cover the cost of WordPress Training, SEO Training, or Social Media Training? You're in the right place to learn more about this terrific professional development opportunity for yourself and ...

There’s a time and place for “full-service” agencies. But trusting your website to one is not it. Your website is your company’s face to the world. It’s just too important to put it in the hands of an agency that’s ...

If you're uncertain about the effectiveness of your website, your uncertainty is probably telling you something. Good doctors don’t wonder if they’re good doctors. There’s good reason for your dissatisfaction. Your website lacks critical elements, user efficiency, or crucial security ...

Your skills and reputation don’t matter if no one can find your law firm online. A Martindale-Avvo survey found that 43 percent of legal consumers listed Google searches as part of their research process. Meanwhile, 46 percent said they accessed ...

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 ...

You can get 41% more website traffic with minimal financial investment. Do I have your attention? What if there was a way to get more people to share more of your content? Or a method of delivering product or service ...

Watch our video for a description of our WordPress Website Maintenance services ⬆️. Aside from understanding how to use the WordPress dashboard and best practices for SEO, staying on top of website performance is a muscle you’ll want to develop ...