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If I said that you can get 41% more website traffic with minimal investment, would I get your attention? What if there was a way to get more people sharing more of your content? Or a method of delivering product ...

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 ...

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 ...

At first glance, WordPress training classes for your employees can seem like an unnecessary expense. After all, can’t they figure it out on their own? And if not, just hire a professional to take care of it? With the ever-changing ...

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 ...

Would you believe me if I told you one of my favorite discussions is about getting fired? Well, it’s true! When business owners are engaging us for their WordPress website management and want to employ our website maintenance services, I’m often ...

Every business owner needs writing. Whether it is a simple email, a Facebook or Twitter update, a blog post, or a newsletter, all business owners use writing to communicate with their customers and ultimately sell their products and services. How ...

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 ...

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, while 46 percent said they accessed ...

Blogging is a great way to connect with your existing customers, strengthen your brand, and bring new customers to your business website. The real challenge is coming up with ideas to write about on your business blog. You might already ...

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 ...

Have your volunteers or staff ever gotten frustrated or behind schedule due to an unresponsive website developer or agency? If you don’t have control of your website, it could take days (or even weeks) to implement small changes. In the ...

WordPress is the most popular free and open-source content management system online. Because it’s an open source content management system, people with intermediate internet skills can learn how to build WordPress websites. In doing so, they have taken their first ...

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 ...

Migrating your website from Hubspot to WordPress is not a simple task. It takes a person with advanced WordPress skills and programming to move a website from HubSpot to WordPress. I assume that is not you. Instead of struggling to ...

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 ...

There are over 10 million nonprofit organizations around the world, and that number grows every day. Our world is working through an increasing number of social issues. Thus, there has never been a more vital time for nonprofits to step ...

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 ...

Is your business struggling to get ahead? You need an online presence that accurately reflects the high caliber of your brand and captures the attention of your prospects. Emily Journey & Associates is my team of web developers located in ...

When it comes to selecting the best WordPress host, making the right decision can often be a tricky proposition. There are more web hosting companies than ever before, and they all boast features that make them seem better than their ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Phew! It’s finally done!” That’s the sentiment of many business leaders when their new website finally goes live. Then, a few days later, they find out that something needs to be updated or there’s an issue affecting site speed that ...

Has this happened to you? You write a great blog post. You get great comments from a number of readers. Then the spammer breezes through your comments section and, all of the sudden, you’re selling hair tonic or recruiting for ...

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 ...

Watch our video for a description of our 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. It may ...

I was shocked when I read that the percentage of women in tech-related jobs has decreased over the last 2 years (I’m writing this in early 2023). Source: Exploding Topics Only about a quarter of tech-related jobs are held by ...

In today's digital age, having a website is essential for businesses of all sizes. A website is not only a digital representation of your brand but also serves as a gateway to connect with potential customers. When it comes to ...