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What is the Best Domain Host?

If youโ€™ve found your way to this post, then youโ€™re probably setting up your website and asking yourself, โ€œWhat is the best domain host?โ€ Figuring out the best domain host ...
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How to Post a Blog In WordPress

If youโ€™ve read the Southern Creative blog, taken a tour of the website, or hung out with me on social media, you probably already know that Iโ€™m a HUGE advocate ...
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Kadence vs. Astra WordPress Theme

Kadence vs. Astra: Which WordPress Theme is Best for You? If youโ€™re looking for the best WordPress themes, youโ€™ve no doubt come across the Kadence vs. Astra conversation. Theyโ€™re two ...
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WordPress Categories vs. Tags – Whatโ€™s the Difference?

You all know I am a huge cheerleader for creating quality website content to drive organic traffic to your site!  But navigating the world of WordPress means more than just ...
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Why you NEED a WordPress Child Theme

No two websites are alike. And yetโ€ฆmany different websites can be built using the same theme as a starting point. When it comes to WordPress, themes and templates are a ...
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What is DNS? | Everything You Need to Know

Have you ever typed in a website URL and wondered how the magic happens behind the scenes? Thatโ€™s thanks to DNS! Or maybe youโ€™ve tried to change your hosting provider ...
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How to Preview Your WordPress Website Before Going Live

Putting together a website is intensive work, yโ€™all! And when you have your head down in the design phase, itโ€™s easy to get so focused on what youโ€™re doing that ...
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How to Optimize Your Blog for Pinterest

If you're not using Pinterest to drive traffic to your website, boost lead magnets, level up email marketing, and promote your brand…it's time to start! Pinterest is definitely still a ...
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8 SEO Website Speed Tips for Better Website Page Speed

Did you know that keyword research and on-page SEO are only one piece of the SEO optimization puzzle? Site speed is one of the most important factors in overall website ...
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Why Semi-Custom Websites are a Game Changer for Small Businesses

Investing in a custom WordPress website can turn into an intense process that requires a considerable financial investment and can take months to complete. And yet, building your site from ...
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