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Looking for WordPress tips and best practices for your online service-based brand? We are sharing bite-sized and actionable WordPress tips and strategies to help you launch your website swiftly and stress-free!

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How to Migrate a WordPress Website From One Host to Another

Tech Tutorials,  wordpress tips
One of the best things about having a self-hosted WordPress website is that you have the freedom to choose where your website is hosted. That means if you're currently on ...
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What is the Best Domain Host?

SEO,  Web Design,  wordpress tips
If you’ve found your way to this post, then you’re probably setting up your website and asking yourself, “What is the best domain host?” Figuring out the best domain host ...
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How to Post a Blog In WordPress

SEO,  wordpress tips
If you’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 I’m a HUGE advocate ...
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Kadence vs. Astra WordPress Theme

wordpress tips
Kadence vs. Astra: Which WordPress Theme is Best for You? If you’re looking for the best WordPress themes, you’ve no doubt come across the Kadence vs. Astra conversation. They’re two ...
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WordPress Categories vs. Tags – What’s the Difference?

Blog,  wordpress tips
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

Blog,  wordpress tips
No two websites are alike. And yet…many 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

Tech Tutorials,  wordpress tips
Have you ever typed in a website URL and wondered how the magic happens behind the scenes? That’s thanks to DNS! Or maybe you’ve tried to change your hosting provider ...
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How to Preview Your WordPress Website Before Going Live

wordpress tips
Putting together a website is intensive work, y’all! And when you have your head down in the design phase, it’s easy to get so focused on what you’re doing that ...
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How to Optimize Your Blog for Pinterest

Business,  wordpress tips
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

SEO,  wordpress tips
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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