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If you’re a WordPress user or developer interested in making the web more accessible for everyone, there’s no better place to start than WP Accessibility Day, a free conference happening September 27th and 28th. WP Accessibility Day is a must-attend event for users and developers alike. It provides a crucial opportunity to deepen your understanding…
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We recently moved barkerewing.com from their prior host to our WP Engine server and ran into a problem when their Rezgo plugin stopped working.
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The COVID-19 crisis is affecting us all and you’ve no doubt read a ton of updates from companies of all kinds so we’ll keep it short. IvyCat is open and at full capacity Since most of us already work remotely, new social distancing recommendations haven’t interrupted our daily routine. We’re fully operational and ready to…
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With algorithm updates constantly rolling in from Google, you might be wondering what this means for your WordPress website’s SEO strategy. As the web fills up with more and more content, Google is always trying to find the best way to evaluate that content and give users the exact thing they’re searching for. What does…
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A few months ago in July 2018, Google began the roll-out of their new page speed update. What does this mean for the average WordPress website? If you haven’t already, it’s time to start optimizing the mobile version of your site as much (if not more!) than your desktop version. In the past, the Google…
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We’re excited to share the story of one of our recent web design projects, featuring Recovery Café. For the past few months, we’ve worked with this amazing community and developed a new website solution that works for their unique needs. Recovery Café Network (RCN) is a Washington-based community, meeting place, and resource for those traumatized…
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Between the backyard barbecues, swimming trips, and kids summer camps, it’s no surprise many businesses and marketers see a dip in traffic and engagement during the summer months. It’s something that affects businesses from all industries, as consumers are busy with summer vacations and outings. If you’re already experiencing a summer slip—or if you want…
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Recently, the European Union enacted new rules related to online user privacy. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) controls how companies collect, store, and use European customer data. In response, WordPress released several updates to align with the new regulations. The GDPR concept is based around one common theme: All customer data must be obtained and…
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The release of WordPress 5.0 is slated for the first half of 2018 (which means we should be seeing it soon). Every release brings with it new and improved features, but WordPress 5.0 is notable for the addition of the Gutenberg project in its core release — essentially reinventing the way users create and edit…
