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Marketing autonomy · Oct 22, 2024 · 5 min

What’s on Your MarTech Stack?

A successful marketing strategy hinges on more than just creativity: it requires a well-optimized tech ecosystem. This ecosystem, often referred to as a MarTech stack, consists of the marketing tools and technologies that seamlessly integrate with your website to boost efficiency, performance, and campaign success. Marketers usually create their MarTech stack by combining external platforms […]

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Engineering · Oct 9, 2024 · 5 min

Is ACF banned from WordPress?

There has been significant upheaval in the WordPress community over the past few weeks due to the ban of Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) from WordPress.org and the actions taken by Automattic. This situation has polarized opinions and left hundreds of thousands of users concerned about the future of one of the most essential plugins for […]

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Enterprise WordPress · Sep 18, 2024 · 6 min

5 Top-Tier Sites Running on WordPress

WordPress has solidified its relevance in the web design world by offering unmatched flexibility, scalability, and ease of use, making it the platform of choice for businesses of all sizes. From small blogs to enterprise-level websites, WordPress powers over 40% of the web. Its open-source nature allows designers to craft unique, visually stunning websites while […]

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Engineering · Aug 21, 2024 · 2 min

The 40Q Block System and Gutenberg

Since its initial launch, the Gutenberg block editor in WordPress has seen significant improvements and updates, enhancing both functionality and user experience. Introduced in WordPress version 5.0, Gutenberg marked a substantial departure from traditional editing structures by introducing the concept of reusable blocks, which can be saved and reused across different pages, along with a […]

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Platform and migration · Aug 14, 2024 · 4 min

The Hidden Cost of an Inflexible CMS and How It Can Sabotage Your Marketing Strategy

Choosing the wrong CMS can negatively impact your marketing strategy. Fast content creation is crucial for maintaining audience engagement and keeping them informed. In today’s ever-changing digital landscape, the ability to quickly produce and publish content helps maintain a competitive edge, improve SEO rankings, and enhance user experience. Moreover, consistently updated content signals to visitors […]

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Search and AI visibility · Aug 12, 2024 · 3 min

SEO basics and how to master your rankings

A good SEO strategy relies on a strong foundation of high-quality content creation and solid coding practices. Content creation forms the backbone of SEO, as search engines prioritize relevance and user engagement when ranking pages. By publishing informative, well-researched content that directly addresses user needs and interests, your business can attract organic traffic and establish […]

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