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Updating WordPress Plugins 101: How to Do It the Right Way
Updating WordPress plugins the right way is what keeps your site secure without breaking it in the process. This guide walks through the process I use, when to update right…
WordPress User Roles: How to Give the Right Access Every Time
Not sure who should have access to your website? Here is what WordPress user roles can do, which role fits each person who helps you, and how to add and…
How to Choose a Client Management System for Small Business
Picking a client management system for small business can feel like speed dating with software. Every platform promises to organize your life, and every demo looks perfect. The right tool…
Harness The Power of Kadence Themes & Update Your Website Like a Pro
Kadence child themes give your WordPress site a designer-made look on top of the free Kadence theme, and your design stays safe when Kadence updates. Here is what they are,…
The Ultimate List of Stock Photography Services for All Budgets
Finding the right stock photos for your small business does not have to mean hours of scrolling through sites that were not built with you in mind. This post breaks…
Small Business Websites Need a Blog For These 5 Reasons
Your small business website can do more than look nice. Here are 5 benefits of blogging for small business owners, from getting found on Google and AI search to turning…
Reviews
OttoKit Review: The Affordable Zapier Alternative for Business Automation
I have used OttoKit to automate Studio117 Creative for years, and I am on the lifetime plan. Here is how I use it, what it costs, how it stacks up…
Moxie Review: The All-in-One CRM That Runs My Entire Client Experience
Juggling a CRM, a project management tool, client texts, and payments in different places? I have used Moxie every day for over two years, and as a Moxie implementation partner,…
Jotform Review: A Flexible Form Builder That Lives Outside WordPress
Jotform is not a WordPress plugin. It is a standalone form platform you can embed anywhere, including your WordPress site, which makes it a completely different kind of tool than…
Gravity Forms Review: The WordPress Form Plugin Built for Complex Needs
Gravity Forms is not built for simple contact forms. It is built for businesses whose forms do real operational work, and if you have outgrown basic form builders, this WordPress…
SureForms Review: The WordPress Form Plugin I Actually Use
SureForms is the contact form plugin I actually switched to for the Studio117 Creative website, and it is what I now recommend to most of my clients. If you want…
Pressable Hosting | Is It Worth It for Small Business Owners?
Finding reliable WordPress hosting without breaking the bank shouldn’t be complicated. I recently signed up for Pressable’s plan to give you a firsthand look at the sign-up process, dashboard experience,…