Why Blocking Paste in Form Fields Is a UX Mistake

Blocking paste on form fields frustrates user

If you’ve ever tried to paste information into a form and were blocked, you know it’s frustrating. Yet, some teams still implement “no-paste” rules for account numbers, confirmation fields, or even passwords. Here’s why that approach doesn’t make sense - and why it’s time to stop.

Copying Improves Accuracy - Even When the First Entry Might Be Wrong

Some stakeholders justify disabling paste by arguing that if a user makes a mistake in the first field, copying it to the

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The Wix Redesign Trap: Why Starting Over is Their Business Model, Not Yours

hard design changes that alter the content, vs easy web design that keeps the content flowing

Have you ever loved your Wix website but wished for a new, updated look? Maybe you’ve heard about the new Wix Studio and want to upgrade to its powerful new features. You’d think this would be simple, but many Wix users are discovering a frustrating truth: to change your design, you have to start all over again.

This isn't a bug; it's a fundamental part of how the platform is built.

The Template Trap: A Redesign Means a Rebuild

Wix Help Center: choosing new design means having to rebuild your website all over
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How to Check How Your Web Page or Blog Post is Ranking in Google

Check Google ranking, incognito search and using Google Search Console

If you’ve published a web page or blog post, knowing how it’s performing in search engines is key to improving traffic and SEO. Fortunately, there are several ways to check your ranking. This guide will walk you through the most effective methods.

1. Use Google Search to Check Rankings: Manual Tracking

The simplest way to see how your web page or blog post is performing is to search for it directly. This also allows you to track rankings over

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UX vs UI: Understanding the Key Differences in Web Design

UX vs UI, Website design

When it comes to web design and app development, you’ve probably heard the terms UX and UI thrown around. While they often appear together, they are not the same thing - and understanding the difference is crucial for building a website or app that not only looks great but also works intuitively for users.

What is UX?

UX stands for User Experience. It’s all about how a person feels when interacting with your product. A good UX design ensures

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Wix Forums App Removed: What Happened, and What’s the Best Alternative?

Wix forum comments and complaints on Wix removing the Forum app from Wix user websites
Wix forum itself uses a third-party app - so it won't be removed after they remove the Forum app from all the Wix websites using it.

If you’ve been running a website on Wix, you may have noticed something frustrating: the Wix Forums app is being discontinued. For many site owners, this wasn’t just another feature - it was the core of their online community.

  • As of April 15th, 2025 Wix Forum was no longer available in the
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Biometric Airport Scanners: The Future of Travel and User Experience

Biometric eGates, CLEAR

Airports in the U.S. are rolling out a new wave of technology designed to speed up security and improve the traveler experience: biometric eGates. CLEAR, in partnership with the TSA, has launched a pilot program at major airports, including Atlanta (ATL), Washington D.C. (DCA), and Seattle (SEA).

What Are Biometric eGates?

Biometric eGates use facial recognition to verify a traveler’s identity. By scanning your face and matching it to your boarding pass and ID, these gates allow you to

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Why would someone say that the Yoast plugin has gone “woke”?

Yoast Plugin for WordPress, review stating it went far left and gone woke

Via “Ask David”:

“I am looking for a website builder with SEO built-in, so we’re choosing UltimateWB. But I came across a review for a popular WordPress SEO plugin, Yoast SEO, and the reviewer says they’re cancelling their Yoast Premium subscription because Yoast went far left and is ‘putting out on the internet offensive content,’ promoting ‘woke crap.’ I couldn’t find anything about this online. Any idea why? P.S. To me, being ‘woke’ means being respectful of others

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Heads Up: “Special” Domain Name Price Increases Coming August 26, 2025

Posted on August 20, 2025 by admin
Specialty domain names price increases

Starting August 26, 2025 at 14:00 UTC, the registries behind a group of specialty domain extensions (TLDs) are raising their wholesale prices. Since registrars purchase domains from the registries, these increases flow through to the end customer. Kind of like Trump's USA tariffs.

The good news: this doesn’t affect the classics like .com, .net, or .org. The change is focused on niche, premium-style domains such as .xyz, .beauty, .ceo, .lol, and others.

That means whether you’re registering, renewing, or

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The 10 Easiest Niches to Rank on Google – and the 10 Hardest

Easiest niches to rank on Google vs hardest

If you’ve ever thought about starting a blog or building a website, you’ve probably asked yourself: How hard will it be to rank on Google? The answer depends a lot on the niche you choose. Some niches are flooded with established competitors, while others are surprisingly open for newcomers.

Let’s break down the 10 easiest niches to rank in (low competition, lots of long-tail keyword opportunities) and the 10 hardest niches to rank in (high competition, big-budget players, and strong

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How Hard Is It for a Health and Wellness Blog or Website to Rank on Google?

Challenges ranking your health website or blog on Google - it's an uphill climb

Starting a health and wellness blog or website can be exciting - you get to share tips on fitness, nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being. But if your goal is to get traffic from Google, there’s a hard truth: ranking in this competitive niche is challenging. Understanding how to rank a health blog effectively is essential for success.

In this post, we’ll explore why ranking a health and wellness blog is difficult, how Google evaluates health content, and practical

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