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GIMP: A Powerful, Free Image Editor for Your Website
Recently, we discussed DIY logo design in our blog post, How to Create Your Own Logo? A DIY Guide. One of the recommended tools is GIMP, or GNU Image Manipulation Program – a free and open-source raster graphics editor that … Continue reading
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Tagged custom graphics, file formats, free, GIMP, graphic design, image editing tools, image editor, image manipulation, image manipulation techniques, infographics, layers and masks, open-source, painting and drawing, product images, raster graphics, website design, website elements
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WordPress.org Faces Turmoil Over ACF Plugin Controversy: A Battle for Control
The WordPress community is in an uproar following a controversial move by Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic (owner of WordPress.com) and a key figure behind WordPress.org. On October 12th, Mullenweg took an unprecedented step by forcibly replacing the popular Advanced … Continue reading
Which is the best platform to build an online community on?
Great “Ask David!” question. The short answer: If you want a self-hosted platform that gives you full control and comes with social networking features built in – such as member profiles, activity feeds, forums, messaging, and media sharing – UltimateWB … Continue reading
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Tagged admin controls, build an online community, community building tools, community engagement features, community software comparison, community website builder, engagement, flexibility, forum vs social network, hosted platform, hosted platforms vs self-hosted, media sharing, member app, member profiles, membership community platform, moderation, online community, online community platform, online community software, open-source, plugin-based, plugins, private messaging, scalability, self hosted platforms, self-hosted community, social network, social networking platform, social networking website, social networking website builder, social networking website builder comparison, spam control, templates generator, third-party plugins, website platform comparison, WordPress
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How come Joomla is so complicated? Is it worth it to learn?
Many people choose Joomla because it’s a well-known name, but fame doesn’t always equal a good user experience. In reality, Joomla often comes with a “complexity tax” – it forces you to work much harder than necessary to get basic … Continue reading
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Tagged bloat, cms, compatibility, compatibility issues, contact form, fast website, html, image galleries, joomla, joomla alternative, Mambo, Miro International, open source, open-source, security issues, seo, slow website, third-party plugins, web development
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How can you overcome the basic limitations of using Shopify?
Shopify is popular for its convenience and all-in-one hosting, but that simplicity comes with trade-offs. Many users quickly run into limitations such as: At some point, many site owners start asking whether Shopify’s ease of use is worth the long-term … Continue reading
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Tagged bloat, e-commerce, flexibility, hosting control, maintenance, online store, open-source, page speed, scalability, security risks, Shopify, shopify alternative, Shopify alternatives, shopify limitations, shopify vs woocommerce, website builder comparison, website customization, WordPress, WordPress vs Shopify
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Why are website builders SaaS?
Not all website builders are SaaS. “SaaS” (Software as a Service) is a business model where software is accessed through a subscription instead of a one-time purchase. In most SaaS website builders, your website is also hosted on the provider’s … Continue reading