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A WordPress Event Calendar Roundup of Reviews for 2023

Editor’s note – Pardon the weird ass Midjourney image there. There’s a lot of weird sh*t happening in it and frankly I’m just not…

May 8, 2023
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A Bricks Builder Review. Is it Any Good?

In one of my recent pieces, I provided my thoughts on several WP-focused page builders that are currently available. Bricks Builder is one of…

May 2, 2023
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Automated Backup Script for Pantheon Hosted Websites

DigiSavvy hosts many websites on Pantheon. Sites on a paid plan have automatic backups enabled, but sites that are not yet on a paid…

Mar 28, 2023
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Positioning Statements of Top Agencies

Positioning Statements are important. They tell a potential consumer how their offering eases their pain points. Positioning Statements are everywhere you look, in fact!…

Mar 6, 2023
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The Best WordPress Page Builders 2023

Page Builders (and just in time for Page Builder Summit). They all have a promise: You can build a website with ease using such…

Feb 27, 2023
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Best B2B Email Marketing and CRM Platforms 2023

When it comes to email marketing and automation, the tools keep improving, and the options grow more numerous. What is a business to choose?…

Feb 20, 2023
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Responsive Table With Divs

We try to post marketing-related content here. But today, we’re changing it up slightly with an article on responsive HTML tables but without the…

Feb 12, 2023
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8 Incredible Lead Magnet Examples and Ideas

We recently discussed what lead magnets are and what makes them effective. In simple terms, a lead magnet is something your visitors can access…

Sep 6, 2022
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The Chaotic Neutral's Guide to Digital Marketing

I’ll be honest with you; I almost titled this The Chaotic Neutral Marketer’s Guide to Digital Marketing. As I re-read this article, I’m aghast,…

Aug 1, 2022
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How to Make a Successful Lead Magnet to Grow Your Business

Everyone likes the idea of growing their business, but how can it be done effectively? One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to…

Jul 12, 2022
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How Nanor Zinzalian Got Her Business Growing

Hi, I’m Nanor! I’m the marketing coordinator here at DigiSavvy. I’ve been developing business and marketing skills with DigiSavvy since I started as an…

Jun 13, 2022
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The Best Types of Websites to Make with Webflow

We live in a world of instant gratification. The website design industry is no exception in attempting to grant consumers precisely what they want,…

May 31, 2022
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The Comparison That Absolutely Nobody Asked for: Jetpack Stats vs Fathom Analytics

Yeah, that featured image isn’t from either Jetpack Stats or Fathom Analytics. I’ve been sitting on this article for a minute. Did I waste…

Mar 28, 2022
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A Nelio Content Review

Maybe you’re a fan of social media or maybe you’re not. There is no shortage of tools that help you post to your business’s…

Mar 21, 2022
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Is Webflow a Good Idea for Your Website?

Webflow is leading the so-called No Code Revolution. I have a few clients with Webflow sites these days, and I can tell you that…

Mar 17, 2022
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Launching the New IgnitionDeck Website

DigiSavvy recently launched a new website for IgnitionDeck, the longest-running, White-Label, Crowdfunding plugin for WordPress. High-fives were given, celebratory drinks were had, and a…

Mar 10, 2022
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Automate Synchronization Between Pantheon and GitHub

Pantheon has many tools to facilitate and automate our web development processes. This web server makes our daily job easier and these are some…

Dec 22, 2021
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Types of Website Building Platforms

For any business, maintaining a strong online presence is a necessity. One way to do this is by building a business website. Luckily, there…

Sep 13, 2021
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