Level up your code with TwilioQuest

It’s no secret that making your first contribution to open source can be intimidating. A Major League Hacking survey found that a majority of students know that contributing to open source is important for their
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Github
22 Jan 2021

Ultimate Guide to Launching a WordPress Website in 2021

When it comes to launching a WordPress website in 2021, you’re not alone. If you’re one of the millions of small business owners that have been forced to take your operations from the brick-and-mortar world to the virtual world because of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, this guide is for you. Grim reports indicate […]
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Wordpress
22 Jan 2021

How to Sell Online: E-commerce Guide


E-tail is the new retail, with e-commerce driving 45 percent of overall retail growth in the United States and more than 2 billion digital shoppers making purchases around the world in 2020.



Since the first recorded online retail purchase in 1994, ...
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Wordpress
22 Jan 2021

40 Useful Tools to Manage and Grow Your WordPress Blog (Updated)

Readers often ask us what tools we use to manage and grow our WordPress blogs. We have listed some of them in our WPBeginner Blueprint, but there are some more that we use on our different projects. In this article, we’ll share our list of… Read More »
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Wordpress
22 Jan 2021

21 websites and apps to make your 2021 better

Google Registry is always on the lookout for interesting websites that have launched using our top-level domains. 2020 was a rough year, so to help you make 2021 (at least a little bit) better, we’ve rounded up 21 ways you can start something .new, get...
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Google
21 Jan 2021

The 4-step guide to creating a content map


Content marketing is one of the most powerful strategies a brand can use to drive traffic and generate leads.



But that’s only possible with a meticulously planned and seamlessly executed content strategy. In particular, you need to make sure you ha...
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Wordpress
21 Jan 2021

How to Add a Request to Callback Form in WordPress

Do you want to add a request to callback form on your WordPress site? A request to callback form allows users to provide you with their phone number, so you can call them at their convenience. This helps you capture more leads, improve conversions, and… Read More »
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Wordpress
21 Jan 2021

Vietnam awaits you with wonders

With its beautiful beaches, lush green landscapes, fresh food and vibrant culture, travelers the world over have been enchanted by Vietnam. In fact, in 2019, Vietnam welcomed 18 million international guests and Da Nang was named the top trending destin...
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Google
21 Jan 2021

New global publications sign on to News Showcase

The events of this past year have proven that providing access to diverse, high-quality news sources is more important than ever. Whether it’s information about COVID-19, the latest environmental story or reporting on governments around the world, peop...
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Google
20 Jan 2021

Four Common SEO Myths Debunked


There is nothing special about search engine optimization. It’s not black magic, divination, or anything that you can’t learn with a bit of time and dedication. However, many view it as an unapproachable digital marketing technique packed full of constant volatility, uncertainty, and dubious tactics. So, in this article, we debunk some of the most common SEO myths.
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Wordpress
20 Jan 2021

Visual Studio 2019 v16.9 Preview 3 is Available Today

First of all, Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable time ushering in 2021. As a team, we are looking ahead with strong optimism for what is coming this year. While we work on planning our next series of releases,
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Visual Studio
20 Jan 2021

WordPress Security: The Ultimate Guide

WordPress security can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this comprehensive guide to WordPress security, we’ve simplified the basics of securing your WordPress website so that any non-technical person can understand and protect their website from hacker attacks. This guide to WordPress security is broken down into 10 easily digestible sections. Each […]
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Wordpress
20 Jan 2021

How to accept Square payments online


With the rise of e-commerce over the past several decades, there has also been an increase in the number of online payment systems that allow users to complete transactions digitally and maintain the security of their information. 



PayPal was ...
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Wordpress
20 Jan 2021

How to handle employee performance issues


If you’re a manager or team lead, handling employee performance issues is the toughest part of your job. The reasons for performance issues vary. Part of the difficulty in managing them lies in the delicate balance of ensuring work meets a certain sta...
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Wordpress
20 Jan 2021

How to Get Email Notification for Post Changes in WordPress

Do you want to get email notifications for post changes in WordPress? By default, WordPress does not send any notifications when posts are changed by any user. If you run a multi-author WordPress site, then you may want to stay informed about post changes on… Read More »
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Wordpress
20 Jan 2021

WordPress Taxonomies: The Ultimate Guide

WordPress taxonomies are something that many WordPress developers never use. Some have never even heard of a WordPress taxonomy. When WordPress 3.0 introduced hierarchical taxonomies nearly a decade ago, taxonomies became an even more useful tool in the toolkit of WordPress developers. On a high level, we can think of taxonomies as ways of grouping […]
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Wordpress
19 Jan 2021

How to use Airtable


When it comes to technology, there are some universal truths. Smartphones have taken over how we communicate and access the internet. And GPS devices have changed the way we travel and navigate our daily lives. Both of these advancements are utilities...
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Wordpress
19 Jan 2021

21 Best Website Ideas to Launch an Online Side Business in 2021

Are you looking for website ideas to launch a side business in the new year? There are tons of opportunities online with profitable website ideas that you can easily transform into a sustainable side income. In this article, we’ll share the best website ideas to… Read More »
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Wordpress
19 Jan 2021

WordPress Vulnerabilities Explained

Unfortunately, WordPress vulnerabilities exist. WordPress vulnerabilities can exist in your plugins, your themes, and even WordPress core. And since WordPress now powers nearly 40% of all websites, the task of understanding vulnerabilities is even more important. Simply put: you have to vigilant about your website’s security. If you aren’t a WordPress security expert, understanding all […]
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Wordpress
18 Jan 2021

5 modern methods of performance appraisal


Employee performance appraisals are standard practice in most workplaces and they’re critical to helping companies and their employees achieve organizational success and growth.



In the world of HR, there are both traditional and modern methods of ...
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Wordpress
18 Jan 2021

How to Make a Smart WooCommerce Product Search

Do want to improve the product search in your WooCommerce store? WooCommerce has a built-in search feature, but it is not very good at finding products. Replacing it with a smarter and faster search improves user experience and brings in more sales. In this article,… Read More »
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Wordpress
18 Jan 2021

Google’s $53 billion impact in Australia

Today, I’m pleased to launch Google’s 2020 Economic Impact Report - a look at our role in Australia which shows we’re providing businesses and our users with a combined $53 billion in benefits every year. Key findings: 1.3 million businesses receive $3...
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Google
17 Jan 2021

Update on an Employee Matter

On Friday January 8th, GitHub separated with an employee. Later that day and over the weekend, employees raised concerns about the circumstances of the separation. We took these concerns seriously. On Monday January 11th, we
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Github
17 Jan 2021

GitHub Enterprise Server 3.0 is here!

Today, we’re making GitHub Enterprise Server 3.0 available as a release candidate. Announced in the GitHub Universe Keynote, it’s the biggest ever change to Enterprise Server, bringing customers: Actions – developer-first workflow automation and CI/CD
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Github
15 Jan 2021

GitHub Enterprise Server 3.0 is here!

Today, we’re making GitHub Enterprise Server 3.0 available as a release candidate. Announced in the GitHub Universe Keynote, it’s the biggest ever change to Enterprise Server, bringing customers: Actions – developer-first workflow automation and CI/CD
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Github
15 Jan 2021

5 important workplace communication skills


When communication breaks down at work, teams are less effective. Projects may fall apart altogether. In fact, the estimated annual financial costs of failed communication average about $624 per employee for some companies.The good news is that everyo...
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Wordpress
15 Jan 2021

Direct-to-consumer trends in 2021


If you’ve bought eyeglasses from Warby Parker, shoes from Allbirds, or grooming products from Dollar Shave Club, you’ve helped push the direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales model to the forefront of today’s economy. 



Brands like these are disrupting...
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Wordpress
15 Jan 2021

9 Best Online Course Platforms for 2021 (Compared)

Are you comparing the best online course platforms? Whether you’re a content creator looking for an online course platform to sell courses, or a student looking to learn from online courses, you’re in the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we will compare the best… Read More »
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Wordpress
15 Jan 2021

9 Best Online Course Platforms for 2021 (Compared)

Are you comparing the best online course platforms? Whether you’re a content creator looking for an online course platform to sell courses, or a student looking to learn from online courses, you’re in the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we will compare the best… Read More »
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Wordpress
15 Jan 2021

Top 5 content marketing platforms for 2021


A recent global business survey found that 91 percent of respondents value content marketing but only 77 percent have a content marketing strategy. That’s a significant disconnect, because producing good content requires an investment of resources.&nb...
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Wordpress
14 Jan 2021

The best of Google, now in new devices

Wherever you are and whatever you're doing, technology should work for you. This week during a virtual CES and Galaxy Unpacked, we were introduced to a lineup of new products that do exactly that, all with the best of Google built in.Whether you're hea...
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Google
14 Jan 2021

A more integrated terminal experience

As part of the new additions of the Visual Studio 2019 v16.8 release, and thanks to your feedback, we have added a couple new tricks to the integrated terminal! It now allows you to open a new terminal to a location based on your Solution Explorer selection and provides customizable commands for copy and paste.
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Visual Studio
14 Jan 2021

Google completes Fitbit acquisition

For more than a decade, Fitbit has helped people around the world live healthier, more active lives. A clear pioneer in the industry, Fitbit built a vibrant community of more than 29 million active users by creating amazing wearable devices and immersi...
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Google
14 Jan 2021

What is an XML Sitemap? How to Create a Sitemap in WordPress?

Are you wondering what is an XML sitemap, and how to add it to your WordPress website? An XML sitemap helps search engines easily navigate through your website content. It gives them a list of all your content in a machine-readable format. In this article,… Read More »
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Wordpress
14 Jan 2021

Happy 10th Birthday, NuGet!

NuGet 1.0 was released on January 13th, 2011 – 10 years and 4 major version releases ago. Since then, NuGet.org has grown to host a large and vibrant package ecosystem with over 230 thousand unique packages.

To illustrate just much how the .NET ecosystem has grown,
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Nuget
14 Jan 2021