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In the world of WordPress, there’s dozens of what we call “page builders” — certain plugins/software many use to build their WordPress websites. From Elementor, to Divi, Beaver Builder, WP Bakery, Oxygen, Kadence Blocks….I could go on. It’s a saturated area of WordPress that can be difficult to navigate. What is easy to use? What’s going …

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So you have a website — great! But did you know how quickly your website is judged? Or how many visitors you could be losing as a result of the design? It goes without question that an aesthetically pleasing website is more enjoyable to look at and navigate, rather than a clunky, outdated website. Right? …

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Person typing on a laptop at a wooden table with a plastic cup of iced coffee, in a modern café setting.

As a nonprofit, your website serves as one of the most important marketing pieces to your organization. It drives donations.It spreads your mission.It creates followers.It inspires volunteers. How your website is built can determine the outcome of its success. You certainly don’t want to take it lightly, and nor should you neglect the power of …

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A tidy workspace with a laptop, desktop monitor, mouse, mousepad, small plant, water bottle, drawing tablet, and a desk lamp.

At AWD, we look at your homepage as one of the most important pages on your website. It creates the first impression, telling the user/visitor exactly who you are and what you do. In fact, according to a study by Taylor & Francis Online, “It takes about 50 milliseconds (that’s 0.05 seconds) for users to …

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A computer screen displays a WordPress dashboard with the text "Understanding the Importance of WordPress Maintenance" above it. The top right corner features "ADAM WRIGHT DESIGN" in a red rectangle.

When it comes to working with WordPress, there’s still work to do even after you launch your new website. Currently used by more than a third of all websites in the world, WordPress is an open-source content management system, used to build websites. So, what does that mean? Well, open-source refers to the general public …

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A laptop screen displaying a website with the text "Website checklist to help you get organized" overlaid in bold blue font. In the background, there is a wooden desk with some objects and a plant.

We all know that creating a new website for your business is no joke. Gathering content, images, what you want to go where, etc. etc. It can be a big headache. To aid you in this process, we’ve put together a checklist below to make sure you’ve got your bases covered. Have a look, and …

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An open laptop displaying a product page with a yellow sofa on the screen, placed on a desk with various items including a coffee mug, smartphone, notebook, and book.

You want to create a new website, but aren’t sure what you should have on it? Let us help! Here’s a list of the 5 most important elements we recommend for a successful website. 1. Ease of navigation If you’re unfamiliar, the navigation is the menu bar most commonly found at the top of a …

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A laptop displaying the WordPress dashboard, a notebook with handwritten notes, a smartphone, and a cup of coffee on a wooden desk.

Many of you might be wondering, what is WordPress, and why should I use it?

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A cluttered desk with a laptop displaying a mountain scene, plant, books, headphones, camera lenses, coffee mug, and various posters. The whiteboard in the background has handwritten notes and diagrams.

Outside of the group we may call “nerds” (it’s okay, I’m one of them), not many people know the details of how websites work. Specifically, I’m talking about website hosting and domain names. For those non-tech-savvy individuals, I’m going to explain the difference between the two so the next time someone asks, you can be a nerd …

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