Divi Chat

Divi Chat episodes:

• 08.31.2023

  Announcement: Time to Recharge Our Batteries – Divi Chat Hiatus

  We are taking our own advice! If you caught the previous episode, you know we all believe in the importance of taking a break. The many panel members who have been a part of Divi Chat have been sharing advice, tips,...

  
• 08.24.2023

  Ep 291 – How to Take a Vacation When You Own a Business

  Sand and Saltwater may do wonders for you, but they are mortal enemies of your laptop! That's not the only reason to leave the laptop at home, though. Dive into the pool of work-life balance with this episode of Divi...

  
• 08.17.2023

  Ep 290 – Divi AI: A Time Saver or Feature Bloat?

  AI is everywhere, including baked right in to your favorite WordPress pagebuilder! The Divi Chat crew will take you through their first impressions of this hot new feature and share suggestions for making the most of it. What are the...

  
• 08.09.2023

  Ep 289 – Mastering the Use of Video in Your Marketing

  Tune in to this episode of Divi Chat where the panel will dive into not only where video use could be beneficial to your WordPress business, but also how to make the most of your efforts with the right equipment,...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Ep 288 – Business Finance: Budgeting, Forecasting, and Owner Compensation

  What do you use to budget for your business? When do you decide to put yourself on a “salary” versus just drawing more from the business in those months when your revenue is up? This episode of Divi Chat will...

  
• 07.20.2023

  Ep 287 – Processes & Tools for the Design Phase of a Website Project

  Don't miss this episode of Divi Chat as we do a deep dive into the design phase of a website project. Typography and color schemes have a big impact on user experience and conversions. And, of course, we can't forget the...

  
• 07.13.2023

  Ep 286 – Google Analytics 4: What it Means for Your Business

  Get ready to decode the mysteries of Google Analytics 4 in this episode of Divi Chat. Joining the panel is SEO whiz David Zimmerman of Reliable Acorn and Curious Ants, an incredible resource for learning more about SEO.

  
• 07.06.2023

  Ep 285 – Do These Things Before Taking On A Website You Didn’t Build

  Taking on a website you didn't build is like gazing at the beautiful tip of an iceberg above the surface. At first glance, it appears captivating and pristine, but beneath the waterline lies a complex web of hidden challenges and...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Ep 284 – Work Smarter Not Harder Using Marketing Automation

  Marketing automation can help WordPress service providers to work more efficiently, generate more leads, and provide a more personalized experience for their customers. By leveraging the power of marketing automation, you can take your business to the next level –...

  
• 06.22.2023

  Ep 283 – Optimizing Website Performance Using Heatmaps

  Join the DC panel as they chat about their personal experience with Heatmaps, recommendations for software to use, and how they blow the minds of their clients with the data collected from these amazing tools.

  
• 06.15.2023

  Ep 282 – Train Yourself To Be a Better Web Developer

  Ready to Level Up? If so, where should you go to improve your skills and how do you get started? You will need to find the right format and right trainer for your learning style and focus on skills that will...

  
• 06.07.2023

  Ep 281 – Our Top 10 Favorite Apps

  We have a full panel for this fast moving episode where each panelist will share their absolute must-have, stranded on a dessert island apps. They can be Mac or Windows, computer or mobile apps...just no more than 10 each. Only...

  
• 06.01.2023

  Ep 280 – The Web Designers’s Guide to Google Ads with Sean Pierce

  In this episode of Divi Chat, we explore the world of Google Ads with special guest Sean Pierce. As web designers, it's important to understand the basics of paid advertising and how it can benefit our clients' businesses. Sean breaks...

  
• 05.25.2023

  Ep 279 – Boost Your Recurring Revenue with Website Subscriptions

  In this episode of Divi Chat, the panel is joined by Steve Schramm of NorthMac Services to explore the website subscription model. Subscriptions are becoming an increasingly popular way for businesses to generate constant, reliable income, but does it work for...

  
• 05.11.2023

  Ep 278 – How to Get the Most Out of Your Google Business Profile

  Properly Optimizing your Google Business Profile can increase visibility, attract more customers, and boost conversions. Oh and did we mention it's FREE? Tricia Clements, owner of Your Biz Watchdog, will join the panel discuss the importance of having a complete and...

  
• 04.27.2023

  Ep 277 – Animating Your WordPress Website in 2023

  Are you employing animation in your WordPress websites or are you firmly against this trend? If you are pro-motion, what kind of animations are you using? Subtle text animations, fade-in’s, or maybe something more dramatic? Slide-in text plus SVG animation...

  
• 04.20.2023

  Ep 276 – Our Favorite Browser Extensions

  As web geeks we spend our lives in our browsers. Are you getting the most out of the tools and extensions available to supercharge your browsing? From productivity tools to ad-blockers, utilities to security, the Divi Chat crew will share...

  
• 04.06.2023

  Ep 275 – Wordpress 6.2: What Dolphy Means for Divi and Other Page Builders

  Dolphy is the jazzy code name for the first major WordPress release of 2023, version 6.2. As the foundation of our tech stack (and maybe even our entire business) it's important to keep up with what's happening with WordPress and...

  
• 03.30.2023

  Ep 274 – How to Get Started with Podcasting Part 2: Tech & Marketing

  This episode is a continuation of our discussion on starting a podcast. We broke down the process into 3 Ts: • Tools: microphones, lighting, cameras, etc. • Topics: what to discuss and how to make it stand out from other podcasts • Tech:...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Ep 273 – How to Get Started with Podcasting

  Have you ever wished you could start your own podcast, but don't know where to begin? Or maybe running your own show sounds like too much commitment, but you'd love to be a guest on someone else's show? The Divi...

  
• 03.16.2023

  Ep 272 – Preparing to Buy or Sell a Web Business with Kristina Romero

  Have you ever thought about selling your business or purchasing an agency? Even if this isn't on your To Do list for the near future, understanding what's involved can help ensure you are ready if/when the time comes. In this episode of...

  
• 03.10.2023

  Ep 271 – Getting the Most Out of Social Media for Your Web Design Business

  Poll: When it comes to your business, do you view Social Media as (A) a necessary evil, (B) totally pointless, or (C) your biz bestie? (Answer in the comments!)

  
• 03.06.2023

  Ep 270 – Making the Most of Google’s (Mostly Free!) Tools

  As web professionals, we rely on a multitude of tools to help us with our work. Pricey or Free, Shiny or Tried-and-true, we all have our favorites...but it's hard to imagine getting by without the powerful suite of tools that...

  
• 02.23.2023

  Ep 269 – How to Master Sales and Negotiation

  Does the thought of "Sales and Negotiation" make you cringe? Do you feel sleazy every time you try to sell your services? That stops now! Sure there are sleazy salespeople, but the act of selling doesn't make you one of them....

  
• 02.15.2023

  Ep 268 – How Will AI Tools Like ChatGPT Affect How We Build Websites in 2023?

  Artificial Intelligence has exploded on to the tech scene in the past 6 months and is rapidly seeping into the mainstream. (When your mom starts asking questions about ChatGPT - you know it's officially made it!) How will this technology...

  
• 02.08.2023

  Ep 267 – Problem Solving and Troubleshooting WordPress Websites

  As WordPress developers, technology is the love of our lives...and the bane of our existence. On this episode of Divi Chat, we’re discussing what to do when things go wrong. One of the most important things we'll discuss is how...

  
• 01.25.2023

  Ep 266 – How to Structure a Blog Post for Conversion and SEO

  You already know blogging is critical to SEO success, but more is involved than just pumping out random content. How do you know what to write about, and how can you get the biggest bang for your buck on each...

  
• 01.18.2023

  Ep 265 – Voice Assistants: The Next Frontier for Your Content

  Siri, Alexa, and Google are ready and waiting to deliver content to your audience. Do you know how to expand your reach into this vast network? Join the panel as we welcome special guest Chip Edwards, founder of Create My...

  
• 01.12.2023

  Ep 264 – How to Perform a Website Audit (and Why)

  Kick the year off right with a fresh audit of your website (or your client sites!). What exactly IS a Website Audit? How do you do it? How long does it take? Can you charge for this?? Tune in to...

  
• 12.21.2022

  Ep 263 – 2023 Goals and Tactics to Actually Achieve Them

  If you are a Divi Chat regular, you know we aren't big believers in overeager "resolutions" that won't make it to the spring thaw. Instead, let's set some realistic goals for our business, and make a plan for hitting the...

  
• 12.18.2022

  Ep 262 – Setting Priorities and Staying Focused

  Are you the Visionary that has a million ideas, but never finishes any? Or maybe you struggle to remain focused on a single task, bouncing from one to the next and back again. Do you constantly feel "busy" - but...

  
• 12.07.2022

  Ep 261 – You Gotta Know THIS to Succeed in Web Design

  Join us as we explore the cornerstone to success in web design business.

  
• 12.01.2022

  Ep 260 – How to Finish Your Year Strong

  Can you believe this week starts December already? 2023 is just around the corner. How are you feeling about 2022? Did you hit your goals?

  
• 11.24.2022

  Ep 259- Win More Business by Creating Compelling Case Studies

  To have a portfolio or not to have a portfolio on your agency website is an age old debate. Even if you are on the fence about that, consider putting together a few (or even just ONE) solid case study...

  
• 11.10.2022

  Ep 258- Divi Chat Live Q&A

  We are trying something a little different this week. Today's topic is up to YOU! Listen in as your burning questions about Divi or running your Divi business are answered LIVE by our panelists.

  
• 11.03.2022

  Ep 257- What Would We Do Differently in our Divi Businesses?

  Hindsight is 20/20, as they say - so why not borrow the glasses of someone farther down the road? We have always approached Divi Chat as "the podcast I wish I had when started out." After 6 years of podcasting...

  
• 10.19.2022

  Ep 256- Divi Chat Celebrates 6 Years!

  On this anniversary episode, we'll share our experiences and thoughts on Divi Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. - What made this theme so awesome when it was just a baby builder? - How do our businesses benefit from Divi currently? -...

  
• 10.06.2022

  Ep 255- Black Friday Prep

  We just kicked off spooky szn and turkey day sounds far away, but NOW is the time to start prepping for your Black Friday promotion. Join the DC panel as they discuss their offerings and strategies for the biggest shopping...

  
• 09.29.2022

  Ep 254 – Converting Prospects into Clients

  Is it possible to "sell without selling"? Do you find yourself giving away your strategy for free on "pick your brain" calls? Do you get traffic to your website, but no clients come from it? Get some tips...

  
• 09.21.2022

  Ep 253 – How to Get (and Keep!) Your Business Organized

  Do you feel organized in your business? Chaos is the enemy of productivity. What apps, tools, and/or techniques do you use to keep the chaos at bay? Join the Divi Chat panel as they share their tips for keeping all the...

  
• 08.25.2022

  Ep 252 – FAVES: Our Favorite Podcasts (Part 2!)

  We had so many books to chat about last week that we ran out of time to talk podcasts! Podcasts are a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest industry news, learn new tips and tricks, and be entertained.

  
• 08.18.2022

  Ep 251 – FAVES: Our Favorite Business Books, Podcasts and Blogs

  Being in tech means keeping up to date with trends and industry standards. Running a business is a constant learning experience. So that means running a business in tech requires a LOT of continuing education! There are many ways to continue...

  
• 08.03.2022

  Ep 250 – How to Get Organized in Your Business: Tools, Time Management, and Other Tips

  Do you ever feel like your business is all over the place, your brain is a pinball machine, and you just can't seem to get organized? If so, this episode of Divi Chat is for you! We'll be sharing Tools,...

  
• 07.27.2022

  Ep 249 – What Makes a Good Hero Website Section

  Not all heroes wear capes... especially not the big chunky sections at the top of your website's home page. What is the purpose of these sections? How can you best utilize this precious real estate? And where did this trend come...

  
• 07.20.2022

  Ep 248 – Our Favorite Divi Sites and Why We Love ‘Em!

  We talk a LOT about Divi and the amazing things you can do with it. This week on Divi Chat, we are going to put our money where our mouths are and show you some of the incredible websites that...

  
• 07.07.2022

  Ep 247 – Software Licensing: How to Handle this in Your Web Design Business

  Our lives revolve around software licenses. How do you handle this in your business? You need access to your clients' accounts, but you don't want to always foot the bill. Should you handle renewals (with a little markup for your...

  
• 06.29.2022

  Ep 246 – How to Give Back to the WordPress Community

  What would you do for a living if WordPress didn't exist? Who would your colleagues be? Would your business exist if WordPress didn't? Have you ever asked yourself questions like these? It's amazing to be part of an open source community,...

  
• 06.24.2022

  Ep 245 – Using Standard Operating Procedures to Increase Efficiency in Your Businessess

  SOPs FTW! There are so many repeated tasks and groups of tasks involved in running a WordPress web business. Being able to take these actions quickly and efficiently can make all the difference in your profitability - and sanity! Do you have...

  
• 06.09.2022

  Ep 244 – How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business

  Selling a big-ticket website is exciting. However, after the income is spent... you are out of money again. One of the major ways to combat that is to build Monthly Recurring Revenue (MMR). We will explore several ways to increase monthly...

  
• 05.26.2022

  Ep 243 – Wordpress 6.0 – What it Means for Divi and Other Page Builders

  WordPress 6.0 hit the streets this week. Are you ready? What does it mean for your Divi site? WordPress is full steam ahead on Blocks and Full Site Editing (FSE, as the cool kids call it). Is this the beginning of...