Divi Chat

Video marketing is something we've discussed on Divi Chat before, and our last episode on social media tools even started to segue into the topic, so we've decided to go with the flow and dedicate this week's discussion to it since there's obviously a lot of interest in video marketing and its benefits for your business.

 

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

John Wooten – Artillery Media / FB / @ArtilleryMedia

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac

Resources Mentioned:

Screenflow

Screencast-o-Matic

Zapier

Magnifi

Twitch

IGTV

Using Video to Promote Your WordPress Business with Augustine Mak – The Divi Nation Podcast, Episode 61

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPgSaVmR-cw

Handling social media accounts can be a real chore. There's a lot to learn, and it can be very overwhelming and time-consuming. This week we discuss our favorite tools to help make our social media workflow more efficient.

 

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea

Nathan B. Weller – Elegant Themes / FB / @elegantthemes

Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac

Resources Mentioned:

Hootsuite

Buffer

CoSchedule

IFTTT Applets

Zoho Social

vidIQ

Social Pilot

Intercom

Bridget Willard (Social Media Strategist)

ManyChat

 

https://youtu.be/B-S0alFP51w

Two of the most popular platforms for ecommerce are Easy Digital Downloads and WooCommerce. Which one is better for selling digital products? Does one play better with Divi? Is one easier to set up than the other?

A few of us have used both so we're going to discuss questions like these and our experiences with each, and what we currently use to sell our Divi products.

 

Hosts Present:

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Jerry Simmons - Fervent Solutions / FB

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

Resources:

WooCommerce

Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)

WooCommerce Extensions

Yith WooCommerce Plugins

WooCommerce Amazon Fulfillment

WooCommerce Plugins on CodeCanyon

EDD Extensions

3rd Party EDD Extensions

21+ Best Free WooCommerce Plugins for Your Store (2018)

10 Must-See Easy Digital Downloads Extensions for Your WordPress Site

 

https://youtu.be/DM_Z4mQUy_s

When it comes to web development there are a TON of desktop apps, resources, softwares, etc. we all use that are detrimental to our workflow. This week we share our favorites! Woop woop!

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea

Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB

Terry Hale – Mizagorn Ink / FB / @mizagorn

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

Jerry Simmons – Fervent Solutions / FB

Resources Mentioned:

Newton (email)

Postbox (email)

Coda 2 (coding)

Dreamweaver (coding)

BBEdit (coding)

CodeBox (coding)

Desktop Server (local dev)

XAMPP (local dev)

Local by Flywheel (local dev)

Setapp (app management)

Amphetamine (app management)

Quit everything (app management)

RiOT (image management - Windows)

Exif Pilot (image management)

TinyPNG (Photoshop plugin)

Zoom (video /screenshare / collaboration)

Loom (video / screenshare / collaboration)

Snagit (screenshots / gifs / video)

iThoughtsX (mind mapping)

Back Blaze (backup)

PuTTY (SSH tunneling)

Sourcetree (Gui version of Git)

Spectacle - (Mac window management)

Hazel (file system management)

Flycut (clipboard manager)

TripMode (hotspot data management)

PIA (VPN)

Shimo (VPN)

Ulysses (text editing)

Cardhop (contact management)

LittleIpsum (text generator)

WordPress admin bar control (Chrome extension)

ColorPick Eyedropper (Chrome extension)

Stylebot (Chrome extension)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9yuDz4rSds

This week’s topic: dealing with “imposter syndrome.” This topic was submitted by one of our viewers, and we’re happy to get back to a more personal subject that some people might find hard to talk about.

Imposter syndrome is when you feel inadequate, not smart or capable enough, and undeserving despite evident success. This is a very commonly discussed topic in the tech world, but extends out to all professions and even students and more.

 

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Jerry Simmons - Fervent Solutions / FB

Nathan Weller – Elegant Themes / FB / @elegantthemes

Tammy Grant – Sunflower Creatives / FB / @yourblogplace

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac

Resources:

Wiki Definition

The Five Types Of Impostor Syndrome And How To Beat Them

WordPress Developer Code Of Conduct

21 Ways To Overcome Imposter Syndrome

DiviNationDoesWordCamp.com

 

https://youtu.be/UAGz-A11WNQ

On our first podcasting episode - Episode 39 - we mainly discussed how/why listening to them can help you improve your business. This time around we’re going to talk more about why you may want to start a podcast for your content marketing, and about our podcast websites that we’ve built using Divi. We'll also discuss the tools that we use and any hiccups we may have experienced with any along the way.

 

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac

Resources Mentioned:

Blubrry Podcast Tools

Zoom Video Communication Tools

Libsyn Podcast Hosting

Divi Nation Podcast

WP Watercooler Podcast

Marketing School Podcast

Marketing Secrets w/ Russell Brunson Podcast

Onlinevideoconverter.com

mp3smaller.com

Blue Yeti Microphones

Helpful ET Blog Articles:

How to Submit a Podcast to iTunes

How to Set Up Blubrry PowerPress to Podcast with WordPress

How to use Zencastr for High-Quality Podcast Interviews

The Best Podcast Software You Should Be Using (But Probably Aren’t)

How to Use Libsyn to Podcast with WordPress

Pros and Cons of Using SoundCloud for Your Podcast

 

https://youtu.be/GmGIX96MR-4

How do you know when it's time to bring on help? Are you satisfied always working alone? Are you bringing in more business than you can handle?

If you've asked yourself any of these questions and are thinking of expanding your business and forming a team environment then this episode is for you! A few of us regulars - and a special guest! - will be sharing our experiences in growing our companies along with any advice we can give.

 

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Brad Williams - WebDevStudios / FB / @webdevstudios

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

Resources Mentioned:

WebDevStudios

 

https://youtu.be/AwYJRKquCEg

This week on the podcast we talk about jQuery and how can we use it with Divi? This will be a great discussion for anybody looking to expand their coding knowledge, and what that knowledge can help them do with their Divi websites 

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

David Elster - David Elster

SJ James – divi.space / FB / @sociallysteve

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Terry Hale - Mizagorn Ink / FB / @mizagorn

Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac

Resources Mentioned:

Transforming Divi with CSS & jQuery Course

Codecademy

Udemy

 

https://youtu.be/_a35P2T-Tew

WordPress page builders have revolutionized the way websites are designed and developed. They empower individuals and businesses to create visually appealing and highly functional websites without the need for coding skills. With their user-friendly interfaces, drag-and-drop capabilities, and extensive customization options, page builders have opened doors to endless possibilities for web design. Whether you're a small business owner, a blogger, or an aspiring web designer, incorporating a WordPress page builder into your toolkit can unlock a world of creativity and efficiency in website development.

But what are the best page builders for WordPress? What are some of things you should consider when choosing a WordPress page builder? These are the questions we attempt to answer in this episode of Divi Chat!

But first, let's discuss some of the basics.

What are WordPress Page Builders?

WordPress page builders are powerful plugins (or themes in the case of Divi) that enable users to create and design web pages without the need for coding or technical expertise. They provide a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows you to visually arrange and customize various elements on your website, such as text, images, videos, and forms. Page builders offer a wide range of pre-designed templates, modules, and widgets to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your site.

How Do WordPress Page Builders Work?

Page builders integrate seamlessly with WordPress and extend its functionality, making website design accessible to beginners and experienced users alike. Once installed and activated, a page builder adds a new editing interface to the WordPress backend, typically called "frontend editor" or "visual editor." This interface allows you to see the changes you make to your website in real-time, eliminating the need for constant switching between the backend and the frontend.

To create a page using a page builder, you simply select a template or a blank canvas and start adding elements to your page by dragging and dropping them into place. Each element can be customized through intuitive options and settings, such as colors, fonts, spacing, and animations. Some page builders even offer advanced features like responsive design, global styling, and integration with popular plugins.

Advantages of WordPress Page Builders

No coding skills required: WordPress page builders empower individuals without coding knowledge to create stunning websites easily. You can build, customize, and update your pages with a simple, intuitive interface, saving time and money that would otherwise be spent on hiring a professional developer.

Flexibility and customization: Page builders provide a vast library of templates, modules, and widgets, allowing you to create unique and tailored designs. You have control over every aspect of your website's appearance, ensuring that it aligns with your brand and resonates with your target audience.

Enhanced productivity: With real-time editing and instant feedback, page builders streamline the web design process. You can iterate and experiment with different layouts and styles, previewing the changes as you go. This iterative approach boosts productivity and efficiency.

Extensive functionality: WordPress page builders integrate seamlessly with other WordPress plugins, offering an extensive range of functionalities. You can easily add contact forms, social media icons, image sliders, pricing tables, and much more to your website, enhancing its interactivity and user experience.

Responsive design: With the increasing number of users accessing websites on mobile devices, responsive design is crucial. Many page builders come with built-in responsive settings, allowing you to create websites that adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes and devices.

The Best WordPress Page Builders

Elementor

Elementor is one of the most popular WordPress page builders,

If you've ever considered building an online course website with Divi, or even a membership site, than you may find this week's episode really helpful! A few of our hosts just launched their own courses so we'll discuss what tools we used and why, and share any tips we learned along the way.

 

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Jonathan Farley - Tools for Course Creators

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac

SJ James – divi.space / FB / @sociallysteve

Resources Mentioned:

LifterLMS

LeardDash

Restrict Content Pro

Tools for Content Creators

 

https://youtu.be/a2SVzDsf6Cc