Divi Chat

Too many options can actually cause someone to self-doubt and hesitate because there are so many options. An "abandoned cart" kind of thing, when you're so unsure you give up and don't choose anything. We talk about this from the perspective of a web designer and how we lay out the options for visitors, and as well as from the perspective of the client who is overwhelmed with options.

Hosts Present:

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

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

Resources:

Google Analytics

Hotjar

Crazy Egg

Peek User Testing

 

https://youtu.be/H-016i6HYxk

SSL is something you've probably heard of, it's that thing that turns your http:// into https://. You may wonder if it's something you need to have on your site or need to add to your clients' sites. Our answer is yes, but let's discuss :D

 

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:

Better Search Replace

Really Simple SSL

Let's Encrypt

Namecheap SSL

Divi Nation Meetup for WordCamp US

 

https://youtu.be/fKQ8F85QMRA

Episode 53 (already?) brings you real life, unscripted, genuinely balanced discussion regarding what works and what doesn't when migrating your WordPress site.

Is there a best way? Maybe not! It can be scary for sure. ? It might depend on what you are already familiar with... It might depend on the details of the site you're migrating.

Regardless, you're sure to get some valuable insight on Divi site migration tips and best practices. We discuss experience with migration options ranging from simple (hosting and plugins) to the manual migrations that help you garner a deeper understanding of your development platform.

Plus "do's and dont's" and what to prepare for and expect to happen before, during and after your Divi site migration.

 

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB

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

Terry Hale - Mizagorn, Ink / BeSuperfly / FB / @mizagorn

Resources Mentioned:

How to MANUALLY Migrate Your WordPress Site - courtesy of JoshHall.co

All-in-One WP Migration - highest rated, but not for everyone.

BackupBuddy - no freebie, but from iThemes.. a severely reputable WordPress company.

UpdraftPlus - the migration tool is an inexpensive add-on to a free, awesome plugin that most already have in their repo.

JetPack - you already either love it or hate it. No matter what, this is a powerful tool with lots of punch in many arenas.

Limit Post Revisions - a sweet but simple way to Jenny Craig your database.

RIOT (Radical Image Optimization Tool) - a true developer favorite.

Site hosts that provide free site migrations - InMotion, GoDaddy, SiteGround (add yours in the comments!)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYYL1pKxgNY

This week we share our tips for dealing with the pretty frequent Divi updates we've been experiencing for a few months now. Divi is constantly improving but with those improvements come some frustrating quirks and bugs that can seemingly wreak havoc on our sites. How do we deal?!

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Tammy Grant - Sunflower Creatives / FB / @yourblogplace

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

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

Terry Hale - Mizagorn Ink / FB / @mizagorn

Resources Mentioned:

Admin Menu Editor Pro

Version Numbering

UpDraft Plus Instructions to Roll Back Divi

 

https://youtu.be/rhj89lz7pjg

To reveal or not to reveal?

"Aye, Matey" or "No Way, José?"

"Yes, please" or "whatchu talkin 'bout Willis?!"

This week we discuss the pros and cons of putting pricing on your website for all to see. Most of us cross this bridge at some point in our business, should we or shouldn't we? Will my prices scare away potential clients, or help me get better ones? All great questions and we discuss our experiences and what we've learned.

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

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

Resources:

How and When to Talk About Pricing with your Divi Web Design Clients

WP Cost Estimation & Payment Forms Builder

 

https://youtu.be/_5312vZweDQ

Customer feedback is crucial for any business to evolve and improve. Today we discuss how feedback — all feedback, not just positive but also negative or critical feedback — can help you tweak areas of your business by using the knowledge you gain from it to your advantage. Feedback can come in the form of client discussions, testimonials, facebook reviews and similar. We share what forms we have used and what we gained from them, as well as how we deal with negative feedback.

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

Resources Mentioned:

Testify

SurveyMonkey

 

https://youtu.be/8vDJC51fuwY

Pricing can be a tricky subject in general, so raising your rates can seem even trickier. We share our experiences with our rate hikes and why we think raising your rates (when it's right) is a great move for your business.

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

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

Terry Hale - Mizagorn Ink / FB / @mizagorn

Resources:

Here’s the Average WordPress Developer Salary. Is It Fair?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHBtcjZKB4A

Something that isn't discussed much in our industry (but probably should be) is feeling "burnt out". No matter what type of work we do it's very easy to forget to take care of ourselves and our mental health. It's important to recognize when we need to take a step back, assess, and take action when it comes to dealing with burnout. What does it mean to feel "burnt out"? How do you know the symptoms and what can you do about it? This week we discuss some symptoms we noticed in ourselves and how each of us dealt with it, and things we do now to keep burnout at bay.

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Kathy Kroll Romana - Viva Design Studio / FB / @vivachick

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Nathan Weller - Elegant Themes / FB / @elegantthemes

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

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

Terry Hale - Mizagorn Ink / FB / @mizagorn

Resources:

Maximize Energy, Boost Creativity, & Never Burnout Again

WPHugs

Cory Miller: Managing Your Iceberg (WordCamp US 2016)

Iris: Software for Eye Protection, Health and Productivity

How to Use a Blue Light Filer on a PC or Mac

6 Blue Light Filter For Desktop Windows PC, Apple Mac and Chrome Browser

 

https://youtu.be/qaIMcKUVy8w

Marketing to your local community can be daunting, especially in the beginning of your business. You may have competition and you may not know how to get your name out there. Should you be networking in person? By phone, by email, all of the above??? We share some tips that worked for us, and some maybe not so much haha.

Hosts Present:

Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Tami Heaton - Undeniable / FB / @undeniableSTL

Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB

Geno Quiroz - Monterey Premier / FB / @montereypremier

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

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

Resources:

Meetup

Moz Local

LinkedIn

 

https://youtu.be/IpNcM_luMjI

What is a CDN anyway? A CDN is a Content Delivery Network. They make it possible for your site to be accessed from multiple servers globally so that it can load faster for your visitors. We discuss our experience with them and some tips on getting started.

Hosts Present:

David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc

Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler

Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb

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

Resources:

Content Delivery Network Explained - Scroll down to chapter 5 to see full list of CDN companies

Cloudflare

CloudFlare vs MaxCDN – What They Offer And How They Differ…

Animated map shows the undersea cables that power the internet - no fish, womp womp

 

https://youtu.be/UYtWHQQIwuk