Web Development

In order to prevent the misinterpretation of special characters such as a space, bracket (< and >), or % in the URL (which stands for Uniform Resource Locator – it is the address you see in your browser’s address bar indicating the location of the website you are visiting), browsers parse certain special characters using escape characters. This explains why when you click on a link such as: domain.com/page one.htm you see it parsed in the address bar as example.com/page%20one.htm. In this case the %20 is the escape character for the space…

You’ve got your business up and running and now are looking to secure your online real estate with a corresponding domain name. There are so many domain registrars out there, how do you know which one to go with, and which is the most affordable? We’ve price checked the leading domain registrars and ranked them based on affordability…

Before you take a website live, you’ll need a domain name on which your site will “live.” Domain registration companies sell internet addresses (aka domains). Some registrars only focus on domains; others offer additional services such as web hosting. Which company is best for your site…

Want to improve your small business site’s conversions? Don’t risk losing a potential sale or lead because your visitors can’t get their questions answered on the spot. Having live chat on your site can be a crucial feature to keep your visitors engaged. So, what is the best WordPress chat plugin? With tons of free and premium plugins available, it’s difficult to choose. See which chat plugins we’ve discovered to help you make the best decision for your site…

Are using popups on your website worth it based on their reputation as one of the most annoying elements of a site? The short answer is yes — if you use them strategically and sparingly. There are some big-name popup plugins out there, namely OptinMonster and Bloom, but they charge a sizable monthly fee and certainly aren’t budget friendly for startups or small businesses. Here, we give you excellent alternatives that only require a one-time fee of $25 or less. Sound too good to be true? See what we’ve uncovered as the best WordPress popup plugin for small businesses…

Are you ready to launch your website and need a place for it to call home? Choosing a domain registration service is one of the most important decisions you’ll make to get your website up and ready for business. But with hundreds of viable options, how do you know where to turn? Two of the most popular services are Namecheap and GoDaddy, and both are worth serious consideration. In fact, we chose Namecheap as our number one pick, and GoDaddy came in third in our comparison article Best Domain Registrar. But which one is best for your website? Keep reading to see how they stack up against one another in the battle of the big domain services…

Do you run a WooCommerce retail website on WordPress but need more advanced functions than the basic WooCommerce plugin gives you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. WooCommerce is, hands down, the most popular e-commerce plugin for WordPress sites. And there are thousands of free and premium extensions available to enhance its basic functions. Here we give you our reviews of the best premium WooCommerce plugins to help you boost your online store’s efficiency, functionality — and, ultimately, your profitability…

Are you wasting a ton of time managing several different websites one at a time? It’s a hassle, for sure, but you’ll be amazed at how much time and effort you can save by implementing a tool that lets you manage multiple WordPress sites all from one location at little to no cost (yes, some are free)…

Ready to dive into your online store, but lost in the sea of e-commerce platforms available? Selling online has never been easier, but with endless options, it’s hard to know which one will best grow your business on the web. You want a platform that’s easy to set up and operate, a seamless shopping experience for your customers and, of course, a platform that’s financially safe and secure for everyone involved…

Every web platform has security vulnerabilities. WordPress, however, is by far the most popular content management system (CMS) around the world, making it an especially attractive target for hackers. These cyber criminals spend a ton of time and energy identifying WordPress vulnerabilities. So how can you protect your site? See which products we’ve uncovered in our best WordPress security solution reviews. We’ve included several options for your specific needs, including WP plugins, cloud-based services and more…