Web Development

Two things are certain in this world: death and taxes. In the online world, it’s speed and uptime. If you don’t have both, your site will surely suffer. That’s why choosing the right web hosting service is the most important decision you’ll make for your website. Don’t make the mistake of saving a few bucks on a killer web hosting deal only to have your site come to a screeching halt. Our best picks will give your site first-rate performance and a ton of fantastic features…

Is your site slowing down? Are you losing traffic because your content is taking too long to load? You might want to look into getting a CDN which can not only speed up your websites (providing an SEO rankings benefit since Google is known to take page speed into account), but also provide security (block malicious bots and users), thereby saving bandwidth and reducing your hosting costs…

A website contact form is one of the most essential elements of any site. Folks, a simple customer service email address alone doesn’t cut it these days! For those of you using WordPress, you’re in luck. There are a ton of plugins at your disposal that are easy to set up and won’t break your budget. Basic WordPress form builders are free, but if you want to spruce up your contact and other types of website forms there are plenty of premium plugins on the market. We’ve weeded through the bunch (we’re talking 1,500+ form plugins) to give you our best WordPress form plugin winners and the pros and cons of each plugin…

Having a website is a must if you operate a business. It’s a way to showcase your offering and let the world know you exist. Gone are the days of spending tens of thousands on a website. Today, it’s easier and more affordable than ever, thanks to website builders…

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning a website is which content management system (CMS) you’ll use. If you’re new to the world of web development, you may not realize all the benefits you get from using a CMS. There are many factors to consider when selecting a CMS so we’ll help you find the best fit for you to develop that kick-butt website you’ve been dreaming of.

The WordPress page builder plugin marketplace has exploded within the last several years, giving you tons of decidedly different options. Some are free, others give you easy drag-and-drop visual building tools, some offer back-end editing and have robust design features. The possibilities are endless. The possibilities are endless. They can save you time and headaches from coding HTLM and make your site look polished and professional for a minimal investment. We’ve done our research to bring you all the ins and outs, pros and cons for eight of the most popular builders available to help you easily edit, design and manage your site…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Drupal comes with many handy modules, not the least of which are the Adsense and Adsense Injector modules – which let you control the look, feel, and placement of your Adsense ads within your Drupal pages. The problem? The Adsense injector, while having the right intentions, isn’t quite to the level where it will allow you to “inject” ads into the middle of your content. We show you how to tweak your template files and allow automatic insertion of ads after a particular number of paragraphs…