The grading dilemma: a typical problem when comparing performance
We show why many users measure their page load time incorrectly and what you need to do and know to get it right.
Read more: The grading dilemma: a typical problem when comparing performance
Marcel Kurrek
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21/10/2021
Project management for agencies: Planning WordPress projects in a targeted manner
Do you want to plan your WordPress projects better and complete them on time? We'll show you the right strategies and tools for your project management.
Read more: Project management for agencies: Planning WordPress projects in a targeted manner
Sonja Hoffmann
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13/10/2021
Gamification in web design: success and motivation thanks to the fun factor
Gamification helps you achieve more enjoyment, motivation and commitment. And more success! We show you how gamification works!
Read more: Gamification in web design: success and motivation thanks to the fun factor
Leonardo Lemos Rilk
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12/10/2021
Online branding: from company to brand
Online branding ensures increasing brand awareness and more sales. But what makes good branding? An overview of the most important factors.
Read more: Online branding: from company to brand
3 sustainable success strategies for your online shop – without adverts or tracking
Marketing in times of GDPR and iOS 14: We show you which strategy you can use to generate sustainable traffic & buyers – without ads or tracking.
Read more: 3 sustainable success strategies for your online shop – without adverts or tracking
Lead generation: The 7 best strategies for more sales
There are many ways to generate high-quality leads. But which lead generation methods are really worthwhile? Our overview.
Read more: Lead generation: The 7 best strategies for more sales
Niels Neumann
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30/09/2021
Optimising Google Ads – the most important key figures for your SEA campaign
Optimise Google Ads – find out how to do this and which key figures of your SEA campaigns are really meaningful in our guide.
Read more: Optimising Google Ads – the most important key figures for your SEA campaign
WordPress image sizes: How images work in WordPress & best practices for your website
Our guide to WordPress image sizes: Everything you need to know to make your images look their best on the web.
Read more: WordPress image sizes: How images work in WordPress & best practices for your website
Jürgen Zöllner
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23/09/2021
Google Ads: 6 success factors for SEA landing pages
Google adverts only become a success with the right landing page. What should it look like for your campaign to work? Our best tips.
Read more: Google Ads: 6 success factors for SEA landing pages
Leefke Krönke
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20/09/2021
Developing a feedback culture in the team: 10 tips
A good feedback culture can work wonders for productivity and the working atmosphere. We'll show you how you and your team can improve your feedback.
Read more: Developing a feedback culture in the team: 10 tips
Marcel Kurrek
•
17/09/2021
Customer acquisition for agencies and freelancers: Customer relationship management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) can do more than just increase your sales. We show you how good customer relationships work.
Read more: Customer acquisition for agencies and freelancers: Customer relationship management
Michael Firnkes
•
16/09/2021
Customer projects with WordPress: from planning to positioning
WordPress agencies and freelancers are confronted with a wide variety of questions. Tips for proper project planning and positioning.
Read more: Customer projects with WordPress: from planning to positioning
Sven Scheuerle
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15/09/2021
A comparison of the 10 most popular newsletter tools and their features
What should you look out for in newsletter software? A comparison of the top 10 newsletter tools for your email marketing. Tips, features, GDPR …
Read more: A comparison of the 10 most popular newsletter tools and their features
Jessica Lohmann
•
09/09/2021
Ethical marketing: how you market is important
How does ethical marketing work? Learn 4 non-manipulative marketing practices to inspire customers.
Read more: Ethical marketing: how you market is important
Secure browsers? 9 popular browsers and their data protection functions
How secure is your browser in terms of data protection? We have scrutinised 9 supposedly secure browsers and their functions.
Read more: Secure browsers? 9 popular browsers and their data protection functions
Marcel Kurrek
•
02/09/2021
Customer acquisition for agencies and freelancers: upselling, cross-selling & measuring success
You can increase your sales with upselling and cross-selling, right from the customer acquisition stage. We'll show you how both strategies work.
Read more: Customer acquisition for agencies and freelancers: upselling, cross-selling & measuring success
Niels Neumann
•
26/08/2021
Local SEO: Step by step guide
With Local SEO & Google My Business listing, your company will be found more easily by potential customers in your city. Our tips.
Read more: Local SEO: Step by step guide
Nikola Puciriusa
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25/08/2021
Create 404 page with WordPress and Visual Composer
404 errors can always occur. Correctly designed, the error is only half as bad. How to create a 404 page with WordPress & Visual Composer.
Read more: Create 404 page with WordPress and Visual Composer
Marcel Kurrek
•
20/08/2021
Customer acquisition for agencies and freelancers: remarketing & affiliate marketing
Referrals, affiliate marketing and remarketing are important levers for customer acquisition. We'll show you how to use them correctly.
Read more: Customer acquisition for agencies and freelancers: remarketing & affiliate marketing
Marcel Kurrek
•
11/08/2021
Customer acquisition for agencies and freelancers: target groups & inbound lead generation
Without customer acquisition, it's not the best offer that wins, but the one with the lowest price. We'll show you how to keep your business successful in the long term.
Read more: Customer acquisition for agencies and freelancers: target groups & inbound lead generation
YouTube SEO: More views and subscriptions for your videos
You can market your videos much more successfully with YouTube SEO. Our tips on optimisation and the right YouTube keywords.
Read more: YouTube SEO: More views and subscriptions for your videos
Sonja Hoffmann
•
28/07/2021
CSS Grid – the great guide to learning CSS Grid layouts
CSS Grid is a powerful tool that you can use to create two-dimensional layouts on the web. Get to know CSS Grid!
Read more: CSS Grid – the great guide to learning CSS Grid layouts
Copywriting basics: How to boost conversions
With these copywriting basics & tips, your texts will be crisp, targeted and appealing. Increase your conversion rate now!
Read more: Copywriting basics: How to boost conversions
Christina Widner
•
21/07/2021
Social media plugins for WordPress: 5 tools in comparison
Social media plugins for WordPress can really increase your reach. But what do you need to look out for? We show you the best tools in comparison.
Read more: Social media plugins for WordPress: 5 tools in comparison
Oliver Wüntsch
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20/07/2021
11 ice-breaker methods for dynamic online meetings and workshops
Online workshops and virtual meetings can be tough and exhausting. With these ice-breaker methods, you can energise and motivate all participants.
Read more: 11 ice-breaker methods for dynamic online meetings and workshops
WordPress Site Editor: All about Gutenberg & WordPress Full Site Editing
Curious about the WordPress Site Editor? All about Gutenberg, Full Site Editing
& how you can use it for your website.
Read more: WordPress Site Editor: All about Gutenberg & WordPress Full Site Editing
Christina Widner
•
08/07/2021
New in WordPress 5.8: Blocks as widgets, Gutenberg Performance & Duotone
Is WordPress 5.8 moving towards full site editing? What are the block widgets? And what changes should you be prepared for? Our overview.
Read more: New in WordPress 5.8: Blocks as widgets, Gutenberg Performance & Duotone
Eugen Grinschuk
•
30/06/2021
Data-driven marketing – no data, no sales
This is how data-driven marketing works – because collecting data is one thing, utilising it is another. The best tips!
Read more: Data-driven marketing – no data, no sales
Christina Widner
•
23/06/2021
Menu plugins for WordPress: How to optimise your website navigation
Menu plugins can make your navigation much more efficient: Guide your visitors to where you want them to go. We present the best plugins.
Read more: Menu plugins for WordPress: How to optimise your website navigation
Storytelling sells: How to boost sales in your shop
Your shop is finally online & optimised, but the conversions haven't materialised yet? Storytelling can help you boost sales! Our storytelling tips:
Read more: Storytelling sells: How to boost sales in your shop
Ronny Schneider
•
16/06/2021
These are the best WordPress plugins
With the right WordPress plugins, you can make your website much more flexible and successful. We show you all the plugins you should know.
Read more: These are the best WordPress plugins
Creating videos on a small budget: the right technology for YouTube & Co.
You can hardly do without videos these days. But what equipment do you need? Create videos in good quality and still at low cost: we show you how.
Read more: Creating videos on a small budget: the right technology for YouTube & Co.
Tobias Schüring
•
07/06/2021
WordPress security: your website is also vulnerable to attacks
We show you why your WordPress website is also susceptible to attacks – and why small steps are already effective.
Read more: WordPress security: your website is also vulnerable to attacks
Elementor: Your complete guide to the WordPress page builder
Using Elementor: Tips on installing & setting up the WordPress page builder through to the best 10 themes & add-ons.
Read more: Elementor: Your complete guide to the WordPress page builder
Christina Widner
•
02/06/2021
The best survey plugins for WordPress
There are several survey plugins for WordPress & WooCommerce that you can use to survey your target group or create a quiz. We present the best ones.
Read more: The best survey plugins for WordPress
Michael Firnkes
•
27/05/2021
WordPress support: Frequently asked questions about updates, backups, finding service providers and more
What's the best way to implement cookie banners, simple backups, the right image sizes or update plugins and themes? The classics in WordPress support.
Read more: WordPress support: Frequently asked questions about updates, backups, finding service providers and more
Sonja Hoffmann
•
20/05/2021
Mobile UX design: tips for mobile optimisation of your website
What makes a good mobile website? We show you the best practices for mobile UX design.
Read more: Mobile UX design: tips for mobile optimisation of your website
Christina Widner
•
19/05/2021
The 6 best free download manager plugins for WordPress
Protected downloads, e-book sales, Dropbox integration, statistics and more: this is what Download Manager plugins for WordPress do.
Read more: The 6 best free download manager plugins for WordPress
7 tips to get started as a freelancer on Fiverr
As a freelancer, you can offer your services on the online marketplace Fiverr. But the competition is fierce! ᐅ 7 tips for earning money with Fiverr
Read more: 7 tips to get started as a freelancer on Fiverr
Maurice Marinelli
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12/05/2021
Local SEO for WordPress agencies
Local SEO is becoming increasingly important. How to win leads from your neighbourhood for your agency via Google. Including suitable plugins for WordPress.
Read more: Local SEO for WordPress agencies
Ronny Schneider
•
06/05/2021
Internal linking with WordPress: Important for your SEO
Internal links are just as important for your SEO as backlinks. How to set up your internal links correctly and which WordPress plugins will help you.
Read more: Internal linking with WordPress: Important for your SEO
Michael Firnkes
•
28/04/2021
SEA campaigns with Google Ads: How search engine advertising works
SEA campaigns are an important building block for acquiring new leads. How to get started in search engine advertising with Google Ads.
Read more: SEA campaigns with Google Ads: How search engine advertising works
Christina Widner
•
27/04/2021
WordPress vs. Wix: Which CMS should you use for your website?
We do the check: WordPress vs Wix. Which system performs better? And how much do WordPress and Wix cost?
Read more: WordPress vs. Wix: Which CMS should you use for your website?
Michael Firnkes
•
22/04/2021
Progressive web app with WordPress: advantages and disadvantages
How do you create a Progressive Web App (PWA) with WordPress? What are the advantages and disadvantages of PWAs vs. websites and native apps?
Read more: Progressive web app with WordPress: advantages and disadvantages
Christina Widner
•
14/04/2021
WordPress vs Squarespace: Which CMS should you choose?
Do you need a website or an online shop? You can realise this with the free WordPress system or with the Squarespace construction kit. Our overview.
Read more: WordPress vs Squarespace: Which CMS should you choose?
Johannes Mairhofer
•
13/04/2021
Update WordPress, plugins and themes correctly: how to play it safe
WordPress updates and new plugin & theme versions often lead to uncertainty. Our security tips and an update strategy that has proven its worth.
Read more: Update WordPress, plugins and themes correctly: how to play it safe
Agency software: The 19 most important tools
Manage internal tasks, project management, remote organisation or time recording: you can work more productively with this agency software.
Read more: Agency software: The 19 most important tools
Leefke Krönke
•
05/04/2021
Holacracy in action: 5 steps to a high performance team
Holacracy creates more freedom! We show you in 5 simple steps how you too can implement holacracy in your company.
Read more: Holacracy in action: 5 steps to a high performance team
Leefke Krönke
•
01/04/2021
Optimising images for WordPress: 6 popular image compression plugins
Optimising images can actively improve the performance of your website. We show you the 6 most popular WordPress plugins for image optimisation.
Read more: Optimising images for WordPress: 6 popular image compression plugins
Sonja Hoffmann
•
25/03/2021
Colour psychology: Colours and their effect in web design
Colours can be a powerful tool – if you know how to use them. All about colour psychology in web design!
Read more: Colour psychology: Colours and their effect in web design
Christina Widner
•
24/03/2021
The best free WordPress themes
Could your website do with a new design? These are the 15 best free WordPress themes for Gutenberg. Including online shops with WooCommerce.
Read more: The best free WordPress themes
Ronny Schneider
•
10/03/2021
Image SEO optimisation with WordPress
With image SEO, you can make your website faster, generate more traffic and increase your visibility. We'll show you how to do this with WordPress.
Read more: Image SEO optimisation with WordPress
A comparison of the 16 most popular WordPress page builders
With a WordPress page builder, you don't need any programming skills to customise posts and pages!
Read more: A comparison of the 16 most popular WordPress page builders
Florian Beqiri
•
08/03/2021
Online shop SEO: These 13 tips will make your shop fit for Google, Bing and co.
E-commerce SEO is and remains an important strategy for greater visibility. We show you how to optimise your online shop sustainably and effectively with SEO.
Read more: Online shop SEO: These 13 tips will make your shop fit for Google, Bing and co.
WordPress costs: Guide to hosting tariffs, domains, themes & plugins
How much does a WordPress website cost? Our guide to WordPress costs – from hosting and domains to themes.
Read more: WordPress costs: Guide to hosting tariffs, domains, themes & plugins
Christina Widner
•
03/03/2021
New in WordPress 5.7: HTTPS conversion, lazy load for iFrames and block updates
What will change for you with WordPress 5.7? And what should you be prepared for? Our overview, including HTTPS changeover and Gutenberg news.
Read more: New in WordPress 5.7: HTTPS conversion, lazy load for iFrames and block updates
Sonja Hoffmann
•
24/02/2021
Colour theory in web design: The right colour palette for your website
Understanding colour theory: Different colours work together for certain reasons – or not. Find out how colour theory works!
Read more: Colour theory in web design: The right colour palette for your website
Phillip Roth
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23/02/2021
Homepage design: How to make your homepage a success
The homepage is essential for many people. How do you reach your target group and what makes a successful homepage design?
Read more: Homepage design: How to make your homepage a success
WordPress Page Builder: The most important features and best plugins
WordPress Page Builder and Drag & Drop WordPress Themes that save you time and effort and give you flexibility!
Read more: WordPress Page Builder: The most important features and best plugins
Christina Widner
•
18/02/2021
Creating newsletters with WordPress: a comparison of the best plugins
Creating newsletters is very easy with WordPress. But which is better: MailPoet, Mailchimp, Email Subscribers or another plugin?
Read more: Creating newsletters with WordPress: a comparison of the best plugins
Sven Scheuerle
•
17/02/2021
Building passive income with affiliate marketing – does it really work?
Is it really possible to earn money with affiliate marketing and referrals? We have various methods, important key figures and valuable tips for you.
Read more: Building passive income with affiliate marketing – does it really work?
Christina Widner
•
16/02/2021
Contact Form 7: The best extensions for your contact form
Forms with conditions, file uploads, a database or multi-page contact forms with Contact Form 7? We show you the best WordPress plugins.
Read more: Contact Form 7: The best extensions for your contact form
How to improve your user onboarding process
Good user onboarding is just as important today as well-designed user interfaces. This is how you create your first sense of achievement!
Read more: How to improve your user onboarding process
Ronny Schneider
•
10/02/2021
WordPress SEO: Optimising texts for search engines
If you want to achieve good rankings with WordPress SEO, you should optimise your texts and posts. We'll show you the tools you need – step by step.
Read more: WordPress SEO: Optimising texts for search engines
The big WordPress Gutenberg tutorial for developers – create your own blocks
Gutenberg opens up new possibilities for you as a developer. Learn how to create your own WordPress blocks in this tutorial.
Read more: The big WordPress Gutenberg tutorial for developers – create your own blocks
Alexander Heeg
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08/02/2021
Organic marketing for agencies: How to win new customers honestly & authentically
Customer acquisition is not always easy for agencies & service providers. We show you how to win new customers with organic marketing – without ads & cold calls.
Read more: Organic marketing for agencies: How to win new customers honestly & authentically
Marten Gülink
•
04/02/2021
What is two-factor authentication & how can you use it with Raidboxes?
Why two-factor authentication is so effective, tips for secure passwords, how 2FA works with Raidboxes plus our 2FA app recommendation for you.
Read more: What is two-factor authentication & how can you use it with Raidboxes?
Christina Widner
•
03/02/2021
Contact form plugins for WordPress: these are the best in comparison
Contact Form 7, WPForms, Ninja or Gravity Forms? These are the best contact form plugins for WordPress and WooCommerce in comparison.
Read more: Contact form plugins for WordPress: these are the best in comparison
Michael Firnkes
•
02/02/2021
Retros for agencies and companies: More efficiency & satisfaction
What is going well in your team or project? And what is not? Retros and Scrum bring motivation and momentum to your company. We'll show you how.
Read more: Retros for agencies and companies: More efficiency & satisfaction
Annie Sprengelmeyer
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27/01/2021
Gender-sensitive language: between delusion and meaning
Gendering – does it have to be? Does language create realities or is the debate about gender-equitable language mere ideology?
Read more: Gender-sensitive language: between delusion and meaning
Sonja Hoffmann
•
21/01/2021
Web design trends 2021: 3D effects, scrollytelling & more interaction
More AR elements and 3D effects – and will 2021 be less colourful? Get inspired by the web design trends of 2021!
Read more: Web design trends 2021: 3D effects, scrollytelling & more interaction
Michael Firnkes
•
13/01/2021
Working together at Raidboxes: Our Code of Conduct
The Raidboxes Code of Conduct promotes constructive teamwork with specific guidelines and recommendations.
Read more: Working together at Raidboxes: Our Code of Conduct
Sven Scheuerle
•
12/01/2021
Google Ads guide: How to master your first ad campaign in no time at all
You want to reach your target group with Google Ads, but don't know where to start? No problem: we'll show you step by step how to do it.
Read more: Google Ads guide: How to master your first ad campaign in no time at all
Phillip Roth
•
06/01/2021
Fantastic custom post types and how you can use them
With custom post types in WordPress, you can create your own portfolios, events, recipes, calendars, archives and more. We'll show you how to create them.
Read more: Fantastic custom post types and how you can use them
Michael Firnkes
•
22/12/2020
The Raidboxes review of 2020 – and what’s coming in 2021
2020 was a difficult year for many. Raidboxes was still able to grow. We want to give something back: More about our commitment and our donation.
Read more: The Raidboxes review of 2020 – and what’s coming in 2021
Sonja Hoffmann
•
16/12/2020
Web typography: How to find the perfect font for your website
Serif, sans serif or monospace? In this article, I'll show you how to find the perfect web font for your website!
Read more: Web typography: How to find the perfect font for your website
Core Web Vitals as a Google ranking factor: Much ado about nothing?
Google Core Web Vitals | Just hype or really important? ✓ Definitions & explanations ✓ Expert assessment ► Read now.
Read more: Core Web Vitals as a Google ranking factor: Much ado about nothing?
WordPress Gutenberg tutorial for users
Your big WordPress Gutenberg tutorial with definitions, tips and instructions for the WordPress block editor.
Read more: WordPress Gutenberg tutorial for users
Community management: tips and best practices for companies
Whether social media channels or a company's own platform: interacting with fans and customers in a community is becoming increasingly important. How to get started.
Read more: Community management: tips and best practices for companies
Christina Widner
•
01/12/2020
New in WordPress 5.6: Twenty Twenty-One, Dark Mode, PHP 8 and more
All information about WordPress 5.6, PHP 8 and the new standard theme Twenty Twenty-One. Find out more about what you should look out for before updating.
Read more: New in WordPress 5.6: Twenty Twenty-One, Dark Mode, PHP 8 and more
Marten Gülink
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27/11/2020
PHP 8 – New features & potential problems with WordPress
PHP 8 is here! The major update was released on 26 November 2020 and brings us many new features (such as the JIT compiler) and some fundamental changes.
Read more: PHP 8 – New features & potential problems with WordPress
Michael Firnkes
•
26/11/2020
Working together at Raidboxes: Mental health & non-violent communication
At Raidboxes, several roles take care of the mental and physical health of our employees. Find out more about it.
Read more: Working together at Raidboxes: Mental health & non-violent communication
Sonja Hoffmann
•
19/11/2020
Best practices, tips & guidelines in web design that you should know
What are the best practices in web design? How do you successfully implement them in WordPress projects? And what do we even define as a design standard?
Read more: Best practices, tips & guidelines in web design that you should know
Michael Firnkes
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10/11/2020
Implement WooCommerce with high performance: Online shop michel and elbe
A WooCommerce shop with lots of images? With a move to a new WordPress host? Not an easy task. We show you how it can work.
Read more: Implement WooCommerce with high performance: Online shop michel and elbe
Johannes Mairhofer
•
04/11/2020
Accessible websites benefit us all: Tips for accessibility
Accessible websites and accessibility not only bring advantages on the client side. An overview with practical tips!
Read more: Accessible websites benefit us all: Tips for accessibility
Christina Widner
•
04/11/2020
PayPal alternatives: 8 online payment services for WordPress and WooCommerce
From Apple Pay to Google Pay: We present PayPal alternatives for WordPress and WooCommerce, including suitable plugins.
Read more: PayPal alternatives: 8 online payment services for WordPress and WooCommerce
Michael Firnkes
•
27/10/2020
go-digital: Funding for WordPress projects
A WordPress website can be funded by go-digital with up to 16,500 euros. Which projects receive funding? What are the requirements?
Read more: go-digital: Funding for WordPress projects
Virtual companies: How your team can successfully do without an office
Remote work is becoming increasingly commonplace. But what do virtual companies and agencies need to consider in order to work productively and successfully?
Read more: Virtual companies: How your team can successfully do without an office
The 5 biggest WordPress speed killers
Top hardware, top hosting and yet WordPress is still slow? You should know these 5 WordPress speed killers for optimisation!
Read more: The 5 biggest WordPress speed killers
Marten Gülink
•
20/10/2020
What is WP-Cron and when are “real” cronjobs useful for your WordPress website?
WordPress cronjobs come into play with time-controlled tasks. What does that mean? And when is the server-side execution of WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) useful?
Read more: What is WP-Cron and when are “real” cronjobs useful for your WordPress website?
WordPress Accessibility: How to create an accessible website
Improve WordPress accessibility with a WordPress accessibility plugin: Reach a wider audience and improve the user experience for everyone.
Read more: WordPress Accessibility: How to create an accessible website
Michael Hörnlimann
•
08/10/2020
The best tools that freelancers and self-employed people should know
There are almost as many tools and apps for freelancers as there are WordPress plugins. I'll introduce you to my favourites from the perspective of a location-independent web designer.
Read more: The best tools that freelancers and self-employed people should know
Christina Widner
•
07/10/2020
Google Web Stories for WordPress: Is the format worth it?
Google Web Stories can be easily integrated into WordPress using a plugin. But what's behind it and how do web stories work?
Read more: Google Web Stories for WordPress: Is the format worth it?
Sonja Hoffmann
•
23/09/2020
Sustainable web design: How to design sustainable websites
What does sustainable web design mean and how do you design sustainable websites? How do you know how green your WordPress website and WordPress hosting is?
Read more: Sustainable web design: How to design sustainable websites
Sven Scheuerle
•
14/09/2020
What are backlinks – and why they are so important for your SEO
The link profile of your website is still one of the most important ranking factors. We explain which characteristics distinguish good backlinks from bad ones.
Read more: What are backlinks – and why they are so important for your SEO
Michael Firnkes
•
08/09/2020
How to optimise your processes as a WordPress agency
The same work steps over and over again during development – an annoying evil for WordPress agencies. Use these tools to optimise your processes.
Read more: How to optimise your processes as a WordPress agency
Leefke Krönke
•
03/09/2020
What is a content delivery network (CDN)? And when does it really make sense?
A CDN can improve your website's loading time, uptime and security. Nevertheless, a content delivery network is not always useful.
Read more: What is a content delivery network (CDN)? And when does it really make sense?
Johannes Mairhofer
•
02/09/2020
Everything you need to know about WordPress comments
What settings are there for WordPress comments? Where do I moderate my comments? What are the "side effects" of comments? Our guide.
Read more: Everything you need to know about WordPress comments
Leefke Krönke
•
27/08/2020
Website status monitoring at Raidboxes with the Box Status
Are CPU and RAM utilisation, cron jobs and your site's logs in order? We show you what these values mean and present our website status monitoring.
Read more: Website status monitoring at Raidboxes with the Box Status
