Leefke Krönke
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20/08/2020
The perfect WordPress development workflow with Git & SSH
How do I publish my website? The perfect WordPress development workflow to take your site from a local device to a server!
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Stefan Kremer
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18/08/2020
Stop spam comments in WordPress: With Antispam Bee
Spam comments and trackbacks are more than annoying. The WordPress plugin Antispam Bee blocks them – in compliance with the GDPR.
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Nils Koppelmann
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11/08/2020
How to increase your online shop’s sales with conversion optimisation
Wie viele deiner Besucher werden tatsächlich zu Kunden? Erfahre, wie du mit Conversion-Optimierung den Umsatz deines Onlineshops steigerst.
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Leefke Krönke
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06/08/2020
Want to find and fix broken links? These 8 link checker tools will help you!
Broken links not only annoy your visitors, they also waste your crawler quota. Here are 8 broken link checker tools to help you find them.
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Sven Scheuerle
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04/08/2020
How to create an XML sitemap in WordPress: advantages, plugins & webmaster tools
An XML sitemap helps Google crawlers to understand the structure of your website. We show you WordPress plugins, tools and more.
Read more: How to create an XML sitemap in WordPress: advantages, plugins & webmaster tools
Leefke Krönke
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03/08/2020
What is WordPress – A story about crises, ideals & global market leadership
What is WordPress actually? We show you what makes WordPress so successful and how this digital revolution came about.
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Joshua Schofield
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29/07/2020
PageSpeed Insights & the importance of website speed
Slow websites can slow down your ranking. Learn more about Google PageSpeed Insights and how to use it to identify problems.
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Michael Firnkes
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28/07/2020
Phototravellers: How to set up a successful blog
Launching a well-known travel blog and making a living from it – still a dream of many bloggers. How to keep your blog successful in the long term.
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Christian Zimpel
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22/07/2020
WooCommerce vs Shopify: Which shop system is right for you?
Comparison: WooCommerce vs Shopify – the shop system based on WordPress. What is suitable for which shop? The most important criteria.
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Johannes Mairhofer
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12/07/2020
WordPress Basics Part 2: The WordPress Dashboard
Today we're talking about the WordPress dashboard, i.e. the WP Admin area. We'll show you which settings are really important when creating a new website.
Read more: WordPress Basics Part 2: The WordPress Dashboard
Content distribution: How to get more attention for your content
With content distribution, you can get the most out of your content. Which methods increase your reach? Our overview.
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Sven Scheuerle
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01/07/2020
Facebook Ads: Diese 9 KPIs solltest du für eine erfolgreiche Werbekampagne kennen
Du willst mit Facebook Ads starten oder schaltest bereits Werbekampagnen? Dann solltest du die Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) überprüfen. Wir zeigen wie!
Read more: Facebook Ads: Diese 9 KPIs solltest du für eine erfolgreiche Werbekampagne kennen
Sonja Hoffmann
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24/06/2020
UI design patterns: Tried and tested solutions for common usability problems
UI design patterns are libraries for usability solutions. Find out which UI patterns are suitable for your website and how to use them correctly.
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Johannes Mairhofer
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18/06/2020
WordPress Basics Part 1: Why WordPress is the right CMS for you
WordPress is the most popular CMS. In this series of articles, we explain the basics. Part 1 is about the advantages of WordPress and WP background knowledge.
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Michael Firnkes
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17/06/2020
New: Our WordPress magazine to listen to – as an audio feature
You can now listen to the most popular articles from our WordPress magazine. As an audio contribution, on Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple & Google Podcast.
Read more: New: Our WordPress magazine to listen to – as an audio feature
Leefke Krönke
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12/06/2020
Optimise WordPress with the 10 most important adjusting screws
Our insights from hosting thousands of WordPress projects: You can optimise your WordPress with little effort – if you know how!
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Felix Brodbeck
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09/06/2020
Everything you need to know to get started with your podcast and WordPress
Are you a WordPress pro and thinking about your own podcast? We'll show you everything you need to publish a podcast with WordPress.
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How to build a successful subscription business model
A subscription business model has numerous advantages. How to create suitable offers, find the right pricing model and make your subscribers happy.
Read more: How to build a successful subscription business model
Johannes Mairhofer
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26/05/2020
BuddyPress – How to create your own community with WordPress
With membership and community plugins such as BuddyPress, you can turn your WordPress site into a social network in no time at all. We'll show you how.
Read more: BuddyPress – How to create your own community with WordPress
Michael Firnkes
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25/05/2020
WordPress plugin development: save CO2 emissions
With the right WordPress plugin, you can do a lot for the climate – whether as a developer or user. Our tips for a sustainable WordPress.
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Sonja Hoffmann
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07/05/2020
UX Design & Web Usability: What is behind User Experience?
User experience (UX) design & web usability – what is it? And how can you offer a good user experience even without a UX designer?
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10 tips for successful social video marketing
Social video marketing conveys messages and values with the help of short films, live streams and stories – we share the 10 best tips for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & Co.
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Sven Scheuerle
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29/04/2020
The 5 best WordPress LMS plugins: How to create your own online course
We present the five best WordPress LMS plugins that you can use to create and sell your own online course in no time at all.
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Michael Firnkes
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27/04/2020
Remote work – working from anywhere: Who is the model suitable for?
What are the pitfalls of remote working? What does remote working really mean? How to work independently and network successfully.
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Christoph Böcker
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23/04/2020
How to minimise your customers’ 4 biggest risks when buying online
What four major risks do your customers perceive when buying online? And what can you do to minimise them? You can find the answers here.
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Content KPIs: Which of my content is actually successful?
Content KPIs are important for the targeted use of your resources. But how do you find the right metrics? Using content KPIs with the Lean Startup approach.
Read more: Content KPIs: Which of my content is actually successful?
Nils Möllers
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02/04/2020
Data protection for agencies and WordPress developers
What data protection needs to be considered for agencies and freelancers? How does WordPress deal with order processing? An overview.
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Felix Brodbeck
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01/04/2020
How to win over your target group with an elevator pitch on your website
Use the elevator pitch to pick up your users as quickly as possible. We'll show you how to summarise your value proposition in a nutshell!
Read more: How to win over your target group with an elevator pitch on your website
Sonja Hoffmann
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30/03/2020
Basic principles for harmonious web design
What is good web design and what makes a harmonious website? The most important design principles that you can use as a guide.
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How to win new customers and employees with LinkedIn marketing
With clever LinkedIn marketing, you can generate new leads, especially in B2B, and use strategic social selling instead of strenuous cold calling.
Read more: How to win new customers and employees with LinkedIn marketing
Michael Firnkes
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24/03/2020
New in WordPress 5.4 and Gutenberg: Social icons, buttons, fullscreen & more
Some new features of WordPress 5.4 and Gutenberg could cause confusion among users. We summarise all the important changes for you.
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Leefke Krönke
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18/03/2020
11 resources you should know as a WordPress developer
From resource repos & frameworks to free courses and job interviews: Use these tools to improve your workflow as a (WordPress) developer!
Read more: 11 resources you should know as a WordPress developer
Content marketing for agencies & freelancers: what really matters
What should content marketing for agencies and freelancers look like for it to be effective? We show you which mechanisms perform best.
Read more: Content marketing for agencies & freelancers: what really matters
Sven Scheuerle
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05/03/2020
Google My Business: More visibility for your local business
A Google My Business entry increases your visibility and helps you attract new customers. We show you how to optimise your company profile.
Read more: Google My Business: More visibility for your local business
Michael Firnkes
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04/03/2020
Guide: Fixing WordPress mixed content errors — manually or via plugin
WordPress mixed content errors show your website as insecure. Here's how you can fix mixed content errors with WordPress, manually or using a plugin.
Read more: Guide: Fixing WordPress mixed content errors — manually or via plugin
Optimise WordPress: How to analyse your website in 7 seconds
There's more to optimising WordPress performance than PageSpeed Insights. Find out more about hidden load time brakes here.
Read more: Optimise WordPress: How to analyse your website in 7 seconds
Michael Firnkes
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27/02/2020
Climate sinner online shop? How you can sell sustainably
Do you have an online shop? And still want to sell sustainably? That's not so easy. The most important tips for green online shops.
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Nils Cartsburg
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19/02/2020
Instructions: Convert WordPress multilingual to WPML Multidomain
Do you need WordPress multilingual? Multidomain is the best option for your SEO. Instructions for WPML Multidomain with WordPress and WooCommerce.
Read more: Instructions: Convert WordPress multilingual to WPML Multidomain
Michael Firnkes
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17/02/2020
WordPress vs TYPO3: Comparison for agencies and users
Better TYPO3 or WordPress? This is a controversial question. We compare WordPress vs TYPO3. And name the pros and cons.
Read more: WordPress vs TYPO3: Comparison for agencies and users
Sonja Hoffmann
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29/01/2020
Web design trends 2020: These designs are currently setting the tone
Which trends & aesthetics will dominate the design world in 2020 and beyond? Web designer Sonja Hoffmann has her assessment for you.
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Sven Scheuerle
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29/01/2020
Google Site Kit: How the first official Google plugin for WordPress works
With the Google Site Kit plugin, you can manage Google tools directly in WordPress to analyse your website. Find out how it works!
Read more: Google Site Kit: How the first official Google plugin for WordPress works
Dominik Stein
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24/01/2020
SEO Guide: YMYL, EAT, BERT, Structured Data and much more
Do you want to achieve good positions in Google for your SEO? We'll show you which SEO trends really matter. Including SEO strategy.
Read more: SEO Guide: YMYL, EAT, BERT, Structured Data and much more
WooCommerce: The advantages & disadvantages of the popular shop plugin
WooCommerce, the WordPress shop plugin, is used by over 3.3 mio. websites. We show you the advantages and disadvantages of the system.
Read more: WooCommerce: The advantages & disadvantages of the popular shop plugin
Michael Firnkes
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18/12/2019
Our review of 2019: bigger, more colourful, more sustainable.
Raidboxes doubles in size, brings new features and becomes even "greener". A thank you to our customers and employees.
Read more: Our review of 2019: bigger, more colourful, more sustainable.
Michael Firnkes
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10/12/2019
E-commerce projects: Is your agency fit for the job?
E-commerce is constantly on the rise. Agencies and freelancers benefit from this. What you need to offer e-commerce projects.
Read more: E-commerce projects: Is your agency fit for the job?
Michael Firnkes
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04/12/2019
PSD2 & WooCommerce: What you need to know for your online shop
Do you need to prepare your online shops for PSD2? Recommendations and plugins for WooCommerce & WordPress.
Read more: PSD2 & WooCommerce: What you need to know for your online shop
What a content strategy is good for and how to set it up
Does your content come from the gut? You or your agency can achieve much more with a content strategy. Content strategy: The most important steps.
Read more: What a content strategy is good for and how to set it up
Michael Firnkes
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29/10/2019
The best WooCommerce themes: 7 tips for more sales & usability
The WooCommerce theme determines how successful your online shop is. 7 tips for choosing the right WooCommerce theme.
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Michael Firnkes
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22/10/2019
Sustainability: What can agencies, freelancers and companies actually do?
More and more freelancers and agencies want to work sustainably. But what does that actually mean? Your measures for sustainability.
Read more: Sustainability: What can agencies, freelancers and companies actually do?
Michael Firnkes
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21/10/2019
Is there a sustainable internet? How “green” is WordPress?
WordPress and WordPress hosting consume a lot of energy. What you can do to make your website sustainable.
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Pascal Prohl
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14/10/2019
Page Builder: Curse or blessing for the WordPress world?
Page builders have many advantages. But when deciding in favour of or against WordPress Builder, you should also consider the disadvantages!
Read more: Page Builder: Curse or blessing for the WordPress world?
Michael Hörnlimann
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26/08/2019
What are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) in WordPress?
You can tune WordPress with Advanced Custom Fields. The ACF plugin offers a number of options and optimises your workflow.
Read more: What are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) in WordPress?
Michael Firnkes
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05/08/2019
Working remotely: Advantages and disadvantages
I've been working from home for 13 years and remote working has its pros and cons. This is my personal experience report.
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Mark Max Henckel
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08/07/2019
What you should consider when designing logos for websites
Logo design for websites is an art. We show you tips, guidelines and tools for creating cool logos for your WordPress website.
Read more: What you should consider when designing logos for websites
Valerie Wagner
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03/07/2019
Pinterest marketing for freelancers and agencies: what you need to know about the image network
The image network Pinterest is an insider tip for online marketing. We'll show you what's important.
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Stefan Römershäuser
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28/06/2019
WebP and WordPress = improved loading time and performance?
If you use WordPress, you should take a look at the WebP image format: It combines the advantages of JPG and PNG. We explain what makes WebP so special.
Read more: WebP and WordPress = improved loading time and performance?
Jörg Fiedler
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17/06/2019
Avada: What can the most successful WordPress theme do?
Avada is one of the best-selling premium WordPress themes worldwide. What can the Avada theme do and what are its advantages and weaknesses?
Read more: Avada: What can the most successful WordPress theme do?
Lisa Rocktäschel
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16/05/2019
The “perfect” blog post: you should know these 7 steps when blogging
Of course, only very few people can write a perfect blog post. Nevertheless, there are 7 important steps you should follow when blogging.
Read more: The “perfect” blog post: you should know these 7 steps when blogging
Michael Hörnlimann
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30/04/2019
Becoming a digital nomad – what location-independent working really means
Michael Hörnlimann reveals why he became a digital nomad and the advantages and hurdles of location-independent working.
Read more: Becoming a digital nomad – what location-independent working really means
Mark Max Henckel
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24/04/2019
Typography basics for your next project
Mark Henckel shows you important typography basics that you should know and valuable tips for using web fonts such as Google Fonts & Co.
Read more: Typography basics for your next project
Oliver Pfeil
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04/04/2019
Responsive web design: How mobile optimisation works
Responsive web design is far from mobile-friendly. Here are six tips on how to optimise your website for mobile devices.
Read more: Responsive web design: How mobile optimisation works
Leefke Krönke
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19/02/2019
Make WordPress multilingual with the WPML plugin
Want to make your WordPress multilingual? With the WPML plugin you can make your WordPress multilingual!
Read more: Make WordPress multilingual with the WPML plugin
Leefke Krönke
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22/01/2019
More common good please! Second workshop on more sustainability
The second part of our internal workshop is about sustainability and the economy for the common good – explained step by step. Feel free to follow along!
Read more: More common good please! Second workshop on more sustainability
Leefke Krönke
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10/01/2019
Review of the year: What we achieved in 2018 & our plans for 2019
What a "Yeah"! To bring 2018 to a fitting close, we have our product features and improvements from 2018 and our plans for 2019.
Read more: Review of the year: What we achieved in 2018 & our plans for 2019
Leefke Krönke
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13/12/2018
13 necessary measures to ensure your WordPress can cope with high loads
With this guide, your WordPress can withstand high loads. Because when traffic peaks are expected, e.g. during Black Friday, good preparation is essential.
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Leefke Krönke
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12/12/2018
The 10 best web design trends of 2019: colour gradients & mobile first
The web design trends for 2019 are deliberate asymmetry, flashy colours and colour gradients as well as illustrations and mobile first.
Read more: The 10 best web design trends of 2019: colour gradients & mobile first
Leefke Krönke
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28/11/2018
More common good please! First steps towards a corporate vision
Our Managing Director Johannes shows how we have developed our corporate vision by asking questions about the common good and sustainability.
Read more: More common good please! First steps towards a corporate vision
Leefke Krönke
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08/11/2018
WordPress Security: How useful are security plugins really?
WordPress runs on over 43% of all websites. This makes the CMS a favourite target for attacks. But WordPress security is not rocket science!
Read more: WordPress Security: How useful are security plugins really?
Tobias Schüring
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12/06/2018
You should consider these 4 factors for your WooCommerce hosting
WooCommerce hosting has special requirements to withstand high traffic and improve UX, ranking and your conversions!
Read more: You should consider these 4 factors for your WooCommerce hosting
Tobias Schüring
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25/01/2018
Why Google’s “Brotli” compression algorithm is a real gzip alternative
The Brotli compression standard from Google outperforms previous techniques such as gzip. We show you how Brotli makes your WordPress faster.
Read more: Why Google’s “Brotli” compression algorithm is a real gzip alternative
Leefke Krönke
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24/01/2018
Web design trends 2018 and how we successfully implemented them
You can't survive with an outdated website. We show you which web design trends are hot in 2018 and how we have implemented them.
Read more: Web design trends 2018 and how we successfully implemented them
Testing Google Test My Site: How good is the new performance tool?
Google Test My Site checks the loading speed of mobile sites. But is this even worthwhile for webmasters? Here we show what TMT can do.
Read more: Testing Google Test My Site: How good is the new performance tool?
Leefke Krönke
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24/02/2017
New leadership: Holacracy makes everyone a boss and creates freedom
Introducing holacracy into a company is a big, risky step. Why it's worth disempowering yourself as a management team.
Read more: New leadership: Holacracy makes everyone a boss and creates freedom
Tobias Schüring
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27/09/2016
Five months of Let’s Encrypt: This is where the Certification Authority from California stands today
Five months after leaving beta, the US certification authority Let's Encrypt has issued almost eleven million certificates.
Read more: Five months of Let’s Encrypt: This is where the Certification Authority from California stands today
Tobias Schüring
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17/07/2016
Let’s Encrypt is free – but not for nothing
Let's Encrypt has been offering its free SSL certificates for more than a year now. In this article, we clarify the most important questions.
Read more: Let’s Encrypt is free – but not for nothing
