Overhauling your eCommerce website for 2019

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Looking ahead to the future for retail in 2019, we know that consumers, partners, app marketplaces and search engines will now be expecting much more from top online retailers. Everything from up-to-the-minute stock levels delivered via API, through to product listings with full documentation, 360 zoom images, video and testimonials from social media as well …

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WordPress Plugins Auto Update Doesn’t Work – What to Do?

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We receive plenty of traffic from people looking for answers to various WordPress and other open source questions, here at Silicon Dales, as we’re constantly posting tutorials and items of information which are likely to be of use to novice and professional webmasters. If you’re looking to troubleshoot issues with auto-update not working on your …

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Top 5 SEO Strategies for Your WordPress Website: An Enterprise Perspective

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Enterprises often have different SEO needs than smaller businesses due to the complexity and size of their operations. In the world of WordPress, there are numerous strategies and plugins available to help you improve your site’s SEO. However, it’s essential to focus on the most impactful practices that cater specifically to enterprise-level needs. In this …

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5 Key Benefits of Migrating from Shopify to WooCommerce for Enterprise Solutions

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Both Shopify and WooCommerce are formidable platforms for running an e-commerce store. However, if your business has scaled to an enterprise level, you might find that WooCommerce offers specific advantages that make it an excellent fit. In this article, we’ll explore the five key benefits of migrating from Shopify to WooCommerce for enterprise solutions. 1. …

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How to Optimize Your WordPress Site for International Markets

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Entering the international arena is an exciting milestone for any business, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to your website. WordPress, thanks to its versatility, can be an excellent platform to host your multi-national business. Here’s how to optimize your WordPress site for international markets. Language Translation Manual …

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Why WooCommerce is the Best Choice for Scaling Your E-commerce Business

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Scaling an e-commerce business is a multifaceted endeavor that involves inventory management, customer service, and most importantly, a robust digital platform that can handle growth. When it comes to scalability and flexibility, WooCommerce stands out as the go-to e-commerce solution for businesses. Let’s delve into why WooCommerce is the best choice for scaling your e-commerce …

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Sample Code – Adding UPS Tracking Code to Links

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Have you ever wanted to drop a UPS order tracking code link into your website (for orders) or email to customers, to allow them to “click here to track your order” and were wondering how to format this link? Well, wonder no more with a simple tutorial describing how to make exactly that! Sample Code …

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Why Is My Website Slow?

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This is a question we are asked by people on a regular basis: “Why is my website slow?” The answer provided here, since 2012, is generally speaking in a WordPress context – because we are WP specialists – but a lot of the rules will apply to really any website, particularly one which runs on …

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How To: Leverage Browser Caching for Images, CSS and JS

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Ever checked your website speed using GTmetrix, Pingdom, PageSpeed or Yslow… or any of the other many and various latest and greatest speed checking tools? ***2021 update: take a look at Lighthouse Well, if you have, you might have come across a request to “leverage browser caching…” or similar. What does “Leverage Browser Caching” actually …

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