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WordPress Revisions: Control, Limit, and Clean Up Your Posts
Read Time: 2 minutesIf you’ve spent any time editing content in WordPress, you’ve likely noticed the “Revisions” section under your posts or pages. WordPress automatically saves each change you make, which can be a lifesaver. However, over time, these revisions can clutter your database and impact site performance. Let’s dive into how you can enable, disable, limit, and…
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The Best Days, Times, and Frequency to Send Marketing Emails for Senior Living Communities: A Complete Guide
Read Time: 2 minutesMarketing to seniors and their families requires a thoughtful approach, especially when it comes to email communication. The right timing, frequency, and content can make the difference between a connection and a missed opportunity. In this guide, we’ll break down the best practices for when and how often to send marketing emails for senior living…
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How to Block IP Addresses and Stop Spam Form Fills in WordPress
Read Time: 2 minutesSpam form fills are a major annoyance for WordPress site owners. They clutter your (or your client’s) inbox, waste your time, and in some cases, can even pose security risks. Fortunately, WordPress offers several ways to block spammy IP addresses and prevent future attacks. Here’s a straightforward guide to cleaning up your site and keeping…
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Fire Alarms and Team Dynamics: What Your Reaction Reveals About You
Read Time: 2 minutesNot that long ago we had a false fire alarm go off in our building. Before we learned it was a malfunction, our company exited the building. Everybody was safe, including our neighbors. I thought about how everyone in our company reacted when the alarm went off. When a fire alarm goes off in a…
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How to Set the Subject and Content of an Email Using mailto: in Code
Read Time: 2 minutesWhen creating websites or applications, it’s often useful to enable users to send emails directly from the interface. The mailto: protocol is a simple way to create a clickable link that opens a user’s default email client with a pre-defined subject, body content, and more. This is a convenient and straightforward method to guide the…
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Get Curious, Not Furious: A New Approach to Coworkers and Life Situations
Read Time: 3 minutesWhen life throws challenges your way or a coworker rubs you the wrong way, it’s easy to get frustrated. Anger feels like the natural response when things don’t go as expected. However, adopting the mindset of “get curious, not furious” can radically change how you approach difficult situations. This phrase encourages you to replace frustration…
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The Myth of Multi-Tasking: Why It’s Really Attention Shifting
Read Time: 3 minutesMulti-tasking is often seen as a badge of honor—a skill that allows us to juggle multiple responsibilities and stay ahead. But science reveals a different story. Multi-tasking, it turns out, is a myth. What we’re really doing when we think we’re multi-tasking is something called attention shifting, and it’s far less productive than we might…
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What Is a Fair Bonus Percentage for Employees?
Read Time: 6 minutesDepending on your line of work, bonuses can be a significant part of how you get paid at work or be an occasional surprise. Bonuses reinforce the relationship between employee performance and pay by setting performance expectations and rewarding people who meet those standards. Companies use different types of bonuses depending on how they hope…
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Choosing Between a Digital Agency and a Freelancer
Read Time: 2 minutesIn today’s digital age, businesses and individuals often face a critical decision when seeking professional assistance: should they opt for a digital agency or hire a freelancer? We recently had a client who chose to leave us because of the costs and felt they could get more value from hiring an individual. Given the escalated…
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How to Save Space with Icon-Only Bookmarks
Read Time: 2 minutesMany of us rely heavily on bookmarks for quick access to our favorite websites, but the default settings often lead to a crowded, inefficient toolbar. Fortunately, there’s a simple yet effective solution: removing the text labels from your bookmarks and using icons only. This small change, which I saw on a recent video call, can…