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Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
I began writing my Rick’s Daily Tips tech blog back in 2012 with the hope of sharing what I have learned about technology over the years with my friends and anyone else who might find my tips useful.
Last night I logged into my blog to begin writing a new post and noticed the total number of posts I’ve written to date: 4,622! [Read more…]
WordPress is a versatile, SEO-friendly CMS perfect for businesses aiming to enhance their online presence. Its user-friendly interface and rich functionality make it an ideal choice for both beginners and experts.
With over 40% of all websites powered by WordPress, it’s clear why it’s a top choice for businesses. If you’re looking to build or improve your site, consider consulting with the best WordPress development companies to ensure optimal results.
In this article, I’ll highlight five essential WordPress features that can transform your business website in 2024. Whether you’re a small local business or a growing enterprise, these features will help you stay ahead in the digital landscape. [Read more…]
If you’ve been hearing about website accessibility lately, you’ve probably come across the term WCAG. It’s more than just a bunch of letters—it stands for the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. But what exactly are these guidelines, and why should you care?
Simply put, they’re the standard for ensuring that your website can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities. And the best part? Following WCAG can not only help you avoid legal issues, but it can also improve your user experience (UX) and boost your SEO.
In this article, we’ll break down what the WCAG guidelines are and how you can implement them on your website. We’ll also touch on some handy plugins to make the process smoother. [Read more…]
As a blogger, you’re always looking for ways to keep your audience engaged and coming back for more. In today’s digital world, static content often isn’t enough to captivate visitors for long.
Adding interactive elements to your blog can significantly boost engagement, improve the user experience, and make your content more shareable. Best of all, many of these interactive tools are easy to implement and require no advanced technical skills. [Read more…]
Question from Michael: Hi, Rick. I look forward to getting your newsletter every morning. I’m fairly tech savvy but I almost always learn something new.
I susbscribe to several other Substack newsletters in addition to yours and I’ve noticed something. In every case the newsletter homepage resembles a blog.
What I mean is all the old newsletter issues are listed there so people can read them online as articles.
So that brings me to my question: Is Substack primarily a newsletter platform or a blogging platform? [Read more…]