We heard this great quote on a web conference this weekend and it was one of those aha moments for us. So often we have clients come to us who want random design elements for no other reason in that they think it is 'cool'. It is very important to ask yourself when...
In WordPress it's very common to use the wpautop() function. It's a very handy function for converting plain text into paragraphed & semi-formatted content. However, if you're using this function alone you could be missing out on a lot of functionality that you...
Spam. It's an internet marketers worst nightmare. By definition, spam is when a person, business or organization sends the same message indiscriminately to large numbers of recipients on the Internet. Usually these letters are to either trick you into paying for...
In recent months, Facebook has announced more changes to its algorithm. If you manage a Facebook brand or business page, here are the changes you will want to be aware of: 1. According to Information Week, "The newest changes to Facebook's algorithm will...
Scrolling vs. Clicking has been debated for years in the web community. The decision to use multiple clicks or use longer page lengths to present long pieces of content is an important one in deciding how your site flows. For many years in the late 1990s and early...
Last week, LinkedIn announced a new feature that enables users to access more information about why someone viewed his or her profile. This new addition to the “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” feature shows what actions a user took that led to them viewing your...
Any given day visiting the our office, there is a pretty good chance you will meet one of the many dogs that 'work' at Old Town Media. Meet Pumpkin Spice: She's a Maltese Yorkie mix (a Morkie!) She belongs to Kerrie and she is a huge Broncos fan (and yes, she is named...
You shouldn't update your own WordPress install or plugins. Most people will update their WordPress install every time that a new plugin or core update comes along - and generally this won't cause problems. However, when it does cause problems it could take down your...
While you may get in trouble for being on Facebook or Instagram at work, spending time on social media is a part of my job description. Whether it's creating posts, "liking" pages or updating cover photos, social media is a big part of the marketing department at Old...
On September 10, WooThemes released their latest version of WooCommerce, version 2.2. Version 2.2 is a larger upgrade and should be scheduled for upgrade at your convenience. Most of the changes are features but there are some bug fixes including a coupon...