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WordPress vs Joomla vs Drupal 2023 Comparison

Last updated on October 24, 2023Param Chahal

Choosing a content management system for your website? Not sure about which CMS is the best choice for you? With so many options available this can be a very confusing decision to make. Needless to say, it is also the biggest decision since it will build the foundation on which your website would run. In most of the scenarios, the choice of the CMS that works is different for different systems. Amongst other things, it depends upon your website goals, technical proficiency, budget and other constraints. In this article, will compare 3 of the most widely used content management systems and help you choose one that fits your requirements. Read ahead for a complete WordPress vs Joomla vs Drupal comparison.

How To Get Followers On Instagram + Set Up a Real Business

Last updated on October 12, 2023Gagan Kaur

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Instagram is one of the fastest growing photo-sharing social media platforms today with 700 Million monthly active users. Millions of people are posting photos and videos on Instagram just to get noticed by friends and strangers, alike. Every Instagram user wants his or her presence to count on this social networking platform and get Instagram followers.

Redirect HTTP to HTTPS : Tutorial for Beginners

Last updated on October 1, 2020Param Chahal

Redirect HTTP to HTTPS webmaster seo guide blog

Heard the buzz around SSL and HTTPS enabled websites? As an increasing number of websites are adopting HTTPS, it seems that HTTPS is the way ahead for all data transfers on the Web. Are you still contemplating on whether to make the switch from HTTP to HTTPS for your website? Have you already decided to redirect HTTP to HTTPS for your website? Are you wondering about how to go about this not-so-simple looking task of moving your website or blog to HTTPS? Not to worry, we have recently upgraded the TemplateToaster blog to HTTPS and have all the steps tried and tested. Read ahead, for a step-by-step tutorial to redirect HTTP to HTTPS.

rel=”noopener noreferrer”: Tutorial for Beginners

Last updated on September 30, 2020Param Chahal

rel="no referrer noopener" SEO issues after WordPress 4.7.4 Update blog

When you search on Google, a page opens with many sites listed. For a novice, they are just randomly placed on the page but an internet versed person, specifically an SEO geek, knows they are placed according to rank. Recently, people from this very SEO community, who are using the latest version of WordPress 4.7.4, started facing a problem. As soon as they insert target=”_blank” into a hyperlink, WordPress automatically adds another mysterious code (at least for SEO guys) which is – rel=”noreferrer noopener”. Now the commotion is if it will disrupt the SEO point or not? Continue reading as I researched on the matter and followed various SEO and Coding communities, took views from people involved and found an actual answer to the issue!

Choosing the Best Option to Build a Website for your Business

Last updated on September 30, 2020Deepak Singla

It’s a known fact that the world spends most of its time glued to the internet, which in turn also means that if your business is not ‘online’, you are losing out on a huge customer base. Since you are here, we know that you are already aware of this fact and want to know about the best options that will help you build a website and take your business to another level.

Hardening WordPress Security: Tutorial for beginners

Last updated on July 16, 2021Param Chahal

WordPress Security Hardening for Beginners to Advanced Blog

With the growing impact of Internet on all facets of life, websites are increasingly dealing with private and sensitive customer data. A security breach can lead to your website getting hacked. It can result in a major security lapse for well-established businesses. It could potentially lead to irreparable damage to your reputation. Website developers need to understand security issues and take steps towards hardening WordPress security. As a web developer, you need to be able to assess the risks you’re facing. WordPress security is a complicated topic. In this article, we help you gain an overall better understanding of WordPress security. We also explain techniques to minimise and manage the security risks to your WordPress website. Most of these techniques are general and also, can be used for other Content Management Systems like Joomla, Magento etc.

Joomla SEO – 9 Best Actionable Tips for Beginners to Boost Ranking

Last updated on April 21, 2021Christopher Meloni

Google is the favorite search engine for online users. It keeps on updating the algorithm in order to make sure quality websites rank better on the search results. When we talk about SEO, a good number of factors are held responsible for the ranking of the website like page design, website architecture, website loading speed, etc. Things are not different when you have a Joomla website since Joomla SEO is as prime as SEO for other CMSs is. So it becomes necessary to apply the right SEO techniques to make it rank on the top of the search results. So, let’s get busy!

WordPress Functions Cheat Sheet: The Quick & Handy Guide for Developers

Last updated on April 22, 2021Param Chahal

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Most WordPress themes and plugins look for ways to create lists of posts based on multiple conditions and criteria. You often need to determine what you need on a page and pulls posts accordingly. You may also need to use other information from the requests if you wish to create optimized pages. The WordPress database stores all data for posts, pages, comments, categories, tags, custom fields, users, site URLs etc. If we need more information on these then we need a way to extract this from the database. Writing direct SQL queries is not easy and not recommended. In this cheat sheet, we primarily look at the WordPress functions that provide an easy and reliable way to work with the database.

WooCommerce 3.0 Update! “Bionic-Butterfly” has Arrived

Last updated on June 14, 2021Param Chahal

WooCommerce users have finally gotten the long awaited update. Yes, WooCommerce 3.0 is here. With more than 22,189,854 downloads, WooCommerce is proud to be the backbone of nearly 28% online stores making it the most popular e-commerce platform.

Automatic WordPress Updates: Guide to Configure and Manage Effortlessly

Last updated on April 22, 2021Lucy Barret

In WordPress, new updates (core updates, Plugin updates, Theme updates and Translation file updates) keep rolling out from time-to-time. All these updates are aimed at keeping your website safe from online security vulnerabilities and provide latest features to maintain the stability of the site. Sometimes, your WordPress site doesn’t respond well to new WordPress Updates. The themes and plugins you have installed on your site may fail to accommodate new updates. As a result, the loopholes, security vulnerabilities, bugs remain intact that may harm your site in the long run.

How to Set Up SSL Aabsolutely Free Using Let’s Encrypt

Last updated on September 2, 2022Param Chahal

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How to set up SSL using Let’s Encrypt? If you also been on the lookout for free and trusted SSL certificates and wondering how to install them? Then you are at the right place. Here in this guide, I will unveil how to set up free SSL using Let’s Encrypt. So, let’s dive in!

Graphic Design Software (2024)

Last updated on March 11, 2024Param Chahal

6 Essential Graphic Design Software for Beginners

Graphic Design Software are the backbone of creators as world is turning to visuals. The real task is of graphic and web designers to make the dream turn into reality. It is possible with the best graphic design software.

Top 8 Must-know UI Trends of 2017 (Infographic)

Last updated on September 30, 2020Alice Jackson

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In today’s digital world, it is essential to create a website that enhances your brand identity, boosts customer engagement and drives more traffic towards your business.

The customers are no more mere spectators. They expect a great user experience from all brands. You need to understand what customers’ tastes and preferences before you design your product. The product should be easy-to-use and efficient.

Therefore, it has become increasingly important to create websites that are user-friendly.

Dreamweaver Alternative: Microsoft Visual Studio Code – Free and Open Source for Windows, Linux and Mac

Last updated on September 30, 2020Param Chahal

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Dreamweaver, launched around two decades back, was one of the big Adobe releases till date. Packed with a heap of functionality and smart features, it took the web designing industry by storm. Only price users had (still have, though) to pay for this all-in-one package is its hefty subscription fee. With time, however, a lot of open-source Dreamweaver alternative tools came up which gave the paid ones a run for their money (literally speaking), but were soon overhauled for some reason or the other.

Sell WordPress Themes/Plugins Online: 6 Killer Actionable Methods

Last updated on December 4, 2020Param Chahal

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The simple truth is that even if you may have created the best WordPress theme/plugin in the market, it may never sell! The sooner you accept this truth, the sooner you will make money.

How to Install Google Analytics on WordPress : Tutorial for Beginners

Last updated on April 22, 2021Sam Cyrus

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Google Analytics is one of the most valuable tools available for websites, and what makes it a favorite of everyone is the fact that it’s free to use. You can use it to evaluate what’s working and what’s not working with your website, and it’s a great source of information about your website visitors. With more and more businesses using WordPress to develop their websites, it’s important to know the ins and outs of installing Google Analytics to work with your WordPress business website.

SEO vs SEM vs SMO vs SMM: Which one is best for you?

Last updated on September 30, 2020Param Chahal

For some of us, SEO, SMO, SEM, and SMM, might as well be gibberish, however, these are the terms that lead to an increase in traffic and ultimately money. Falling under the umbrella term of Internet Marketing, these are some acronyms that you need to know and understand before you dive into experimenting with them.

Web Development Tools

Last updated on April 21, 2021Deepak Singla

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knowing all web development tools can help you build a strong online presence. Have you have ever landed on a website that looked spectacular with some amazing features, and then you thought of designing a similar website? Well, if so, you are at the right place. A well-designed and well-performing website is all about the tools you have used to create your website. Also, it involves tools you are still using to maintain your website. So, in this guide, I will show you the best and most widely used web development tools to establish your website. So, let’s get busy!

WordPress Settings API: Creating Custom Theme Options Yourself

Last updated on January 31, 2024Param Chahal

WordPress Settings API How to Create Theme Options

As a Theme Developer/Designer, you must always be thinking about what additional you can provide to your customers or clients. Well, the answer is Custom Theme Options! Yes, you can customize your theme with WordPress Settings API which helps users with options to seamlessly modify its appearance. This is what you need right now and stay ahead in the game.

Opt-in Forms: The Evolution of Pop-ups to Capture Email Leads

Last updated on April 19, 2021Param Chahal

You’ve got mail!

What began as a happy thought, web marketers turned it into dread, and emails found themselves headed straight towards spam. Not a happy thought for marketers that had been tiptoeing the line of annoyance. Then came opt-in forms and all was well in the world again.

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