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- Douglas KarrJan 16, 2025
Perfmatters: Supercharge Your WordPress Performance in Seconds
The flexibility and user-friendliness of WordPress have made it the world’s most popular CMS, powering over 40% of the web. However, it comes at a cost: bloat. WordPress often loads resources indiscriminately across every page, regardless of whether they’re needed. Features like emojis, embed scripts, or WooCommerce cart fragments load sitewide, increasing page size and slowing performance. This inefficiency affects…
- Douglas KarrNov 30, 2023
How To Increase Your Brand’s Facebook Visibility
Facebook’s original EdgeRank algorithm is no longer in use. The key components of the original EdgeRank algorithm were: Affinity Score: This determined how closely the user was connected to the content source, like a friend or a page. Edge Weight: Different interactions (comments, likes, shares) were weighted differently. Time Decay: The older the post, the less likely it would appear…
- Douglas KarrSep 14, 2023
The Evolution of the Salesperson
The evolution of salespeople over the decades has been a fascinating journey, shaped by changing economic landscapes, evolving consumer behaviors, and the relentless march of technology. From the 1800s to the present day, salespeople have adapted their strategies to meet the demands of each era. This article explores this remarkable transformation by delving into the key characteristics, strategies, and consumer…
- Douglas KarrJul 30, 2020
AdTech Book: A Free Online Resource to Learn Everything About Advertising Technology
The online advertising ecosystem consists of companies, technology systems, and complex technical processes working together to serve ads to online users across the Internet. Online advertising has many positive aspects. For one, it’s provided content creators with a source of revenue so they can distribute their content for free to online users. It’s also allowed new and existing media and…
- Douglas KarrDec 30, 2024
VPlayed: Elevate and Monetize Your Streaming Experience With This Secure and Customizable VOD Platform
Video content has become a cornerstone of communication, entertainment, and education. Platforms like YouTube and Vimeo have democratized video sharing, enabling creators worldwide to reach vast audiences effortlessly. As the demand for more tailored, secure, and monetizable streaming solutions intensifies, there is a growing need for platforms that offer enhanced control and diverse revenue opportunities. VPlayed VPlayed is a state-of-the-art…
- Douglas KarrAug 31, 2023
Left Brain vs. Right Brain Marketers: Bridging the Creative-Practical Divide
A fascinating duality mirrors the age-old concept of left-brain versus right-brain thinkers. Marketers often align with the left or right-brain approach as our cognitive functions are divided between these two hemispheres. The implications of this choice can significantly influence the strategies they employ, the messages they convey, and, ultimately, the success of their campaigns. Psychologists and personality theorists have long…
- Douglas KarrMar 16, 2023
What is Native Advertising?
Native advertising is a form of paid advertising where the ad content seamlessly blends with the look, feel, and function of the platform on which it appears. The primary goal of native advertising is to provide relevant and valuable content to the target audience, without disrupting their browsing experience. Native ads often mimic the style and tone of editorial content,…
- Douglas KarrOct 17, 2020
Elementor: A Fantastic Editor for Designing Beautiful WordPress Pages and Posts
This afternoon, I spent a few hours building my first client site using Elementor. If you’re in the WordPress industry, you’ve probably already heard the buzz about Elementor—they’ve just hit 2 million installations! For the last couple of years, I’ve been using Avada for all of my clients. The theme is elegantly constructed, utilizing a combination of theme and plugin to maintain…
- Douglas KarrMay 17, 2022
What Is Zero-Party, First-Party, Second-Party, and Third-Party Data
There’s a healthy debate online between the needs of companies to improve their targeting with data and the rights of consumers to protect their personal data. My humble opinion is that companies have abused data for so many years that we’re seeing a justified backlash across the industry. While good brands have been highly responsible, bad brands have tainted the…
- Douglas KarrJan 8, 2024
Aprimo: Collaborative AI Tools For Content Optimization and Digital Asset Management
In response to the remarkable AI tech boom over the past year, businesses worldwide are rapidly integrating cutting-edge technologies into their operations. Yet, amidst this technological revolution, what truly distinguishes forward-thinking companies is the adoption of new tools and a clear understanding of how and why to use them. Central to this is the recognition that AI does not exist…