After a long weekend, we're looking forward to the latest WordPress news: What's changing for you with Openverse, how parallax scrolling works in web design and why Google MUM is causing a real hype. In the magazine, we recommend WordPress Download Manager, give 7 tips to help you get started on Fiverr and explain how to achieve top rankings with local SEO & internal links! ?
The 6 best free download manager plugins for WordPress
WordPress doesn't necessarily boast a sophisticated management system for files and downloads. Fortunately, there are suitable download manager plugins to take your digital downloads to the next level. Be it through protected downloads, the sale of e-books, Dropbox integration and statistics. Learn more
Local SEO for your WordPress agency
Proximity to your agency is still an argument that trumps all others in the SME sector. We show you how to use Google to attract customers from your area to your agency.
Internal linking with WordPress
SEO is not just about good keyword research or optimizing your texts. Link building is also crucial. Find out why setting internal links is so important and which WordPress plugins are available.
7 tips for Fiverr: Your freelancing start
Earning money on the Internet: That sounds like a dream. You can achieve this via the freelancer platform Fiverr - but the competition is fierce! With these 7 tips from Moritz Kopp, you can get started as a freelancer.
WordPress
Openverse: Why this project is good for WordPress and the web
The new open source project hasn't really started yet and the community is already talking about a game changer: we're talking about Openverse. The WP Tavern team tells you, what Openverse means for WordPress and the web.
StudioPress: Genesis Framework to become free of charge
StudioPress has announced some changes to its in-house themes and the marketplace. For those who are not part of the community, the company will make its Genesis Framework available free of charge.
Online Marketing
Google MUM: 1000x more powerful than BERT
Google has announced a new technology called MUM. This stands for Multitask United Model. MUM is supposed to improve Google search, be 1000x more powerful than BERT and soon be capable of multitasking. Read for yourself, what we can expect with MUM.
Web design & development
Parallax scrolling 2021: Exciting, lively, captivating
What would a modern website be without parallax scrolling? Sure, the cool effect has its pitfalls in terms of usability and responsiveness. Used correctly - and above all in line with the theme - you can make your website a real experience.
How to make deactivated UI elements more inclusive
Displaying buttons & co. as deactivated may seem like a good idea. But it's not: they tempt you to click, are difficult to see and give no feedback. Learn now what the better alternatives in terms of accessibility and effective error handling.
Business
20 tips & tools for your WordPress e-commerce store
The growing shopping market is your opportunity: what do you need to launch a successful online store with WordPress? In Hongkiat's guide, you can find out the best tips, tools and must-have plugins for your store in the year 2021.