Our WordPress news to start the week: The vulnerability of a page builder plugin is causing an uproar, WordCamp US 2021 was a complete success and there is interesting news in the development of WordPress 5.9. We also take a look at what makes good branding. And show whether ads or tracking are really necessary to be successful with your store. Have fun reading! 💚
Gamification in web design: More success and motivation thanks to the fun factor
We are all familiar with badges, rewards and the like. But what does gamification mean and what doesn't it mean? Which gamification elements can you use on your website? What should you bear in mind? And what successful examples of gamification can you find on the web? You can find out this and more in our new blog post. Learn more
Lead generation: The 7 best strategies
There are many ways to generate high-quality leads. Even experienced companies and freelancers still struggle with efficient lead generation. We show you the best strategies for more sales.
Online branding: from company to brand
Targeted branding ensures increasing brand awareness and more sales. But what makes good branding? Our partner VIERLESS shows how you can become unmistakable - and (even) more successful - with your corporate identity and the right strategy.
3 success factors for your store - without ads
E-commerce has never been easy: there are questions upon questions at the start of every e-commerce adventure. The trickiest part is still marketing: how do I get people to my store who actually buy?
WordPress
That was WordCamp US 2021
With more than 3600 participants, WordCamp US returned online for one day on October 1st. Catch up on everything you missed now! The WP Tavern team has summarized the highlights of WordCamp US 2021 for you.
What can you expect with Twenty Twenty-Two?
The design is going full steam ahead and supports full site editing - we're talking about Twenty Twenty-Two, the new default theme for WordPress 5.9. You can find out what new features you can look forward to in the official WordPress blog post.
Security
Vulnerabilities found in the Brizy Page Builder plugin
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the popular Brizy Page Builder plugin that allow websites to be taken over. Are you using the WordPress plugin? The experts at Wordfence show you how to protect your website.
Online Marketing
3 SEO tips for more traffic to your portfolio
No traffic, no press and no inquiries. Does this sound familiar? Your portfolio also needs a marketing strategy to get the attention you want. Learn 3 tips on how to get the most out of your website.
Cookie banners and GDPR: What companies need to be aware of
"Our website uses cookies". You will see this or similar sentences more and more often when you visit a website for the first time. Find out what this means and what your company needs to pay attention to with cookie banners.
Business
Web host of the year: We need your vote!
Hosttest.de is looking for the "Web Host of the Year 2021" - and we are nominated in the CMS Hosting category. We want to be on the podium again this year after coming 2nd in the last few years. Vote for us now!
