As technical as a permalink may sound, it is simply a fancy-sounding word for a web address (or URL). It’s a combination of the two words “permanent” and “link” as it’s intended to be an unchanging web address. Permalinks are comprised of two parts, the domain (www.businessname.com) and the slug (e.g., /contact/). When creating WordPress…
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6 Best Project Management Software for 2020
Project management software helps teams plan, implement, and manage projects from start to finish. Giving everyone a unique log in to view their tasks, upload files, and contribute to discussions makes it easy to stay on task, and gives managers a high-level view of how projects are progressing. We looked at a variety of project…
What is a Favicon & How to Make One for Your Website
A favicon is a small 16×16 pixel icon that appears at the top of a web browser. It serves as branding for your website and a convenient way for visitors to locate your page when they have multiple tabs open. Because of their tiny size, favicons work best as simple images or one-to-three characters of text….
Joomla vs. WordPress: What Are the Key Differences?
Joomla and WordPress are open source content management systems (CMS) that are popular for creating websites. WordPress tends to be more user-friendly, suitable for small businesses and publications. Joomla is for experienced developers, suitable for more intricate social websites with login portals. When to Use Joomla works great for community/social websites where users register accounts…
10 Best Restaurant Franchises 2018
Restaurant franchises are among the most popular franchise opportunities today. There are a variety of food service franchise options available, including fast food chains, pizza chains, and chicken restaurants. We spoke with and received data on the 10 best restaurant franchises. If you have already chosen one of these best restaurant franchises and are in…
Salon Website: Free WordPress Template & Instructions
Clients need a salon website to find directions, compare prices and make an appointment. It doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does need to run smoothly, and do a good job of representing your brand. That’s what inspired us to create Fit Web Themes: Salon Edition. It’s the most cost effective way to create…
Best Direct Mail Service Companies: VistaPrint vs. PsPrint vs. EDDM
Direct mail service companies help you to deliver your promotional campaign via postal mail. The basic service is to print, stamp and mail all of your postcards, brochures or flyers. However, the best will also help you to create a list of mailing addresses and even provide design templates to help you create your direct…
IT Recruitment: How To Find The Best Admins, Engineers, & Developers Using Indeed
IT recruitment can feel like a hunt for the holy grail. You need someone with a very specific set of skills and certifications, yet you can’t always pay as much as the tech giants scooping them up. We’re here to tell you it doesn’t need to be. When you adopt a structured IT recruiting process…
Marketing Recruitment: How to Use Indeed to Find the Right Candidates
Having a solid marketing expert, or marketing team, is essential for small businesses who want to grow. In this guide, we show you a marketing recruitment process that helps you find the best possible candidates in the most efficient amount of time. Why We’re Using Indeed For Marketing Recruitment is the largest job board in…
The Most Common Illegal Interview Questions & How to Avoid Them
There are many seemingly conversational topics that can be interpreted as illegal when asked during an interview. Something as simple as, “Oh, I grew up there too!” can be interpreted as a potential bias and thus would fall under an illegal interview question. The best way to avoid illegal interview questions is to first know…
Find Your State Tax Website
If you’re opening a store, one of your first steps will be to register with the relevant state tax agency. They will help you find out exactly what taxes you are required to charge, based on your type of business and your inventory. Using a POS such as will enable you to charge customers taxes…
What Makes a Good Press Release & How to Prepare One
Though the landscape has changed, press releases are still the number one way for small businesses to receive press. This is especially true with the advent of blogging and Google News Alerts, which many industry journalists use to find stories. That said, not every press release will automatically make waves. To be effective, it has…