Google’s New Formula Won’t Affect Desktop Results
by Fortune.com 4/17/15 The revised formula, scheduled to be released Tuesday, will favor websites that Google defines as “mobile-friendly.” Websites that don’t fit the description will be demoted in...
View ArticleWP Plugins and Themes Widespread Security Vulnerability
WordPress.org (self-hosted WordPress) users – there is an XSS vulnerability affecting multiple WordPress plugins and themes. The vulnerability is caused by a common code pattern used in WordPress...
View ArticlePoint2 Agent Brings Back Monthly Payment Option
Just wanted to let you all know that I see the Point2 Agent monthly fee option is back! Thank you Point2 Agent.
View ArticleWordPress Blogs on Point2 Agent
The old P2 blog option to “Create a Blog Post for This Listing” is available in the WordPress blog, but instead of saving the blog post as a “draft” it now just automatically publishes the post. So you...
View ArticleFeatured Image in Point2 WordPress Blogs
Just when I really didn’t think it could get any worse… Was working on a client’s posts and thought I’d go ahead and capture the image that is in the post to use in the Featured Image slot – normally...
View ArticleAdvanced Searches in Point2 Agent Websites
For those of you who are not participating in the handshakes in Point2 Agent, whether it be from the start by not checking the box to participate “or” by blocking all handshake requests… If you’re...
View ArticleNancy’s WordPress Plugin Picks 2015-2016
Whenever I begin the set-up of a new WordPress website, I have my handy check-list of plugins – I bet some of you are thinking it’s early Christmas…while others not so much. I empower you with Nancy’s...
View ArticleWordPress Theme Headers
I normally use a particular company’s themes (studiopress), but there was a chance to try a different theme this time around for a client with beach rental properties…the client liked the way it...
View ArticleTips for the Ideal Photo Orientation in MLS Listings
As I was working on a website using an IDX plugin, I was noticing that the slideshows and showcases were really “off” – after further investigation, I found it was photos that were entered into the MLS...
View ArticleWhat Matters and What Doesn’t in Your Metatags
“Do Meta Keywords Matter Anymore?” The answer is NO (according to Matt Cutts back in 2009), but I still tell clients to fill something in there, just confusing as this looks like it could be a title...
View ArticleLatest Update from WordPress Removes Title Field Altogether
WordPress 4.2 – aka Powell – rolled off the production line back in April with a number of new features. This included removing the functionality of the link title attribute in the WP link editor. For...
View ArticleHomeland Security and US Govt Advise Removal of QuickTime for Windows
The Department of Homeland Security and a top cybersecurity firm have advised Windows PC users to uninstall Apple’s Quicktime video player immediately after two new bugs were found in the software. In...
View ArticleWordPress Plugins for Custom Sidebars
I know a lot of you already have multiple sidebars in your sites, so this is for those who have a WordPress website that are using the default or “primary” sidebar throughout their website and would...
View ArticleWhat We Designers Go Through – IDX Broker Platinum
I’ve just had to email IDX Broker regarding the “last straw” with their widget updates. When they have an update to the showcases or carousels, or even slideshows, they expect the client to “redo” that...
View ArticleTop Producer Websites Still Not Mobile-Friendly
I have a client who signed up in April to have me work on her Top Producer website using one of their “new” responsive (mobile-friendly) themes. I logged into her site, and went to the area to switch...
View ArticleWidget Updates in IDX Broker Platinum
I recently posted about my frustration with the widget updates in IDX Broker Platinum – well, here’s an example. I recently finished a WordPress website for a client who uses IDX Broker Platinum. She...
View ArticleWhen a Realtor Retires and Wants to Sell Their Website
You’ve been in the real estate business for a while and your real estate buddy is retiring and has asked if you’d like to purchase their website. The agent has been successful for years and it seems...
View ArticleWorking with Custom Content vs Advanced Content in Point2
When working in your Point2 Agent website with content pages, it’s good to know when to use advanced content and when it’s fine to use the custom content. There’s a difference. Custom Content – when...
View ArticleThe Point2 Agent SEO Tutorial
There’s an SEO tutorial in the To Do section of your Point2 Agent online office area. While this is a great tool for agents wanting to do their own website optimization, there are some confusing...
View ArticleWhy Some of Us Aren’t on Point2 Agent Designers List
As some of you are aware, I requested to be removed from Point2’s Approved Website Designer Program back in 2009, and others have followed since then. I will quote from the “Point2 Approved Vendor...
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