Can you send me the admin login to your website? I need to login to your Stripe account? These and other nerve-wracking questions demystified in this episode of Divi Chat! Join the gang as they discuss How To Securely Collect Sensitive Info From Clients. PS. This topic was submitted by our friend Annie Greenspun Berger. If you have a burning question or topic request for the Divi Chat panel, submit it in the comments on Facebook or Youtube! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB David Bl...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Website forms are an ubiquitous part of our online lives...but are all forms created equal? Tune in to Divi Chat as the gang discusses the multitude of options and the pros & cons of several popular choices. 📋 Share your fave on FB or on YouTube! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson: FocusWP / FB Sarah Oates: Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Cory Jenkins: Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Resources Mentioned: Caldera Forms: https://calderaforms.com/ Gravity Forms: https://www.gravity...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr
Buckle up! We are about to break the speed limits on your Divi websites......or at least break through what you THOUGHT were your limits! 🚀 Do you have tricks you use to make Divi speedy? 🏃 Come share on FB or on YouTube! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / Divi Plugins Joshua Dailey - @joshdailey Resources Mentioned: Stephanie's Blog Post: https://enjoysweettea.com/6-simple-steps-to-speed-up-...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Documenting your business processes increases efficiency and reduces the risk of mistakes or missed steps. Launching a website is a core function of a web shop, and one that has lots of room for error. Join the DC gang for episode 171 as we discuss our website launch checklists and what we do to ensure a smooth launch for our clients. Come share your checklists with us on FB or Youtube! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim ...
Jul 23, 2020•59 min
Join us for this episode where our panel will share their tips and tricks for maintaining mental health as an entrepreneur... working at home... with the whole family... in uncertain economic times... oh, and don't forget the stress of a global health crisis, too! 😩 Hosts Present: David Blackmon: Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Cory Jenkins: Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler: Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates: Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Stephanie...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Sales funnels have long been a prime topic in marketing circles, and now we see funnel builders turning up around every corner offering to create funnels for your website...but are they necessary? In this episode of Divi Chat, we are going to show you how to build your own basic sales funnel in Divi. Be sure to join us on FB or Youtube where the panel will share their tips and tricks for putting Divi to work generating leads and sales for your business. Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP ...
Jul 01, 2020•56 min
Live Streaming can be a powerful way to connect with your audience...but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Be sure to join us on FB or Youtube where the community will help demystify the process! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Resources Mentioned: Restream: https://restream.io/ Sony a6400 Camera:https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-6400 Sigma 16MM L...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Pricing Your Divi Website Projects Does the mere thought of pricing your work leave you in a cold sweat? Not any more! You got this In this episode of Divi Chat, the panel is going to break down different pricing models, and share some guidelines for price points. Join us on FB or over on Youtube to ask questions or share what has worked for your business. Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @ti...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Being an entrepreneur or solopreneur can leave us feeling isolated and unsure of many of the decisions we are forced to make. Is hiring a business coach a good idea for your business? What can you expect to achieve...and how much will it cost?? In this episode, the gang welcomes Digital Marketing Coach Lee Goff to the panel to share his experiences building his own successful agency, and how he uses that experience to help marketing agencies (including one of our panelists!). Hosts Present: Step...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min
The 3rd in our series of Productivity Hacks will cover Sleep and Workspace Hacks. The panelists all have strong feelings on these 2 important areas. Don't miss out on this one. Be sure to visit us on FB or Youtube to share your favorite tips! Hosts Present: David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB Resources Mentioned: Autosleep Track App: https://apps....
May 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Love it or hate it, Email is a part of our daily lives and crucial to our businesses. Tune in to Divi Chat this week to learn some sweet email hacks for boosting your productivity. Join us in the comments on Facebook or on our Youtube channel to share your favorite hacks! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Mike Devitt - Web Design Pro / FB / @webdesignpro.co Resources Mentioned: https://www.followupthen.com/ https://gettingthingsdone.com/w...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Are you staying busy with all the WFH entrepreneurs who need to get online during quarantine? Make the best use of your time and maximize your profitability with these Productivity Hacks for Building Divi Websites! Join us on Facebook or on our Youtube channel to share your favorite hacks! Hosts Present: Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB Resources...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Sometimes stuff goes wrong - that's life! But what happens when something goes wrong with your Divi site? 😱 Wordpress updates, plugin conflicts, and regular changes to Divi itself can wreak havoc on a website. How do you identify the culprit and resolve it quickly? (aka Before the client notices!!) Head over to our YouTube channel to share your troubleshooting techniques and maybe a horror story or two (we've all had em!) Hosts Present: Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc D...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Never stop learning. Level Up! Why is this so important? • Do what you already do, but better. • Don't fall behind your competitors. • Offer more to your clients. • Raise your rates. Hosts Present: Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB Josh Hall – JoshHall.co / FB Resources Mentioned: LinkedIn Learning - https://www.lynda.com/ Book: Built To S...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Struggling to be productive and efficient while working at home? The Divi Chat crew are work from home professionals! Listen in for some of our favorite, tried and true productivity tips. Hosts Present: Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Resources Mentioned: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min
The Divi Theme Builder was one of the most highly anticipated features of Divi! The theme builder allows you to create custom page templates, custom Divi Headers, custom footers, custom 404 pages, and so much more! Previously, Divi only allowed you to create static pages. But now you can create dynamic page template with ease. This changes EVERYTHING! Divi is not just a page builder anymore. Divi is now a full blown THEME builder, with the ability to customize every single area of your website. ...
Apr 15, 2020•58 min
Content marketing is the concept of creating content, like blog posts or videos, in the hopes of gaining organic search engine traffic. If sharing your knowledge to benefit your biz doesn't sound quite right to you, tune in to this week's episode to find out how this long-term strategy can get big results. Share your content marketing tips or experience in the comments or on the facebook page! Hosts Present: David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove St...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min
What should you do if your clients cancel your services? Whether you have already had clients cancel, or you are worried about that day coming soon, the DC Crew is here to help with their advice on handling this tricky situation. We'd love to hear your personal experiences, leave a comment or review. Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson: https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler: https://divilife.com Sarah Oates: https://endure.com.au/ Josh Hall: https://joshhall.co/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
💙Non-Tech Support💙 We are all living in unprecedented times, Divi Family. Life in a global pandemic may leave us feeling fearful, stressed, lonely, or hopeless...but let's band together and focus on strategies, support, and solutions as best we can. Over the next several episodes, we are adjusting our scheduled topics to address what is currently on everyone's mind. Please leave a comment and share your top concerns. Some upcoming topics will include: • Dealing with client cancellations • Work...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Life has changed dramatically in just a week's time. As digital service providers, we have an advantage over many. How are we using our resources and skill sets to help others, including our clients? There are a lot of very timely, actionable tips and suggestions in this Divi Chat. We value our Divi Community, and now more than ever we need to band together! Hosts Present: David Blackmon - https://aspengrovestudios.com/ Stephanie Hudson – https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler – https://divilife.com S...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Divi has come a long way since its birth in the fall of 2013. In this episode, the panel will chat about their favorite Divi features - new and old. What do you love about this powerful tool? Hosts Present: David Blackmon - https://aspengrovestudios.com/ Stephanie Hudson – https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler – https://divilife.com Sarah Oates – https://endure.com.au/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divichatpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/divichatpodcast Website: ...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min
💥Focus on high value work and increase your profitability💥 As freelancers, solopreneurs, and agency owners, we all wear a lot of hats. Some of those roles eat up a lot of our time, without much return. Hosts present: David Blackmon - https://aspengrovestudios.com/ Stephanie Hudson – https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler – https://divilife.com Where to Listen iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/divi-chat/id1166016136?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UwghkH9OErcrihKWyXOGH?si=4aZ1H...
Mar 08, 2020•58 min
Do you start sweating at the thought of standing in front of a crowd and microphone? 😱 Have you ever wished you could speak at a WordCamp, a Divi Meetup, or even a local networking group? Check out this episode of Divi Chat and the gang will give you the tools you need to beat your fears and empower you to take the stage. 💪 Hosts present: Stephanie Hudson - https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler - https://divilife.com Sarah Oates - https://endure.com.au/ Where to Listen: iTunes: https://itunes.apple...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr
Today on Divi Chat the gang will be sharing some SEO Quick Tips that you can implement this week and watch your analytics start to trend up. Hosts present: Stephanie Hudson - https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler - https://divilife.com Tammy Grant - https://brandelemental.com Sarah Oates - https://endure.com.au/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divichatpodc... Twitter: https://twitter.com/divichatpodcast Website: https://divi.chat/ Where to Listen: iTunes: https://itunes....
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Are you considering running an ad campaign for your business? How can you know if it will be a good investment? Facebook or Instagram Ads...Sponsored Posts...Google Ads...how can you get the most bang for your buck? Hosts present: Stephanie Hudson - https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler - https://divilife.com David Blackmon - https://aspengrovestudios.co Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divichatpodc... Twitter: https://twitter.com/divichatpodcast Website: https://divi.cha...
Feb 08, 2020•58 min
Ongoing content generation can feel overwhelming at times. Where do you get ideas for content? How do you generate lead magnets, blog posts, email sequences, videos, eBooks.....and still have time for actual client work?? We tackled the various struggles, and the many benefits of Content Generation on Divi Chat! Hosts present: Stephanie Hudson - https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler - https://divilife.com David Blackmon - https://aspengrovestudios.co Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.f...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr
Whether you are wanting to kick start the year, pay off those holiday bills, or fund a vacation (excellent idea!), sometimes you need an influx of outside your normal cashflow. David Blackmon, Tim Strifler, Josh Hall, and Stephanie Hudson will give their tips for scoring a "Quick Win" in this episode. Hosts present: Stephanie Hudson - https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler - https://divilife.com David Blackmon - https://aspengrovestudios.co Josh Hall - https://joshhall.co Follow us on Social Media: Fa...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Privacy Policies and Terms & Conditions clauses can be intimidating, but they don't have to be! In this episode of Divi Chat, we discuss who needs a Privacy Policy on their website and why. The answers may surprise you - it's more than just fear of being sued! Check out the full video to learn how Termageddon's service can keep your site (and your clients' sites!) up to date with legal changes. Hosts present: Stephanie Hudson - https://focuswp.co/ Tim Strifler - https://divilife.com Tammy Gr...
Jan 17, 2020•56 min
Goal setting is important when it comes to business success because they push you forward. Defining your goals is the first step in holding yourselves accountable. The New Year is a common time to jot down plans and set goals for personal and business. Check out the video as Divi Chat's host discuss plans for 2020. Hosts present: Tim Strifler - https://divilife.com Stephanie Hudson - https://focuswp.co David Blackmon - https://aspengrovestudios.com Resources Mentioned: Building a StoryBrand with...
Jan 07, 2020•54 min
"If you build it, they will come" right? Unfortunately that's not the way it works when it comes to having an eCommerce store. There's so much that goes into having an eCommerce store that makes sales, and it can be incredibly tricky. When it comes to eCommerce in Divi, the default built in eCommerce options are limited. You can use a Divi eCommerce Child Theme to help streamline the process if you don't want to code the eCommerce customizations yourself. Using a child theme with already built e...
Dec 19, 2019•59 min
