If you are a Divi Chat regular, you know we aren't big believers in overeager "resolutions" that won't make it to the spring thaw. Instead, let's set some realistic goals for our business, and make a plan for hitting the targets.
Are you the Visionary that has a million ideas, but never finishes any? Or maybe you struggle to remain focused on a single task, bouncing from one to the next and back again. Do you constantly feel "busy" - but not productive? If any of these scenarios resonate with you, don't miss this episode of Divi Chat!
Join us as we explore the cornerstone to success in web design business.
Can you believe this week starts December already? 2023 is just around the corner. How are you feeling about 2022? Did you hit your goals?
To have a portfolio or not to have a portfolio on your agency website is an age old debate. Even if you are on the fence about that, consider putting together a few (or even just ONE) solid case study of a project that was a success.
We are trying something a little different this week. Today's topic is up to YOU! Listen in as your burning questions about Divi or running your Divi business are answered LIVE by our panelists.
Hindsight is 20/20, as they say - so why not borrow the glasses of someone farther down the road? We have always approached Divi Chat as "the podcast I wish I had when started out." After 6 years of podcasting and even more years with Divi, our panel has learned a lesson or two!
On this anniversary episode, we'll share our experiences and thoughts on Divi Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. - What made this theme so awesome when it was just a baby builder? - How do our businesses benefit from Divi currently? - What is on the horizon for Divi and Elegant Themes?
We just kicked off spooky szn and turkey day sounds far away, but NOW is the time to start prepping for your Black Friday promotion. Join the DC panel as they discuss their offerings and strategies for the biggest shopping day of the year.
Is it possible to "sell without selling"? Do you find yourself giving away your strategy for free on "pick your brain" calls? Do you get traffic to your website, but no clients come from it? Get some tips from the DC panel on how they turn their prospects into paying customers on today's episode.
Do you feel organized in your business? Chaos is the enemy of productivity. What apps, tools, and/or techniques do you use to keep the chaos at bay? Join the Divi Chat panel as they share their tips for keeping all the plates spinning...and being able to have a life outside of our web world, too!
We had so many books to chat about last week that we ran out of time to talk podcasts! Podcasts are a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest industry news, learn new tips and tricks, and be entertained.
Being in tech means keeping up to date with trends and industry standards. Running a business is a constant learning experience. So that means running a business in tech requires a LOT of continuing education! There are many ways to continue learning. One of the most affordable and accessible is by reading books and blogs and listening to (or watching!) podcasts. On this episode of Divi Chat the panel will share our go-to Books, Blogs, and Podcasts. What are your faves??
Do you ever feel like your business is all over the place, your brain is a pinball machine, and you just can't seem to get organized? If so, this episode of Divi Chat is for you! We'll be sharing Tools, Time Management methods, and other tips to help you get your business in order so you can focus on what's important.
Not all heroes wear capes... especially not the big chunky sections at the top of your website's home page. What is the purpose of these sections? How can you best utilize this precious real estate? And where did this trend come from anyway? Come hang out with the Divi Chat crew as they unmask the secrets of website hero sections.
We talk a LOT about Divi and the amazing things you can do with it. This week on Divi Chat, we are going to put our money where our mouths are and show you some of the incredible websites that have been built with this amazing tool.
Our lives revolve around software licenses. How do you handle this in your business? You need access to your clients' accounts, but you don't want to always foot the bill. Should you handle renewals (with a little markup for your trouble, of course!) or give them access to the accounts? What if you sell plugins or themes? How do you control the licensing? Join the panel as we chat about all of these different aspects of licensing. Hosts Present: Mike Devitt – Web Design Pro / FB / @webdesignpro....
What would you do for a living if WordPress didn't exist? Who would your colleagues be? Would your business exist if WordPress didn't? Have you ever asked yourself questions like these? It's amazing to be part of an open source community, but it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget what that actually means. For most of us, WordPress is at the center of our business model and the foundation of our marketable skill set....and it doesn't cost us a penny! Have you ever considere...
SOPs FTW! There are so many repeated tasks and groups of tasks involved in running a WordPress web business. Being able to take these actions quickly and efficiently can make all the difference in your profitability - and sanity! Do you have SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in place in your business? Join the DC panel to get their favorite tips and tricks for creating or improving your SOPs. Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FB Mike Devitt – Web Design Pro / FB / @webdesignpro.co S...
Selling a big-ticket website is exciting. However, after the income is spent... you are out of money again. One of the major ways to combat that is to build Monthly Recurring Revenue (MMR). We will explore several ways to increase monthly recurring revenue to your web design endeavors. Hosts Present: Tim Strifler – Tim’s Divi Plugins / Divi Popup Module Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Eric Dingler – In Transit Studios / Coastal City Creative / https://diviagencycoach.com/ Reso...
WordPress 6.0 hit the streets this week. Are you ready? What does it mean for your Divi site? WordPress is full steam ahead on Blocks and Full Site Editing (FSE, as the cool kids call it). Is this the beginning of the end for page builders, or is this just a blip on the radar? This is a hotly debated topic in the WP world...join the panel today as they share their thoughts on the subject! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FB Tim Strifler – Tim’s Divi Plugins / Divi Popup Module Mike De...
Come find out what the panel uses to monitor and secure their sites (with as little effort as possible, of course!) Join live to share your favorite tips for keeping tabs on your Divi sites! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FB Mike Devitt – Web Design Pro / FB / @webdesignpro.co Eric Dingler – In Transit Studios / Coastal City Creative / https://diviagencycoach.com/ Resources Mentioned: https://cleantalk.org/ https://wordpress.org/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/ https://wordpress.org/plug...
A great way to serve your audience AND make some sweet recurring revenue is to create an online course. Have you considered doing this? Has the tech overwhelmed you? Chris Badgett, Co-founder and CEO of LifterLMS is going to join the panel this week to share tons of tips and tricks for taking the overwhelm out of course creation. Hope to see you in the live chat on FB or YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/divichat https://www.facebook.com/divichatpodcast/ Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP ...
Gradient Builder, Patterns & Masks, and now Divi Cloud – we have had some sweet features released by the Elegant Themes folks in recent weeks. Let's take a deep dive into these awesome new tools! Hope to see you in the live chat on FB or YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/divichat https://www.facebook.com/divichatpodcast/ Hosts Present: Tim Strifler – Tim’s Divi Plugins / Divi Popup Module Mike Devitt – Web Design Pro / FB / @webdesignpro.co Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb E...
How do you ensure that the websites you build for your clients are successful? Granted, the word "successful" can have many different definitions, but no matter how you define it, there's no reason to re-invent the wheel each time you take on a new project. Just like Grandma's famous apple pie recipe, when you find what makes your clients happy - don't stray from the recipe! Hosts Present: Tim Strifler – Tim’s Divi Plugins / Divi Popup Module Mike Devitt – Web Design Pro / FB / @webdesignpro.co ...
Launch day is always an exciting one. But the Divi websites we build are complex creations...How do you hand them over to your clients without risking the integrity of the site, making sure your client has everything they need, and also ensuring payment in full? Join the panel today as we discuss our website handoff checklists. Bring yours and share in the chat! Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FB Tim Strifler – Tim’s Divi Plugins / Divi Popup Module Mike Devitt – Web Design Pro / FB ...
Do you have a college degree? Should you? Education is crucial to a career in any industry, with ongoing learning being especially important in the ever-changing world of technology. But what about certifications and degrees? Can you get a better job or command a higher price point if you have a degree framed on your wall? Today's panel will share their educational journeys and give our tips for educational success. Hope to see you in the live chat on FB or YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/divic...
In this episode of Divi Chat, our panel will be discussing the first steps they take after a client has signed off on a proposal and agreed to work with you. Do you have a pre-determined set of steps, or do you just wing it? Join the gang in the live chat to share your client on-boarding and project kick off processes. Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FB Mike Devitt – Web Design Pro / FB / @webdesignpro.co Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Eric Dingler – In Transit St...
If there's anything the past 2 years have taught us, it's that things don't always go according to plan. In addition to a global pandemic, here are just a few of the issues our colleagues have had to deal with recently (in no particular order): - Contracting Covid - Illness of a family member requiring your care - Working from home instead of an office - Moving house under lockdown restrictions - Accident resulting in broken bone or other disabling injury - New baby - House fire - Difficulty fin...
Who's ready for a round-up! Join the Divi Chat crew as they share their go-to premium WordPress plugins on every site. What are your faves? Let us know in the comments Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FB Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Eric Dingler – In Transit Studios / Coastal City Creative / https://diviagencycoach.com/ Resources Mentioned: gravity forms: https://www.gravityforms.com/ fluent: https://fluentforms.com/ cognito: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ wsform:...
