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4 Best Free WordPress Themes for Photography Blogs

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Hosting

The post 4 Best Free WordPress Themes for Photography Blogs appeared first on HostGator Blog . A well-designed blog is a must, by definition, for photo bloggers, but professional photographers and Instagram addicts can benefit from having a photo blog, too. That’s because a blog that’s set up to show off images does more than connect bloggers and fans. A regularly updated blog also helps pro photographers keep their portfolio current and helps them rank better in search results. And photographers with a following on Instagram can use a blog to reach a wider audience with their images and build a list of prospects who may want to buy prints, products, or how-to know-how. To create a photo-friendly blog, you’ll need a theme that’s designed with images in mind. Here are four of our free favorite WordPress themes for photography blogs. 1. Camer Camer is an image-grid based theme from Blogging Theme Styles . Images on Camer’s pages only display text when site tap or mouse over them, which keeps visitors’ focus on your work, not your words. Camer’s layout for computer screens features a full-width text header above a 4-column image grid. On phones, Camer displays images in a single column. The free version of Camer is designed to work with Gutenberg, the new modular editor for WordPress that’s meant to make it easier for users without web design backgrounds to create and update their websites. Camer’s free version includes an unusually wide array of design options, such as five page templates, thirteen sidebar position options, a built-in menu for social media feeds, and more.   To get tools to let you adjust the width of each section on your pages, plus additional layouts, page templates, and sidebar positions, you can upgrade to Camer Pro ($49).   2. Himalayas Himalayas from Theme Grill is one of the most popular single-page themes around, and it’s a great option for photo bloggers who want to keep their site simple while showing off their best work. The full-width banner slider is followed by a blog section with featured images and text snippets and a portfolio section that’s all images with mouse-over/tap text display. There’s a built-in call-to-action button so you can invite your visitors to sign up for your newsletter, contact you to book a sitting, or visit your online store. Services and portfolio widgets help showcase your work, too. The pro version ($69) is WooCommerce compatible and includes Google fonts along with font size, color palette, and slider options not available in the free version.   3. Image Gridly Photographers can display their work and their words with Image Gridly from Superb Themes . The name probably gives away that the layout for this theme is an image grid. Unlike Camer (above) Image Gridly overlays titles on the lower third of each image, so users can see text related to each photo without having to tap or mouse over. Image Gridly’s desktop display includes a full-width banner photo with a three-column image grid below it. On smartphones, Image Gridly’s display has a full-width banner followed by featured post images displayed in a single column. Image Gridly’s free version is a great choice for showing off photography, but it lacks some of the features that other free themes include, like tools to customize the theme’s appearance, Google fonts , and speed and search optimization. Upgrading to the premium version (starting at $26) adds these features and tools.   4. Juliet Juliet is a minimalist, image-heavy, feminine theme from Lyra Themes that’s a solid choice for photo bloggers who enjoy writing about their work. It’s designed as a fashion blog theme, but the full-width image header followed by a 4-column row of featured images from different blog categories works for other types of photography, too. Juliet is responsive, WooCommerce compatible, and lightweight for fast image load times . The free version also gives you options for image and text logos, overlay colors for the banner, background color and image, sidebars, headers and footers, and two different skins. Although the free version has enough features to get most photo bloggers off to a strong start, the pro version ($35 plus $8/month for support and updates) has a lot to recommend it, like a lookbook template that could make a great portfolio tool, additional video display options, Jetpack-powered social media sharing tools, and an email subscription widget.   Picturing Your Ideal Photo Blog Theme Each theme publisher offers a live demo so you can see how their designs look and work on computers, tablets, and phones. However, it’s a good idea to try out the themes you like with your own blog content before you commit to one theme. As you try them out, ask yourself a few questions: How does the theme look with your content? Does the overall design of the theme work with the overall themes and mood of your photos? For example, a soft-looking theme like Juliet might be a great showcase for portrait photography but not so much for shots of brutalist architecture. Do you want to make money with your blog ? If you plan to sell prints of your work on your site, display ads, or set up a customer service chatbot to connect with potential clients, does the theme integrate easily with the tools you’ll need to use? How quickly does your site load with the theme installed? Images can dramatically slow down page load times, which can lead to lower search-results rankings, more bounces, and less traffic overall. Ideally, each page on your photography site should load in less than 3 seconds. Once you start using a theme, keep an eye on your blog’s bounce rate, the average length of time visitors spend on your site, and whether conversions are increasing, falling, or staying flat to get a sense of whether your theme is helping visitors get the most from your content. You can also listen for feedback from your visitors to see what they think of it. Do the images display properly for them? Can they navigate around the site easily? Use their questions and comments to get a clear picture of where the theme is working for you and where it may need improvement. Then, optimize your photo blog with these essential tools . Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading →

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Do You Need a Website Builder for Your Portfolio?

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Hosting

The post Do You Need a Website Builder for Your Portfolio? appeared first on HostGator Blog . When you’re working as a creative, or you’d like to start your career as a creative, then showcasing your portfolio in the best light possible is incredibly important. Your portfolio is an extension of you and what you can do as a designer or an artist. For this reason, you’ll want to use the tools you have available to create the best portfolio site possible. The last thing you want to do is to throw up a few images of your work on a basic website. Your professional portfolio website also needs to be easy to use, give an introduction to you as a creative, highlight your creative work, and give people a way to get in touch, or actually hire you. If all that sounds like a lot, don’t worry. Below we’ll dive into what a website builder actually is, why you’ll want to use a website builder for your portfolio , the various website builders you’ll have available to you, and finally, you’ll learn how to use one without any coding skills required. What Is a Website Builder? In the old days of the web, if you wanted to build a website and have it live on the internet, you’d need to know how to code. But, since the proliferation of website building tools and portfolio templates, even complete beginners can have a site online in a single afternoon. What are website builders ? To review, they are pieces of software that are created to simplify the website building process. Most website builders are built for complete beginners, so you won’t have to touch a line of code in order to build your very first website. Website builders are also engineered with web best practices in mind. So, you’ll get a site that’s going to be in alignment with user expectations, have a professional design, and have all of the features you require to highlight your projects. Most website builders you use to build a website rely upon themes or templates that offer you a basic foundation to work from. Then you’ll add and drag and drop different site elements until your site is complete. There are all kinds of themes you’ll be able to choose from, including specialty graphic designer themes or artist portfolios.   Benefits of Using an Artist Portfolio Website Builder Website builders have been used to create millions of websites. Probably at least a handful that you’ve visited before. For a lot of people, yearning to build a website, using a website builder is a no-brainer. Here are a few of the biggest reasons website builders have become so popular.   1. No Technical Skills Required You can literally fire up a website builder right now and have a fully built website in a couple of hours. If the thought of digging into your own website’s code scares you, then don’t worry. With a website builder, you’ll never have to have any coding skills.. When you’re using a website builder you’ll mostly be using drag and drop features to literally build your website by clicking around with your mouse. Then, the website builder will automatically create the necessary code required for your website to be rendered by a browser. Making changes to your website is easy too. You just use the same process of building your site the first time to change pages, add to new content, or give your site a facelift.   2. Libraries of Themes and Templates to Choose From Want to change up how your site looks, just select a new theme or template. Most website builders are equipped with massive theme libraries that have been designed by professional designers. This means you can get a professionally designed website without the cost of paying an expensive web developer. Plus, all of these themes will be up to the latest design and usability standards. So, you don’t have to worry about getting an outdated website if you rely upon a website builder. If you’re looking for the perfect theme for your graphic design or artist portfolio, you’ll have a few different themes to choose from. Plus, with all the customization options offered you don’t have to worry about your website looking like every other site out there.   3. Speedy Website Creation Want to get your website online yesterday? Website builders offer you the ability to create your website super quickly. Just choose the builder you want to use, select your theme, make a few customizations, add your content, and publish. If you aren’t satisfied with your design you can always tweak and update your site after you publish too. Without a website builder to create a website, you’re going to have a lot of trouble creating the perfect online portfolio website. Of course, you can teach yourself how to program and then build your site. But, that’s going to take a ton of time, and you still might not end up with a website that you like. Save yourself the time and the headache and invest in a quality website builder.   How to Choose the Right Website Builder Since website builders are so popular you’ll find a lot of different companies that offer top-notch website builders. But, not all of them are going to be suited for your portfolio website. When comparing different providers keep the following in mind. Whether you need an artist portfolio or a graphic design website builder , the following will apply.   1. How Easy Is It to Use? There’s no point in using a website builder if you can’t figure out how to make it work. Most website builders are created so there’s virtually no learning curve, but some might be better suited to your particular technical abilities. Before you decide to use a website builder spend some time playing around with the tool. Most builders will allow you to create a free account in order to test the tool.   2. How Large Is the Template or Theme Selection? The template or theme selection that’s included with your builder should match the goals of your site. Most website builders will allow you to view the entire, or at least a sample, of the theme library before you sign up. This will give you a chance to take stock of the current theme selection to see if there’s any that you like. Most builders will have their themes broken down by different categories, so look for sections that say “portfolio”, or are otherwise related to your niche.   3. Is There a Large Feature Set? In time you might want to add more features to your site. You might start with what amounts to a digital business card, but in time you might want to expand this. For example, is it easy to integrate social media into your site? Can you add a blog if need be? What about other forms of media, like video? Do you have the ability to sell things like prints directly from your site? Think about the eventual direction you might want to take your site in the future and see if the existing feature set can help you achieve those goals.   4. What Pricing Options Are Available? Finally, you’ll want a website builder that’s actually in your price range. You’ll usually find that there are different price ranges depending on how large your site is, what kind of features you need, and the levels of traffic you’re getting. Many website builders have monthly subscriptions that you’ll have to pay for the lifetime of your site. Finally, when examining different website builders look for scalability. For example, if your site all of a sudden starts getting tens of thousands of visitors per month will you be able to upgrade your plan, or will you have to switch to a different provider entirely?   Elements Your Portfolio Website Needs to Have An Online portfolio website is a little bit different than other sites. Instead of selling products, you’re selling yourself and your work. Although your portfolio will take the main focus, there are still some other pages you’ll want to include.   1. Your Home Page and USP Your home page should hook your visitors’ attention and communicate what makes your creative work unique, or at the very least it clearly states what you do. For example, maybe you’re a graphic designer who specializes in app design? Make sure you communicate this clearly on your home page. It can also be helpful to include snippets of your work, but most people don’t opt for the portfolio page straight away. Try to hook your user’s interest first with your best work, then invite them to dive deeper into the rest of your portfolio.   2. Your Portfolio Here’s the section you came here for—your portfolio. Beyond showcasing visual examples of your work, you might want to also want to highlight more details about each project. Ask yourself the following questions about each project you want to highlight: What were the overarching goals of the project? What solution did you come up with? How long did the project take? Why are you proud of this project? Who was the client? Do you have a testimonial from them? The more relevant information you can include about each project the better. Think about questions that your potential clients might want answered and include them in your copy. Your portfolio isn’t just a way to showcase your work, but also how you apply creative problem solving to problems your clients might have.   3. Your Hire Me/Contact The other very important page is your hire me or contact page. Once you’ve impressed people with your portfolio you want to give them a way to reach out to you! Make sure that your contact page, or hire me page, has a link in your main menu and is easy to find. This page doesn’t need to be overly complex, but it should include multiple methods of reaching out to you. The most common approach is a little intro, followed by a contact form. But, on the off chance, you’re having a technical error and the contact form isn’t working, then you’ll also want to list your email and maybe even your phone number. Some creatives also like to create regular blogs where they’ll talk about past projects, trends in their field, their perspectives about working as a creative and a lot more. Blogging can play a role in driving traffic back to your site, but it’s not an absolute requirement. Especially, if your main goal is to use your blog as a digital showcase for you and your work.   The Best Website Builder for Your Portfolio Now, you’re probably thinking what’s the best website builder for your portfolio? There are literally dozens of different options for artists and designers to choose from when creating their online platform. You can either spend time researching all of your options online, or you can take a spin with the HostGator website builder. Here at HostGator, you’ll find a very easy to use and beginner friendly website builder. There are over 100 different website templates to choose from, and it relies upon drag and drop technology to build your professional portfolio website. It’s incredibly cheap and hosting is included in the price. You have the ability to use one of the pre-built website templates, or you can create your site entirely from scratch. Plus, with the ability to integrate PayPal you can even sell your work directly from your site. You’ll also have the ability to upgrade to a higher package to unlock additional features and be able to create a much larger site.     Build Your Online Portfolio Website So, are website builders worth it for portfolios? We say yes. Hopefully, you have a better idea of how using a website builder can help you build the perfect portfolio website . Why create a website  from scratch using custom coding when you can rely on a professional website building tool to help you build a stunning creative portfolio online? Spend some time researching the best website builder for your needs, and keep in mind that you can always change your site down the road too. By using a website builder for your portfolio you’ll have a beautiful portfolio online in no time. Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading →

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How to Sell Your Services Online: 5 Steps to Getting Started

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Hosting

The post How to Sell Your Services Online: 5 Steps to Getting Started appeared first on HostGator Blog . How to Sell Your Services Online So you’ve taken some time to learn a marketable skill and now you want to start selling your services online. Whether you want to go the freelance route or start building an agency, the foundation of your work online starts with a website. Your website will be the cornerstone of any kind of business. Luckily, building a website doesn’t have to be difficult by using the hidden power of a website builder . Below you’ll learn the steps you need to take to start selling your services online, including building out a website and the site elements you’ll need to start selling. 1. Consider Your Service and Market Before you even build out your website and start marketing your services you’ll need to think about how you’re going to position yourself. For example, if you’re going to be a freelance writer it can be helpful to focus on a specific niche. It can be much easier to find work as a freelance writer for the real estate market than as a general freelance writer. Think about who you want to serve and how your unique experience and expertise make you well positioned to serve this market. You need to be able to answer two questions: What specific service am I offering? Who am I offering that service to? Being able to confidently answer these two questions will help make the design and messaging of your website much more intentional and effective.   2. Build Out Your Website Equipped with the above information, it’s time to start building your site. If you’ve never built a website before, then this process can seem a little intimidating. Will you use a CMS? Will you learn to build a site from scratch? Will you hire someone to do it? Will you use a website builder? If the technical steps of building out a website intimidate you, then the easiest approach to take will be using a website builder. With a website builder your hosting, domain name, and site building tools will be all under one roof. The process of building a site with a website builder is incredibly simple as well: Choose a website builder, like the GATOR builder . Setup your account and choose a domain name. Pick and customize your theme with the drag and drop tool. Publish your site.   3. Create the Necessary Pages When you’re selling your services online there are certain pages that are must-haves. We cover what these are below, so you can build your website the right way. A home page that immediately tells your visitors what you offer and how you can help them. A portfolio page that gives potential customers an idea of the quality of your work. A testimonial pages that highlights stellar reviews from past clients (you might not have these right away). A services pages that gives a breakdown of the services you offer. A contact page that lets visitors reach out about a potential project. Building out the above pages will give your site a rock solid foundation. You’ll have everything you need to start selling your services online. Finally, you’ll need a way to take payments. You can either send invoices via PayPal, or choose a website builder that offers eCommerce templates and payment processor integration and sell your services that way. By the way, either is possible with the GATOR builder.   4. Generate Traffic and Clients To start selling your services you’re going to need traffic and clients. There are numerous approaches to building out your service-based business. Here are a few common methods for generating new clients: Guest blog on popular sites that your potential clients read and have a bio link that directs back to your site. Create a popular blog to rank for customer-centric keywords (this is a long-term approach). Create social media profiles on platforms your audience hangs out, like LinkedIn and Instagram. Scour popular job boards in your niche and pitch any jobs your services are in alignment with. Start cold pitching companies and individuals who are in need of your services. There are dozens of viable methods to generate new clients and traffic to your website. The important thing isn’t to spread yourself too thin, but instead to experiment with approaches until you find one that works and regularly execute on that every day.   5. Do the Work! Now that you’ve generated your first few clients it’s time to do the work. It’s important that you regularly go above and beyond with your deliverables, especially for your first few clients. Providing consistently excellent work can lead to testimonials you can place on your website, and potentially even referral work from your past satisfied clients. By now you’re well equipped to start selling your services online. It’s important to remember that this is a long-term game and all about consistency. Keep at it and you will see success. Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading →

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Top 5 WordPress Portfolio Plugins

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Hosting

The post Top 5 WordPress Portfolio Plugins appeared first on HostGator Blog . If you’re a creative person who wants to show off your work, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better way to do it than combining the power of WordPress with a top-notch WordPress portfolio plugin . Right out of the box, taking advantage of managed WordPress hosting allows you to add images and create basic galleries to your WordPress site, but the overall functionality is a bit limited. If you truly want to show off your work to impress potential clients, then you’ll want a professional WordPress website portfolio plugin behind you. With WordPress, creating your dream portfolio site doesn’t have to be that difficult. WordPress is a very beginner-friendly platform, and most plugins also include extensive documentation to help walk you through any tough spots. Below you’ll learn what WordPress portfolio plugins are, the benefits that using one of these plugins will bring you, the kind of features that are absolutely necessary, and finally, the top portfolio plugins we recommend. What Are WordPress Portfolio Plugins ? If you’re familiar with WordPress, then you know there are about a million popular WordPress plugins you can choose to help customize your site. It’s easy to get overwhelmed throughout the plugin search. But that’s why posts like this exist—to help you find the absolute best plugin for your needs. But…what are WordPress portfolio plugins ? Glad you asked. WordPress portfolio plugins will help you easily present your creative work in the best light. So, if you’re looking for a graphic designer theme , photographer, videographer, or any other kind of visually-oriented creative theme, a portfolio plugin will help you put your best foot forward. WordPress portfolio plugins will help you easily create one-of-a-kind displays. Trying to do this yourself would take some immense coding skills. But, with a plugin, you can do it in a few hours. Depending on the portfolio plugin you choose you’ll have a variety of different features and layouts to choose from. Most portfolio plugins exist to help you accomplish the same goal—showcasing your creative work in a beautiful and enticing manner. Some WordPress portfolio plugins may be best suited for different types of media, so make sure you pay attention to the individual plugin feature sets we’ve highlighted below.   What Are the Benefits of Using a WordPress Portfolio Plugin ? Any creative who’s looking for a unique way to present their work can benefit from a  portfolio plugin. While visually oriented creators will probably get the most benefit from a WordPress portfolio plugin , even freelance writers can use a portfolio plugin to showcase their past writing clips. If you’re building a portfolio website to help you get hired by more clients, then a portfolio plugin is a no-brainer. Simply uploading your photos to a basic WordPress site page without any styling won’t give that much of an effect—and clients won’t be impressed. Best of all, WordPress portfolio plugins are incredibly easy to use. You simply install the plugin, upload your media, add various effects, and press publish. Plus, most of the top WordPress portfolio plugins out there include documentation that will walk you through any points you might get stuck on. If you want to save yourself some time, while building a beautiful portfolio you can show off to potential clients to help you land a new gig, then you’ll want to use a WordPress portfolio plugin .   Using a WordPress Portfolio Plugin vs. a WordPress Portfolio Theme A lot of WordPress themes already have built-in portfolio features. If you already have a WordPress portfolio theme, then why would you want to install a portfolio plugin? Don’t they accomplish the exact same thing? One of the main reasons concerns what each element of WordPress is supposed to address. Generally, WordPress portfolio themes should handle the visually oriented elements of your site, while plugins exist to add more features to your site. Adding a portfolio to your site falls under the functionality portion, so you’ll usually want to handle this with a WordPress portfolio plugin. For example, let’s say that you decide to change themes, but your portfolio was created with the built-in theme features. Once you switch themes all of this data will be lost, and you’ll be stuck having to re-create your portfolio from scratch. If you take the plugin approach you’ll not only get more control over the final appearance of your portfolio page but if you ever want to switch themes you can bring all of this data with you.   What to Look for in a WordPress Portfolio Plugin Most portfolio plugins have a similar set of features. This can be a good thing, as it makes the selection process a little bit easier. But still, there are a few must-haves you should look out for. These include: Support for various types of media. Unless you’re solely a photographer, you’ll have different forms of media you want to display. The ability to create more than a single portfolio. Chances are you have a variety of different styles of work. Look for a plugin that allows for multiple styles or types of portfolio pages. Various overlay features. Now, you might just want a very simple portfolio. But, the ability to add animations, text, overlays, and other features can really help your portfolio stand out. A plugin that’s easy to use. The last thing you want is to spend hours and hours trying to set up your portfolio. Now that you know what to look for in a portfolio plugin, here are a few questions that will help you vet the actual quality of the plugin: What is the general consensus of the reviews? Is it above four-stars? Does the plugin provide dedicated support or documentation? Is it regularly updated in alignment with the latest version of WordPress? Does it have all the features you require, like support for videos or WooCommerce products? Now that you have a better idea of why you need a WordPress portfolio plugin , along with the kinds of features you’ll want to look out for, it’s time to get into the real reason you’re reading this post—the plugins themselves.   Top 5 Best WordPress Portfolio Plugins There are a lot of WordPress portfolio plugins out there on the market, both free and paid. Instead of having to dig through and test out every plugin yourself, here are some of the best of the best. Below you’ll find a mix of both free and premium plugins to fit any budget. Without further ado, here are five of the best WordPress portfolio plugins currently on the market.   1. Envira Gallery Envira Gallery is available as a free and premium gallery plugin. But, it lets you do a lot more than just upload your photos. This plugin is incredibly easy to use and can leave you with a beautiful portfolio in a matter of minutes. It’s equipped with dark and drop customization, pre-existing designs and layouts to match your existing design, and it’s super fast. The last thing you want is a slow loading portfolio plugin that affects the rest of your site’s loading speed. Once you install this portfolio plugin you’ll be amazed at the selection of responsive, retina-ready designs and layouts. There are even some unique features that let you display your WooCommerce products (if you’re running an WooCommerce store ), and even social sharing options.   2. Nimble Portfolio Nimble Portfolio is a feature-packed portfolio plugin that’s entirely free. With this plugin, you can create a wide range of different types of portfolios. For example, you can create galleries filled with posts, pages, images, videos, and even WooCommerce products. Each element of your portfolio is displayed in an attractive circular thumbnail. Once your users click on a certain element of your portfolio it’ll pop-up in a lightbox. There’s also a built-in filtering feature that lets your users sort your portfolio based on the type of media they want to see. Plus, your portfolio will look good on any screen size as the plugin automatically creates responsive portfolio pages. If you want to add even more features to your portfolio, then there are a number of premium extensions you can purchase . These will give you additional options like more sorting options, portfolio skins, light boxes, and more.   3. Easy Portfolio If you’re looking for an easy to use plugin, then Easy Portfolio might be the perfect plugin for your needs. It’s exactly like it sounds, a very easy to use plugin that can help you create an interactive slider. If you’re not comfortable changing a bunch of plugin settings, or just want a simple portfolio that does the job, then consider this WordPress portfolio plugin . It’s super easy to use. Once you install the plugin, just add whatever content you desire, describe your images or projects and click save. Then, you’ll be given a shortcode that you just copy and paste into any page on your site. Best of all, Easy Portfolio is a free plugin, so there’s no investment required to get an elegant portfolio up and running on your site.   4. Go Portfolio Go Portfolio is a feature-packed WordPress portfolio plugin . This is a premium plugin and there isn’t a free version available, so if you’re on a budget then you might want to choose another plugin on this list. Right out of the box you’ll have four different styles you can choose from. Each of these has their own unique look with different thumbnail shapes, overlays, and built-in effects. This makes it easy to start adding a portfolio WordPress theme to your site without having to adjust a bunch of additional settings. Beyond choosing your portfolio style you’ll have access to a lot of different customization elements, like the color choice, font style and size, and adding filtering options. Finally, you’ll be able to add a variety of forms of media like images, videos, audio clips, and even WooCommerce products. There’s also a cool feature that gives you the option to sell your images or videos that are embedded in your gallery. With WooCommerce integration and a beautiful portfolio display, you can easily add a new income stream.   5. Essential Grid Premium WordPress Plugin Essential Grid Premium WordPress Plugin is an all-in-one portfolio builder. It truly shines in its flexibility and versatility. If you’re not quite sure how you want your portfolio page to be structured, then this plugin can be incredibly useful. It’s equipped with 30 different skins you can use to craft a unique portfolio. Plus, it has its own drag and drop builder that allows you to create your own skin, giving your portfolio a one-of-a-kind look. No matter what kind of media you want to use for your portfolio, this plugin can more than likely support it. You’ll be able to craft a portfolio with images, audio, video, blog posts, logos, and even WooCommerce products. Every portfolio you create is also fully responsive and can be filtered by your visitors, so they can see the exact kind of content they wish. If you’re looking for a premium WordPress portfolio plugin that affords you the flexibility to do whatever you desire with your portfolio, then this plugin is worth checking out.   Choosing Your WordPress Portfolio Plugin An online portfolio plugin for WordPress can be a great way to showcase your creative work in a stunning fashion. Hopefully, you have a better idea of why you’d want to use a portfolio plugin, along with some of the best recommendations to help you get started. The way that you display your creative work is almost as important as the work itself. With the sheer amount of WordPress portfolio plugins available there’s no excuse for having a lackluster portfolio. Remember, to use any of the awesome plugins above you’re going to need a host, a domain name, and a website running WordPress. If you haven’t found the right host yet, consider HostGator’s WordPress hosting.   Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading →

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How do you search a site when they have certain terms blocked?

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Hosting

There is a site that is selling copyrighted artwork and they have a search function, I used to be able to search the site and find my work t… | Read the rest of http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1722825&goto=newpost Continue reading →

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