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A variety of online tools and activities that benefit your online effectivity and reach.
Common Responsive Design Challenges (And How to Solve Them with Divi)
Struggling with responsive design? You’re not alone. From navigation that’s tricky to tap on mobile to layouts that fall apart on smaller screens, responsive design presents unique challenges for web designers.
Responsive Design: What Is It & Why Is It Important?
Responsive design is essential in today’s mobile-first world, allowing websites to adapt seamlessly to any screen size. This post explores how responsive design improves user experience, boosts search rankings, and enhances business success through higher conversions and better brand perception.
How To Master Responsive Editing In Divi 5 (Public Alpha)
In web design, responsive design is not optional—it’s essential. With most users accessing websites on smaller screens, making content responsive is critical to providing an optimal user experience. Divi has long supported responsive editing, but with the release of the Divi 5 Public Alpha, this process has become even more powerful and efficient.
Design
Common Responsive Design Challenges (And How to Solve Them with Divi)
Struggling with responsive design? You’re not alone. From navigation that’s tricky to tap on mobile to layouts that fall apart on smaller screens, responsive design presents unique challenges for web designers.
Responsive Design: What Is It & Why Is It Important?
Responsive design is essential in today’s mobile-first world, allowing websites to adapt seamlessly to any screen size. This post explores how responsive design improves user experience, boosts search rankings, and enhances business success through higher conversions and better brand perception.
Crafting Cohesion: The Gestalt Principle of Symmetry and Order
Elements with symmetry are viewed as belonging to the same group. A great synonym for the symmetry principle would be coherence or the balanced variety in unity.
Revealing the Essence: Understanding the Gestalt Principle of Figure-Ground Relationship
Users perceive interface design elements that differentiate the foreground (figure) from the background (ground) as something to focus on or interact with.
The Flow of Visual Harmony: Exploring the Gestalt Design Principle of Continuity
The eye automatically follows lines and curves, continuing them. Employ continuation to guide users along desired paths in the UI.
A Unifying Force: The Gestalt Design Principle of Similarity
Design elements that appear similar in some way — sharing the same color, shape, or size — are perceived as related, while elements that appear dissimilar are perceived as belonging to separate groups.
Proximity in Design: Elevating UX and UI
Design elements near each other are perceived as related, while elements spaced apart are perceived as belonging to separate groups.
The Power of Closure: A Closer Look at the Gestalt Design Principle
The principle of closure states that people will fill in blanks to perceive a complete object whenever an external stimulus partially matches that object.
Understanding Design Fundamentals: Exploring the Six Gestalt Principles
Today, we’re embarking on an insightful exploration of the six Gestalt principles – fundamental concepts that shed light on the intricacies of visual perception and design composition.
Mastering the Basics of Graphic Design
Are you ready to take a plunge into the captivating world of graphic design?
Divi Tips
How to make a post using the classic editor without engaging Divi
Let’s learn how to create a post without using the Divi builder.
An Introduction to the Divi Builder
In our professional opinion, the Divi Builder is the best visual builder on the market!
How to add a new post to your Divi WordPress website using the Gutenberg editor
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create a new post in WordPress, using the Divi Theme and the Gutenberg Editor. The steps will walk you through the process in a straightforward, clear manner.
A how-to guide on Post Revisions
Post revisions are a quick and easy way to restore a post back to a version (or more) previous!
Tips and tricks for speeding up your Divi WordPress site!
Is your site slow? Not for long!
How to add a newsletter opt-in to your Divi WordPress site
An easy to use e-newsletter opt-in can help you grow your newsletter base!
How to add a new post to your Divi WordPress website using the Classic Editor
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create a new post in WordPress, using the Divi Theme and the classic editor. The steps will walk you through the process in a straightforward, clear manner.
Customizing your contact form in DIVI
Since we created this post we have had a lot of traffic, Thank you, everyone! This post was created in 2017. The info below is outdated and we are looking to keep it fresh. Here is a link to the Elegant Themes website with the latest information on the Divi contact...
Contact Form Module
Email Management
How to send from your domain related email in Gmail
Gmail’s handy Send Mail As feature allows you to send emails in Gmail as if they were coming from your domain related email! Let’s set it up.
Forwarding VS Fetching, What’s the Difference?
Is your domain-related email set for forwarding or fetching in your third party aggregator? Let’s talk about it!
Updates on your Email Forwarding
Do you use a third party email aggregator such as Gmail or Thunderbird? Is your domain related email set to forwarding or fetching? If it’s forwarding, this post is for you!
Horde webmail is ending
So Horde Webmail is being shut down. Let’s talk about it and what it means for your emails.
Mailchimp: Unsubscribing issues
Are users being unsubscribed from your Mailchimp unknowingly? Let’s talk about why!
How to spot a scam email (and what to do with it)
There are so many types of scam emails!
Mailchimp for Beginners: How to create an email campaign
Let’s learn how to make a Mailchimp campaign email!
Mailchimp for Beginners: Creating a Template
Creating your first template in Mailchimp may seem daunting, but it’s pretty fun!
Gmail Tutorial: Filters & Labels
Gmail. Practically everyone has a Gmail account, but do you know how to customize your account to best suit your needs? The use of Filters and Labels can transform your Gmail inbox from messy to organized!Why Gmail?Communicating with clients is a key aspect of running...
How to import your domain email account into your Gmail account
Here at Pod Creative we highly recommend using Gmail as an email aggregation application. The question we get most is: “Can I have a domain-related email address e.g. john@johndoe.ca?” And the answer is yes.
Gmail and Google Apps
How to send from your domain related email in Gmail
Gmail’s handy Send Mail As feature allows you to send emails in Gmail as if they were coming from your domain related email! Let’s set it up.
Creating a quality Youtube Video
Creating a quality Youtube video is not rocket science! These tips will help guide your efforts.
Google Drive for Beginners: How to create and share a public folder
Google Drive is a fantastic way to share files with others, let’s learn how!
Gmail Tutorial: Filters & Labels
Gmail. Practically everyone has a Gmail account, but do you know how to customize your account to best suit your needs? The use of Filters and Labels can transform your Gmail inbox from messy to organized!Why Gmail?Communicating with clients is a key aspect of running...
How to import your domain email account into your Gmail account
Here at Pod Creative we highly recommend using Gmail as an email aggregation application. The question we get most is: “Can I have a domain-related email address e.g. john@johndoe.ca?” And the answer is yes.
Google’s products and how it can help your organisation or business
Google has a suite of products and services that will help streamline your organizations' communications and collaborative projects. If your business hasn't taken advantage of the many benefits that Google's products have to offer we're going to give you eight...
Why you should use Google Calendar
Calendars and scheduling are an unfortunate part of modern life. Thankfully, Google has made the complex much more simple with its online calendar tool. You can keep your own personal schedule and add an infinite number of other “calendars” that you can then color...
Google Drive and why you need to start using it.
Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. Google Drive allows users to store files in the cloud, synchronize files across devices, and share files. Google Drive is include with all Google accounts and users get an automatic, free...
Getting testimonials using Google Maps
Use this free tool to easily find your business and generate your unique Google Review link. Then share the short URL with your customers and grow your Google reviews. If you want to get Google reviews for your business just ask. But ask the right way. We've found a...
Google Maps and why you need to be on there
Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions (Google Traffic), and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle (in beta), or...
Hosting and Servers
Choosing the right hosting: Comparative analysis
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, a reliable and high-performance web hosting service can make all the difference for your online presence.
Pod Creative VS Go Daddy hosting
Are you in the market for a new Canadian hosting provider? Let’s see how Pod Creative’s dedicated managed hosting stacks up against GoDaddy!
Pod Creative Managed Hosting vs WPEngine Managed Hosting
WPEngine VS Pod Creative, which offers the best bang for your buck!
Pod Creative Hosting VS SiteGround Hosting
Siteground is a popular low-cost hosting service that offers affordable plans. Let’s do a comparison to see how Pod Creative measures up!
The BEST website hosting for your small business website
Pod Creative’s dedicated, managed hosting is the best Canadian deal on the market for small businesses! Backups, updates, and so much more.
Why Pod Creative’s Dedicated, Managed Hosting is the Best Deal
At Pod Creative we offer dedicated, managed hosting for $30/month and in our mind, that's a pretty darn good deal! But don't just take our word for it, let's look at the facts. What does managed mean?Our good friends at Elegant Themes say it best! The hard work...
Pod Creative VS Go Daddy Shared Hosting: What’s the difference?
Let’s go over the differences between Pod Creative’s dedicated, managed hosting and Go Daddy hosting.
Why your hosting service provider matters!
Your hosting service provider matters more than you think, especially for the security of your site!
An Introduction to Hosting
In the simplest terms, hosting is the computer where your website is kept.
Choose the Type of Hosting you Need
There are three main types of hosting: shared hosting, dedicated hosting and Virtual Private Server hosting. Pod Creative offers local dedicated, managed hosting to our clients.
Images
Common Responsive Design Challenges (And How to Solve Them with Divi)
Struggling with responsive design? You’re not alone. From navigation that’s tricky to tap on mobile to layouts that fall apart on smaller screens, responsive design presents unique challenges for web designers.
Responsive Design: What Is It & Why Is It Important?
Responsive design is essential in today’s mobile-first world, allowing websites to adapt seamlessly to any screen size. This post explores how responsive design improves user experience, boosts search rankings, and enhances business success through higher conversions and better brand perception.
Crafting Cohesion: The Gestalt Principle of Symmetry and Order
Elements with symmetry are viewed as belonging to the same group. A great synonym for the symmetry principle would be coherence or the balanced variety in unity.
Revealing the Essence: Understanding the Gestalt Principle of Figure-Ground Relationship
Users perceive interface design elements that differentiate the foreground (figure) from the background (ground) as something to focus on or interact with.
The Flow of Visual Harmony: Exploring the Gestalt Design Principle of Continuity
The eye automatically follows lines and curves, continuing them. Employ continuation to guide users along desired paths in the UI.
A Unifying Force: The Gestalt Design Principle of Similarity
Design elements that appear similar in some way — sharing the same color, shape, or size — are perceived as related, while elements that appear dissimilar are perceived as belonging to separate groups.
Proximity in Design: Elevating UX and UI
Design elements near each other are perceived as related, while elements spaced apart are perceived as belonging to separate groups.
The Power of Closure: A Closer Look at the Gestalt Design Principle
The principle of closure states that people will fill in blanks to perceive a complete object whenever an external stimulus partially matches that object.
Understanding Design Fundamentals: Exploring the Six Gestalt Principles
Today, we’re embarking on an insightful exploration of the six Gestalt principles – fundamental concepts that shed light on the intricacies of visual perception and design composition.
Mastering the Basics of Graphic Design
Are you ready to take a plunge into the captivating world of graphic design?
Internet 101
How to send from your domain related email in Gmail
Gmail’s handy Send Mail As feature allows you to send emails in Gmail as if they were coming from your domain related email! Let’s set it up.
Forwarding VS Fetching, What’s the Difference?
Is your domain-related email set for forwarding or fetching in your third party aggregator? Let’s talk about it!
Updates on your Email Forwarding
Do you use a third party email aggregator such as Gmail or Thunderbird? Is your domain related email set to forwarding or fetching? If it’s forwarding, this post is for you!
Horde webmail is ending
So Horde Webmail is being shut down. Let’s talk about it and what it means for your emails.
Mailchimp: Unsubscribing issues
Are users being unsubscribed from your Mailchimp unknowingly? Let’s talk about why!
How to spot a scam email (and what to do with it)
There are so many types of scam emails!
Mailchimp for Beginners: How to create an email campaign
Let’s learn how to make a Mailchimp campaign email!
Mailchimp for Beginners: Creating a Template
Creating your first template in Mailchimp may seem daunting, but it’s pretty fun!
Gmail Tutorial: Filters & Labels
Gmail. Practically everyone has a Gmail account, but do you know how to customize your account to best suit your needs? The use of Filters and Labels can transform your Gmail inbox from messy to organized!Why Gmail?Communicating with clients is a key aspect of running...
How to import your domain email account into your Gmail account
Here at Pod Creative we highly recommend using Gmail as an email aggregation application. The question we get most is: “Can I have a domain-related email address e.g. john@johndoe.ca?” And the answer is yes.
MailChimp
Mailchimp for Beginners: How to create an email campaign
Let’s learn how to make a Mailchimp campaign email!
Mailchimp for Beginners: Creating a Template
Creating your first template in Mailchimp may seem daunting, but it’s pretty fun!
Mailchimp for Beginners: Account Basics
Mailchimp is a popular email marketing service used to reach subscribers across the globe.
Search and SEO
Choosing the right hosting: Comparative analysis
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, a reliable and high-performance web hosting service can make all the difference for your online presence.
Pod Creative VS Go Daddy hosting
Are you in the market for a new Canadian hosting provider? Let’s see how Pod Creative’s dedicated managed hosting stacks up against GoDaddy!
Pod Creative Managed Hosting vs WPEngine Managed Hosting
WPEngine VS Pod Creative, which offers the best bang for your buck!
Pod Creative Hosting VS SiteGround Hosting
Siteground is a popular low-cost hosting service that offers affordable plans. Let’s do a comparison to see how Pod Creative measures up!
The BEST website hosting for your small business website
Pod Creative’s dedicated, managed hosting is the best Canadian deal on the market for small businesses! Backups, updates, and so much more.
Why Pod Creative’s Dedicated, Managed Hosting is the Best Deal
At Pod Creative we offer dedicated, managed hosting for $30/month and in our mind, that's a pretty darn good deal! But don't just take our word for it, let's look at the facts. What does managed mean?Our good friends at Elegant Themes say it best! The hard work...
Pod Creative VS Go Daddy Shared Hosting: What’s the difference?
Let’s go over the differences between Pod Creative’s dedicated, managed hosting and Go Daddy hosting.
Why your hosting service provider matters!
Your hosting service provider matters more than you think, especially for the security of your site!
An Introduction to Hosting
In the simplest terms, hosting is the computer where your website is kept.
Choose the Type of Hosting you Need
There are three main types of hosting: shared hosting, dedicated hosting and Virtual Private Server hosting. Pod Creative offers local dedicated, managed hosting to our clients.
Tutorials
The Journey of a URL: From Address Bar to Web Page
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you enter a URL into your browser’s address bar and hit Enter? The process may seem like magic, but it’s a well-defined sequence of steps that involves multiple technologies and systems working seamlessly together.
How to send from your domain related email in Gmail
Gmail’s handy Send Mail As feature allows you to send emails in Gmail as if they were coming from your domain related email! Let’s set it up.
Creating a quality Youtube Video
Creating a quality Youtube video is not rocket science! These tips will help guide your efforts.
How to make a post using the classic editor without engaging Divi
Let’s learn how to create a post without using the Divi builder.
An Introduction to the Divi Builder
In our professional opinion, the Divi Builder is the best visual builder on the market!
Internet Intro: What is a URL
Welcome to our Internet Beginners post series! In this post we will cover what a URL is and where to find it.
Google Drive for Beginners: How to create and share a public folder
Google Drive is a fantastic way to share files with others, let’s learn how!
How to add a Variable product in WooCommerce to your WordPress website with Divi
Variable products are a product type in WooCommerce that lets you offer a set of variations on a product.
Woocommerce: How to refund an order in Woocommerce
When set-up correctly, refunding an order with WooCommerce is a breeze!
Mailchimp for Beginners: How to create an email campaign
Let’s learn how to make a Mailchimp campaign email!
The Journey of a URL: From Address Bar to Web Page
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you enter a URL into your browser’s address bar and hit Enter? The process may seem like magic, but it’s a well-defined sequence of steps that involves multiple technologies and systems working seamlessly together.
How to send from your domain related email in Gmail
Gmail’s handy Send Mail As feature allows you to send emails in Gmail as if they were coming from your domain related email! Let’s set it up.
Creating a quality Youtube Video
Creating a quality Youtube video is not rocket science! These tips will help guide your efforts.
How to make a post using the classic editor without engaging Divi
Let’s learn how to create a post without using the Divi builder.
An Introduction to the Divi Builder
In our professional opinion, the Divi Builder is the best visual builder on the market!
Internet Intro: What is a URL
Welcome to our Internet Beginners post series! In this post we will cover what a URL is and where to find it.
Google Drive for Beginners: How to create and share a public folder
Google Drive is a fantastic way to share files with others, let’s learn how!
How to add a Variable product in WooCommerce to your WordPress website with Divi
Variable products are a product type in WooCommerce that lets you offer a set of variations on a product.
Woocommerce: How to refund an order in Woocommerce
When set-up correctly, refunding an order with WooCommerce is a breeze!
Mailchimp for Beginners: How to create an email campaign
Let’s learn how to make a Mailchimp campaign email!
WooCommerce
WooCommerce – an online store for all!
In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the key features of WooCommerce and how they can help you build a successful online store.
How to take online orders without WooCommerce
An online shop or store is a popular addition to most businesses nowadays. It can help boost your branding, increase sales, and increase your customer base. However, most e-commerce platforms can be arduous to set up and maintain and are not cheap to get started. ...
How to add a Variable product in WooCommerce to your WordPress website with Divi
Variable products are a product type in WooCommerce that lets you offer a set of variations on a product.
Woocommerce: How to refund an order in Woocommerce
When set-up correctly, refunding an order with WooCommerce is a breeze!
Critical vulnerability in WooCommerce
Critical Vulnerability Detected in WooCommerce, here is what we know and what we’ve done.
How to Add a New WooCommerce Simple Product to your WordPress Site with Divi
Step-by-step instructions on how to put a product into your Woo Commerce merchandise store.
WooCommerce for Beginners
Woocommerce is our go-to plugin to turn your WordPress site into an e-commerce store!
How to add a Variable product in WooCommerce to your WordPress website with Divi
Variable products are a product type in WooCommerce that lets you offer a set of variations on a product.
6 Common WordPress Login Issues
Not being able to log in is such a drag! Here is 6 reasons why this might happen.
7 settings you need to check when starting a new WordPress site
Here’s 7 must-check settings for WordPress Beginners!
How to add a new post to your Divi WordPress website using the Gutenberg editor
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create a new post in WordPress, using the Divi Theme and the Gutenberg Editor. The steps will walk you through the process in a straightforward, clear manner.
WooCommerce for Beginners
Woocommerce is our go-to plugin to turn your WordPress site into an e-commerce store!
Plugin Highlight: Smush
Smush for WordPress is a powerful plugin!
A how-to guide on Post Revisions
Post revisions are a quick and easy way to restore a post back to a version (or more) previous!
Tips and tricks for speeding up your Divi WordPress site!
Is your site slow? Not for long!
How to add a newsletter opt-in to your Divi WordPress site
An easy to use e-newsletter opt-in can help you grow your newsletter base!
Why you NEED to use Alt Tags
Using Alt Tags or Alternative Text when naming photos is vital for SEO.
WordPress
How to add a Variable product in WooCommerce to your WordPress website with Divi
Variable products are a product type in WooCommerce that lets you offer a set of variations on a product.
6 Common WordPress Login Issues
Not being able to log in is such a drag! Here is 6 reasons why this might happen.
7 settings you need to check when starting a new WordPress site
Here’s 7 must-check settings for WordPress Beginners!
How to add a new post to your Divi WordPress website using the Gutenberg editor
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create a new post in WordPress, using the Divi Theme and the Gutenberg Editor. The steps will walk you through the process in a straightforward, clear manner.
WooCommerce for Beginners
Woocommerce is our go-to plugin to turn your WordPress site into an e-commerce store!
Plugin Highlight: Smush
Smush for WordPress is a powerful plugin!
A how-to guide on Post Revisions
Post revisions are a quick and easy way to restore a post back to a version (or more) previous!
Tips and tricks for speeding up your Divi WordPress site!
Is your site slow? Not for long!
How to add a newsletter opt-in to your Divi WordPress site
An easy to use e-newsletter opt-in can help you grow your newsletter base!
Why you NEED to use Alt Tags
Using Alt Tags or Alternative Text when naming photos is vital for SEO.
How to add a Variable product in WooCommerce to your WordPress website with Divi
Variable products are a product type in WooCommerce that lets you offer a set of variations on a product.
6 Common WordPress Login Issues
Not being able to log in is such a drag! Here is 6 reasons why this might happen.
7 settings you need to check when starting a new WordPress site
Here’s 7 must-check settings for WordPress Beginners!
How to add a new post to your Divi WordPress website using the Gutenberg editor
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create a new post in WordPress, using the Divi Theme and the Gutenberg Editor. The steps will walk you through the process in a straightforward, clear manner.
WooCommerce for Beginners
Woocommerce is our go-to plugin to turn your WordPress site into an e-commerce store!
Plugin Highlight: Smush
Smush for WordPress is a powerful plugin!
A how-to guide on Post Revisions
Post revisions are a quick and easy way to restore a post back to a version (or more) previous!
Tips and tricks for speeding up your Divi WordPress site!
Is your site slow? Not for long!
How to add a newsletter opt-in to your Divi WordPress site
An easy to use e-newsletter opt-in can help you grow your newsletter base!
Why you NEED to use Alt Tags
Using Alt Tags or Alternative Text when naming photos is vital for SEO.
