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Web Guy Nick Podcast" is your go-to tech insight show. Join Nick, an experienced web expert, as he navigates the digital realm. From WordPress intricacies to the latest AI trends, each episode delivers a unique blend of education and entertainment. Whether you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or a business owner, get ready to be informed, inspired, and engaged. Dive into the digital world with Web Guy Nick Podcast - your compass in the tech landscape. Support this podcast: https://podcaste ...
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The Divi Chat Podcast had an amazing run! This will be the 294th episode since the show began back in October of 2016 when a few friends decided to go public with their conversations about this incredible new tool: Divi. This podcast has meant a lot to a lot of folks – the panelists included. Can’t wait to Chat with you all one last time. Thanks fo…
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Announcement: Time to Recharge Our Batteries – Divi Chat Hiatus
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We are taking our own advice! If you caught the previous episode, you know we all believe in the importance of taking a break. The many panel members who have been a part of Divi Chat have been sharing advice, tips, and lessons learned for almost 7 years. (‼️) All of the panelists participate voluntarily and are all running their own business (or m…
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Ep 291 – How to Take a Vacation When You Own a Business
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Sand and Saltwater may do wonders for you, but they are mortal enemies of your laptop! That’s not the only reason to leave the laptop at home, though. Dive into the pool of work-life balance with this episode of Divi Chat, titled “How To Take a Vacation When You Own a Business.” Come hear the strategies, tips, and resources the Divi Chat panel has …
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Ep 290 – Divi AI: A Time Saver or Feature Bloat?
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AI is everywhere, including baked right in to your favorite WordPress pagebuilder! The Divi Chat crew will take you through their first impressions of this hot new feature and share suggestions for making the most of it. What are the best ways to use Divi AI? Is there reason for concern? 💬 Join us in the live chat at 5 p.m. EST on FB or YouTube! ht…
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Ep 289 – Mastering the Use of Video in Your Marketing
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Get ready to bring your marketing to life! We all know video killed the radio star*… is it taking over marketing too? Nearly all the top social media platforms have a focus on video content, and YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world. I think it’s time we take the hint! So how can you make good use of video to get more leads and s…
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Ep 288 – Business Finance: Budgeting, Forecasting, and Owner Compensation
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What do you use to budget for your business? When do you decide to put yourself on a “salary” versus just drawing more from the business in those months when your revenue is up? This episode of Divi Chat will dive into how the panelists approach their business finances – what works and (of course) the hard lessons they’ve learned along the way. 💬 J…
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Ep 287 – Processes & Tools for the Design Phase of a Website Project
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Don’t miss this episode of Divi Chat as we do a deep dive into the design phase of a website project. Typography and color schemes have a big impact on user experience and conversions. And, of course, we can’t forget the importance of designing for accessibility! The panel will share practical tips to make your designs inclusive and user-friendly. …
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Ep 286 – Google Analytics 4: What it Means for Your Business
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The cutoff for updating your Google Analytics account from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) has come and gone at the beginning of this month. Did you update in time?? If not….what does that mean for your reporting? What about your clients’ analytics? Google automatically updated accounts, right? Right?? 😟 Whether your GA was upd…
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Ep 285 – Do These Things Before Taking On A Website You Didn’t Build
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Taking on a website you didn’t build is like gazing at the beautiful tip of an iceberg above the surface. At first glance, it appears captivating and pristine, but beneath the waterline lies a complex web of hidden challenges and unexpected surprises. Just like the tip of an iceberg, the visible aspects of a website may seem appealing and functiona…
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Ep 284 – Work Smarter Not Harder Using Marketing Automation
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Marketing automation can help WordPress service providers to work more efficiently, generate more leads, and provide a more personalized experience for their customers. By leveraging the power of marketing automation, you can take your business to the next level – all while doing less of the stuff you hate! We are excited to have Chris Davis, Found…
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The Temu Revolution: Why This App Should Be Your Next Download
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Welcome to another exciting episode where we're exploring the ever-evolving landscape of digital apps. Today, we'll delve into the world of Temu, an all-encompassing app that's been taking the tech scene by storm. We'll unpack its array of innovative features, demonstrate its user-friendly interface, and highlight how it can streamline your daily a…
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Ep 283 – Optimizing Website Performance Using Heatmaps
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Join the DC panel as they chat about their personal experience with Heatmaps, recommendations for software to use, and how they blow the minds of their clients with the data collected from these amazing tools.By Divi Chat
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Ep 282 – Train Yourself To Be a Better Web Developer
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Ready to Level Up? If so, where should you go to improve your skills and how do you get started? You will need to find the right format and right trainer for your learning style and focus on skills that will increase your efficiency or profitability. Actually, should you even bother, or just hire someone with skills you desire? Lots of ground to co…
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We have a full panel for this fast moving episode where each panelist will share their absolute must-have, stranded on a dessert island apps. They can be Mac or Windows, computer or mobile apps…just no more than 10 each. Only the best!! If you had to choose your Top 10, what would make the cut?? Comment to share your list! 💬 Join us in the live cha…
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Ep 280 – The Web Designers’s Guide to Google Ads with Sean Pierce
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In this episode of Divi Chat, we explore the world of Google Ads with special guest Sean Pierce. As web designers, it's important to understand the basics of paid advertising and how it can benefit our clients' businesses. Sean breaks down the key components of Google Ads, including keyword research, ad targeting, and budgeting strategies. We also …
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Ep 279 – Boost Your Recurring Revenue with Website Subscriptions
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In this episode of Divi Chat, the panel is joined by Steve Schramm of NorthMac Services to explore the website subscription model. Subscriptions are becoming an increasingly popular way for businesses to generate constant, reliable income, but does it work for web development?? We’ll look at how to set up a website subscription service, the benefit…
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Exploring AI’s Role in WordPress: A Conversation with Web Specialist Nick
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In this compelling episode titled "Exploring AI’s Role in WordPress: A Conversation with Web Specialist Nick", we delve into the captivating intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and WordPress, two powerhouses in the tech industry. Our guest, Nick, a seasoned web expert, takes us on a journey through his experiences with WordPress and its ev…
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Ep 278 – How to Get the Most Out of Your Google Business Profile
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Properly Optimizing your Google Business Profile can increase visibility, attract more customers, and boost conversions. Oh and did we mention it's FREE?Tricia Clements, owner of Your Biz Watchdog, will join the panel discuss the importance of having a complete and accurate profile, how to optimize your listing with relevant keywords, and engaging …
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Ep 277 – Animating Your WordPress Website in 2023
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Are you employing animation in your WordPress websites or are you firmly against this trend? If you are pro-motion, what kind of animations are you using? Subtle text animations, fade-in’s, or maybe something more dramatic? Slide-in text plus SVG animation in the form of Lottie files is at the heart of what we are discussing in this episode of Divi…
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Ep 276 – Our Favorite Browser Extensions
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As web geeks we spend our lives in our browsers. Are you getting the most out of the tools and extensions available to supercharge your browsing? From productivity tools to ad-blockers, utilities to security, the Divi Chat crew will share their go-to extensions for getting the most out of their browsers. Our "Faves" eps are always fast-paced and fu…
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Ep 275 – Wordpress 6.2: What Dolphy Means for Divi and Other Page Builders
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Dolphy is the jazzy code name for the first major WordPress release of 2023, version 6.2. As the foundation of our tech stack (and maybe even our entire business) it’s important to keep up with what’s happening with WordPress and what parent company Automatic has planned. 💬 Join us in the live chat at 5 p.m. EST on FB or YouTube! https://www.facebo…
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Ep 274 – How to Get Started with Podcasting Part 2: Tech & Marketing
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This episode is a continuation of our discussion on starting a podcast. We broke down the process into 3 Ts: • Tools: microphones, lighting, cameras, etc. • Topics: what to discuss and how to make it stand out from other podcasts • Tech: the software and services needed to publish and market your podcast Last week we covered Tools and Topics. This …
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Ep 273 – How to Get Started with Podcasting
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Have you ever wished you could start your own podcast, but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe running your own show sounds like too much commitment, but you’d love to be a guest on someone else’s show? The Divi Chat Podcast has been broadcasting weekly for over 6 years 😱 so we know a thing or two about this topic. Tim Strifler is one of the origin…
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Ep 272 – Preparing to Buy or Sell a Web Business with Kristina Romero
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Have you ever thought about selling your business or purchasing an agency? Even if this isn’t on your To Do list for the near future, understanding what’s involved can help ensure you are ready if/when the time comes. In this episode of Divi Chat, we will break this subject down to discuss elements that get your business in a position to be profita…
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Ep 271 – Getting the Most Out of Social Media for Your Web Design Business
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Poll: When it comes to your business, do you view Social Media as (A) a necessary evil, (B) totally pointless, or (C) your biz bestie? (Answer in the comments!) 👇 If you have a Web Design business, should you be promoting it on the socials? If so, which one (or ones!)? Join the Divi Chat panel for this episode where they break down their various st…
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Ep 270 – Making the Most of Google’s (Mostly Free!) Tools
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As web professionals, we rely on a multitude of tools to help us with our work. Pricey or Free, Shiny or Tried-and-true, we all have our favorites…but it’s hard to imagine getting by without the powerful suite of tools that Google provides – almost entirely for free! From analytics to search console, from Google My Business to Google Tag Manager, w…
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