Divi Chat

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. The post Ep 252 – FAVES: Our Favorite Podcasts (Part 2!) appeared first on Divi Chat.

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?? The post Ep 251 – FAVES: Our Favorite Business Books, Podcasts and Blogs appeared first on Divi Chat.

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. The post Ep 250 – How to Get Organized in Your Business: Tools, Time Management, and Other Tips appeared first on Divi Chat.

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. The post Ep 249 – What Makes a Good Hero Website Section appeared first on Divi Chat.

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. The post Ep 248 – Our Favorite Divi Sites and Why We Love ‘Em! appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 247 – Software Licensing: How to Handle this in Your Web Design Business appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 246 – How to Give Back to the WordPress Community appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 245 – Using Standard Operating Procedures to Increase Efficiency in Your Businessess appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 244 – How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business appeared first on Divi Chat.

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? […] The post Ep 243 – WordPress 6.0 – What it Means for Divi and Other Page Builders appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 242 – Website Monitoring and Protection: How and Why to Keep your Divi Site Safe appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 241 – Creating Online Courses in Divi with Chris Badgett appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 240 – New Divi Features! appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 239 – What is Your Go To Recipe for Website Success? appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 238 – Go for Launch! Website Handover Process appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 237 – Do You Need a Degree to be a Successful Divi Web Designer? appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 236 – They Signed the Contract… NOW WHAT?!? appeared first on Divi Chat.

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 […] The post Ep 235 – How to Survive in Business When Life Throws You a Curve Ball appeared first on Divi Chat.

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/ […] The post Ep 234 – Faves: Our Favorite Premium WordPress Plugins appeared first on Divi Chat.

We all hope and pray the day never comes…but being prepared for the worst will let you sleep soundly at night. Nathan Ingram of Monster Contracts will join the panel this week to discuss what to include in your contracts and how to protect yourself. Alternate title for this week: CYA Y’ALL! (Vote in comments!) […] The post Ep 233 – Problem Clients and Failed Projects: Will Your Contract Protect You? appeared first on Divi Chat.