Divi Chat

Artificial Intelligence has exploded on to the tech scene in the past 6 months and is rapidly seeping into the mainstream. (When your mom starts asking questions about ChatGPT - you know it's officially made it!) How will this technology (and future iterations) affect Web Design, Development, Copywriting, and Analytics? In other words: IS AI COMING FOR YOUR JOB??

As WordPress developers, technology is the love of our lives...and the bane of our existence. On this episode of Divi Chat, we’re discussing what to do when things go wrong. One of the most important things we'll discuss is how to diagnose a problem quickly. We'll share our favorite tactics and tools for troubleshooting, and how to quickly narrow down the cause of an issue.

You already know blogging is critical to SEO success, but more is involved than just pumping out random content. How do you know what to write about, and how can you get the biggest bang for your buck on each post? SEO expert and all around word nerd, Michelle Bourbonniere will be joining the panel to share some tips for how to get the most out of your blogging efforts.

Siri, Alexa, and Google are ready and waiting to deliver content to your audience. Do you know how to expand your reach into this vast network? Join the panel as we welcome special guest Chip Edwards, founder of Create My Voice. His tagline is "Your content, but louder." Literally!

Kick the year off right with a fresh audit of your website (or your client sites!). What exactly IS a Website Audit? How do you do it? How long does it take? Can you charge for this?? Tune in to hear the panel discuss!

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 p...

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]