WordPress eXplained
Learn why WordPress remains the go-to choice for SMBs looking to grow without outgrowing their website.
Technical SEO in Plain English
Learn how site speed, mobile friendliness, crawlability, security and other behind-the-scenes factors help search engines understand your website, improving your visibility and helping more customers find your business.
Shopify vs. WordPress for Your Webstore
Shopify or WordPress? Beyond pricing and features lies a bigger question: Do you want to "rent" your platform or own it? Discover five key platform differences that can shape your store's growth, flexibility and future options.
Speed Up WordPress With 3 Easy Tricks
Need a warp speed website? Check out this how-to on using edge caching, minification and a reCAPTCHA bypass trick to speed website page load times.
Yes, You Need a Website (A Modern, Responsive Website)
If you're a small, local business seeking customers in your geographic service area, you need a website. Come read about the benefits a modern, responsive website can bring you in the fight to rank at the top of the local search results.
eXcelisys Earns Vote of Confidence for Building Star-Spangled Campaign Website
eXcelisys earns stars and stripes for campaign website design that took 28 days from inception to launch. For St. Joseph County, Indiana, native Tom McCormick, the decision to seek political office was a long time coming. But once McCormick decided to run for county commissioner, he knew he needed to launch a campaign website lickety-split.
The Meaning of “Excelsior”
There are millions of "excelsiors" but only one eXcelisys! Here's a little diatribe to ease the confusion.
How to Backup a WordPress Site Without a Plugin
Looking to make WordPress backups without a plugin? Try your hosting service. In this post, we walk you through the steps of setting up backups with WP Engine and DreamHost.
The Paradox of Plugins: eXtend Your WordPress Site Safely & Sanely
WordPress plugins can add crucial functionality to your site. Learn about pre-made plugins and custom WordPress plugin development.
Out with the Old, In with the New — Updating PHP is Essential for You!
Do you own or operate a WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal, Magento or WooCommerce site? Then you're using PHP and should read this to prepare for critical changes this new year.