Episodes
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Divi Chat: The Finale
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.…
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Announcement: Time to Recharge Our Batteries – Divi Chat Hiatus
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...
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Ep 291 – How to Take a Vacation When You Own a Business
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...
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Ep 290 – Divi AI: A Time Saver or Feature Bloat?
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?
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Ep 289 – Mastering the Use of Video in Your Marketing
Tune in to this episode of Divi Chat where the panel will dive into not only where video use could be beneficial to your WordPress business, but also how to make the most of your efforts with the right equipment, software, and messaging. Don't miss this one, folks - even if you are camera shy!
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Ep 288 – Business Finance: Budgeting, Forecasting, and Owner Compensation
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…
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Ep 287 – Processes & Tools for the Design Phase of a Website Project
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…
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Ep 286 – Google Analytics 4: What it Means for Your Business
Get ready to decode the mysteries of Google Analytics 4 in this episode of Divi Chat. Joining the panel is SEO whiz David Zimmerman of Reliable Acorn and Curious Ants, an incredible resource for learning more about SEO.
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Ep 285 – Do These Things Before Taking On A Website You Didn’t Build
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...
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Ep 284 – Work Smarter Not Harder Using Marketing Automation
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…
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Ep 283 – Optimizing Website Performance Using Heatmaps
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.
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Ep 282 – Train Yourself To Be a Better Web Developer
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...
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Ep 281 – Our Top 10 Favorite Apps
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??
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Ep 280 – The Web Designers’s Guide to Google Ads with Sean Pierce
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...
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Ep 279 – Boost Your Recurring Revenue with Website Subscriptions
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…
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Ep 278 – How to Get the Most Out of Your Google Business Profile
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...
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Ep 277 – Animating Your WordPress Website in 2023
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...
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Ep 276 – Our Favorite Browser Extensions
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...
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Ep 275 – WordPress 6.2: What Dolphy Means for Divi and Other Page Builders
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.
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Ep 274 – How to Get Started with Podcasting Part 2: Tech & Marketing
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...
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Ep 273 – How to Get Started with Podcasting
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…
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Ep 272 – Preparing to Buy or Sell a Web Business with Kristina Romero
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…
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Ep 271 – Getting the Most Out of Social Media for Your Web Design Business
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…
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Ep 270 – Making the Most of Google’s (Mostly Free!) Tools
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...
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Ep 269 – How to Master Sales and Negotiation
Does the thought of "Sales and Negotiation" make you cringe? Do you feel sleazy every time you try to sell your services? That stops now! Sure there are sleazy salespeople, but the act of selling doesn't make you one of them. And it's time to stop underselling or letting the client dictate your...
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Ep 268 – How Will AI Tools Like ChatGPT Affect How We Build Websites in 2023?
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,...
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Ep 267 – Problem Solving and Troubleshooting WordPress Websites
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...
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Ep 266 – How to Structure a Blog Post for Conversion and SEO
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…
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Ep 265 – Voice Assistants: The Next Frontier for Your Content
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!
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Ep 264 – How to Perform a Website Audit (and Why)
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!
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Ep 263 – 2023 Goals and Tactics to Actually Achieve Them
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.
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Ep 262 – Setting Priorities and Staying Focused
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…
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Ep 261 – You Gotta Know THIS to Succeed in Web Design
Join us as we explore the cornerstone to success in web design business.
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Ep 260 – How to Finish Your Year Strong
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?
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Ep 259- Win More Business by Creating Compelling Case Studies
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.
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Ep 258- Divi Chat Live Q&A
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.
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Ep 257- What Would We Do Differently in our Divi Businesses?
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!
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Ep 256- Divi Chat Celebrates 6 Years!
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?
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Ep 255- Black Friday Prep
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.
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Ep 254 – Converting Prospects into Clients
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.
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Ep 253 – How to Get (and Keep!) Your Business Organized
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!
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Ep 252 – FAVES: Our Favorite Podcasts (Part 2!)
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.
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Ep 251 – FAVES: Our Favorite Business Books, Podcasts and Blogs
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…
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Ep 250 – How to Get Organized in Your Business: Tools, Time Management, and Other Tips
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…
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Ep 249 – What Makes a Good Hero Website Section
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…
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Ep 248 – Our Favorite Divi Sites and Why We Love ‘Em!
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.
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Ep 247 – Software Licensing: How to Handle this in Your Web Design Business
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…
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Ep 246 – How to Give Back to the WordPress Community
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...
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Ep 245 – Using Standard Operating Procedures to Increase Efficiency in Your Businessess
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...
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Ep 244 – How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business
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…
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