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Announcement: Time to Recharge Our Batteries–Divi Chat Hiatus from 2023-08-31T14:19:52

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 sh...

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Ep 291–How to Take a Vacation When You Own a Business from 2023-08-24T14:00:08

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...

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Ep 290–Divi AI: A Time Saver or Feature Bloat? from 2023-08-17T14:19:59

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 f...

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Ep 289–Mastering the Use of Video in Your Marketing from 2023-08-09T18:08:50

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 r...

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Ep 288–Business Finance: Budgeting, Forecasting, and Owner Compensation from 2023-07-26T22:55:16

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 D...

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Ep 287–Processes&Tools for the Design Phase of a Website Project from 2023-07-20T02:38:24

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 cou...

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Ep 286–Google Analytics 4: What it Means for Your Business from 2023-07-13T14:40:38

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 le...

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Ep 285–Do These Things Before Taking On A Website You Didn’t Build from 2023-07-06T22:38:14

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 comp...

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Ep 284–Work Smarter Not Harder Using Marketing Automation from 2023-06-29T12:49:35

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 m...

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Ep 283–Optimizing Website Performance Using Heatmaps from 2023-06-22T14:32:28

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 am...

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Ep 282–Train Yourself To Be a Better Web Developer from 2023-06-15T12:32:22

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 skill...

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Ep 281–Our Top 10 Favorite Apps from 2023-06-07T22:04:38

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...j...

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Ep 280–The Web Designers’s Guide to Google Ads with Sean Pierce from 2023-06-01T15:36:29

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...

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Ep 279–Boost Your Recurring Revenue with Website Subscriptions from 2023-05-25T13:49:15

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 busine...

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Ep 278–How to Get the Most Out of Your Google Business Profile from 2023-05-11T13:26:25

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 Watchdo...

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Ep 277–Animating Your WordPress Website in 2023 from 2023-04-27T00:49:59

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 mayb...

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Ep 276–Our Favorite Browser Extensions from 2023-04-20T21:22:04

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...

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Ep 275–Wordpress 6.2: What Dolphy Means for Divi and Other Page Builders from 2023-04-06T13:58:31

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 wha...

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Ep 274–How to Get Started with Podcasting Part 2: Tech&Marketing from 2023-03-30T15:12:27

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 i...

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Ep 273–How to Get Started with Podcasting from 2023-03-23T00:48:30

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 ...

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Ep 272–Preparing to Buy or Sell a Web Business with Kristina Romero from 2023-03-16T17:02:47

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...

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Ep 271–Getting the Most Out of Social Media for Your Web Design Business from 2023-03-10T12:23:05

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,...

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Ep 270–Making the Most of Google’s (Mostly Free!) Tools from 2023-03-06T23:28:17

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 ...

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Ep 269–How to Master Sales and Negotiation from 2023-02-23T15:03:27

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 do...

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Ep 268–How Will AI Tools Like ChatGPT Affect How We Build Websites in 2023? from 2023-02-15T23:33:29

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 offic...

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Ep 267–Problem Solving and Troubleshooting WordPress Websites from 2023-02-08T23:12:43

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 importa...

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Ep 266–How to Structure a Blog Post for Conversion and SEO from 2023-01-25T22:49:35

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 b...

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Ep 265–Voice Assistants: The Next Frontier for Your Content from 2023-01-18T23:52:38

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 Edwar...

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Ep 264–How to Perform a Website Audit (and Why) from 2023-01-12T00:50:16

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 he...

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Ep 263–2023 Goals and Tactics to Actually Achieve Them from 2022-12-21T23:01:17

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...

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Ep 262–Setting Priorities and Staying Focused from 2022-12-18T21:59:27

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 fee...

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Ep 261–You Gotta Know THIS to Succeed in Web Design from 2022-12-07T22:58:35

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 from 2022-12-01T15:37:19

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 from 2022-11-24T01:40:55

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 st...

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Ep 258- Divi Chat Live Q&A from 2022-11-10T14:18:45

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? from 2022-11-03T00:12:46

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 ...

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Ep 256- Divi Chat Celebrates 6 Years! from 2022-10-19T20:28:31

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 busines...

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Ep 255- Black Friday Prep from 2022-10-06T00:39:16

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...

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Ep 254–Converting Prospects into Clients from 2022-09-29T23:00:14

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 som...

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Ep 253–How to Get (and Keep!) Your Business Organized from 2022-09-21T18:42:43

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 ti...

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Ep 252–FAVES: Our Favorite Podcasts (Part 2!) from 2022-08-25T02:26:42

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 ent...

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Ep 251–FAVES: Our Favorite Business Books, Podcasts and Blogs from 2022-08-18T00:33:32

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 continuin...

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Ep 250–How to Get Organized in Your Business: Tools, Time Management, and Other Tips from 2022-08-03T22:41:55

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 T...

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Ep 249–What Makes a Good Hero Website Section from 2022-07-27T20:55:08

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 estat...

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Ep 248–Our Favorite Divi Sites and Why We Love‘Em! from 2022-07-20T22:43:57

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...

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Ep 247–Software Licensing: How to Handle this in Your Web Design Business from 2022-07-07T00:35:20

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...

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Ep 246–How to Give Back to the WordPress Community from 2022-06-29T22:03:31

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 amazi...

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Ep 245–Using Standard Operating Procedures to Increase Efficiency in Your Businessess from 2022-06-24T00:03:11

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...

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Ep 244–How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business from 2022-06-09T23:39:08

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 wil...

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Ep 243–Wordpress 6.0–What it Means for Divi and Other Page Builders from 2022-05-26T01:06:04

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...

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Ep 242–Website Monitoring and Protection: How and Why to Keep your Divi Site Safe from 2022-05-12T23:10:15

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 ...

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Ep 241–Creating Online Courses in Divi with Chris Badgett from 2022-05-04T23:22:58

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 ...

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Ep 240–New Divi Features! from 2022-04-28T00:33:45

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! H...

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Ep 239–What is Your Go To Recipe for Website Success? from 2022-04-07T01:53:34

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 ...

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Ep 238–Go for Launch! Website Handover Process from 2022-03-31T21:59:12

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 cl...

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Ep 237–Do You Need a Degree to be a Successful Divi Web Designer? from 2022-03-24T21:37:56

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 abou...

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Ep 236–They Signed the Contract…NOW WHAT?!? from 2022-03-09T23:55:44

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 st...

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Ep 235–How to Survive in Business When Life Throws You a Curve Ball from 2022-03-03T01:23:26

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 ...

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Ep 234–Faves: Our Favorite Premium WordPress Plugins from 2022-02-23T22:23:29

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 H...

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Ep 233–Problem Clients and Failed Projects: Will Your Contract Protect You? from 2022-02-18T00:44:43

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...

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Ep 232- Best Practices for Redesigning a Divi Site from 2022-02-17T01:20:08

There are many reasons you might want to re-design a Divi site: maybe the client's branding has changed, maybe the existing style isn't speaking effectively to their customers, maybe it just looks ...

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Ep 231–Running a Divi Business with a Global Team from 2022-02-15T22:46:41

Did you ever think you'd be running a Global Conglomerate?? In addition to sounding pretty dang impressive, this model brings several logistical challenges. Join the Divi Chat panel today as they ...

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Ep 230–A Divi Update Broke My Site 😱NOW WHAT?? from 2022-01-19T23:28:48

It's happened before and it will happen again...conflicts or bugs in plugin or theme updates can cause your site to"break."Yes, even with Divi! (In fact this just happened to us today!) oof. How c...

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Ep 229–Is It Possible for a Web Designer to Have a Website They Love? from 2022-01-13T00:19:29

How do you feel about your website? When a potential client asks to see your site, do you get a tightness in your chest? We all know"the cobbler's kids run barefoot"so is it actually possible for ...

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Ep 228–2021 Year in Review and Lessons Learned from 2021-12-28T17:54:33

As we approach the end of another calendar year and almost 2 full years in the grip of a global pandemic, it's natural to get a bit reflective. There have certainly been many struggles and hardship...

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Ep 227–State of the Word 2021 Watch Party from 2021-12-16T00:22:32

State of the Word is the annual keynote address delivered by Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress. Instead of a typical Divi Chat episode, the panel will be hosting a watch party to virtually a...

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Ep 226–How to Find a Copywriter for your Business from 2021-12-01T22:08:49

We all know content is King. How do you find the right resources to generate this royal element? What are the primary things you should look for in a Copywriter? Are there other options?Hosts Pres...

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Ep 225–The Life Changing Magic of Monthly Recurring Revenue from 2021-11-26T17:40:11

Landing a high-ticket project fills the coffers once, but putting your energies into building regular recurring revenue keeps cash flowing on an ongoing basis. Come hang with the DC panel as they ...

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Ep 224–Conquering the Copywriting Conundrum with Vito Peleg from 2021-11-10T22:39:46

Creating copy...finding copywriters...getting copy from clients...editing terrible copy...designing without copy...designing with copy? No matter which path you choose, copy is a thorn in the side...

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Ep 223–Find Your Lane with Geno Quiroz from 2021-10-27T22:22:55

We are so excited to welcome the Godfather of Divi, Geno Quiroz, to Divi Chat! Geno and the panel will chat about the journey of running a Divi business. What happens when things don't turn out as ...

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Ep 222–Set Yourself Apart From Your Competitors with Project Management (with guest Beth Livingston) from 2021-10-21T01:11:53

Having a clear plan and structure can make your clients feel totally confident in your abilities. It will set you up as an absolute pro - and earn you the price tag that goes along with that. Join...

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Ep 221–How to Beat Imposter Syndrome from 2021-10-14T01:04:28

Do you have a constant fear that any second your clients will realize that it's"just you"and you couldn't possibly know how to do all these things? You probably know a lot more than you realize. ...

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Ep 220–Pricing for Profitability from 2021-10-07T00:47:46

Pricing is one of the most hotly contested topics in Web Development. How do you determine what you charge? Join the panel today as they discuss how to make sure you are *actually* making money on ...

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Ep 219–Quickly Build a Super Custom Divi Site with The Theme Builder from 2021-09-29T22:51:37

Are you using the Divi Theme Builder to improve your website designs and speed up development? Join the Divi Chat panel today as we discuss our tips for making the most of this powerful tool. H...

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Ep 218–Tiny Phones To Huge Monitors: How To Design Your Divi Site For Any Device from 2021-09-15T21:39:26

We all know how important it is to make our websites responsive for mobile devices, but how do you plan for large screens? What are the industry standards and best practices? Join the Divi Chat pa...

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Ep 217–Development and Staging Servers – Where to Build or Update Divi Sites from 2021-09-08T22:58:30

Viewer Requested Topic!"Development Servers...Staging sites...What's the best way to design something before it goes live if there's already an existing site. How do you switch over to the new site...

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Ep 216–How To Get The Most Out Of The Divi 4.10.x Performance Update from 2021-08-27T22:13:18

Hey remember when we all got to hang out with Nick Roach and Kenny Sing and they told us about a bunch of cool stuff coming with Divi? Well....IT. JUST. HAPPENED. 4.10 is a biggie! As of this post...

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Ep 215–DNS: Conquering the Monster from 2021-08-21T15:44:56

If DNS is the scary monster you'd rather stayed hidden under your bed, this is the episode for you. We are going to turn on the lights and show you that the big, hairy, ugly monster isn't really so...

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Ep 214–How to Migrate a Divi Website from 2021-08-14T13:53:08

There are multiple reasons a website may need moved from one server to another. A simple mistake can cause the whole process to fail...and take down a website Never fear - Divi Chat is here!Under...

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Ep 213–Untangling the Mysteries of Email Deliverability with Amr Selim from 2021-08-09T13:29:49

DMARC, SPF, DNS, MX, IMAP, SMTP 😱🤯😭Does the email alphabet give you cold sweats with each new website project? To many of us, email deliverability feels like a"necessary evil"and as such can be...

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Ep 212–How To Not Lose Your Mind With Revisions and Approvals from 2021-08-03T22:01:47

Revisions are a part of the creative process, but if left uncontrolled they can add hours and hours of unpaid labor to any project. And what about approvals? Are you just getting a verbal approval...

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Ep 211- Creating Killer Content with Randy Brown from 2021-07-26T22:39:09

Content marketing is a crucial part of digital marketing. You can boost brand awareness, generate leads, and develop customer loyalty. In turn, this continues to grow your revenue. But where do yo...

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Ep 210- Setting Boundaries for a Stress-Free Project with Emma Kate Patterson from 2021-07-22T21:55:26

Do you ever get mid-project and feel like you are doing more cat herding than website building? Setting (and enforcing!) boundaries can mean the difference between loving what you do...and consider...

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Ep 209–Building a Robust Social Network with Kyle Van Deusen from 2021-07-15T23:43:30

Chasing Likes and Follows can often be an exercise in vanity, and ultimately, futility. Have you ever wanted to build an online network you could actually leverage to grow your business? We'll be ...

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Ep 208–Building Sales Funnels in Divi with Melissa Love from 2021-06-30T23:03:10

We are excited to have Divi rockstar Melissa Love join the panel this week to share her secrets for building sales funnels with Divi. Not only will high conversion funnels fill your queue with qua...

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Ep 207–Mastering Divi Global Elements from 2021-06-24T00:44:47

We all know Elegant Themes never stops improving Divi. Some of the most time-saving updates have been the many global features. This week on Divi Chat, we are going to round up and break down the v...

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Ep 206–Image Optimization: How to Get the Images Right from the Beginning from 2021-06-10T00:23:52

Images are no doubt a very big part of websites. Whether the image is for content purposes to illustrate the meaning of the page, or for decorative/design purposes to make it look better— images ar...

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Ep 205–Help&Inspiration for Divi, WordPress&Your Business–Our Go-To Online Resources from 2021-06-02T22:35:07

Where do you turn when you are STUCK? Whether it's a tricky bit of code or a creative slump, we all need resources we can count on in our time of need. Tune in to Divi Chat to hear about our fave ...

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Ep 204–Design Process Best Practices&the Future of Divi with Kenny Sing from 2021-05-26T21:02:09

As Design Director at Elegant Themes, we have Kenny Sing to thank for all the gorgeous layout packs shared with us in the Divi Library. Kenny is cranking out eye candy at work AND at home in his po...

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Ep 203–The Business Software We Use to Run Our Divi Businesses from 2021-05-19T23:16:56

Proposals, Contracts, Invoices, CRM, Task Management, Team Chat, Email, Scheduling... Is your head spinning yet?? Join us on Facebook or Youtube to share your stack!Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson...

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Ep 202–Caching, CDN and Image Optimization for a Speedy Divi Site from 2021-05-13T00:47:30

Divi can be slower than other themes if you don't properly optimize them. However with proper optimization, you can get BLAZING FAST load times! While there are LOTS of things you can do to make Di...

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Ep 201–What Can WOO Do For You? from 2021-05-06T00:01:50

WooCommerce is a dominant presence in the WordPress world... but what exactly can you accomplish with this powerful tool? Hosts Present:Mike Devitt –  Web Design Pro / FB / @webdesignpro.co Sara...

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Ep 200–Divi Chat Episode 200 🎉with Special Guest Nick Roach from 2021-04-28T21:50:34

We have spent 200 HOURS chatting about Divi. What's all the fuss about? Well... businesses have been built, careers have been launched, thousands of development hours have been saved, millions of c...

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Ep 199–Website Maintenance A to Z from 2021-04-23T00:38:26

Are you offering Website Maintenance to your new (and existing) clients? This service benefits them, and puts that sweet recurring revenue into your bank account. Win Win!In this episode of Divi C...

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Ep 198–Google Web Vitals from 2021-04-07T23:40:59

This episode of Divi Chat will be all about Core Web Vitals. Core Web Vitals go beyond just having a fast website, and instead focuses on user experience (although website speed is part of it). Ste...

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Ep 197–Do You Have a Contingency Plan for Your Business? from 2021-03-31T22:52:09

Do you have a"Hit By A Bus"plan? No one wants to think about the worst case scenario, but....what if an emergency took you away from your business for weeks or months without warning? What would h...

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Ep 196–Managing Client Communications from 2021-03-17T23:55:24

Do your clients have your cell phone number? Do you have work chats on messenger or Whatsapp? Check out this episode of Divi Chat to hear what Tim, Mike, Sarah, and Steph allow and where they draw...

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Ep 195–How to Deal With Inheriting a Website From Another Developer from 2021-03-12T00:07:16

Have you ever"inherited"a website that you didn't build? Best practices for that scenario in this episode of Divi Chat!Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FBMike Devitt –  Web Design Pro /...

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Ep 194–The Importance of Owning Your Own Digital Real Estate from 2021-03-04T01:18:57

What if Facebook disappeared tomorrow? What impact would that have on your business? What about your clients'businesses? As Web Designers and Developers, we build Digital Real Estate. (Does that...

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Ep 193–Website Accessibility and Divi from 2021-02-25T23:16:33

Website Accessibility can be an intimidating topic, but it's critical to ensure your websites can be read and navigated by all who visit. Eric Dingler will be joining the panel this week to share ...

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Ep 192–Our Go-To Browser Extensions for Productivity, Workflow, or Fun! from 2021-02-17T23:35:47

As web geeks, we live our lives in a browser. Tune in to this episode as your favorite Divi geeks share their go-to browser extensions for productivity, workflow, or just to make your online home a...

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Ep 191–SEO and Divi from 2021-02-11T01:57:45

How can 3 little letters be so overwhelming?? 😱Your website is a powerful tool....but only if prospects land on it. Check out Divi Chat this week to have your burning SEO questions answered. Our ...

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Ep 190–Back to Basics: How to Close the Deal from 2021-02-04T00:26:43

Last week on Divi Chat we talked about getting leads...now we are going to break down how to close the deal! Join us on Facebook or Youtube and let us know your favorite tip for securing a project...

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Ep 189–Back to Basics: How to Land New Website Clients from 2021-01-29T00:27:33

"Back to Basics"continues with one of the biggest issues new entrepreneurs deal with; How to Land New Website Clients. Social Media? Work for Free? Meet-ups? The Divi Chat crew has a ton of hot ti...

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Ep 188–Back to Basics: Identifying Your Ideal Client from 2021-01-21T02:34:21

We are continuing our"Back to Basics"series of topics this week by tackling a topic that is crucial to the solid foundation of your business, yet is very often overlooked: Ideal Customer Personas. ...

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Ep 187–Back to Basics: The Best Hosting for Divi from 2021-01-15T02:35:50

What's up Divi Nation! We have had a lot of new followers hop on the Divi Chat train over the past several months, so we thought it was about time we revisit the foundation of what we're all about....

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Ep 186–2021 New Resolutions&Lessons Learned from 2021-01-06T23:16:47

We did it, you guys -- WE SURVIVED 2020!  💪Come kick off'21 with the Divi Chat gang as we discuss plans, resolutions,&goals....and welcome our newest panelist!  🎉  Hosts Present:David Blackmon – ...

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Bonus Episode–Boosting Productivity with SetApp from 2020-12-23T23:54:23

Hey Mac users, do you love finding awesome new tools that speed up your processes and save you time? Check out Setapp for dozens of apps that are included in your subscription. On this bonus episod...

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EP 185–Lessons Learned in 2020 from 2020-12-10T23:38:24

This is the final episode of 2020! We are going to take some time to review the dumpster fire that was 2020 and see what positive lessons and strength we can carry into 2021.Business pivots, medit...

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EP 184–What to Do When Things Go Wrong from 2020-12-03T02:26:39

Have any of these ever happened to you?   • Your project went waaay outside scope• You have an unhappy client • You forgot an important step (oh your email was on that server??)• You tragically und...

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EP 183–Our Favorite Divi Tutorials and Resources from 2020-11-19T23:38:09

Who is your go-to for learning how to do things in Divi? Tune in to find out where the Divi Chat crew goes when they need to learn something new! Hosts Present:Stephanie Hudson - FocusWP / FB C...

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Ep 182–Best Practices for On-Boarding New Clients from 2020-11-05T21:52:24

The people have spoken! 🗣️ This episode's listener voted topic is: *Best Practices for On-Boarding New Clients*  Hosts Present:Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FB Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @tim...

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EP 181–Plugins We Use on Almost Every Divi Website from 2020-10-29T00:17:18

Do you have a set of plugins you use on every Divi site you build? 🔌Ok...maybe not EVERY site, but having a core set of trusted plugins, or even sets for your standard builds (e-commerce, blog, sp...

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Ep 180–Free Software We Can’t Live Without from 2020-10-22T23:59:04

Great apps for not a lot of 💰? It can happen! Check out this episode of Divi Chat to hear the crew's favorite free apps! Hosts Present:Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc S...

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Ep 179–Divi Chat is FOUR YEARS OLD! from 2020-10-14T23:53:30

Divi Chat is FOUR YEARS OLD! 🎂🎈🎉Join us for this Divi Chat reunion as we talk about how Divi has impacted our businesses and lives. Hosts Present:David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / ...

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Ep 178–How to Identify Red Flags with Web Clients from 2020-10-04T15:04:45

🚩🚩🚩Can you identify the signs of a problematic client? What are the clues that tip you off? Tune in to this episode of Divi Chat where the panel discusses the red flags they watch out for!  Host...

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EP 177–How to Nurture Leads with Email Marketing from 2020-09-20T16:25:38

Last week, we took a step back and discussed how to collect email addresses (You can check out that episode here: https://divi.chat/ep-176-how-to-use-your-divi-website-to...) In this episode, we ar...

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Ep 176–How to Use Your Divi Website to Build an Email List from 2020-09-09T23:31:37

You've brought in a bunch of leads, you have a list....NOW WHAT? In this episode of Divi Chat, the panel will tackle How to Nurture Leads with Email Marketing.  Hosts Present:Stephanie Hudson ...

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Ep 175–How to Collect Payments on Your Divi Website from 2020-09-02T23:40:17

Let's get that cheddar! Whether it's dollars, pounds, euros, baht, or pesos....how to we use a Divi website to get funds from someone's wallet into our bank account? This is not only beneficial for...

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Ep 174–How to Collect Sensitive Info From Clients from 2020-08-19T23:11:38

Can you send me the admin login to your website? I need to login to your Stripe account?These and other nerve-wracking questions demystified in this episode of Divi Chat! Join the gang as they di...

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Ep 173–Best Form Plugins for Divi Websites from 2020-08-13T01:15:38

Website forms are an ubiquitous part of our online lives...but are all forms created equal? Tune in to Divi Chat as the gang discusses the multitude of options and the pros&cons of several popular...

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Ep 172–How to Speed Up Your Divi Websites from 2020-07-29T21:14:27

Buckle up! We are about to break the speed limits on your Divi websites......or at least break through what you THOUGHT were your limits! 🚀Do you have tricks you use to make Divi speedy? 🏃Come sh...

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Ep 171 – The Ultimate Divi Website Launch Checklist from 2020-07-23T22:36:41

Documenting your business processes increases efficiency and reduces the risk of mistakes or missed steps. Launching a website is a core function of a web shop, and one that has lots of room for er...

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Ep 170–Maintaining Your Mental Health During Uncertain Times from 2020-07-09T01:31:57

Join us for this episode where our panel will share their tips and tricks for maintaining mental health as an entrepreneur... working at home...with the whole family... in uncertain economic times....

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Ep 169 – How to Set Up Sales Funnels in Divi from 2020-07-01T23:28:11

Sales funnels have long been a prime topic in marketing circles, and now we see funnel builders turning up around every corner offering to create funnels for your website...but are they necessary? ...

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Ep 168 – Live Streaming Tips&Tech from 2020-06-25T00:48:49

Live Streaming can be a powerful way to connect with your audience...but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Be sure to join us on FB or Youtube where the community will help demystify the process!...

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Ep 167 – How to Price Your Website Services from 2020-06-17T21:58:21

Pricing Your Divi Website Projects Does the mere thought of pricing your work leave you in a cold sweat? Not any more! You got thisIn this episode of Divi Chat, the panel is going to break down...

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Ep 166 – Should I Hire a Business Coach? from 2020-06-04T00:25:02

Being an entrepreneur or solopreneur can leave us feeling isolated and unsure of many of the decisions we are forced to make. Is hiring a business coach a good idea for your business?What can you ...

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Ep 165–Sleeping Productivity Hacks for Web Designers from 2020-05-28T01:55:52

The 3rd in our series of Productivity Hacks will cover Sleep and Workspace Hacks. The panelists all have strong feelings on these 2 important areas. Don't miss out on this one. Be sure to visit us ...

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Ep 164–Email Hacks for Boosting Productivity from 2020-05-21T23:05:33

Love it or hate it, Email is a part of our daily lives and crucial to our businesses. Tune in to Divi Chat this week to learn some sweet email hacks for boosting your productivity. Join us in the c...

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Ep 163–Productivity Hacks for Web Designers from 2020-05-14T00:19:41

Are you staying busy with all the WFH entrepreneurs who need to get online during quarantine? Make the best use of your time and maximize your profitability with these Productivity Hacks for Buildi...

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Ep 162–Troubleshooting Divi from 2020-05-06T22:00:15

Sometimes stuff goes wrong - that's life! But what happens when something goes wrong with your Divi site? 😱Wordpress updates, plugin conflicts, and regular changes to Divi itself can wreak havoc o...

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Ep 161–How to Continue Increasing Your Skill Set to Better Serve Your Clients and Charge Higher Rates from 2020-04-29T19:17:55

Never stop learning. Level Up! Why is this so important?• Do what you already do, but better. • Don't fall behind your competitors. • Offer more to your clients.• Raise your rates. Hosts Present:Co...

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Ep 160–Productivity Hacks for Building Websites While at Home from 2020-04-23T00:14:34

Struggling to be productive and efficient while working at home? The Divi Chat crew are work from home professionals! Listen in for some of our favorite, tried and true productivity tips. Hosts Pre...

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EP159–How to Get the Most Out of the Divi Theme Builder from 2020-04-15T23:36:01

The Divi Theme Builder was one of the most highly anticipated features of Divi! The theme builder allows you to create custom page templates, custom Divi Headers, custom footers, custom 404 pages, ...

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EP158–Content Marketing: Why Now is the Time to Get Started from 2020-04-09T00:52:36

Content marketing is the concept of creating content, like blog posts or videos, in the hopes of gaining organic search engine traffic. If sharing your knowledge to benefit your biz doesn't sound q...

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EP157–What to Do When Your Clients Cancel from 2020-04-01T21:25:41

What should you do if your clients cancel your services? Whether you have already had clients cancel, or you are worried about that day coming soon, the DC Crew is here to help with their advice o...

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EP156–Covid-19 Discussion–How It Has Impacted Us and What We Can Do from 2020-03-25T21:55:30

💙Non-Tech Support💙We are all living in unprecedented times, Divi Family. Life in a global pandemic may leave us feeling fearful, stressed, lonely, or hopeless...but let's band together and focus ...

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EP155 – How to Help Your Clients in a Time of Crisis from 2020-03-18T22:01:27

Life has changed dramatically in just a week's time. As digital service providers, we have an advantage over many. How are we using our resources and skill sets to help others, including our client...

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EP154–Our Favorite Divi Features–New and Old from 2020-03-11T22:57:55

Divi has come a long way since its birth in the fall of 2013. In this episode, the panel will chat about their favorite Divi features - new and old. What do you love about this powerful tool?Hosts...

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EP153–How to Focus on High Value Work from 2020-03-08T21:21:01

💥Focus on high value work and increase your profitability💥As freelancers, solopreneurs, and agency owners, we all wear a lot of hats. Some of those roles eat up a lot of our time, without much re...

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EP152- How to Become a Skillful Public Speaker from 2020-03-03T17:10:29

Do you start sweating at the thought of standing in front of a crowd and microphone? 😱Have you ever wished you could speak at a WordCamp, a Divi Meetup, or even a local networking group? Check out...

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EP151–Quick, Actionable SEO Tips to Implement This Week from 2020-02-12T18:08:35

Today on Divi Chat the gang will be sharing some SEO Quick Tips that you can implement this week and watch your analytics start to trend up. Hosts present:Stephanie Hudson - https://focuswp.co/ Tim...

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EP150–Are paid ads a good use of your money? from 2020-02-08T16:11:31

Are you considering running an ad campaign for your business? How can you know if it will be a good investment? Facebook or Instagram Ads...Sponsored Posts...Google Ads...how can you get the most b...

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EP149–How to use Content Creation to Grow Your Business from 2020-01-28T16:36:43

Ongoing content generation can feel overwhelming at times. Where do you get ideas for content? How do you generate lead magnets, blog posts, email sequences, videos, eBooks.....and still have time ...

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EP148–How to score a quick win!How to score a quick win! from 2020-01-22T03:07:50

Whether you are wanting to kick start the year, pay off those holiday bills, or fund a vacation (excellent idea!), sometimes you need an influx of  outside your normal cashflow. David Blackmon, Ti...

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EP147–What’s your Policy on Privacy Policies? from 2020-01-17T21:44:27

Privacy Policies and Terms&Conditions clauses can be intimidating, but they don't have to be! In this episode of Divi Chat, we discuss who needs a Privacy Policy on their website and why. The answe...

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EP146–Goal setting and habit building for 2020 from 2020-01-07T21:30:54

Goal setting is important when it comes to business success because they push you forward. Defining your goals is the first step in holding yourselves accountable. The New Year is a common time to ...

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EP145–How to Boost Your E-Commerce Sales with Sales Funnels from 2019-12-19T17:03:31

"If you build it, they will come"right? Unfortunately that's not the way it works when it comes to having an eCommerce store. There's so much that goes into having an eCommerce store that makes sal...

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EP144–Leveraging Automation for Better Efficiency in Your Business from 2019-12-05T17:05:21

Why spend time doing things a robot could do for you? Well... maybe not a robot exactly, but trust us, you are doing too much. Join us for this week's Divi Chat episode where we discuss how automat...

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EP143–How Your Business Can Get the Most Out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday from 2019-11-21T00:08:39

It's almost here — the biggest shopping weekend of the year! On today's chat we'll be discussing how your business can get the most out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and share some strategies, t...

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EP142–Divi 4.0 First Impressions from 2019-11-06T20:28:49

DIVI 4 HAS ARRIVED!! Today on DC we are going to discuss our first impressions of the latest major Divi update and the features bundled in it. Is the new theme builder making your life easier? Are...

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EP141–Hardware Setups for Building Divi Sites from 2019-10-23T16:44:42

Calling all computer geeks! Today on the chat we are going to discuss hardware setups for designing and building Divi websites and running a web agency. Divi is powerful so your computer needs to b...

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EP140–Page Builder Pros&Cons: Divi, Elementor, Beaver Builder from 2019-10-09T20:02:13

So many WordPress Page Builders, so little time...and so many strong opinions about them all! How do you go about choosing the right one for your business or your projects? We obviously love Divi ...

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EP139–Getting the Most Out of WordCamps&Meetups from 2019-09-26T22:00:37

WordCamp US is right around the corner so this week on Divi Chat we'll be breaking down everything you need to know to get the most out of WordCamps and Meetups. We've invited very special guest E...

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EP138–Work / Life Balance and Burnout from 2019-09-12T03:05:19

Work / life balance... can it really exist?? We have ep 48 and ep 56 from 2017 where we discussed burnout and juggling work and our personal life but it was definitely time for a revisit. We'll al...

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EP137–Security and Backups from 2019-09-05T01:55

Security Alert! Is your WordPress backed up and secure? We'll be talking resources and best practices on The Chat today. The landscape changes quickly so let's make sure we keep our sites and our c...

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EP136–Website Handoff Training for Clients with Divi from 2019-08-29T21:12:08

How do you teach Divi to your clients? Tutorial videos, pdfs, one-on-one screencasts, face to face, or some other way? This week we're sharing our experiences and tips on what's worked for us!  Ho...

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EP135–Website Audits: Why, When, and How from 2019-08-21T19:25:01

We're talkin website audits this week on the Chat! Why are they important? When should you do them? How do you do them without pulling out your hair? How can both you AND your client benefit?  Hos...

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EP134–Different Types of Pricing from 2019-08-08T19:36:20

What pricing model has worked for you? Whether it is value-based, hourly or general flat rate, pricing has a huge impact on the growth of your business. We've done a few other pricing-related episo...

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EP133–Our Favorite Podcasts, Books, and Blogs from 2019-08-01T14:16:13

Books, podcasts, and blogs are instrumental in educating and inspiring many business owners and freelancers. Today we’re sharing some of our favorites!  Hosts Present Stephanie Hudson – Sweet T...

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EP132–All About Hosting and Divi from 2019-07-18T17:46:57

Everyone's favorite topic!! Hosting, hosting, hosting!! This is a biggie, right? Your website is like your house and your hosting is like it's foundation. It can't be crappy. On top of that Divi i...

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EP131–How to Grow a YouTube Audience from 2019-07-10T14:25:28

This week we have special guest Darrel Wilson on the podcast to discuss how to grow your YouTube audience (WOOHOO!!). Darrel's built a huge following for his YouTube channel which hosts tons of gr...

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EP130–When Good Plugins Go Bad from 2019-07-04T16:30:47

When good plugins go bad... What happens when a plugin is hacked or is suddenly removed from the repository? Do only cheap or free plugins get hacked? Sometimes even the highest rated and most trus...

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EP129–Life After Going Full-Time with Your Business from 2019-06-20T21:23:15

What is life like after transitioning from a part-time side gig to full-time freelancing or running your own agency? It requires systems and discipline and has a lot of new adjustments in store. Th...

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EP128–Finding Your First Clients When Starting Out in Web Design from 2019-06-12T17:40:56

How do I get clients? This is a commonly asked question by many who start a web design business, and one we've addressed before on ep 13 actually, but it's about time for an update. Today we talk a...

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EP127–Finding Supplemental Support for Divi and WordPress from 2019-06-06T14:56:41

Where do you find the best support in lieu of official support? When it comes to Divi and WordPress thankfully there are so many supplemental support channels out there on the interwebs. This week ...

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EP126–Transitioning from the Backend Builder to the Visual Builder from 2019-05-23T00:48:17

This week we are talking about transitioning from the backend builder to the visual builder. Have you made that leap? What are your thoughts?  Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media ...

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EP125–Ergonomics and Workspace Setup from 2019-05-16T03:43:09

This week on Divi Chat we talk about ergonomics and office setup. Productivity is important in this business and your work environment can make a huge impact on your workflow as well as physical he...

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EP124–Podcasting: Audio, Video, and Tools Chat from 2019-05-08T16:42:27

If you've been thinking about how podcasting can be a fit for your business or even just doing it as a personal hobby this week's Divi Chat is for you. We'll talk about video vs audio podcasting, b...

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EP123–WordPress Multisite and When to Use One from 2019-04-25T03:17:22

Have you ever wanted to know more about WordPress Multisite? This week we're discussing the pros and cons of using multisite for your clients, child theme demos, and more. Hosts Present:Cory Jenkin...

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EP122–Is It Too Late to Start a Divi WordPress Business? from 2019-04-18T02:55:33

Is it too late to start a Divi + WordPress business? Some people just finding Divi or WordPress may really enjoy building websites and may wonder if it’s too late to try to make a business out of ...

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EP121–All About SEO and Divi (revisited) from 2019-04-10T16:14:01

It’s been a while since we had a dedicated SEO topic (ep23) and we had a request from a listener so we figured it’s about time for a revisit. We’ll try to hit as many points as we can but, as you ...

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EP120–Incorporating White Label Services into Your Business from 2019-04-04T14:08:05

On this week's DC we're discussing white label services and when/why you may want to incorporate them into your business. What exactly does this mean? An example would be if you decided you would ...

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EP119–Coopetition: the Benefits of Partnering with Competitors from 2019-03-27T01:05:15

As you can see based on the definition we know a little about this ;) Many of us technically are competitors but we’re friends first. Some of us still do collaborate on projects together, we still...

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EP118–Going Niche: Yay or Nay? from 2019-03-21T03:53:10

Going niche just means getting more granular in your target market. Maybe you decide to stick to a specific industry, like photography clients or restaurants and hotels. Maybe you target only Divi ...

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EP117–Productizing Your Services from 2019-03-14T02:22:36

If you offer maintenance plans you're already productizing your services so why not expand that model? Maybe you enjoy styling forms or getting creative with Woo store pages, or are a natural with ...

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EP116–When and How to Scale Your Team from 2019-03-06T22:44:48

Are you thinking it’s time to grow your team but are unsure how to do it? Or where to hire? Today we’re discussing when and how to scale your team based on our own experiences. We’ve actually disc...

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EP115–How Facebook Groups Can Help Your Business from 2019-02-27T17:17:25

Facebook groups can be a great way to create a community around your business, service, or product. You may have found our podcast through a Divi fb group and probably know from experience how bene...

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EP114–How to Communicate with Clients from 2019-02-20T17:51:42

Some clients are very tech savvy, some are not. Some know that a logo doesn’t come with a website build, others think they get social media marketing, a logo, a website, and built-in customers from...

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EP113–Marketing Strategies for Your Divi Products from 2019-02-14T22:03:38

This week on DC we’re discussing marketing strategies for your Divi products, like courses, plugins, child themes, etc. We’ve been in the “Divi biz” for a while so we’ll share our marketing tips. ...

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EP112–How to Land More Remote&Local Clients from 2019-02-07T17:18:46

How to get remote and/or local clients, this is something we discussed early on in our DC days on one of our first episodes. Back then we had silly graphics to play with in Google hangouts lol, you...

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EP111–Steps for Creating a Divi Website from 2019-01-31T01:19:47

This week we’ll be discussing our steps for creating a Divi website. There are a lot of steps someone can go through but we think we can narrow it down to a pretty good overview on the basic steps ...

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EP110–How to Deal with and Prevent Scope Creep from 2019-01-25T02:20:03

This week we'll be discussing the dreaded scope creep and ways to avoid it. What’s scope creep you ask?It’s when a client starts to ask for additional work that is “out of scope”, work that was *n...

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EP109–Gutenberg and Divi from 2019-01-17T03:11:14

We're back for our first episode of 2019!! Woohoo!! We decided our first topic should be about the latest updates, both with WordPress and Divi. WordPress 5.0 was released just before the end of 2...

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EP108–Google Analytics Basics from 2018-12-20T15:43:03

There’s a lot to cover when it comes to Google Analytics so we’re going to be touching on some basics of GA and data tracking. It's not as scary as it seems to add to your site and you definitely S...

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EP107–2018 Year in Review from 2018-12-13T01:50:46

As 2018 comes to a close we thought we'd take a look back on some lessons we've learned, what we've achieved, what changes we went through (good and bad), what we've enjoyed most (and least!), and ...

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EP106–Reasons to Stick to One Theme or Framework from 2018-12-05T03:34:28

While Divi isn’t technically a framework for all intents and purposes it kind of is, it’s certainly as powerful as one anyway, so this week we’ll be discussing some reasons it may be beneficial to ...

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EP105–Tips for Setting up Email for Clients from 2018-11-29T23:14:51

Email configuration can be confusing. How do you set it up? Should you have email accounts set up through your hosting or something like GSuite? Are non-domain email addresses frowned upon? So many...

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EP104–The Best Places to Learn Divi from 2018-11-22T03:28:44

There are tons of places to learn Divi (and WordPress) so we're sharing some of the best sources we know of, and Black Friday is soon so be sure to look for some deals!  Hosts Present: David Bl...

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EP103–When to Transition from Side Hustle to Full Time Freelancer from 2018-11-15T01:16:43

How do you know when you're ready to make your part-time side hustle your full-time career? Do you wait until you have a certain number of clients or certain amount of income coming in? What about ...

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EP102–Best Practices for Handing off Websites to Clients from 2018-11-09T00:22:55

This week we discuss handing off websites to clients. Do they all get admin access? Do we use any role editor plugins? What about training, do they need to be taught how to update blog posts or pag...

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EP101–Dealing with Negative Feedback in Web Design from 2018-10-31T20:48:07

This week we discuss rejection and negative feedback. Sometimes clients may not like your proposed design, or maybe you don't even get to the design because they've rejected the quote. Negative fee...

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EP100–Divi From Then to Now with Special Guest Nick Roach from 2018-10-24T19:16:21

This week we celebrate our 100th episode YAAAAYYYY!!! Nick Roach — founder of Elegant Themes — was kind enough to join us for a casual chat about Divi and how far it's come. He also mentions a poss...

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EP99–How Often Should You Redesign Your Website? from 2018-10-18T22:30:49

On today’s Divi Chat we’re discussing redesigning your own site — how often should you read design it? What/how does it help you learn about your own business? Should you hire someone else to do it...

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EP98–Designing for Mobile and Tools We Use from 2018-10-04T03:02:57

When is it more important to design for mobile first over desktop? Is it always? This week we'll discuss designing for mobile and tools we use for testing and how we approach the desktop/mobile que...

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EP97–Staying Healthy in Web Design from 2018-09-27T02:32:26

Staying balanced and healthy doing web design is our topic on DC this week! We’ll share routines and tips that help us stay sane as web designers.  Hosts Present: David Blackmon - Aspen Grove S...

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EP96–Tips on Choosing a Divi Layout for Your Web Projects from 2018-09-20T01:33:49

Divi comes with access to literally hundreds of gorgeous layouts designed by Kenny Sing and his team! The layouts look great of course, but what happens when you start to customize them? If you've ...

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EP95–Favorite New Divi Features from 2018-09-12T17:09:54

Divi is constantly having useful new features added to it so this week we discuss some of our favorites from recent months and how they've helped our workflows.  Hosts Present: David Blackmon -...

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EP94–How to Find and Work With a Web Developer from 2018-09-06T00:31:28

Last week we discussed our best and worst web design jobs — okay we mostly just talked about the bad lol! We mentioned things that clients do that make our job more difficult and frustrating, but w...

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EP93–Our Best&Worst Web Design Jobs from 2018-08-29T16:27:29

Let's face it, some web design projects end up sucking Whether it's because you and the client don't get along, you have a problem with scope creep, or any number of reasons it can be quite frustr...

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EP92–How To Grow Your eCommerce Audience from 2018-08-22T23:54:16

This week we discuss ways to attract more customers and increase revenue for your ecommerce sites.  Hosts Present: David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellcCory Jenkins - Aspen...

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EP91–Working With A Remote Web Design Team from 2018-08-16T17:14:03

Most of us do remote work already, that's one of the biggest advantages of our industry is to be able to work pretty much from anywhere, so long as you have a decent internet connection. A lot of ...

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EP90–Adding CSS to Divi Theme Options vs Stylesheet vs Modules from 2018-08-08T22:43

The Divi Builder continues to become better and better with more and more design tools that make the need for custom CSS less and less. However, there are still times when custom CSS is necessary f...

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EP89–Pros and Cons of Working from Home from 2018-08-02T00:29:07

Working from home can be a big change from a “regular” job, and getting into a consistent self-disciplined routine may prove challenging. We’ll discuss things we’ve learned and tips and tricks to k...

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EP88–Blogging with Page Builders from 2018-07-25T23:28:51

Page builders are awesome for building websites, but what if you're a blogger and want to use a page builder for your blog posts? There are several reasons why you might want to use a page builder ...

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EP87–Raising Your Web Design Prices from 2018-07-19T02:39:32

Today we're talking web design pricing and how to prepare yourself for raising your rates, whether that be to build a site or for maintenance plans. It's usually a scary thing to do, especially the...

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EP86–Divi and WordPress Meetups from 2018-07-12T00:01:30

Getting involved with like-minded people is incredibly beneficial for your business, and it's fun! Something that brought us Divi Chatters all together was attending Meetups and WordCamps. Connecti...

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EP85–Video Marketing from 2018-07-05T20:03:51

Video marketing is something we've discussed on Divi Chat before, and our last episode on social media tools even started to segue into the topic, so we've decided to go with the flow and dedicate ...

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EP84–Social Media Streamlining Tools from 2018-06-27T21:50:07

Handling social media accounts can be a real chore. There's a lot to learn, and it can be very overwhelming and time-consuming. This week we discuss our favorite tools to help make our social media...

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EP83–Comparing WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads from 2018-06-20T23:29:56

Two of the most popular platforms for ecommerce are Easy Digital Downloads and WooCommerce. Which one is better for selling digital products? Does one play better with Divi? Is one easier to set up...

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EP82–Best Desktop Apps for Web Development from 2018-06-14T17:42:47

When it comes to web development there are a TON of desktop apps, resources, softwares, etc. we all use that are detrimental to our workflow. This week we share our favorites! Woop woop! Hosts Pres...

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EP81–Dealing with Imposter Syndrome from 2018-06-07T00:15:24

This week’s topic: dealing with “imposter syndrome.” This topic was submitted by one of our viewers, and we’re happy to get back to a more personal subject that some people might find hard to talk ...

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EP80–Starting a Podcast Site with Divi from 2018-05-31T00:59:21

On our first podcasting episode - Episode 39 - we mainly discussed how/why listening to them can help you improve your business. This time around we’re going to talk more about why you may want to ...

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EP79–Growing Beyond a Solopreneur from 2018-05-23T17:10:55

How do you know when it's time to bring on help? Are you satisfied always working alone? Are you bringing in more business than you can handle? If you've asked yourself any of these questions and ...

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EP78–Divi and jQuery from 2018-05-17T00:31:22

This week on the podcast we talk about jQuery and how can we use it with Divi? This will be a great discussion for anybody looking to expand their coding knowledge, and what that knowledge can help...

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EP77–Page Builders from 2018-05-09T17:22:33

WordPress page builders have revolutionized the way websites are designed and developed. They empower individuals and businesses to create visually appealing and highly functional websites without ...

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EP76–Building Online Course Websites with Divi from 2018-05-02T17:03:39

If you've ever considered building an online course website with Divi, or even a membership site, than you may find this week's episode really helpful! A few of our hosts just launched their own co...

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EP75–Divi Developer Edition 3.1–Our First Impressions from 2018-04-25T23:38:45

WAHOO!! We've all been eagerly awaiting the rumored Divi Developer Edition and IT. IS. HERE!! What do we love about it, what do we think it's missing, what does this mean for the future for Divi ...

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EP74–Facebooks Ads from 2018-04-18T20:48:48

If you're interested in learning about the benefits of running Facebook ads for your business, what kind of data you can get from them, how to go about starting your first Facebook ad, or any of th...

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EP73–Jetpack&Divi from 2018-04-11T23:30:36

Jetpack is a robust plugin that comes with a lot of features. Today we discuss our individual experience with it, and whether or not we recommend using those features. Hosts Present:David Blackmon ...

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EP72–Divi vs DIY Website Services, Like Weebly&Wix from 2018-04-04T18:25:05

Competing with DIY website services -- such as Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, etc. -- might be something you've had to deal with, or may deal with at some point. A potential client might ask you why the...

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EP71–Which Browsers We Use for What and Why from 2018-03-29T17:08:54

There are quite a few browsers out there nowadays, probably some you've never even heard of! This week we discuss the most popular and most widely used browsers, and which are our favorites for wha...

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EP70–Divi White Label Work from 2018-03-22T00:10:54

White label work... what is it? Should you be doing it? How do you get into it? There are several pros and cons, and lots of questions come up, so we're sharing our experiences with how we started ...

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EP69–GDPR Compliance and What It Means For You from 2018-03-14T20:59:38

If you develop, design, or maintain a website then you've probably heard of the GDPR privacy requirements that affect websites globally as of May 25, 2018. In this episode of Divi Chat, we're discu...

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EP68–What to Look for When Choosing Hosting from 2018-03-08T18:24:51

So many hosting questions come up along the web development journey. Should you host client’s sites for them? Should you use reseller hosting? What company should you host with? Are some really bet...

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EP67–What Programming Languages Should You Learn…CSS, PHP? from 2018-03-01T16:59:34

Sprichst du CSS? Habla usted JavaScript? Você fala PHP? This week’s topic is coding languages for web development. What languages should you learn to get into WordPress development (e.g. CSS, JS, f...

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EP66–Ways to Build a Recurring Revenue Stream from 2018-02-22T04:48:25

On today's show we talk recurring revenue (aka passive income)!! Who doesn’t want money steadily coming in, right? We’ll talk about ways we’ve made it happen for us and hopefully spark some ideas o...

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EP65–How to Build and Grow an Email List and Why from 2018-02-14T19:47:17

Are you trying to grow your email list? Are you wondering if you even need an email list to grow your business, or how to go about starting with email marketing if you're new to it? That's what we'...

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EP64–Client Contracts, Terms&Conditions and Other Legal Stuff from 2018-02-08T02:31:11

The sometimes not-so-fun side of business is dealing with the"paperwork". Contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, disclaimers, etc. -- it can be overwhelming knowing what you should or s...

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EP63–Designing for Conversion from 2018-02-02T04:03:24

At some point in your web design career you may have felt like it can be really easy to “over-design”. How do you know when your design is simple enough not to confuse users, yet creative enough to...

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EP62–Our First Look at Gutenberg from 2018-01-25T20:35:04

If you do anything involving WordPress chances are you've heard of Gutenberg by now. It's the new WordPress publishing experience (that's in beta at the time of this posting) and today we discuss o...

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EP61–Setting Up Email for Your Web Clients from 2018-01-19T01:40:23

Setting up email accounts for your web clients can be one of the more confusing areas of web design. Should you use the hosting account or a separate cloud service? How do you know which service to...

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EP60–How We Handle Support for Divi Products from 2018-01-11T03:02:47

If you sell products online then your sales may reach a point where you need to hire help to handle customer support. And then if you decide to do that what tools are out there to help you with thi...

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EP59–2018 Goals and What’s Next for Divi Chat from 2018-01-04T01:38:25

Happy new year and welcome 2018!! Today we discuss what's on the agenda for the new year for our businesses and for Divi Chat. Hosts Present:David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovel...

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EP58–2017 End of the Year Recap from 2017-12-20T21:11:33

Today we have year in review-type chat and talk about what happened in 2017 with Divi, WordPress, our businesses, stuff like that... super casual :) Hosts Present:David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studi...

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EP57–Designing Landing Pages&Longform Sales Pages with Divi from 2017-12-14T00:36:01

Landing pages and longform sales pages are a great conversion tool for any business, and they absolutely can be created in Divi. This week we discuss some characteristics of successful landing page...

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EP56–Finding a Work-Life Balance from 2017-12-07T21:07:32

Balancing your personal life and your work life can be a challenge. Especially if you are a freelancer, solopreneur, or a member of a small team and your work schedule is pretty much left to howeve...

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EP55–How to Avoid Decision Paralysis from 2017-11-29T03:50:18

Too many options can actually cause someone to self-doubt and hesitate because there are so many options. An"abandoned cart"kind of thing, when you're so unsure you give up and don't choose anythin...

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EP54–All About the SSL from 2017-11-23T01:24:30

SSL is something you've probably heard of, it's that thing that turns your http:// into https://. You may wonder if it's something you need to have on your site or need to add to your clients'sites...

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EP53–Migrating Your WordPress Website from 2017-11-15T06:39:14

Episode 53 (already?) brings you real life, unscripted, genuinely balanced discussion regarding what works and what doesn't when migrating your WordPress site. Is there a best way? Maybe not! It c...

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EP52–How to Safely Perform Divi Updates from 2017-11-09T04:08:11

This week we share our tips for dealing with the pretty frequent Divi updates we've been experiencing for a few months now. Divi is constantly improving but with those improvements come some frustr...

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EP51–Pricing Reveal on Websites: The Pros and Cons from 2017-11-01T17:27:49

To reveal or not to reveal?"Aye, Matey"or"No Way, José?""Yes, please"or"whatchu talkin'bout Willis?!"This week we discuss the pros and cons of putting pricing on your website for all to see. Most o...

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EP50–The Value of Getting Customer Feedback from 2017-10-25T21:06:23

Customer feedback is crucial for any business to evolve and improve. Today we discuss how feedback — all feedback, not just positive but also negative or critical feedback — can help you tweak area...

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EP49–Why You Should Raise Your Rates from 2017-10-18T22:06:59

Pricing can be a tricky subject in general, so raising your rates can seem even trickier. We share our experiences with our rate hikes and why we think raising your rates (when it's right) is a gre...

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EP48–Burnout: Recognizing, Coping, and Overcoming from 2017-10-12T16:11:27

Something that isn't discussed much in our industry (but probably should be) is feeling"burnt out". No matter what type of work we do it's very easy to forget to take care of ourselves and our ment...

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EP47–Marketing to Your Local Community from 2017-10-04T18:34:45

Marketing to your local community can be daunting, especially in the beginning of your business. You may have competition and you may not know how to get your name out there. Should you be networki...

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EP46–CDNs: How They Work and What We Use with Divi from 2017-09-27T18:11:47

What is a CDN anyway? A CDN is a Content Delivery Network. They make it possible for your site to be accessed from multiple servers globally so that it can load faster for your visitors. We discuss...

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EP45–User Experience: More Than Just Design&Development from 2017-09-20T23:43:21

User experience, commonly referred to as UX, is a broad and important subject. How the user is led through the site, how easy the site is to navigate, how quickly the user can find the information ...

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EP44–Affiliate Marketing from 2017-09-13T23:38:28

Affiliate marketing is a great way to make a bit of cash while recommending stellar products. You can also become an affiliate and others can share your products, it's a win-win. If you're new to a...

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EP43–Divi Solutions for a Short Timeline and Small Budget from 2017-09-06T23:41:06

Small budgets and short timelines, we've all had clients with those parameters :D Today we talk about our methods on dealing with these types of projects, and share some great tools to help streaml...

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EP42–How to Handle Hosting for Clients from 2017-08-30T19:38:30

Hosting, hosting, hosting. How do you handle it for your clients? Maybe you don't yet but are interested in offering it as part of maintenance. In this week's podcast we share our experiences and h...

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EP41–Accounting Tips for Your Divi Business from 2017-08-23T21:05:50

Accounting... not something that gets most of our juices flowing LOL, but it is a very necessary topic to cover since we all run our own businesses. We hope to have a future episode on this topic a...

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EP40–Managing Multiple Divi Web Design Projects from 2017-08-16T15:08:49

If  you're handling multiple web projects at the same time you know what a pain it can be to stay organized and on top of every aspect of each project. This week we discuss some of our regular prac...

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EP39–Podcasting!! from 2017-08-09T22:39:16

Yaaaayyy podcasting! Today we have a chat about some of the reasons you might want to get into podcasting as well as why you might want to start listening to them. They're super helpful and there a...

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EP38–Pros&Cons of Selling Premium Divi Child Themes from 2017-08-02T15:49:07

The market for products specifically made for Divi has exploded in recent years. Premium child themes have seen a massive growth and there are many new child theme creators filling the space, with ...

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EP37–Lead Magnets from 2017-07-26T19:44:43

Lead magnets. What are they? Can I have them on my Divi site? What's so great about'em anyway? We'll cover these q's and more on this week's podcast! Hosts Present:David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Stud...

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EP36–Marketing Your Divi Website from 2017-07-19T18:52:52

In this episode we talk about how to market your Divi site, aka get eyeballs on it! Of course SEO is one way but there's more you can do to drive traffic. This topic can really be broken down a lot...

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EP35–Custom Post Types and Custom Fields with Divi from 2017-07-12T17:21:14

Custom post types! What the heck are they anyway?! We go over them in great detail and boy have we gathered some ace resources for you! Róbey Lawrence of Australian-based WordPress podcast WP Boss...

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EP34–Creating Divi Plugins as a Business from 2017-06-28T18:45

We're pretty excited about today's topic on building a business developing Divi plugins. Some of our hosts have done just that and would love to share their experiences in this growing market. As a...

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EP33–Divi Nation Attends WordCamp Orange County 2017 Recap from 2017-06-21T02:18:30

This week is a casual, kickback recap of the awesome time some of us had at WordCamp Orange County 2017. It was the second year in a row for most of us and we came away feeling encouraged, inspired...

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EP32–Favorite WooCommerce Plugins&Extensions from 2017-06-07T04:32:53

WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce platform in the world. It's not just the most popular eCommerce plugin for WordPress, it's literally the most popular tool to build eCommerce websites with...

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EP31–Our Favorite Contact Form Plugins from 2017-05-31T17:12:51

Aaaahh contact forms, a necessary on practically every website these days. We discuss our favorite contact form plugins we use on our Divi sites and some of their best features. Hosts Present:David...

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EP30–Expanding Divi with CSS from 2017-05-24T18:06:18

Is knowing CSS necessary to make a stellar Divi site? We don't think so but it certainly helps. Maybe you purchased Divi thinking you'd never have to touch a line of code but have found otherwise, ...

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EP29–eCourses for Learning Divi from 2017-05-17T18:21:46

On this week's chat we had the pleasure of welcoming two newcomers to the show, Melissa Love of The Design Space Co and Michelle Nunan of Divi Soup. As two of the leaders in the training space for ...

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EP28–Tools We Use Outside of WordPress from 2017-05-10T17:48:34

Tools! Tools! Tools! We'd be nowhere without them right? Of course we all use Divi and WordPress but we wouldn't be able to properly run our businesses without so many other great products and serv...

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EP27–All About the Extra Theme from 2017-04-26T15:38:29

We've decided to give a little love to the Extra theme even though this is a"Divi"chat podcast. Many in the Elegant Themes community are familiar with it as it is a very robust theme, but we find t...

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EP26–Blogging with Divi from 2017-04-19T02:15:19

Many of us Divi Chat hosts blog ourselves and, of course, on our Divi sites. It's a great theme to set up a blog on, no matter the size. On today's podcast we talk a bit about how we got into blogg...

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EP25–Using The Divi Library from 2017-04-12T18:06:56

This week we discuss the Divi library and how awesome it is!! If you're new to Divi you'll definitely want to hear how some of our hosts use it in their workflow, and if you're not new to Divi you ...

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EP24–Building a Business Around Divi from 2017-04-05T16:54:37

On this week's chat we discuss building your business around Divi. Some of us on the panel have done exactly this, whether it be through only using Divi to build their client's sites or by creating...

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EP23–Divi and SEO from 2017-03-30T00:08:06

SEO. It's a beast. It's an often overwhelming part of the web development process for many new to the industry, and even the not-so-new. We do our best to cover some basics in this episode to help ...

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EP22–Growing Your Team from 2017-03-22T04:44:15

Growing your team can be a huge step in your business. How do you when it's time? Who can you trust to have the same standards as you? We'll tackle these questions and discuss our experiences in ou...

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EP21–Divi + WooCommerce: An Overview from 2017-03-15T18:50:02

WooCommerce is the leading eCommerce platform used on websites today* and it works pretty seamlessly with Divi. Divi has it's own shop module in it's page builder making it super easy to add your p...

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EP20–Procedures for Updating Divi Sites from 2017-03-08T23:18:46

Updating Divi, core, or plugins can be very scary and overwhelming, and not just for beginners. On today's chat we discuss our methods for preparing your site (or your clients'sites) so that you ca...

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EP19–Value-Based Pricing from 2017-03-01T20:20:52

In this episode we discuss value-based pricing. Flat rate and hourly pricing are probably the more well known types of pricing structures but there are other methods used in businesses. Competitive...

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EP18–Using the Visual Builder (Or Not!!!) from 2017-02-22T02:23:30

Aaaah the Divi Visual Builder. Divi 3.0 really changed the game with it's latest release as even more users flocked to Elegant Themes as word of it's new frontend page builder spread. Some would ar...

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EP17–Divi Chat’s Favorite Divi Plugins from 2017-02-15T02:28:27

Where would the iPhone be without the App Store? Or where would WordPress be without WordPress plugins? We think the same could be said about the Divi platform and Divi plugins. Over the last few y...

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EP16–Security and Setting Up Your Site Safely from 2017-02-08T16:22:45

Site security is a BIG deal, and in today's chat we go over a ton of steps and best practices to help secure your Divi site. We've also got another great PDF available for download to keep as your ...

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EP15–Speeding Up Your Divi Website from 2017-02-01T04:33:28

Speeding up your site, a super important issue right!? We discuss the benefits of a fast-loading site, caching, image optimization, hosting and more. Site speed is a pretty big topic we can talk ab...

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EP14–How to Determine Pricing for Custom Builds from 2017-01-25T02:56:54

How to price a custom build. This is a pretty daunting thing when starting out, it's something your business should really always be refining and fine-tuning. We discuss our different approaches, h...

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EP13–How to Find Clients from 2017-01-18T04:08:54

How to find clients, what we all want to know right? There's no one right way, what works for every person or business will be different, but I think the gang gives a good variety of ideas and tips...

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Ep12–How Divi Can Benefit Your WordPress Web Design Business from 2017-01-11T03:50:20

In episode 12 we chat about how Divi has benefited our WordPress businesses. Some ways we discuss in detail are efficiency, flexibility, ease of use, community, support, knowledgebase, education, a...

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EP11–2016 in Review, What’s Next For Your Divi Business in 2017? from 2017-01-04T04:10:30

Happy New Year!! In tonight's podcast we go around the panel and discuss what happened with Divi in 2016, what happened in our businesses, and also what's next in 2017. Hosts present:Geno Quiroz - ...

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EP10–WCUS Recap, How Getting Involved in WordCamps Has Helped the Divi Community from 2016-12-14T03:23:39

Today we talked about WordCamps!! How are they beneficial, who should go, do they impact the Divi community at all? We share our own experiences and also have a bit of a birthday bash for our dear ...

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EP09–Video Marketing, Why It’s Important and How to Get Started from 2016-12-07T04:12:41

On this week's episode we discuss video marketing, how to get started with it, what are some useful tools to help, how to know if you should add this to your business model, and much more.  Hosts ...

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EP08–Premium and Free Child Themes, Why Use Them? from 2016-11-30T18:12:13

Tonight we discuss child themes — premium and free, what are the benefits, how to pick one, how it can be one of your best tools or resources — all that good stuff. Also at the tailend we mention ...

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EP07–The Ins and Outs of WordPress Maintenance Plans from 2016-11-23T03:47:09

Today we discuss maintenance plans — why offer them? what's included and why? what's not included and why? what tools are used to help with maintenance? — all that juicy stuff! Tools&plugins menti...

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EP06–Positioning Yourself To Get Into An Agency / Freelancer Partnership from 2016-11-16T02:43:16

On this episode we're so pleased to have Andrea Walker as our guest host. She is Chief Creative Officer (CCO) over at Jameson Management&Marketing and gives us her perspective and advice on how to ...

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EP05–Effective Design Principles with Divi from 2016-11-02T03:39:58

In this episode we have guest host John Wooten of Artillery Media and Elegant Child Themes and chat about design principles. If you've ever seen or used the Josefin or Anthem Divi child themes then...

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EP04–Collaborating with Divi Developers&Designers on Projects from 2016-10-26T00:44:29

In this episode we discuss collaboration and partnering with other developers and/or designers who are well-versed in Divi. Our guest is the infamous David Elster, he'll soon be launching his own p...

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EP03–Getting Started Using the Divi Theme from 2016-10-19T02:42:49

In this episode, we discuss getting started with Elegant Themes'Divi theme and some of our favorite resources on the interwebs. Also on the show is our very first Divi Chat guest Tim Strifler of Di...

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EP02–How has Divi changed your workflow? from 2016-10-12T00:26:19

In this episode, we discuss Elegant Themes'Divi theme and Divi Builder plugin and how it can improve your web development workflow. Plugins/software/tools mentioned:Duplicate Post Floating Publi...

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EP01–Ditching The Competitor Mindset To Achieve Success from 2016-10-04T08:22:48

Testing, testing, one-two-three... Welcome to the first ever Divi Chat Podcast episode!! Yaaayyy!! Insert loud applause here :D In this first episode we do a bit of introduction and then dive into...

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