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WordPress 7.1.1 Maintenance and Security Release

This security and maintenance release features 17 bug fixes on Core, 19 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 11 security fixes. Because this is a…

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Why Profitable Agencies Still Struggle With Cash Flow

Why Profitable Agencies Still Struggle With Cash Flow written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Catch the Full Episode: Overview Most agency owners can point…

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A prompting guide for AI website builders

AI website builders make it possible to go from a blank screen to a live website in minutes. Which is a great option if you…

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5 Best Publication Schedule Plugins for WordPress

I compared five of the best publication schedule plugins for WordPress, and each one serves a different publishing style. The right pick depends on how…

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How Business Storytelling Builds Trust and Drives Results

How Business Storytelling Builds Trust and Drives Results written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Catch the Full Episode: Overview Don Yaeger joins the Duct…

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9 Shifts Every Marketing Agency Needs to Make

9 Shifts Every Marketing Agency Needs to Make written by Alex McQueen read more at Duct Tape Marketing Catch the Full Episode: Overview John Jantsch spends this solo…

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Students Built 108 Websites in Two Weeks in Bangladesh

In July, students at two campuses in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, built 108 websites. In eastern Uganda, a workshop that arrived to find no electricity at the…

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How to Build a Business That Can Grow Without You

How to Build a Business That Can Grow Without You written by Alex McQueen read more at Duct Tape Marketing Catch the Full Episode: Overview Victoria Sivrais and…

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Building a Referral Network With Strategic Partners

Building a Referral Network With Strategic Partners written by Alex McQueen read more at Duct Tape Marketing Catch the Full Episode: Overview John Jantsch sits down with Jermane…

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Prompts to programming: Vibe coding vs. traditional coding a website

Good vibes can spark great ideas, and now they can even help you build a website. With vibe coding, you don’t need to start by…

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The August 2026 SEO Update by Yoast recap

Each month, we host the SEO Update by Yoast, covering the latest in search and AI. In this edition, Carolyn Shelby and Alex Moss discussed…

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The Marketing Agency Business Model Is Outdated. Here’s What Replaces It.

The Marketing Agency Business Model Is Outdated. Here’s What Replaces It. written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing I’ve spent 30+ years working…

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