Guides.co Allows Companies to Create Long-Term Relationships Through Interactive Content

Most companies have a resource page that lives on their website with informative PDF’s, white papers and other traditional static documents. This content assists with branding, positions the company as a thought leader in their field and serves as a lead generation method via collecting the email addresses of those reading the content. Next to all the advances in social interactive technologies, these static documents living resource webpages are simply archaic.Guides.co (http://guides.co/) is changing this practice through the launch of SmartGuides for businesses that transforms these traditional documents into interactive content with customer engagement, brand presence and rich detailed information about current and prospective customers reading the content. 
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Vanilla Forums 2.1 Released

Since 2009, Vanilla Forums, makers of popular open source community has seen their product downloaded over 700k times. Today they have announced a new major open source version available at http://vanillaforums.org.…
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Determining Your Website's ROI

Every marketer who’s ever been responsible for content marketing knows that keeping content fresh, relevant, and up-to-date is incredibly important. Part of any content marketing strategy involves keeping your website populated with meaningful content that will engage and draw users to your site. However, the urgency of content creation means that you may not be reviewing your website design as often as you should. 
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Joomla! Release Joomla 3.3 With Enhanced Security, Searchability & Speed

Joomla today announced the immediate availability of the newest version of the world-renewed content management system, Joomla 3.3. Powering just over 3% of the entire Internet, Joomla is used for all kinds of online projects, from websites to blogs to custom apps to Intranets.
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Magnolia Adds Key Members to Executive Team & Reports Record Growth

Magnolia International, the company behind the Magnolia CMS, today announced record global growth figures along with news of a newly appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. 
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Clickability Launches New User Interface

Clickability now has a new user interface with improved functionality and ease of use. Read on to see screenshots of the new look and learn about what it offers and how it can make your life working with their WCM that much easier.
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Cloudways Click&Go Review

Established in 2009, Cloudways Click&Go is a Malta-based managed cloud hosting solution. With Cloudways Click&Go, independent bloggers, designers, developers, web agencies, small businesses and enterprises can all deploy popular web applications with just one click. These web applications include WordPress, Magento, Drupal, Joomla, and Moodle.
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6 Ways Magnolia CMS Makes Content Creation Easy

A content management system is only as good as the content it enables you to create. Previously, I touched upon how Magnolia CMS makes life easy for publishers on the move thanks to being mobile-optimized. Now it's time to dig deeper into just how well Magnolia empowers its users when it comes to content creation.
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Shopping Cart Abandonment – How to increase conversions

It's very exciting to get great traffic on your e commerce site after you've put a lot of time and effort into building it, stocking it with excellent products and putting in your very best search engine optimization efforts. It can also be monumentally disappointing to see that your potential customers are filling their shopping carts with goodies and then bailing out during the check-out process. Why does this happen, and what can you do to prevent it?
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How to Sell Online Without Your Own Website

We have discussed the different add-ons and plugins that can be integrated into a website to sell products, but what if you don't have your own website? There are pros and cons to selling products on your own website.  A big pro is the ability to control the content--how the page looks and feels and what features are included.  However, a big con is the potential for limited visibility.  A customer has to somehow (either directly or through a referring link) come to your website to order the product.  With a third-party eCommerce site, customer exposure to your products can increase exponentially without doing much more work. This article will look at 4 very popular third-party platforms on which you can sell your products and explain how to sell online without your own website.
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Squarespace Metrics Released for iPad

Following the recent success of Metrics for iPhone, Squarespace have now released Squarespace Metrics for iPad  as a universal download. Squarespace is a hosted website builder which powers millions of websites around the web. The platform was also named the winner of our 2012 Critic’s Choice Awards for  Best Website Builder.
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3dcart 6.2 Released with New Search Engine Optimization Features

3dcart have released version 6.2 of their popular eCommerce solution, bringing about new and improved search engine optimization (SEO) features in the process. The hosted eCommerce platform currently powers over 15,000 online stores, and is capable of getting stores up and running in just a matter of seconds. You can find out more via my recent 3dcart review. Search engine optimization features - when correctly configured - help your online store climb through the ranks of Google and other search engines, making it easier to find by those making searches.
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Webydo Video Review

Recently, I had a chance to mess around with Webydo, the website builder that is targeted towards those users who want design code free websites.Watch my video below to hear my thoughts on this platform and whether it's a good option to consider for your next (or existing!) website.Webydo offers both a free website plan and paid options from $11 and up.…
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900dpi: Build Websites With HTML, CSS, Dropbox and Nothing Else

Sometimes, you just want to build websites quickly. You want to skip the server and database configurations, but at the same time, you want the code to be your own. 900dpi  is a hosted CMS which enables you to build websites using nothing but HTML, CSS and Dropbox.  
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Offiria 3.0 released – Open Source, self-managed, enterprise social network software

Offiria today announced its release of its enterprise social network program Offiria Enterprise 3.0 for download.Offiria is an advanced, fully-featured enterprise social networking software that offer a flexible, collaborative workspace for teams to get work done.…
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A “Photo Trip” To Disneyland, Paris, Part 1

Let's take a photo trip to Disneyland Paris! The post A Photo Trip To Disneyland, Paris, Part 1 appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Hippo CMS 7.9 Released: Advanced Channel Management, Secure Content Replication & More

Hippo have today launched Hippo CMS 7.9, which brings about a host of enhancements. Hippo CMS is a powerful, enterprise-class platform which helps deliver personalized experiences across a wide variety of channels and devices to increase conversion and to improve brand loyalty. Hippo CMS is also open source, 100%  Java. 
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Cheesy Ham & Kale Lasagna

The best dish I've made with holiday ham leftovers yet! Ham lasagna may sound weird, but it's amazing! The post Cheesy Ham & Kale Lasagna appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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The First of Its Kind: Pikock Launch Layout Slider to Simplify Website Building

Founded in Paris in 2012, Pikock  is a user friendly drag-and-drop website building tools, built to make website creation as easy as possible. Today, Pikock have launched a "Layout Slider" - a website editing tool which allows administrators and publishers to instantly slide their way through pages, changing the look and feel of their websites. 
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Face Off: Shopify vs Magento Go

Shopify and Magento Go are both stellar eCommerce solutions. However, if you re struggling to decide between the two for your next project, then what you need, is a face off. Both Magento Go and Shopify are hosted eCommerce platforms, which means there s nothing to download or set up, nor do you have to worry about [ ]
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Butter & Dill Mashed Cauliflower

Don't judge me for my mashed cauliflower obsession. The post Butter & Dill Mashed Cauliflower appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Babka Monkey Bread

THE best monkey bread I've ever made. I might be eating Babka year round now! The post Babka Monkey Bread appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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The Best WordPress eCommerce PlugIns – Narrowing Down Your Choices

When you want to sell products and services online, you may naturally turn to WordPress to build your eCommerce website. This popular, familiar site gives you lots of great tools to help you build your site quickly and easily. One thing you need to know is that, in order to have a successful and properly functioning [ ]
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Drupal Release Versions 7.27 and 6.31 to Fix Security Vulnerabilities

Drupal versions 7.27 and Drupal 6.31 which now available for download, containing several fixes for security vulnerabilities. Drupal is an open source platform maintained and developed by a community of 630,000+ users and developers. 
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Disneyland Food Review: The Carnation Cafe

One of my least favorite lunches at Disneyland. Read to see why! The post Disneyland Food Review: The Carnation Cafe appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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BuddyPress 2.0 “Juliana” Serves up New Administrative Tools & Performance Enhancements

Yesterday, BuddyPress released their latest version - BuddyPress 2.0 Juliana. BuddyPress is a powerful WordPress plugin thatt transforms WordPress.org powered websites into social networks, with features like user profiles, activity streams, user groups, and more. 
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7 Best eCommerce Plugins for Joomla

WordPress is considered to be the most widely used content management system (or CMS for short), but Joomla is quickly gaining ground with over 35 millions users who have used it to create 2.8% of the world s websites.  This number is high enough to ensure that it remains a supported, quality product, but at the [ ]
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WordPress 3.9 Brings Improved Image and Post Editing & More

WordPress 3.9 is now out and brings with it a number of welcome changes including improved image editing, an updated visual editor has improved speed, accessibility, and mobile support, drag and drop images and more.
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Nuxeo Platform 5.9.3 Released

Nuxeo have today announced the release of their latest Fast Track version of their popular content management system – Nuxeo Platform 5.9.3. Nuxeo is an open source CMS platform used primarily by architects and developers to build, deploy, and run content-centric business applications.
http://www.cmscritic.com/nuxeo-platform-5.9.3-released/

Ten To-Die-For Desserts For Easter

Ten desserts that will rock your Easter dinner. The post Ten To-Die-For Desserts For Easter appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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ShipStation – The Best Web-based Shipping Solution

Getting a basic eCommerce store up and rolling is generally pretty easy nowadays, especially when you take the time to consider how many ways there are to start a free eCommerce website. Having said that, another item to keep in mind in addition to our 7 Questions to Answer Before Choosing an eCommerce Product is how you plan on shipping the items you intend to sell through your on-line store. Whereas most eCommerce platforms offer ways to ship products, it might be in your best interest to consider a web-based shipping solution instead. Before we provide you with information on our choice of ShipStation for the Best Web-based Shipping Solution, let me explain what they do and why you might need one in order to help avoid confusion. What is a Web-based Shipping Solution? What a Web-based Shipping Solution does is integrate with your store in order to make the whole shipping process less of a hassle and more streamlined. They can provide things such as: Automatic order retrieval from
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Kidoodle TV & A Giveaway!

When the opportunity came up to try out the new Kidoodle TV program on my IPad for the kids, I immediately signed up for it. We don t actually watch much TV in our house and when we do, it s usually an online program when we do. Kidoodle TV is a new service that streams safe,... The post Kidoodle TV & A Giveaway! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Snickerdoodle Pancakes

Snickerdoodle Pancakes. It's almost like eating cookies for breakfast... The post Snickerdoodle Pancakes appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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WordPress: Jack of All Trades, Master of None?

By the end of May 2014, WordPress will be an 11 year old platform. And what a platform it is. Out of all the websites across the world using content management systems, over 47% of them are using WordPress . No other platform even comes close, leaving WordPress to dominate the market.
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Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Dream Bars

Now this is my kind of oatmeal! That means I can eat these for breakfast, right? The post Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Dream Bars appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Ten Amazing Breakfasts To Make Easter Morning

Oh my goodness do I love Easter morning! The screeches of delight over chocolate eggs, candies, flower and more! And that s just from me. I love making holiday breakfasts. While we all know that Sundays are my favorite breakfast day, holidays are always just that little more special. I bring out the big guns when... The post Ten Amazing Breakfasts To Make Easter Morning appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Simple & Fast Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

I am totally addicted to mashed cauliflower now. Melty cheese just makes it better! The post Simple & Fast Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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3dcart Review: Create a Free & Feature-filled Online Store

An online store builder doesn t just need to be easy, it needs to be functional. There s nothing worse than being sold on the fancy design, only to realize at a later stage that features you need and want are nowhere to be found. 3Dcart is a hosted eCommerce solution which offers a wide range of selling features to help you make sales, as well as startling start-up speed. Speaking of speed, the 3dcart website boasts that you can start selling online in 30 seconds. With over 15,000 customers and counting, 3dcart is fast becoming a platform worthy of jostling with the biggest online store builders on the market. Join me as I delve right into what 3dcart has to offer. 3dcart is fast becoming worthy of jostling with the biggest online store builders on the market.Click To Tweet - Powered By CoSchedule 3dcart Review Getting Started In keeping with the 30 second start-up promise found on the 3dcart homepage, signing up with 3dcart is as easy as typing in your name, email and phone number. A
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Concrete5 Offer up Developer Sneak Peak of Version 5.7

Concrete5 have put together a detailed developer sneak peak video for their upcoming 5.7 version. The free and open-source CMS allows you to build a variety of website types, including online stores, government websites, small business websites, online magazines and more.  
http://www.cmscritic.com/concrete5-offer-up-developer-sneak-peak-of-version-5.7/

Kale & Mixed Bean Salad

Mixed beans and kale with a homemade vinaigrette make you forgive this salad for, well, being a salad. The post Kale & Mixed Bean Salad appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Tex-Mex Steak & Eggs Skillet

Beans meet beef, marries cheese and has egg babies. Or something like that. I'm in love with this skillet. The post Tex-Mex Steak & Eggs Skillet appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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11 Ways to Start a Free eCommerce Website

In 2012, online shoppers in the U.S. spent $226 billion and is predicted to reach upwards of $327 billion by 2016.   With numbers like these, businesses can’t afford to ignore the eCommerce market. By providing a way for customers to purchase products over the Internet, a business can quickly grow from having a local presence to a global one. Such growth wouldn t even require any new storefronts. In fact, a physical location may not be needed at all— as it is quite possible to maintain a successful, online-only business from almost anywhere. Setting up a free eCommerce website is a great way of granting customers online access to products while trying out, risk-free, whether eCommerce is a good option. The following are 11 well-respected, and free options to setup a free eCommerce website. PrestaShop Prestashop allows its users to place their products on third-party product lists—eBay, Google Shopping, and Amazon—which increases promotion capabilities a great deal.  The sto
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7 Questions to Answer Before Choosing an eCommerce Product

Have you ever stepped back from your online business and asked yourself if you are really fulfilling the needs of your clients? Are you actually providing something that is making a difference in their lives- whether it’s a product or a service- that makes you stand above the crowd? What do your customers struggle with and how can eCommerce add value to your business?Click To Tweet - Powered By CoSchedule If you are searching for an eCommerce product, you most likely have already identified that there is a need. Perhaps it’s because you notice that in some small way, you are missing the mark. Customers come to your site, but leave without venturing further into your site or leaving a comment or question. Or perhaps you are on the search for a new eCommerce product, because the one you have isn’t boosting sales and engaging new customers. Here are 7 Questions you need to answer before choosing an eCommerce product. What caught their eye and drew them to your website in the first
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Ecwid Review: Creating your Free Store with Ecwid

There are plenty of excellent eCommerce solutions available today but few of them can easily be integrated into an existing website or social platform (such as Facebook for instance). Fortunately, there is Ecwid, a free and easy way to integrate eCommerce into your website or Facebook page.In this Ecwid Review, we re going to take a look at how well this platform works and break down the pros and cons for you to help you make an educated decision whether it s the right solution for you. Let s take a look and see how it looks and operates as a first time user. Ecwid Review Creating your Online Store with Ecwid To get started with Ecwid, you need to sign up for a free account on their website. If you want to follow along and try this for yourself as we go through the review, feel free to set up your free Ecwid account . Signing up is quick and painless. You will be sent a link to confirm your email and then, upon your first time logging into the site, you ll be greeted with the followin
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Our new site, eCommerce Critic is now live!

Today, we're excited to announce that we have launched our new eCommerce website to cover everything in the ever expanding eCommerce industry. What will you find on this new website? We've brought on some talented new writers to provide you with exceptional, easy to understand yet thorough eCommerce Reviews, Roundups, Comparisons and Editorials. Right now we've only got a few articles up but we've got tons of great stuff in the queue over the next week and ongoing.…
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Buffalo Shrimp Kale Salad

I really love this salad... even though I still love brownies more. The post Buffalo Shrimp Kale Salad appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Telerik Sitefinity 7.0 Released: Delivers More Engaging Web Experiences, Productivity & Granular Control

Telerik - which empowers over one million developers to create compelling experiences across web, mobile and desktop applications - yesterday announced the arrival of Sitefinity 7.0. Sitefinity is an industry-leading Web Content Management (WCM) platform by Telerik, and is responsible for serving a 70,000-strong user base. 
http://www.cmscritic.com/telerik-sitefinity-7.0-released-delivers-more-engaging-web-experiences-productivity-and-granular-control/

Sarah Watz Elected by Open Source Matters to Guide Joomla

Joomla, one of the world’s most popular open source content management systems, has today announced the election of Sarah Watz as the President of Open Source Matters  (OSM). More than 3 percent of the web runs on Joomla, with the platform being used for everything from websites to blogs to custom apps to Intranets. 
http://www.cmscritic.com/sarah-watz-elected-by-open-source-matters-to-guide-joomla/

Buffalo Hot Sauce Roasted Chickpeas

Buffalo Hot Sauce Roasted Chickpeas, Yah. I'm on a hot sauce kick.The post Buffalo Hot Sauce Roasted Chickpeas appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Wordpress Owner Automattic Makes Longreads Purchase for Undisclosed Fee

Automatic, the company behind WordPress, have purchased Longreads for an undisclosed fee - according to the Longreads official blog.Longreads describe themselves as providing. "the best storytelling on the web". The online publication serves up one magazine-length recommended story per day through its website, Twitter feed, email newsletter subscription, or iPad app. 
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Four Ingredient Crockpot Beef Dip Sandwiches

This was far too easy. I might feed the family these Crockpot Beef Dips daily from here on in.The post Four Ingredient Crockpot Beef Dip Sandwiches appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Magnolia: The World's First Mobile-optimized CMS

Just as Magnolia CMS responds to the ever-changing call of multi-channel content management, so too has it adapted to the mobile revolution. With mobile devices becoming such a crucial part of everyday life and business, managing content and staying connected when out and about is now absolutely necessary.
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Top CMS for Healthcare

Weeding through the various CMS on the market to determine which ones are strongest for specific industries can be a challenge. In an effort to help make things a bit clearer, we present you with our take on which are the Top CMS for Healthcare.
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Igloo: an Intranet You & Your Team Will Actually Like

Igloo pride themselves on being, "an Intranet you'll actually like", and it's easy to see why. With its headquarters in Ontario, Canada, Igloo is a widely successful web-based platform for collaborating at work. The platform powers over 4,000 global collaboration sites in over 80 countries around the world.
http://www.cmscritic.com/igloo-an-intranet-you-your-team-will-actually-like/

PrestaShop Review

With the recent release of PrestaShop 1.6, now is a great time to conduct a review of one of the most popular ecommerce platforms on the market. Initially launched in 2007, PrestaShop is now a world-renowned ecommerce solution. The platform powers over 165,000 online stores around the world, supporting 63 languages across 160 different countries.
http://www.cmscritic.com/prestashop-review/

Mexican Bean Breakfast Skillet

Beans. It's what's for breakfast. High protein, good carbs, I love this healthy breakfast skillet!The post Mexican Bean Breakfast Skillet appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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California Adventure Park Dining: Golden Vine Winery

I am a big fan of California Adventure Park in Anaheim, even before Carsland came. I ve always loved it, how different it was, how neat the concept was and of course, I really like the rides over there as well. However, I soon realized that we rarely eat over there when we visit Disneyland! Weird....The post California Adventure Park Dining: Golden Vine Winery appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Tomato, Spinach & Feta Frittata

I love frittatas. Mostly because they're not oatmeal.The post Tomato, Spinach & Feta Frittata appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Banana Waffles With Nutella Sauce

Shut the front door! Nutella & Banana Waffles! The post Banana Waffles With Nutella Sauce appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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