Category Archives: Ask David!

Do WordPress plugins sometimes leave stuff on your website after uninstalling the plugin?

Yes, WordPress plugins can sometimes leave leftover data on your website after uninstalling them. It is another drawback to using WordPress plugins, besides security issues. (And it’s not just WordPress, but also other open source platforms like Magento, Drupal, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Security, WordPress Customization | Tagged database, file manager, htaccess, plugin vulnerabilities, security issues, seo, third party plugins, uninstalling plugins, WordPress, wordpress alternative, wordpress plugins | Leave a comment

How long does it usually take for a website to generate revenue?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how long it takes a website to generate revenue. It depends heavily on several factors: 1) Monetization Strategy: How you plan to make money plays a big role. Selling physical products through an e-commerce store … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Traffic | Tagged ads, e-commerce, generate revenue, high-quality content, monetization, monetization options, monetization strategy, monetize, monetize directory, monetize website, online store, organic traffic, search engine optimization, seo, subscription model, subscription-based membership site, website niche | Leave a comment

Why is my website not responsive even if I put the viewport tag in ?

Thanks for the “Ask David” Question! Here’s a breakdown of why the meta tag alone might not make your website responsive and how to achieve responsiveness…and a reminder that you don’t need to worry about this with UltimateWB and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Design | Tagged css media query, media queries, meta tag, mobile friendly, responsive, responsive app, search engine crawl, search engine index, search engine optimization, search engine ranking, seo, user-friendly, viewport | Leave a comment

Is Dreamweaver on the Backburner? Exploring UltimateWB as a Powerful Alternative

Ask David question: “With Dreamweaver being phased out, what alternative should I use to build my website?” For many web designers, Adobe Dreamweaver was once the industry standard for building websites. But in recent years, Dreamweaver’s dominance has faded. Let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Builder Software Comparison | Tagged adobe creative cloud, adobe dreamweaver, custom coding, download software, dreamweaver, dreamweaver alternative, dreamweaver vs ultimatewb, responsive app, seo tool, subscription model, templates generator | Leave a comment

Is it better to post videos to your website directly or to embed your YouTube videos?

There are pros and cons to both uploading videos directly to your website and embedding YouTube videos. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide: Uploading directly to your website: Pros: Cons: Embedding YouTube videos: Pros: Cons: Both Options Available with … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Design | Tagged ads, bandwidth, disk space, embed videos, embed youtube, engagement, seo benefits, social apps, third-party ads, web hosting, youtube, youtube vs custom | Leave a comment

What is the difference between wordpress.com and wordpress.org? Does wordpress.com own WordPress?

The distinction between WordPress.com and WordPress.org can be somewhat confusing, but they serve different purposes and are run by different entities. WordPress.com WordPress.org Ownership and Domain Name Confusion Is this a good example of a company – WordPress – that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Builder Software Comparison | Tagged .com vs .org, automattic, domain extensions, hosted solution, hosted website builder, Matt Mullenweg, Mike Little, multiple domain extensions, open source, self-hosted solution, WordPress, wordpress.com, wordpress.com vs wordpress.org, wordpress.org | Leave a comment

What are the drawbacks of Drupal as a content management system (CMS)?

Steeper Learning Curve: Drupal is known for being less user-friendly than some CMS options. Especially for non-technical users, the interface and functionalities can be challenging to navigate and manage content. This is in contrast to website builders like UltimateWB, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Builder Software Comparison | Tagged bloat, clean code, compatibility issues, developer reliance, Drupal, drupal alternative, drupal vs ultimatewb, learning curve, maintenace, modules, open source, resource-intensive, security, themes, third-party plugin, ultimatewb cloud, upgrading | Leave a comment

What is SEO and its importance in web development?

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It’s a set of practices that aim to improve a website’s visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs) for relevant searches. Imagine it like putting up a giant neon sign for your website, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Tagged authority, brand credibility, build trust, clear navigation, fast loading times, mobile-friendly, organic traffic, paid advertising, responsive, responsive app, search engine optimization, search engine results pages, seo, seo vs ads, serps, user-friendly | Leave a comment

Why all big sites and media news sites bought multiple domain extensions and redirect it to their main .com site?

Comments: Hi today ! subject: Should you get .com, .org, and .net domain names – all the tld’s? your statement: ” So if you have the .com domain name, it is not a huge necessity or benefit to purchase the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Domain Names, Marketing | Tagged advertising, brand protection, branding, build trust, domain extensions, domain redirect, futureproofing, marketing, multiple domain extensions, search engine optimization, seo, target audience, user trust | Leave a comment

Does Google Page Speed Insights tell you if your website is ADA compliant?

No, Google PageSpeed Insights (PSI) does not directly tell you if your website is ADA compliant. While PSI offers valuable insights into website performance and accessibility, it focuses on technical aspects that contribute to accessibility, not legal compliance with ADA … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Design | Tagged accessibility, ada compliance, ada compliant, ada website accessibility initiative, alt tags, americans with disabilites act, color contrast, google page speed insights, keyboard navigation, page speed insights, psi, WAVE, wcag, web accessibility evaluation tool, web content accessibility guidelines | Leave a comment