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Remember how your grandma used to have a natural remedy for all of the problems that you would stumble upon? A piece of love advice, a chamomile tea, or a healthy dose of skepticism \u2013 she had all of these cards up her sleeve at any time. No matter how big of a deadlock a situation is, your grandma\u2019s advice can come in handy every now and then. With that having said, it is no wonder that even in the deep waters of website management we could use a couple of tips that our grandmas gave us a long time ago. We collected the 5 most useful pieces of advice from your grandma to add to your collection of best website tips:<\/p>\n

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Grandma\u2019s Advice 1:<\/span> Don\u2019t start eating the soup from the center<\/h2>\n

As the center is the hottest part of the soup, it\u2019s better to start eating from the edges where the meal is cooler. Needless to say, no one wants to get burnt. However, we often forget that when jumping into creating our digital presence. As the web offers hundreds of opportunities to maintain a successful image it\u2019s easy to get lost or even discouraged by the competitors in our field. Applying your grandmother\u2019s advice here would mean that you would start working your own way up from the sides and only then, prepared and motivated<\/strong>, you would go to the center. Do not jump into creating a website without collecting a competent team of designers, SEO experts, and copywriters<\/strong>. You might be losing patience while creating a website, but never forget that taking your time in preparation will pay much better results in the future. A website that is well-crafted beforehand is much easier to put together and achieves the goals you\u2019ve set for it.<\/p>\n

Grandma\u2019s Advice 2:<\/span> Don\u2019t take candy from strangers<\/h2>\n

\u201cStranger-danger\u201d, she more than probably has said to you. This definitely applies perfectly to your choices on the web. When facing the dilemma of choosing a hosting provider<\/strong> and a hosting plan, there are a few major points to consider before jumping into a solution.<\/p>\n

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  • Reliability<\/strong>: uptime guarantee, company\u2019s history, and the number of their customers<\/strong><\/em>. While choosing a provider, make sure to check the level of their reliability as you\u2019re browsing through the options – this comes to show how well they manage their servers and their customer service. Also, the older the company, the more credibility it has, as it has proved its reliance over time. The same goes for the number of customers that have chosen this exact service for a reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Storage<\/strong>. If you\u2019re planning on building an e-commerce website, for example, which will require more storage, it\u2019s safer to choose a plan with unlimited disk space<\/a>. While if you\u2019re looking for a small business website, you can easily go around with a couple of gigabytes.<\/li>\n
    • 24\/7 Technical Support.<\/strong> Last but not least, make sure your provider offers constant technical support as you never know when exactly a problem with your website might occur. The best option here is 24\/7 technical support that will assure your trouble-free experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Grandma\u2019s Advice 3: <\/span>Wear an appropriate-length skirt. Don\u2019t wear more than two colors in one outfit<\/h2>\n

      These valuable pieces of advice probably shaped your taste for the visually appealing. As we all know, the image is everything and with the right design<\/em><\/strong>, you can go a long way. When thinking about design, there are two factors you should consider: size and color<\/strong>. Obviously, the right size<\/strong> for each piece is different but the most important thing you should take into account is the specifics of your WordPress theme. Choose the size that suits the fixed-width content area<\/strong> and you will not lose the quality of your images. On top of that, the right side of the images will also assist the loading speed of the page and therefore it will make your website much more enjoyable to its users. Make sure you know what Physical Size, File Size, and Resolution<\/a> are before changing anything. When choosing the right design for your website, the colors<\/strong> are the basics you can\u2019t miss. Many small businesses believe that “The more – the better” is an appropriate saying when it comes to their design. The truth, however, is that users avoid websites with aggressive and contrasting colors. A huge portion of your color choices is the message<\/strong> you\u2019re trying to send. As each color has a certain psychological value, it\u2019s not a bad idea to make research the meaning of different colors in branding (especially for e-commerce).<\/p>\n

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