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Skills and Experience for Successful Blogging – Part 4

In the world of successful blogging, where creativity converges with technology, your journey extends far beyond the aesthetics of your website. While an appealing blog design and user-friendly interface are vital, they are the tip of the iceberg in your quest to build a thriving online presence. To truly make your mark in the blogosphere, […]

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Design Your Own Blog Website or Hire a Web Designer – Part 3

As you continue your journey into the captivating blogging world, you’ve probably realized that crafting a compelling online presence involves a series of critical decisions. Among these, one of the most pivotal is the choice between two distinct paths that involve blog design: This decision will impact its aesthetics, functionality, and the overall experience it […]

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Exploring Premade Themes and Templates – Part 2

In our ongoing exploration of the dynamic field of blog design, I took us into the realm of custom design in Article 1 – The Benefits And Challenges Of Custom Blog Design, discovering the art of creating a unique online identity. I took you through how custom design can elevate your blog’s visual appeal and […]

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The Benefits and Challenges of Custom Blog Design – Part 1

Welcome to the first installment of our four-article series, where I delve into blog design and decision-making. Your blog’s design is more than just visual aesthetics; it’s the key to captivating your audience and crafting an unforgettable online presence. Imagine your blog’s design as blank pages of a book in which your content takes shape, […]

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Behind the Scenes of Our New Website reDesign – Rough Pixels v2

If you have been to Rough Pixels before, you probably noticed that we have a new website redesign. In the past times, I have made some design adjustments, however, there’s a lot that changed with this site version. I want to share the thought process behind this site’s redesign, what I’ve learned, what is new, […]

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Astra theme Review from my Perspective

First, I won’t stretch this personal review into 10,000 words, but keep this Astra theme review as short as possible. There is no doubt that the sheer number of WordPress themes that are available can be overwhelming. Finding the perfect blend of aesthetics, functionality, and user-friendliness is a pursuit that can be daunting for the […]

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WordPress Twenty Twenty-Four default theme

Damn! How time flies! It’s hard to believe but the new Twenty Twenty-Four WordPress theme is already in development. It’s not just for the sake of having a new default theme, it’s also planned for the next release of WordPress 6.24. It’s always interesting to explore each WP theme released: Twenty Twenty, Twenty Twenty-One, Twenty-Twenty-Two…etc. […]

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5 FREE WordPress Blog Themes to Consider

If you have a niche-based blog and looking for the best free WordPress themes to get things going, we have started a list of themes to try out. Plus, what makes this easy is that there are no shortages of free themes to choose from. In fact, there is an abundance of fantastic free WordPress […]

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How Much Should A WordPress Theme Actually Cost?

Around three years ago, I noticed that theme prices seemed to gravitate towards a common consensus with other shops. The idea was to go status quo with a slight tweak while keeping the average theme cost around $59 USD. Unfortunately, it’s not so simple to simply base your pricing on what you see elsewhere without […]

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Is the block editor really what people want?

Let’s get right down to the nitty-gritty about the block editor and the WordPress pursuance of Gutenberg. Unless you’ve been following the ongoing news and debates for the last couple of years, the controversies are quite the read. I’m sure that people who have kept WordPress up-to-date will already have discovered the block editor! Block […]