WordPress can be called the infrastructure of the Internet. It is an open source program designed to manage website content. It is widely used, stable, and therefore rarely attracts media attention. However, the WordPress community has recently faced a conflict. Co-founder Matt Mullenweg sharply criticized WP Engine, one of the most common hosting providers on the platform. The statement turned into a public dispute. Can commercial companies use open source for profit and should they instead help the project? WP Engine is a hosting company that has been actively using free open-source WordPress software to create and sell its services since 2010. Currently, more than 200 thousand websites use its platform, which makes it a serious competitor to WordPress.com. Matt Mullenweg manages two key platforms: WordPress.org is an open-source project that develops a framework for hosting websites. WordPress.com is a...

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has unexpectedly expressed harsh criticism of the company, accusing it of improperly organizing its workflow and losing out in the race for leadership in the AI industry. Schmidt made his statement during a meeting with students at Stanford University. When asked why Google is lagging behind other players in the AI field, he replied: “Google has prioritized work-life balance by allowing employees to leave work early and work remotely instead of focusing on winning.” According to the former executive, “startups thrive because their employees work 24/7.” He also emphasized that success cannot be achieved without great effort and overtime: “Sorry to be so blunt, but if you graduate from university and decide to start your own company, you are unlikely to allow your employees to work from home or come to work only one day...

This summer, the industry experienced an explosion of events that caused a wave of discussion and excitement. From bright conferences that have become a meeting place for top market players to shocking scandals involving large-scale fraud, this summer has not passed without a trace for traffic arbitrage. Ethnokolo, Kinza 360, and G GATE CAMP brought together key players in the field of arbitrage, SEO, and marketing. Nevertheless, it was not without shocks: fraud with LeadReaktor and CVV888 payment system, possible arrest of Oleksandr Slobozhenko, global storm in the PPC and app industry became the hottest topics for discussion. We have collected the main events of this summer and briefly covered them in the article. July 4: Ethnocircle by Palai Media x SEMPRO ETNOKOLO is a landmark event organized by two Ukrainian projects in the affiliate marketing niche: Palai Media and...

Ticketing system - what it is and how the system works Multichannel communication with customers is one of the drivers of modern business growth. Large and powerful companies always have a large flow of requests. Every day, the support team can receive dozens or even hundreds of requests for technical support, and everyone expects a quick response. How prompt and complete it will be depends on the communication channel and the way the company has chosen to process requests. This is exactly what the ticket system is responsible for. Let us consider its essence and advantages. What is a ticket system Ticket (from English ticket) in translation from IT language into Ukrainian is an application or appeal. Accordingly, a ticket system is a system for processing customer requests. This system is partially automated, that is, each application, no matter whether...

LottieFiles is the future of animation on the Internet. What makes these animations so cool and why you should use them. In the world of web design and development, animation has become a key element in attracting users' attention and improving user experience. And while creating complex animations used to require considerable effort and time, LottieFiles technology has changed the game. I'm sure you've seen the cool stickers you can find on Telegram now. So, these are not standard GIFs, but the Lottie tool. What is Lottie animation? Lottie animation is an amazing tool that makes online animation smoother, more manageable, and eliminates the need for users to download heavy animation files. The format created by Airbnb allows apps to show animations created in Adobe After Effects in real time. Why Lottie and not GIF, AVI, mp4, and animated HTML...

Which domain zone to choose? The best domain zones for business and more A domain is the first thing users see when interacting with a website. And if the owners of online resources come up with a domain name on their own, then when searching for a domain zone, you have to choose from existing options. The usual .ua, .com, or .net pointers are actually much more important for online business than it might seem at first glance. Let's try to figure out what domain zones are and whether there are rules to follow when choosing the right identifier. What is a domain zone A domain zone is a component of a domain that is located to the right of its name. Historically, domain zones were used to designate geographic areas and the purpose of a web resource. In 2010,...

June Telegram update – mini-apps, starred content, and hashtags on stories. We will tell you what other new features and capabilities have appeared in Telegram after the update. On the last day of June, Telegram announced a number of innovations in a blog post. This update brought several important changes. Paying for content with "stars" In May, the messenger's developers talked about Telegram Stars, a new virtual currency inside the app. A month ago, it was possible to buy digital products using bots. For example, you could buy online courses for stars. Now Telegram has launched what we believe to be an analog of Onlifance - payment for media content with stars. How does it work? Content creators can publish paid photos and videos on their channels. Followers will be able to view such posts only after they transfer stars...

Widgets are a must for every website. Why do you need them and what problems do they solve? One of the biggest challenges of ecommerce business is to make a potential customer choose your company. However, the statistics are not encouraging: about 70% of visitors leave your site permanently. After all, consumers have a lot of choices and will choose the company that offers them not only a quality product, but also a quality interaction with the brand. According to statistics, 68% of users will become customers of the business that offers convenient communication. There are many tools and methods to do this. And one of the most popular is to add a widget. They have become so popular that it's hard to imagine a modern website without them. This small application helps to solve many tasks. What are they?...

Becoming a blogger in 2024 is an exciting adventure into the world of digital creativity. In an age where every other person can share their thoughts on social media, standing out from the rest becomes key. Start by choosing a niche that inspires you and in which you feel like an expert. Create a unique style and voice that will differentiate you from the masses of bloggers. Use modern platforms and tools to expand your audience. It is important to be consistent and patient, as audience development takes time and effort. Boldly experiment with content and formats, attracting subscribers with new and interesting ideas. Becoming a popular blogger is a job that requires creating quality content, posting regularly and interacting with your audience. Beauty bloggers, for example, actively use YouTube and Instagram videos to share tips and advice. Their content...