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WordPress is a robust platform that supports different website types, including blogs, online portfolios, and eCommerce stores. When creating a WordPress site, you’ll mainly present your content as posts and pages. This guide will explain the key differences between a WordPress post vs page. This way, you can better understand WordPress and its different content […]
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Lifelong learning is essential to succeed and achieve goals. Here at Hostinger, we take this very seriously. Our Learn and Be Curious principle and learning routines go beyond recommended book lists, ongoing training, and unlimited educational platforms.
Many of our colleagues were, are, or will be studying at university and working simultaneously. Few of them shared their insights about this journey and what made this experience invaluable.
In a rapidly changing world, keeping up with news and technologies is essential to remain competitive. Constant growth can improve your personal life – boosting your confidence, self-esteem, and well-being. As for your professional life, it empowers you to challenge yourself, find innovative solutions, and reach your full potential.
Hostinger offers opportunities and tools for all employees to improve, scale, and make a bigger impact. Employees can develop various skills and competencies through internal training, such as the Managers Academy, Customer Success Leadership Academy, and workshops. So far, more than 130 employees have experienced the CoachHub coaching program’s benefits and have had over 1,200 sessions.
At Hostinger, you also get the recommended reading list on your first day. You can access the virtual or office library and order your needed books. Moreover, everyone can use external sources, such as Reforge, Scribd, Udemy, or BitDegree, to gain knowledge and new skills. Hostinger provides opportunities for employees to learn as much as possible from external providers, encouraging them to attend conferences, training sessions, or consultations.Â
Although a dynamic work environment sometimes can make learning look like a luxury, Hostinger employees have exceptional opportunities to make it a part of everyday work. From dedicating an hour or two to taking the whole Learning day – Hostinger provides enough time to read, learn, or attend studies.
Educational Leave is eligible for students working at Hostinger. They can get a few days off when they have tests, exams, or dissertation completion and defense. A few of our colleagues shared their experiences balancing full-time work and study and how the Hostinger culture enables them to manage this challenge.
Mantas Lukauskas, Data Scientist at Hostinger, has quite a diverse study experience – he graduated with honors in Material Science, Economic studies, and Big Business Data Analytics. Now, he is a fourth-year Ph.D. Informatics student. He says the motivation to work and study simultaneously was born from a desire to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience. Mantas Lukauskas shares that his roles in academia and industry offered a distinctive perspective that has allowed him to participate in numerous conferences and publish a scientific article in a Web of Science journal.Â
“Doing both equips me with a unique advantage – opening doors to real-world applications of my theoretical knowledge. Conversely, we have many complex real-world projects and practical AI applications at work. This allows me to return fresh and practical knowledge to academia and improve research quality. Sometimes you can feel that you have more knowledge than the professor in the specific fieldâ€, shares Mantas Lukauskas.Â
He said balancing full-time work at Hostinger and pursuing his studies have offered significant challenges. Still, he has handled both effectively with proper time management and prioritization. He adds that Hostinger makes it possible to strike this balance due to the company’s open, supportive environment and flexible work arrangements. “The company supports and promotes personal growth and career development, making it a conducive place for combining work with academic pursuits,†adds Mantas Lukauskas.
GintarÄ— GudaitytÄ—, Lawyer at Hostinger, joined the company as a fourth-year student at Vilnius University Faculty of Law because of her passion for solving difficult riddles and desire to see how things work in practice.
“Working and studying simultaneously, I gained a lot of skills and strengths. First of all, it gave me work experience in the law field. I have also mastered time management and using my free time better. Moreover, I got an opportunity to network and explore the organizational background – connecting with different specialists and working in a corporation introduced valuable professional insights on how complex companies operateâ€, says GintarÄ— GudaitytÄ—.Â
She remembers that fitting all the responsibilities and social life together was challenging. GintarÄ— GudaitytÄ— managed to keep balance in both fields because of a few important things Hostinger offers:
Tautvydas Korkuzas, Customer Experience Specialist at Hostinger, started his career here during his third year of IT Bachelor’s studies. Later, he shifted to a Customer Experience Research position at work, which allowed him to connect his skills and interests. On top of that, Tautvydas Korkuzas chose International Business Studies for his Master’s for more theoretical knowledge about business development.
“Studying at university is about theory, so you need to do something with your new skills in practice to improve. This understanding was my main drive at the beginning. This dual challenge helps to master time planning, improve accountability, challenge your inner motivation to have things done, and allow you to learn more and faster,†shares Tautvydas.Â
Tautvydas Korkuzas says that Hostinger values learning. As he highlights, dedicated time for learning is more than just an option. It is usually an expectation from every employee. He says there is always someone studying at Hostinger, so you always sync with them on how things are going and collaborate when needed.
“One of the life hacks that helped me was doing similar projects at university and work. As for my Bachelor’s final project, I did it specifically for Hostinger. A tool I created for our customers is being used today! As for the Master’s, I analyzed our customers’ behavior and looked at how to improve customer experience drastically. The research helped to identify things that we do well and allowed us to learn new practices,†shares Tautvydas Korkuzas.
All colleagues who shared their experiences agree that this dual journey can be challenging and force you out of your comfort zone, but it is equally rewarding. Mainly, they advise not to overlook time management, a positive mindset, and self-discipline while juggling work and study.
However, it’s not just personal effort that counts, but also the opportunities the company offers. Hostinger provides opportunities for everyone to gain knowledge and skills through various offerings and support. Combining those things can help you navigate this journey skilfully and reach your full potential.Â
If you’re eager to learn and work simultaneously, we invite you to explore our career opportunities, where we offer the perfect blend of both.
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We are thrilled to introduce Destiny Kanno in our latest episode of the Hostinger Academy podcast. As the Head of Community Education at Automattic, Destiny plays an important role in the Learn WordPress platform and the overall WordPress community.
Destiny’s WordPress journey began when she was working for a small Japanese digital agency and building websites with the platform.
She then applied to Automattic, and her WordPress journey took off. Her career there has been dynamic, with roles spanning from a Happiness Engineer to a Technical Account Manager and eventually settling in her current position as the Head of Community Education.
Don’t miss out on the full conversation. Watch the complete episode on Hostinger Academy’s YouTube channel.
Destiny’s mission as a community education manager is advancing the Learn WordPress platform, managed by the WordPress Training Team. This digital learning space offers courses, tutorials, and lesson plans to equip users with WordPress knowledge.
“Learn WordPress is where we create a video about content from documentation. Suppose I’m looking up how to use full site editing or a block theme. In that case, we’re probably going to get a lot of information from the documentation and then incorporate that into actionable things that someone would use in real life,†explains Destiny.
But Destiny doesn’t want Learn WordPress to be just a place to get content. That’s why the team launched the Learning Pathways project, which offers curated content for specific user groups.
For example, if the team curates content for WordPress developers, they will find the right content for beginner, intermediate, and expert levels. “I think that’s really a critical stepping stone to make Learn WordPress the number one place to learn about WordPress,†adds Destiny.
A diverse group of people drives the Training Team. To be more specific, Destiny mentioned these groups of contributors and their roles:
Destiny is looking for more content creators and translators to drive the project forward. “We do have this ambitious goal of creating these learning pathways, but we also need help creating and translating the content,†she explains.
If you want to be part of the journey, visit the Make WordPress Training Team site and find the Getting Started link to the handbook. You will find an onboarding video guide and instructions to create the necessary accounts, like WordPress.org, GitHub, and Slack, to start with. It may sound complicated, but Destiny assures that the guide will make these look easy.
“You’ll see Benjamin Evans in the video, who is the team representative, and he’s made these brilliant videos helping welcome you. It guides you through five pathways to contribute to the Training Team,†encourages Destiny.
In addition to her role at Automattic, Destiny’s passion for community building has drawn her to BlackPress. Established in 2022, this initiative aims to create a platform where individuals from the Black diaspora can collaborate and be heard. A key aspect of BlackPress is empowering members through WordPress education, and Destiny has been a vocal advocate for this cause.
Destiny shared that one of the founding principles is bringing members of the Black diaspora into WordPress. “Maybe by teaching WordPress to communities online and bringing the networking to them. Additionally, we really want to see a future for Black folks in schools to get into WordPress early and find out what opportunities are out there for them once they’ve skilled up in this software,†she explains.
To introduce this initiative to the community, Destiny was one of the speakers in a WordCamp US 2023 panel talk, “Amplifying Black Professionals in WordPressâ€, which you can rewatch the session on YouTube.
Before finishing the podcast, Destiny gave some advice to people who are jumping into WordPress or attending a community event like WordCamp for the first time.
“Everyone is more friendly than you’re probably anticipating. Don’t hesitate to initiate a conversation or raise your hand during a speaker session. If you have a question, we’re all learning together – no one is a super expert. I think you’ll find that when you just poke a little, that wall will crumble faster than you would expect,†advises Destiny.
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Jarrott Brown is a deputy sheriff with a side gig – he runs Diplomatic Lawn Care, a landscaping and lawnmowing company.
Jarrott has been pushing a mower since he was eight years old. To him, mowing grass wasn’t just a chore – it was an opportunity to earn pocket money. This influenced Jarrott years later when he was deciding on a part-time activity. He started a business to help the community keep their lawns spick and span.
The problem – the local market is saturated with people and companies offering landscaping services. To stand out, Diplomatic Lawn Care positions itself online with a professional website that Jarrott created himself with Hostinger AI Website Builder.
If you’re a homeowner in an American suburb, one of your chief responsibilities is maintaining a perfect lawn. Take care not to let it overgrow or brown, or your property might be deemed an eyesore.
Diplomatic Lawn Care is there to prevent that from happening.
The company’s current iteration traces its roots to 2011. Back then, Jarrott and his cousin joined forces and started offering landscaping services to the community. The pair quickly attained a small but loyal customer base.
“I still have a customer, an elderly gentleman, whose yard I’ve been taking care of since 2011. We have an excellent working relationship,†Jarrott says.
The business had to cease operations in 2014 due to other engagements. Since then, Jarrott kept thinking about the best way to relaunch the company. In February 2023, he reintroduced Diplomatic Lawn Care with a business website.
“I decided to create a website because it gives people the opportunity to see the different services that I offer.â€
Since then, Diplomatic Lawn Care has become a successful side hustle with a clearly defined ideological core.
“We currently provide personalized services to about 28 customers. We shoot for long-term customers who are almost like our family,†Jarrott shares.
Built with Hostinger Website Builder, Diplomaticlawncare.com is the company’s digital business card and main channel of client acquisition.
“The majority of our customers learn about us through the website – I would say about 75 to 80%,†Jarrott reveals. “Previously, we tried word-of-mouth marketing, passing out flyers, direct door mailers, things of that nature. It just wasn’t effective.â€
Jarrott reveals that Diplomatic Lawn Care is the first website he’s ever built.
“I found out about Hostinger AI Website Builder on YouTube. It took me no time at all to actually have the website up and running, and it was really easy. Now, my site gives me a professional presence in the industry and lets me compete with the big players in my area,†Jarrott smirks.
Once the website was up, Jarrott needed to put the word out. He did just that by implementing SEO strategies and utilizing Hostinger AI Builder’s integrated SEO tools.
The result – a professional website with AI-generated SEO-friendly content pieces. Now, anyone in Jarrott’s area googling relevant keywords knows that he’s there to help.
A business like Jarrott’s is built around the notion of saving time. If the tools and platforms Diplomatic Lawn Care relies on do not contribute towards this goal, they must make way for better alternatives.
“We give people the opportunity to spend time with their family and cherish those moments that they would spend doing lawn care. That’s what happened to me when I chose Hostinger. It streamlined the process of creating my website and, ultimately, gave me back my time,†Jarrott reflects.
In fact, Jarrott has already put the time he’s saved to good use.
Knowing how simple the process is, he has since created a second website, Henrico Junk Removal. Lawn care and junk removal often go hand in hand, so it made sense to create an additional site for such services. This time, Jarrott used the builder’s AI Tools to craft it. It was so easy that Jarrott plans to keep building websites.
“Hostinger AI Website Builder takes seconds for the AI to process the information you’ve given it and then generate a website. The result was spot-on to what I wanted – it came up with the layout and content for the site. The only thing I had to do from there on was tweak it to my liking. It definitely cut down on a lot of the guesswork that it takes to build a website from the ground up,†shares Jarrott.
While it is currently a part-time commitment for Jarrott, he has big plans for the future of the business.
“At the moment, Diplomatic Lawn Care is just me and a couple of other part-time employees. When I retire, I’ll probably go full-time with it and scale the business all the way. That means a broader range of services, multiple employees, multiple locations,†Jarrott says.
He’s already taken the first steps – Diplomatic Lawn Care is steadily growing with two websites people can easily find on Google.
“I’m going to keep on developing more websites and enhancing them. I wish Hostinger continues to grow and helps me scale my business as it does,†Jarrott winks.
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The digital marketing industry is evolving rapidly, so agencies must adapt and grow to stay competitive. They must be proactive, innovative, and customer-centric to survive and thrive in this dynamic environment. Growing a digital marketing agency can be challenging. Fortunately, our experts have created this guide with impactful strategies to help you scale a digital […]
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When choosing a virtual private server (VPS) plan, WordPress users must consider its web server and virtualization technology to achieve optimal site speed. At Hostinger, our VPS plans use Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and OpenLiteSpeed. In this article, we will explain how to optimize WordPress with KVM VPS at Hostinger. In addition, we will discuss […]
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It only takes a few clicks to create a website with Hostinger Website Builder, even if you are a beginner with no coding skills.
Now, the builder is even more accessible and easy to use – you can create, edit, publish, and maintain websites using your mobile device.
We have revamped the user interface (UI) and improved the main and most popular controls to be more intuitive and mobile-friendly. With these updates, Hostinger Website Builder looks and feels like a smartphone app.
Mobile Editor feels like an app, but you don’t need to download or install anything. You can use it the same way you’d use our desktop editor but with a smartphone instead:
The updated Mobile Editor has all the essential website creation and editing features:
The Mobile Editor can benefit every user who needs to update their website but cannot access a computer.
Say you come up with a business idea when traveling. You can prepare a working demo for the website even if you only have your smartphone. You can also quickly fix a mistake on your website on your mobile.
Another benefit is freely switching between devices. You can start creating a website on a smartphone and continue working on a desktop, or vice versa.
Access our Mobile Editor with our Website Builder plan. It includes the AI builder, designer-made templates, eCommerce tools, a free domain, and up to 100 custom emails and websites. It also comes with dozens of tools and features to ensure the security and performance of your online business.
Hostinger Website Builder is also included with all Hostinger Web and Cloud Hosting plans.
Go ahead and start building your website with Hostinger. With Mobile Editor, it is now more convenient than ever.
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Although summer was coming to an end, the weather and the people at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center were equally sunny thanks to WordCamp US 2023!
The flagship event – held in National Harbor, Maryland, from August 24-26, 2023 – drew over 2,000 WordPress enthusiasts. Since the first-ever WordCamp was held in the US, it’s always nice to see the WordPress community come together in the region.
This year, Hostinger participated as a Super Admin sponsor. Some of our team members also attended the Community Summit, participated in Contributors Day, and volunteered for the event. Read on as we walk down the memory lane and relive the good times.
Before WordCamp’s three-day main event began, there was the Community Summit. Participants gathered in person at the Summit for cross-project discussions to advance the WordPress open-source project.
The Community Summit took place on August 22-23, 2023, at the same venue as the rest of WordCamp US 2023. Not every WordCamp has a Community Summit, so this year’s WordCamp US was even more special.
The Summit was an invitation-only event to ensure everyone present could actively participate. The organizers attempted to include WordPress contributors from various backgrounds to cover as many perspectives as possible. This year, it was attended by 125 participants.
It’s worth noting that the Summit is not intended to be a space to see “who’s who†in WordPress. The participants were a mix of new and experienced contributors, facilitating more inclusive dialogues.
The topics discussed during these two days were pretty comprehensive. They ranged from technical ones like aligning processes and contributions between WordPress Core and Gutenberg to human-oriented issues like ensuring Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) for all contribution teams.
No decisions were made at the Summit. Instead, the event focused on identifying issues the community should address in the project’s future.
Fortunately, notes about each discussion are available on the Make WordPress website so that contributors who couldn’t attend the Summit can catch up with the conversations.
Next, it was time for the WordCamp US 2023 main event!
As usual, WordCamp kicked off with Contributors Day. Here, attendees could join any of the 22 Make WordPress contributor teams and get actively involved in the project.
What’s wonderful about Contributors Day is that it’s open to everyone, regardless of skill level. So, the more experienced contributors could help newcomers onboard and share hands-on guidance to navigate the tasks. Attendees could also join multiple tables and were highly encouraged to explore their interests.
What was new about Contributors Day at WordCamp US 2023 was the room setup. Instead of everybody gathering in one big room, they were spread into multiple rooms.
Closely related teams were put in the same room to encourage deeper cross-collaboration initiatives. Although the camaraderie of being in the same room with all the other contributors is unrivaled, it was nice to have a more focused space to elaborate on an initiative.
Hostinger has some sponsored contributors involved in the Five for the Future initiative. Some of them attended this Contributors Day alongside other Hostingerians.
“I joined the chat about cross-team collaboration to translate WordPress documentation and training material,†says Leonardus Nugraha, our WordPress Content Specialist and a Documentation team contributor. “This idea had been brewing for a while. At the WordCamp US Contributors Day, we had all the reps from the different teams we needed.â€
Meanwhile, Aditya Remy Shah, our Affiliate Partnerships Manager, joined the Sustainability team’s table. “We had a discussion from the hosting brand’s point of view. We brainstormed ways WordPress can become more sustainable from four angles – social, economical, event, and environmental,†he says.
By day’s end, contributors connected and gathered actionable ideas. As contribution is at the heart of WordPress, Contributors Day is surely one of the most effective ways to strengthen the collective effort.
Moving to the second and third day of WordCamp US 2023 – the Conference Days! This is when attendees got to join various talks and workshops.
More than 30 talks and workshops covered a broad spectrum of WordPress-related topics, from core web vitals to community building.
One talk wasn’t directly related to WordPress, but it spoke to the anxiety surrounding AI and the future of the writing profession. Ken Liu, an award-winning fiction writer, delivered “Tell the Story You Want To Tellâ€, where he talked about rediscovering storytelling’s meaning in human lives. His session challenged attendees to rethink how and why we, humans, tell stories.
Another interesting talk was “For All Userkind: NASA Web Modernization and WordPressâ€. During this talk, Abby Bowman and J.J. Toothman discussed the beta.nasa.gov website redesign, which uses WordPress.
In a breakout session afterward, they took attendees on a site tour, including its back end. Some people still think WordPress only suits small businesses or personal websites, so it was fascinating to learn how big organizations like NASA utilize the platform.
And since the WordCamp US 2023 venue is only around a 30-minute drive from the nation’s capital, it’s only fitting that we had a session about the most high-profile WordPress website in the US – whitehouse.gov.
Presented by Andrew Nacin and Helen Hou-SandÃ, the session chronicled the behind-the-scenes story of the site’s launch by those who led the project themselves.
All the talks are now available to watch on the official WordPress YouTube channel. The presentation slides will also be available shortly on the WordCamp US 2023 website’s session pages. And like other WordCamps, the talks will also be public on WordPress.tv.
Standing tall in the Sponsor Hall with our signature violet-and-black colorways, attendees stopped by the Hostinger booth to chat about our services, try our features, or collect merchandise.
Opening a booth is one way to connect better with our customers, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts. “WordCamp is a perfect opportunity to hear our customers’ feedback directly so we can continue to deliver the best managed WordPress hosting experience,†says Domantas Gudeliauskas, WordPress Marketing Manager at Hostinger.
Among the features attendees could try at our booth, they were mostly excited about Hostinger’s WordPress AI Assistant. Most attendees said they loved the way it can speed up the website creation process.
Another crowd favorite was hPanel, Hostinger’s own custom control panel. We were glad many customers and attendees found hPanel easy to navigate and informative. Advanced users were also enthusiastic about Pro Panel, which empowers users to handle multiple websites efficiently.
In a recognized WordCamp tradition, Conference Days usually wrap up with two signature sessions.
The first session by WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy reviewed important conversations and ways to drive the project forward.
During “Josepha Haden Chomphosy on the future of WordPressâ€, Josepha reflected on how WordPress has evolved in the past 20 years and how it keeps growing thanks to the WordPress community.
Josepha emphasized the importance of making WordPress accessible for everyone, so that it can thrive in the future and last longer than the community who builds it. “We deserve an open web that is secure in the future,†she says, highlighting WordPress’ vision to democratize publishing and give voice to the voiceless.
Next, WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg’s session, to discuss current and upcoming technical improvements, followed by a live Q&A.
During “Gutenberg: Next with Matt Mullenweg.â€, Matt discussed the then-newly released WordPress 6.3, and highlighted improvements on the upcoming WordPress 6.4.
This next WordPress release is being led by a squad of gender-underrepresented contributors, which only happened once before with the historic WordPress 5.6, code-named “Simone.â€
WordPress 6.4 will come with a new default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four. Unlike past default themes, Twenty Twenty-Four is a multipurpose theme. It can look equally beautiful for displaying lots of images or chunks of text.
Matt also highlighted that Gutenberg is now entering the third phase of its development, which will focus on collaborative workflow. Users will soon be able to work simultaneously with their team on the same post or page and see who made which edit. This could be a game changer for a team of remote workers.
As Josepha said in her talk, “We exist for as long as people want to use our software.†Indeed, the upcoming collaborative improvements can be one more reason for people to stay with WordPress.
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