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Working from home... Remote work... Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, not for everyone. We are currently all in the situation where we temporarily had to switch to remote work, which for many means moving from the office space to their home offices, and starting to work from home.  TemplateMonster Marketplace is there to help designers working remotely 👉👉👉 Ready2Use Website 

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⏰ Check for the timestamps below:
00:01:06 - Intro & topics overview  
00:04:22 - Working around your family members (your parents, spouse, kids, etc.)
00:04:40 - Working remotely as a parent
00:08:07 - Tip on how to remain productive even working from home
00:10:37 - Set boundaries and create a comfortable environment for you to work in
00:12:40 - Fighting anxiety and depression at uncertain times
00:20:35 - What to do when you don’t have a proper workspace at home. No desk? No problem! How to make WFH more comfortable.
00:25:00 - Take breaks! 10 minutes of rest won’t do any harm, but will increase productivity by a ton!
00:29:00 - Don’t be so hard on yourself.  
30:00 - Ultimate Productivity Tips for efficient WFH routine.  
00:37:00 - Outro. Stay tuned for the 2nd episode and share your experience and tips in the comments below :)

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Hosts: Alexandra Payne, Irene Adler

Sound production and effects: Alexandra Payne

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TemplateMonster podcast is back with HOT WordPress SEO trends 2020. We’re discussing the things you need to know to get started with SEO for WordPress. What are the best SEO plugins for WordPress? What is Schema markup and how to use it? Why is Yoast SEO plugin great for content marketing? Check the timestamps to get the answers! 

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👉👉👉Timestamps:

06:27 - What is SEO? Basic SEO principles in a nutshell

07:47 - Main goal SEO - optimizing for people

10:00 - Do content marketing and SEO go hand in hand?

12:00 - Things you need to know to get started with WordPress SEO

13:57 - Does something like an SEO optimized WordPress theme exist?

17:30 - SEO guide 2020 from TemplateMonster 

18:10 - Image and Video optimization with Schema

21:00 - How to get on Google My Business listing

23:14 - Why are YouTube timestamps important?

27:32 - Embed codes for video optimization

28:00 - Where to get a Schema plugin?

28:30 - What plugins should a WordPress website owner use for SEO purposes?

30:02 - What’s BERT all about?

34:38 - SEO trends 2020?

38:37 - Human search evaluation: beneficial purpose, EAT and YMYL

Thanks for listening to our podcast!

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In Episode 3, and we're discussing how the web will change in 2020 and beyond, how we can adapt to the changes happening, and how our creative profession might change in the nearest years. Tune in!

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03:13 Voice Search

10:03 Chat bots and AI

13:40 Machine learning and personalization

24:03 Video

31:29 AR and VR, 360 videos

See a quick summary of this episode:

1. Voice Search

Almost one-third of the 3.5 billion searches performed on Google every day are voice searches now, with personal assistant devices leading the way.

People use voice search – for general information (30%), as a personal assistant (27%), local information (22%), and entertainment (21%).

2. Chat bots and AI

According to Grand View Research, the global chat bot market is reaching $1.2 billion with a 24 percent annual growth rate.

45% of end-users prefer using them as a primary mode of communication in customer service.

It’s estimated that in the next 5 years, approximately 80% of business communications with customers will be performed through bot messengers.

Examples of chat bot websites:

https://voltagead.com/

https://cubertbuysphones.com/cubert/

3. Machine learning and personalization

-- By the year 2025, the global artificial intelligence market is expected to be almost $60 billion; in the year 2016 it was $1.4 billion (Source: Accenture)

-- Global GDP will grow by $15.7 trillion by the year 2030 thanks to artificial intelligence. (Source: MIT)

-- Artificial intelligence startups grew up to 14 times over the last two decades. (Source: Accenture)

-- Already about 77 percent of the smart devices we use feature one form of artificial intelligence or another. (Source: Accenture)

-- Google analysts also believe that next year, 2020, robots will be smart enough so that mimic complex behavior of humans like flirting and jokes. (Source: Accenture)

4. Video-content

Live video feeds will continue to explode, but the important aspect going forward will be originality. Interactive video and imaginative video marketing that encourages user engagement will quickly outpace video for the sake of moving pictures. Consumers become bored quickly — brands that use video to engage and excite users will win.

Adding a video to an email boosts click-through rate by a staggering 200–300 percent, and putting one on a landing page increases conversion rate by 80 percent (HubSpot).

5. AR or VR

The Technology Available to Web Designers:

AR for web design has come along in leaps and bounds thanks to the dawn of compatible plug-ins such as WordPress VR, which allows designers to upload 360 videos onto WordPress sites. Similarly, Google Maps, Street view and Google Earth can all support plug-ins with the above mentioned Google VR view.

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TemplateMonster Podcast is back! We are beyond happy to greet you in a new year. 🎄

2020 is here and this is the time when we feel like this year "everything will get better". And it will! If we learn how to set goals the right way... To finally get your dream job, to gain more subscribers on Instagram, to make more money, to grow your own freelance business, and more others.

On today's episode, let's talk about how to make New Year's Resolutions and actually stick to them, so we can achieve all our ambitious goals!

We'll discuss what designers and other creative professionals often want to change about their workflow, and what habits and practices will help you refine your skills, become a better specialist and boost your productivity.

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📘Show Notes

2:50 - Where does the idea of making NY resolutions come from?

5:40 - The most popular New Year's Resolution (?)

7:00 - Why we can't commit to the resolutions we make

8:20 - Some book recommendations to help you develop healthy habits

12:30 - Let's get to the list of NY Resolutions for designers!

15:00 - Ways to keep your online portfolio

23:00 - Should designers run a blog?

27:00 - Challenges of trying to grow your online following

29:43 - When you shouldn't follow design trends

39:00 - Optimize your workflow and your workspace

44:35 - Why you need to find time for personal projects

49:15 - Why budget management for creative people is a struggle

53:47 - Tips for staying focused on your goals



⚽ Here are some of the designers' resolutions we'll touch upon in this episode:

0. STAY HEALTHY - the importance of mental and physical health

1. Update that portfolio

2. Start a blog

3. Stop blindly following design trends

4. Clear out your workspace

5. Perfect your workflow

6. Experiment with technology and widen your skillset

7. Drink less coffee

8. Strike a better work-life balance

9. Start a side project



🐛Our Bookworm's Corner:

"Atomic Habits" by James Clear

"The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod

"5 Morning Rituals that Help You Win the Day" by Tim Ferriss

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Welcome the very 1st episode of the TemplateMonster podcast! In the podcast pilot, Alex and Irene are brainstorming gift ideas for designers, sharing gift fails and laughing at real-life experiences.

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📘Show Notes:

It’s holiday season, so everyone’s looking for the perfect gift for their friends, co-workers, and loved ones. Designers, web developers, marketers, copywriters will certainly appreciate creative yet useful presents. Finding the right one may be a pain in the neck. But hey! We’re here to help you out! How about a few last-minute gift ideas for creatives?

Matter of fact, our podcast has a TREMENDOUS educational value. The hosts will share a bunch of hilarious real-life gift fails with the listeners.

🌲Why presenting an air humidifier must come with a warning?

🌲Why re-gifting your presents to a friend is a 100% bad idea?

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