Author: Lucy Nguyen
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SendGrid Stats are a bit deceptive
When reviewing open rates, click-through rates, and other metrics on SendGrid, you might assume the numbers are accurate—but they often aren’t. To get a true picture, grab a calculator and manually compute the raw data; you’ll notice discrepancies. SendGrid calculates these metrics differently. Instead of basing the open rate on delivered emails, it calculates it…
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WebFlow Bandwidth Concerns: A Cautionary Tale
Reflecting on the past year, one of WebFlow most significant missteps has been drastically reducing bandwidth allocations across all pricing plans. If you’re considering building and hosting a website on WebFlow, especially with plans to scale, grow, or handle substantial traffic, I strongly urge you to reconsider. Bandwidth Reductions: A Troubling Trend A quick dive…
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SOC2 – A Must Need for Businesses
In today’s digital landscape, data security is paramount, and businesses are under increasing pressure to protect the privacy and integrity of their customers’ information. As more companies migrate to the cloud, embrace digital transformation, and handle sensitive data, the need for rigorous security standards is critical. One such standard that has gained prominence is SOC…
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How to add Ads.txt in WebFlow
Step 1 – Create a txt document with your Ads.txt info Step 2 – Upload it to your assets within WebFlow. Ensure that it is saved ads.txt Step 3 – Grab the URL by going into the settings for the file Step 4 – Go into your Site Settings and then click “Publishing” on the…
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How to use Custom Fonts in HubSpot
In the email editor click the + more option. Choose the “HTML-Email” Module. Insert it into your email by dragging it into the body. Then in the content tab, you can write the HTML/code into the box below. The code is: DISCLAIMER: You will have to try and see if your font name works, some…
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How to get your site approved for AdSense
Getting your site approved for Google AdSense can be a rewarding step towards monetizing your content, but it requires meeting certain criteria and sometimes a bit of persistence. Below is a checklist with proven steps to increase your chances of approval, along with a few tips based on experience. Disclaimer: I had to apply multiple…
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Fatal Error in WordPress
You may encounter the following error on your WordPress site: Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 134217728 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 20480 bytes) in … This typically stems from a PHP memory limitation. Here are some solutions: If the error persists, consider alternative fixes or consult additional resources. Pro tip: If your site requires…
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The Web Capture operation you have requested has failed because of an error
When creating an interactive PDF with links, you might encounter the error, “The Web Capture operation you have requested has failed because of an error,” when testing it in Adobe Acrobat Pro. This issue often occurs if the link contains special characters. How to fix it? Try using a URL shortener like TinyURL, or explore…
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How to use Custom Fonts in SendGrid
Word of caution: This won’t show up on every email provider, but it will work on some. Step 1: Add a Text Module Step 2: Choose a font from the panel, I chose Helvetica Step 3: Go to “Edit Module HTML” by hovering over it and then clicking the “<>” icon Step 4: Find where…
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Why Did SendGrid Change Your Scheduled Subject Line?
Sendgrid has a known quirk: if you edit an email on one computer and then switch to another computer to make further edits, it may occasionally retain the old subject line or previous changes. To avoid this issue, it’s best practice to create and schedule the email on a single computer and internet connection. Hope…
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Google Search Console Click Achievements
If you go to https://search.google.com/search-console/insights/ and click achievements (See Below), you can see your achievements. Right now Google Search Console tracks your search impact, which are number of clicks achieved in 28 days increments. It starts at 60 and goes upwards from there, as I’ve seen achievements for 10,000+ clicks and above. It is a…
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How to use the Generative Feature in Adobe Photoshop
First, you should have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop to have this feature. When you open photoshop and a new project, there should be the “Contextual Task Bar” like the one below. If you do not see it, you can open it by going to Windows>Contextual Task Bar. Then select the marquee tool and…