Entries Written By Faruk Garic
Using Gmail SMTP with Cloudflare Email Routing: Step-by-Step Guide
In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to send emails through Gmail SMTP using Cloudflare Email Routing. This setup allows you to send and receive emails for a custom domain within Gmail, maintaining your professional brand without needing a separate email host. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a seamless setup. Create Cloudflare-Routed Email …
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Code example: Custom WP-CLI Command and How it works
If you’re a developer managing WordPress sites, you might need to automate certain tasks or fetch information quickly using the command line, and that’s where WP-CLI commands come in handy. This particular command checks if the “Show featured image in the posts lists only but hide it in the single post view” option is enabled …
Structured Data for Ecommerce: Boost Your Online Store’s Visibility
Structured data is a standardized format for providing information about a webpage and classifying its content. For ecommerce websites, implementing structured data is crucial as it helps search engines understand your products, prices, availability, and reviews, potentially leading to enhanced visibility in search results through rich snippets. Key Benefits of Using Structured Data in Ecommerce …
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Marketing: Content, Development, and IT Roles in Germany
Whether you’re a content creator looking to enhance your technical skills, a developer interested in applying your expertise to marketing challenges, or an IT professional exploring opportunities in the digital marketing sphere, this guide will help you navigate the landscape of career possibilities. From entry-level positions to executive roles, we’ll cover salary expectations, required skills, …
Website Audit Checklist for Developers – 2024
As web developers, we know that maintaining a high-quality website involves more than just writing good code. Regular website audits are crucial for ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through an essential website audit checklist that every developer should have in their toolkit. 1. Performance Optimization Page Speed …
Actionable Steps to Improve Your Website’s Search Engine Ranking
Improving your website’s ranking in search engine results is key to attracting more traffic and growing your online presence. Whether you’re just starting or looking to optimize an established site, following a set of structured SEO practices can make a significant impact on your ranking. Here’s a comprehensive guide with actionable steps to enhance your …
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Reflections on My Transition from Programming to Marketing
Today I want to share some personal experiences and thoughts from my journey as a programmer and why I eventually moved away from full-time development and into marketing. This isn’t just a story about career change; it’s about self-discovery, navigating challenges, and finding what truly resonates with you. From Code to Communication Let’s start with …
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Two Paths to Career Growth in Web Development: Staying or Job Hopping?
When it comes to career advancement in the world of web development, there are two main strategies: climbing the corporate ladder within a single company or hopping from job to job to increase your skills and salary. Both paths have their pros and cons, and choosing the right one depends on your goals, location, and …
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The Importance of Writing Skills in Digital Marketing (and Beyond)
Writing is one of the most important skills, not only in digital marketing but in many industries. In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely can be a game-changer for your career. Writing shapes how we think, how we organize ideas, and how we communicate. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or …
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The Power of Giving Without Expectation: A Key to Personal Growth
In our daily interactions, we often hear statements like, “If you help me, I’ll help you,” or “If you support me, I’ll support you in return.” While this exchange-based approach to relationships seems fair, my experiences over the years have taught me a different mindset—one that I consider a “cheat code” for life. This mindset …
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Content Mix: Combining Short-Lived and Evergreen Content for Maximum Impact
In today’s fast-paced digital world, content creators often face a dilemma: should they focus on short-lived, attention-grabbing content or invest in creating long-lasting, evergreen material? The best strategy, as it turns out, is to combine both. By mixing short-form, viral content with in-depth, evergreen posts, you can maximize reach, build a loyal audience, and maintain …
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How to Build Your Brand and Attract an Audience Using a Blog
In today’s competitive digital world, building a brand requires more than just a presence on social media. One of the most powerful tools you can use to grow your brand and attract a loyal audience is a blog. Unlike social media posts, which disappear quickly, blog articles remain searchable and accessible for years, making them …
Faruk Garic
I'm a tech enthusiast who wears multiple hats - I design and develop content management systems, platforms, and cool tools to jazz up content marketing. My roots are in creating visual identities and graphic design, thanks to my education. With over a decade of experience in software development, I've been busy building, fine-tuning, and supercharging websites, content delivery platforms, and automation solutions for clients around the globe.