Recommended E-Commerce Approach For a potential client who is deciding how to set up an online store, I would recommend using a separate-site e-commerce platform like Shopify. A WordPress-embedded store can work well, but I think a separate e-commerce platform is the easier and more practical choice for a client who wants to have their… Continue reading Project 7 Part 4: Recommended E-Commerce Approach
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Project 7 Part 3: Separate Store vs WordPress Embedded Store
Separate Store vs WordPress Embedded Store A separate-site e-commerce store and a WordPress-embedded store can both be used to sell products online, but they work in different ways. For example, a separate store, like Shopify, is built specifically for e-commerce. It includes tools for products, checkout, payments, shipping, inventory, and store management in one platform.… Continue reading Project 7 Part 3: Separate Store vs WordPress Embedded Store
Project 7 Part 2: Wordfence Security Plugin
Wordfence Security Plugin For this part of the project, I installed the Wordfence Security plugin on my WordPress site. Wordfence is used to help protect WordPress websites from common security problems like malware, suspicious login attempts, and harmful traffic. One security item Wordfence addresses is malware scanning. This helps check the site for possible infected… Continue reading Project 7 Part 2: Wordfence Security Plugin
Project 7 Part 1: Password Manager Comparison
Password managers are useful because they help people store and manage strong passwords instead of reusing the same password for multiple accounts. For workflow type of level security, this matters because one weak or repeated password can put several accounts at jeopardy. For this comparison, I look at both Bitwarden and 1Password. Bitwarden Name: Bitwarden… Continue reading Project 7 Part 1: Password Manager Comparison
Recommendation 4: Improve Engagement on Student-Focused Pages
Based on the Pages and Screens report, some student-focused pages are getting a lot of views but have shorter engagement times. The Current Students page had 50,223 views, but the average engagement time was only 15 seconds. The Account/Login page had 76,923 views with an average engagement time of 25 seconds. Since these pages are… Continue reading Recommendation 4: Improve Engagement on Student-Focused Pages
Recommendation 3: Optimize for Common Devices & Browsers
Based on the Tech Overview report, visitors are using a mix of operating systems to access the NWTC website. Windows had 102K active users, Macintosh had 52K, iOS had 28K, and Android had 22K. This shows that people are using both desktop and mobile devices to visit the site. Because visitors are accessing the site… Continue reading Recommendation 3: Optimize for Common Devices & Browsers
Recommendation 2: Improve High-Traffic Pages
Based on the Pages and Screens report, some pages on the NWTC website are getting much more traffic than others. The homepage had 172,201 views, the Account/Login page had 76,923 views, and the Current Students page had 50,223 views. The Programs and Degrees page also had 38,800 views, which shows that visitors are actively looking… Continue reading Recommendation 2: Improve High-Traffic Pages
Recommendation 1: Support Direct & Organic Search Traffic
Based on the Traffic Acquisition report, Direct traffic and Organic Search are bringing the most visitors to the NWTC website. Direct traffic had 161,104 sessions, which was about 44.97% of the total traffic. Organic Search was next with 101,612 sessions, or about 28.37%. Because these two sources make up such a large part of the… Continue reading Recommendation 1: Support Direct & Organic Search Traffic
NWTC Students: Start Planning for Next Term
NWTC students can start preparing for the next term by checking their program plan, reviewing available classes, and meeting with an academic advisor. Registering early can help students build a schedule that fits their goals and avoid missing important course requirements. Students can also use campus resources like Career Services, student clubs, tutoring, and Handshake… Continue reading NWTC Students: Start Planning for Next Term
Information Technology Program Update
Students in the Information Technology program should review the updated course schedule for the upcoming semester. New course offerings will focus on networking, cybersecurity, and emerging technology skills.