Creating a Rule in Outlook.com (Outlook Online) to Block a Person’s Email but not Report them as Spam
In Outlook Online, you can create a rule to automatically delete emails from a specific sender (let’s say “Mr. X”) without marking them as spam (because you don’t want to…
GBP – Creating a New Google Account and Setting it as an Owner Account using Domain Email
The Importance of a Google Business Profile for Small Businesses In today’s digital age, having an online presence is crucial for businesses of all sizes. One of the most effective…
How to Invite Someone to Manage Your Google Business Profile Account (GBP)
1. Login to your Google account that manages this Google Business Profile (This doesn’t have to be a Gmail account but it usually is for most people) 2. Go…
Set up Microsoft Office365 Email on Mobile or Desktop
Desktop or Laptop: Mac (Apple) Outlook on Mac Mac (Apple) Mail on Mac Windows (PC) Outlook on Windows Windows (PC) Mail on Windows Mobile Device: IOS (Apple) Outlook on…
Understanding Google Tags: A Comprehensive Guide
In the digital landscape, Google’s suite of tracking tools plays a vital role in helping businesses understand their online presence and user behavior. These tools, distinguished by unique tag identifiers,…
Understanding DMARC DNS Records: A Simple Guide for Everyone
Introduction Imagine someone (pretending to be you or someone in your company) sends a fake bill to your customers, tricking them into paying money for a job you never did….
How to Invite a User to Your Google Analytics Account
A Simple Step by Step Tutorial on Creating a new Google Analytics User: 1. Login to your Google Analytics account here: Google Analytics (opens in a new tab) 2. In…
Pausing Bot Fight Mode in Cloudflare
Pausing Bot Fight Mode in Cloudflare requires Modern Web Studios’ custom plugin called Cloudflare Bot Management. Once you have this installed on your website, you will be able to follow…
Website Referral Program
Referral Program – You get $100 Refer a friend to us, they buy a website, we pay you $100! How It Works: Step 1: Join Our Referral Program As a…
Whitelist an IP in Cloudflare
Login to your Cloudflare account and go to the domain you want to create the WAF Rule for. Then follow these steps…
Connecting Stripe to Formidible
When needing a stripe connection to a form you will need to connect the stripe account to the global settings. In your Teamero Editor: Find Formidable Select Global Settings Choose…
Cloudflare Recommended Configurations
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What’s the Difference between Office365 Email and Office365 Desktop Apps?
Microsoft (in their curious sense of wisdom) decided to name their email account services the same as their desktop applications (Office365). Of course, this makes the job of an IT…
Creating a Distribution Group (formerly known as an Email Forward) on GoDaddy
What is a Distribution Group? It’s basically what a forward used to be. It’s when you don’t want to pay for an email account (let’s say for example [email protected]) and…
Connect Your Square Account with WooCommerce
Once we’ve installed your Plugin, you can login to your website and go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments and click the “Connect With Square” button… Click that “Redirect Me”…
Creating a Stripe Payment Link
1. Login to your Stripe account and search for “Payment” 2. Click the “Create Payment Link” button 3. Configure your Payment Form (choosing options to receive payment or donations, etc.)…
Understanding Domain or Website Forwarding to New Website Specific Pages
This method requires us to host the website so we can setup an SSL certificate so your visitors have a safe experience and don’t see any warnings about the website…
Understanding Domain or Website Forwarding to New Website Home Page
Okay, now let’s look at your old website for a second. Do you have an SSL on the old website? Here’s how you can tell… To determine which one your…
Understanding Domain or Website Forwarding
So you have a new domain name and you want to move your old website into the new one. That’s not a problem, We got you! First you have to…
Adding Your New Office365 Email to Your Outlook
Then you’re done if you have the right email and password information. 9. TEST TEST TEST! We recommend you send an email to a gmail or yahoo account from the…
Setting Your Authorize.net API Keys
1. Go to the website and login to Admin 2. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments 3. Check “Enable this Gateway” 4. Go into your Authorize.net account and get…
Easy Ways to Create Stronger Passwords
Are you still using a simple password? Easy solutions for creating stronger passwords. We have all heard about the importance of using stronger passwords. The thought of having to create…
Why is My Form Captcha Not Stopping Spam?
So you don’t receive a lot of spam through your forms however, you do get some once in a while and you’re wondering why you get any at all because…
Do I need to file state taxes on my eCommerce store?
Creating an online store today can be a great way to make money without the need of a local store. However, as the internet continues to become more regulated, the…
You have a low Score on Google Page Speed huh?
While the Google Page Speed tool is useful as a tool to help website developers improve things, it’s by no means a “Must Score High” situation. It’s usually used by…
How to Create a Filter in Gmail
Did you know that you can separate your business emails from your personal ones? You can create a filter that does something specific (mark it with a star, forward it…
Changing Your Password in Webmail
Login to your webmail (This is usually just “email or webmail in front of your domain name, like this… http://email.yourdomain.com) 1. Settings 2. Personal Settings 3. Type in your Current…
Getting Your Google Review Link
1. Go to https://business.google.com 2. Scroll down and click on the Share Review Form Button on the right… 3. Click Share via email 4. Copy your link from there and…
Shipping Carrier Account Info for WooCommerce
UPS: (These account credentials are fake, but accurate to show you how they will look with the number of characters) USPS:
Authorize.net API for WooCommerce
3. Click New Transaction Key and then Submit 4. Get the code sent to the Account holder Email and press submit. Then Copy the two items (API Login ID &…
I’m Getting Spam in My Contact Form
Problem as stated by many website owners: Someone is sending me spam through my contact form. Backstory/Details: Technically, a spammer has chosen to fill the form out manually (as in…..
Beware of a Fake GoDaddy Domain Renewal Email!
So the hackers and scammers are at it again! I just received an email today from a “would-be hacker” who was posing as GoDaddy. In this email, they were attempting…
Setting Up PayPal, Authorize.net, Square or Stripe API
Select the Payment Processor below for the steps to setup your WooCommerce API
Setting up a Hosts File on Windows
ATTENTION: If you have an IT person that manages your Computers or your Network, PLEASE make sure you ask their permission/approval before doing anything explained below. This can break a…
Another User or Device is Deleting Mail
Problem: Emails seem to be deleting themselves after a certain number of days. Cause: You are most likely sharing your email with someone else in the company or you have…
Emails Sent to You Bounce Back to Them
Many things can cause this to happen, but the message they get back will usually say WHY it’s being returned (or bounced) Reasons email bounce: (in order of most…
Large Email Stuck in the Outbox
Look in your Outbox and remove the one(s) that are there. Sometimes one is large and cannot go and stops the rest so if you look at the sizes of…
Your Email Account has possibly been hacked
I know this sounds scary and technically it’s not a good thing, however it is repairable. Things that confirm your email has been hacked: You’re receiving a large number of…
Password is Wrong
Either your Password has been changed or you just typed it in wrong. If it’s mistyped: We recommend typing the password you think it is into a Word document or…
Your Email Account has Expired
You can verify this by logging into your account and looking at the expiration date or renewal date of the mailbox(s). if you’re the account holder, you can also check…
Your Mailbox is Full
Solution: Free Solution: Empty some of the inbox and then empty the trash. Paid Solution: Upgrade to a larger amount of space. However, if you already have an “unlimited”…
The Device is Not Sharing Mail
The problem explained a little more: The emails are most likely not reaching both or all of your devices. There are two types of accounts: POP and IMAP. Depending on…
Your Problem Requires a Support Call
If this was the only remaining problem in your list of potential problems from your checklist, then give us a call and we will take your case to the second…
Your Email is Being Marked as Spam
There are a few potential reasons why this would be happening: 1. There’s something in your email that’s causing the receiver’s email to mark it as spam – Usually this…
Your Email Program is Filtering Emails
This is obviously normal if it’s doing its job properly but sometimes good emails get marked as spam. There are a few potential reasons why this would be happening: 1….
Setup and Maintenance of a Healthy WordPress Website
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Setting Your Stripe API Keys
1. Login to your Stripe account (once it’s been fully activated) and get the two Live Keys. 2. Paste those into the two fields in your Stripe settings in…
Why do we use Cloudflare?
1. Improved Website Load Times (on average 17% faster!) The performance factors really are the number one reason why we use Cloudflare. Cloudflare enables us to serve content closer to…
Redirecting an Old Domain to a New One
When you’re moving from one domain to another and there are URLs that are important to you (aka: page links on the old site that you want to be rerouted…
Stop Using IE, it’s Not Safe or Supported by Microsoft Anymore
In short, Internet Explorer is no longer considered a modern browser. This is because modern browsers keep up with the changes that are constantly happening within the Internet. Chrome, Firefox,…
Kim Duncan Auction & Realty – Website Rebuild
We’ve just launched the New Website for Kim Duncan Auction & Realty! From the start of Kim’s experience with Modern Web Studios in June of 2016, she’s been editing her…
Adding Venmo as a Payment Option on Your Mobile Browser
To do this of course you have to have the Venmo app installed on your device and an account set up. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step…
Setting Your IPN in Your PayPal Account
1. Login to your PayPal account 2. Go to the settings button in the upper right hand corner 3. Click Account Settings 4. Search for “IPN” in the search box…
Making Sure Your Form Submissions do not end up in your Outlook Spam or Junk Mail Folder
Most of the time we find this issue with Outlook and the way it manages emails from a server. In Outlook, go into your junk mail folder (also can be…
Why You Need to Upgrade Your Old Website
Modern Web Studios has always been on the cutting edge of technology. Over 10 years ago, when CuBit was developed, it was part of a handful of customer friendly website…
Pointing Your Website to Modern Web Studios Servers
In your GoDaddy account… 1. Click on the little person icon in the upper right hand corner… 2. Next to the domain name you want to point to us, click…
If it sounds too good to be true…
If it sounds too good to be true… Momma always gets proven right, admit it. One of the phrases that has become a staple is “If it sounds too good…
Crop Backgrounds out of Photographs for FREE and with ONE click!
I regularly watch tech tutorials on YouTube just to stay on top of technology. Sometimes it’s to learn a new JavaScript trick or to discover a more efficient way to…
Locked Out of Website by WordFence
When you’ve tried to login and failed too many times in your Website, you might get this message… 3. Then you get this landing page… 4. Then you…
Google Adwords is here to stay!
Since the conception in 1998, Google has rapidly risen to become the standard for Search Engines today. This standard has become so much a factor that they have dwarfed all…
Google Display Network for Images & Video
A very powerful tactic that Google has added to their marketing tools is the display of images and videos within partnering websites. This Display network is like today’s TV, Radio,…
Search Network/ Shopping
SEARCH NETWORK / SHOPPING It acts like yesterday’s “Yellow Pages” – It’s where people go to find/research what they need (or think they need) “Just Google It” Search Engines: Google…
What is Digital Advertising and Why Do You Need It?
What is Digital Advertising and Why Do You Need It? It’s affordable, targeted, and easy to use. Online is where the people are. To reach them as a business, you…
Search Engine Marketing
Search Engine Marketing We can introduce you to THOUSANDS of potential clients. We specialize in custom building an Online Marketing plan for your budget and needs. Modern Web Studios –…
Protect Your Investment!
Recently we’ve ran into a few situations where our customer has left a task of creating their social media or domain name account to an employee, only to find that…
Unmanaged WordPress Hosting vs Managed WordPress Hosting
With NO Auto Updates. You’re totally on your own. Backups Control Panel FTP Access Plugin Access Full Admin Access General Hosting Support Editor and Theme Support (Pay as Needed) Malware…
Modern Web Studios is Thankful For
Modern Web Studios is Thankful For: During this holiday season it is important to be reminded about the many things that Modern Web Studios has to be thankful for. Even…
An Email Account Vs a Forward
While it certainly is convenient to use a free Gmail or Yahoo email account, it’s not always the best idea if you’re trying to promote your website or your brand….
Google My Business & Yahoo/Bing Business Listings
Is your business listed properly with Google, Yahoo and Bing? Your Google My Business account is now one of the key features that helps Google find your business and your…
WooCommerce Product Variation Importing
Step 1: Make Your Import File… Click Here to download a copy of the above Template to follow. Basic rules to follow: If you want there to be multiple variations…
Blog Structure and Info
This is the introduction paragraph that should contain your focus keyword. The opening paragraph will also set the tone for the article, preparing the reader to a serious matter, or…
If you get this in the mail about your domain name, toss it in the trash
Problem: Domain Name Registration Companies attempt to get you to switch your domain to them, but your domain ends up expiring because they can’t take it over with out your…
Google Chrome is Set to Mark All Non SSL Sites to Not Secure in July 2018
As of July, 2018 Google Chrome will be marking all websites that are not running on an SSL certificate (the address bar reads https://) as NOT SECURE. This can be…
Create a Link to Your Google Reviews Page
Reviews are extremely important these days and this is a quick little tutorial to show you how to get your link to put yours on your site. Go to the…
Warning Your Domain May Expire
Don’t let your domain name expire, take a few minutes and verify your account is up to date with an email you check regularly and that the credit card on…
Do YOU Own Your Google Business Listing or Does a Competitor?
Have you taken the time to claim your business listings? Your competitor may have already! Every day businesses fall prey to unclaimed business listings that their competitors swoop in and…
Setting up a PayPal API for WooCommerce
And Password OLD Method That doesn’t apply anymore but we saved this in case anyone was using the old API: Log…
Marking the Form Sending Email Address as NOT Spam in Gmail
Go into your spam folder and click on one of the emails from your forms. (you can search for this email… [email protected]) Click the “Not Spam” button in the top…
Google’s New Speed Requirements
Your website loads fast, but is it up to par with Google’s new speed requirements? With Google continually changing to meet the demands of the internet, their requirements for your…
Don’t put your business in the hands of a stranger making BIG promises of online success!
Because Google has made massive changes over the last two years, and concentrated many changes over the last six months; you may have been bombarded by solicitors telling you that…
How to Reply to a Google Review
Like it or not, reviews are here to stay. Google, Angies List, Yelp and more have built their platforms on the open forum of leaving opinions of how their experience…
Introducing a new Addon for your website – Before and After!
Introducing a new add-on for your website that will enable you to show off your building and/or design skills. With this add-on, you can show a before picture and allow…
All mobile devices do not display your website the same
All devices (phones, tablets laptops and desktops) display background images the same way – except the Apple Mobile IOS… This viewport, to accurately display background images, has been a problem…
The importance of using a UNIQUE and Strong Password in Your Online Accounts
Like it or not, computers are a part of every aspect our lives and because were creatures of habit, we tend to use the same password for everything. Sometimes we…
How do I know if a Domain Renewal Notice is Real or Fake?
Periodically you might receive a domain registration notice from a bogus company telling you that this is your final chance to register your domain name. This scam, among others such…
What is the “Speed of Awesome”
Everyone’s heard of the speed of light and the speed of sound, but what is the speed of awesome? Is it a measurement to identify how fast a task is…
How do I choose what gets put in the description in a Google Search Result?
You only have two options (below) because Google chooses for you based on the search term the person used in their search… The screen shot below was taken from…
Steps to Gift Someone Money (fee Free!) in PayPal
Have you ever wanted to send someone money from your PayPal account but didn’t want the person to have to pay fees to process the payment? Well, you can! All…
Approach Facebook Advertising with Caution…
Here at Modern Web Studios are always tuned into different marketing ideas and strategies that can help our customers perform better; and us too of course. We’ve all heard about…
Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day The staff and families at Modern Web Studios would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. How blessed are we that we can live…
Beware of Scams, There are a lot of them out there!
There are a lot of scams going on out there right now by foreign individuals that are posing as someone from “Microsoft”. They do a little bit of research first….
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Website!
The information superhighway has raised the speed limit so you need to keep your website tuned up if you’re going to stay in the race! Google has launched an overhaul…
Create a Call to Action to make your customers DO something!
So you have a great looking, functional website… You have put all the right things in the right places to get picked up by search engines. You’re ranking well.. but…
Beware of the FAKE Dun & BradStreet Email
Beware of the FAKE Dun & BradStreet Email that some scammer out there is attempting to use to get you to open a very dangerous Email attachment. According to Dun…
The Right Tool for the Right Job
The right tool for the right job The tools available from Modern Web Studios serve in both functionality as well as look good, but all that set aside they are…
The Small Business Start-up Kit
Welcome to Small Business Ownership! We would like to congratulate you on your new business and encourage you to take all the rights steps in the beginning of what we…
