Then there’s the evolving software and ecosystem. Just when you think you have the right workflow, it’s disrupted by AI, a change to Gutenberg, or another newfangled tool. And we can’t forget the responsibilities of managing website security, accessibility, and privacy. The challenges are never-ending.

That’s why long-term success isn’t a given. The things you’re doing today will undoubtedly change tomorrow. Some may disappear.

So, how can you improve your chances of being in business five or ten years from now? What separates the agencies that flame out from the ones that keep growing?

That’s what we’re here to discuss! Let’s look at some tried-and-true methods for thriving in a competitive industry. Each will help you build something that lasts.

Develop Expertise in Your Niche

Modern web development – even within WordPress – is a vast subject. Thus, being a generalist means keeping track of an enormous number of technologies. Who has time to do that and work with clients?

Narrowing your focus to a specific niche is better for your sanity and bottom line. And you don’t have to limit yourself to a single type of client or website. Picking a few related areas – WooCommerce and membership sites, for example – offers plenty of room for growth.

There are often similarities in these niches. Using our example, both WooCommerce and membership sites share things like:

• User/customer management;
• Payment processing;
• Sending customer communication via the website or a third-party service;
• Adding custom functionality to meet client needs;

Some solutions can be applied to multiple areas. That means using the same plugins or custom code across your projects. It’s better for efficiency and helps clients achieve their goals.

The other advantage is that you’ll develop a higher level of expertise. You’ll know what clients need and how to solve their pain points. That’s knowledge you can use again and again.

In addition, you’ll have the confidence to communicate what you’ve learned. For example, writing expert blog posts or speaking at events. Sharing your experience and depth of knowledge serves to enhance your reputation. Existing clients will recommend you, and new ones will want to work with you.

Identify the Right Opportunities to Level Up

There’s always something new in the world of WordPress. New features are added to the core app, while the plugin and theme market continue to expand. Plenty of artificial intelligence (AI) integrations are also part of the landscape.

It’s tempting to jump on the next big thing. You might see it as an opportunity to launch your business into the stratosphere. However, it’s important to consider how these tools and services fit into your plan.

Sometimes, going all-in on new technology distracts from your core mission. That results in stagnation for the other parts of your business.

On the other hand, the right opportunity adds to what you do best. Perhaps it’s a service that will benefit you and your clients or a technology that saves you time. These items help you level up rather than send you down a rabbit hole looking for gold.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider things that pique your interest. But it’s worth looking at how they impact your business – now and in the future. Identify the ones that will take you where you want to go.

Add Sources of Recurring Revenue

New clients are a big part of running a successful agency. They add to your portfolio and your bank account. But they’re also increasingly difficult to get.

The reality is that booking new clients can’t be your only source of income. You need something to keep you afloat during slow periods. For instance, an economic downturn may cause an organization to delay that fancy new project. What will you do then?

You can improve your business’ stability by adding recurring revenue. It’s a way to keep existing clients in the loop and improve your financial picture.

Services like website maintenance (WordPress sites need frequent updating) or search engine optimization (SEO) allow you to charge a monthly or yearly fee. It provides you with a steady income and keeps client websites healthy. It’s a win-win situation.

This arrangement works with clients of every size. You can create tiers of service based on need. So, a client with fewer needs pays a little less. Meanwhile, a larger client pays a higher fee for a more robust service.

The other benefit is it keeps an open line of communication with clients. They’ll stay more focused on their website and be more likely to spend on new features.

Find ways to add recurring revenue to your business. It will keep you busy and financially stable, year after year.

Put Your Clients First

Providing great customer service is a winning strategy in any era. It’s a quality that, when all else fails, separates you from the competition. And it’s not as difficult as you may think.

Customer service is all about honesty, integrity, and sincerity. Treat your clients with respect and common courtesy. Follow through on the promises you make. Go the extra mile to make sure their needs are taken care of. These little things add up to something big.

The relationships you build can be meaningful. Your clients will see you as a partner in their journey. That means they’ll stay with you – even if a competitor offers a lower price.

They’ll ask your advice on improving their website and trust your opinion. It’s an opportunity to help them grow while adding to your workload.

There’s nothing specific to WordPress with this strategy. However, think of it as providing a realistic view of tools and techniques. For example, you might explain the pros and cons of using a plugin or theme or assessing which web host is best for their needs.

Building such relationships takes time. But that’s perfect if you’re interested in long-term success.

A WordPress Agency That’s Built to Last

Whether you’re thinking about starting a WordPress agency or you’ve been around for a while – success is still possible. The keys are finding your place in the market and keeping an open mind. Opportunities to improve are always around the corner in this evolving industry.

Having top-notch design and development skills helps. However, they’re not the only factors. You’ll also need to focus on building great relationships with your clients. That can lead to a steady flow of recurring revenue.

In addition, don’t be afraid to set short and long-term goals. They give you something to work toward as you navigate your business.

Before you know it, years will have passed, and your business will continue to thrive. That’s the peace of mind and security agency owners and freelancers are looking for.

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Sure, I’ve done plenty of “design” during the past three decades. However, I’ve also found myself doing things that have nothing to do with it. Things that are far outside the scope of a web geek. I’d argue that half of my time has gone to these other roles.

Perhaps that’s because web design is still a relatively new industry. Outsiders don’t know much about it. The early days were especially rough in that regard. Being a web designer requires a lot of hand-holding. We educate clients as we go through the design, development, and maintenance processes.

Looking back, here are a few unexpected roles I’ve played. Maybe I deserve an honorary degree or two?

Psychoanalyst

I enjoy trying to understand why people do what they do. It’s a good thing, as I’ve found myself digging into client behavior a lot.

Part of the role is figuring out what motivates people. It’s a helpful strategy when projects stall, or someone keeps changing their mind. Motivating someone results in getting things done – which is always a positive.

You can also use these skills to get people to hold up their end of the bargain. Sometimes, clients don’t do what they say they will (like paying an invoice).

It’s not that they are being cheap or stubborn. I’ve found that it happens with people who are being pulled in too many directions. Their website-related tasks get put on the back burner.

The trick is to know when and how to approach them with a task. Reaching them at a certain time of day, for instance, may make it easier to get their attention. It doesn’t always work – but I like a challenge!

Teacher/Motivational Speaker

Website owners often face a learning curve. Most aren’t familiar with the technologies that go into building and maintaining a site. That’s still true today.

However, it was even more pronounced when I started in the 1990s. Some people knew nothing about computers – even checking their email was an ordeal. Couple that with buggy hardware and slow internet connections, and you had a tech support nightmare.

Working with small businesses made this situation harder. These folks didn’t have the resources to hire an IT specialist. So, much of the technical work was passed on to the person building their website.

That led to a lot of teaching and pep talks. I helped clients set up their hardware and software and learn how to use them. I even tried to install broadband for somebody (it didn’t go well). The boundaries of web design were shattered.

The biggest hurdle is getting people to believe in themselves. I still run into that issue when training people to update their websites. The unfamiliarity with a tool leads to nervousness, which leads to doubt.

Regardless of the technological era, the goal is to simplify things. Show someone how to do a task and allow them space to ask questions. Provide a quick reference they can look at when you’re not around.

If they master a task, look out. They’ll have more confidence moving forward.

Researcher & Fact Checker

Let’s face it: the online world is a playground for scammers. It’s amazing our society functions at all, given the constant stream of people trying to take advantage of us.

A lot of scams seem to target website owners. Those domain registration letters US residents get in the mail are but one example. There are also emails about a site’s purported SEO troubles and payment gateway phishing attempts.

Some scammers are more skilled than others. Their work is harder to detect as a ruse. Thus, clients send these items to me looking for clarity. Is this a real message? Do I owe them money?

I’ve learned to spot likely scams. Knowing who each client purchases web-related services from helps. But there are cases when I need to do some detective work.

I believe things will only get worse. Artificial intelligence (AI) will make scams harder to identify. For instance, poor grammar is a telltale sign of a phishing scam. AI tools can help crooks improve their language and more easily fool victims.

Digital Forensic Scientist

Troubleshooting problems on the web is nothing new. However, the way we build websites has become more complex. And the technologies that make up our digital lives are vast.

That means retracing the footsteps of a task gone wrong. In practice, it’s pouring over access logs to track the source of a malware attack. Or determining how an email was rejected by an ambitious spam filter. There’s also examining WordPress post revisions to see how a page layout was broken. And I can’t forget checking an obscure web browser to see why a client’s site won’t display correctly.

It’s a tedious role that seems well above my pay grade. One can spend hours looking for the source of a problem, and there’s no guarantee that you’ll find it.

What’s more, there are often several links in a given chain. It could be the hosting company, the email provider, or a WordPress plugin. Maybe a client had their password stolen. There are so many places to look and so many things it could be. Determining the culprit is often a wild goose chase.

These tasks are becoming a bigger part of my day. Sometimes they span multiple days or even weeks. Much like internet scams, I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon.

Design and a Whole Lot More

Web designers tend to be a catch-all when working with clients. They’re as likely to ask us about an email delivery issue as they are about their website.

On the bright side, it keeps our days interesting. There is no shortage of problems to troubleshoot or technologies to teach. But it also takes precious time away from our core tasks.

It’s a reflection of the industry and of the difficulties facing small organizations. Clients need a team of experts to manage these disparate areas. That’s not realistic, though. The result is that things get passed over to web designers – the one expert they do have on hand.

It has always felt like a part of the job – one no one tells you about. The title certainly doesn’t do it justice.

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Designers play a part in that joy when creating wedding print materials. Items like invitations, save the dates, and photo albums are precious keepsakes. They serve as a reminder to the happy couple and guests.

It’s an important job, for sure. However, creating these materials from scratch takes time. Thankfully, there’s an easier way to get your project off to a fast start.

Using an InDesign template will save loads of time. Gorgeous layouts and typography have already been put into place. That allows you to focus on customizing them to meet your needs. Add your details, save them, and send them to the printer.

Below are 20+ outstanding templates to choose from. They’ll help you add artistry to the happy day!

You might also like our collection of wedding templates for Photoshop.

Wedding Stationery Collections for InDesign

Are you looking for a complete wedding stationery set? The items below cover all the basics and beyond. Invitations, save-the-date cards, thank-you cards, RSVPs, menus, and more are available. They’re everything you need before, during, and after the celebration.

Wedding Invitation Templates for InDesign

A beautiful invitation makes the perfect wedding keepsake. It’s more than just a listing of date and time – it also represents the event’s theme. The invitation templates below will help you capture this moment in time.

Save The Wedding Date Templates for InDesign

Use a save-the-date card to announce the happy news. Add a photo to personalize the experience, or stick to a classic text-only look. The templates in this category will provide you with the perfect aesthetic.

Wedding Photo Album InDesign Templates

Preserve those fond memories with a wedding photo album. It’s something to share with family and friends – and pass down to future generations. Get started with one of these beautiful InDesign templates.

Wedding Magazine Templates for InDesign

Magazine templates are great for promoting your wedding-related business. Planners, photographers, venues, and retailers come to mind. Use them to showcase your services and provide valuable information to couples.

Create Amazing Wedding Stationery in Minutes

Creating top-notch wedding stationery doesn’t have to be complicated. The templates above will help you achieve great results with minimal effort. There are also a variety of styles to choose from – you’re sure to find one that fits the occasion.

So, find the perfect template and make it your own. You’ll have a fantastic selection of print materials in no time.

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I have wrestled with what AI means for our industry during this time. There’s potential to make our jobs easier. However, there are also questions about where these large language models (LLM) get their data and how accurate they are. Not to mention the eerie feeling of replacing humans.

Is the glass half empty or half full? Perhaps we won’t know for a few more years. New tools and technical evolutions are sure to come.

One thing I can say is that AI has changed my workflow. And it’s about more than saving time. Tools like ChatGPT and GitHub’s Copilot have also changed how I approach development projects.

Here’s a look at how AI has impacted me so far. I hope you see a thing or two that resonates.

A Solution to Coding Challenges

I’ll admit it: I’m not the world’s best coder. My experience with PHP and JavaScript is riddled with fits and starts. I tend to make some progress – only to run into a debugging nightmare. It’s those little things that get in the way, you know?

AI tools have, for better or worse, saved me from scouring Google for solutions. I can paste the offending code snippet into ChatGPT, and it will explain where I went wrong. It will even provide a corrected version.

Issues such as syntax errors aren’t easy to spot with the naked eye. Code editors can point them out but don’t often provide easy-to-understand suggestions. AI acts like an extremely patient friend who holds your hand during these tough times.

I feel guilty for contributing to the decline of traffic to Stack Overflow and similar communities. On the other hand, finding quick answers has lowered my stress levels.

This feature is invaluable for freelancers who work solo. It’s like having a colleague on hand, 24/7. And even when the answers aren’t 100% accurate, they usually lead you in the right direction.

A More Holistic Approach to Development

Time is always of the essence when doing custom development work. Budgets are limited, and deadlines are short. Sometimes, this leads to a result that isn’t as good as it could be.

There’s also a tie-in with limited coding skills. It’s hard to build a top-notch feature when you spend most of your time debugging. I find myself rushing to get things done rather than polishing them.

AI has made a huge impact in this area. Its ability to quickly write code and solve problems allows me to approach projects differently. I can take a holistic view that encompasses how things should look and work.

The experience has been freeing. My focus has changed to implementing and then improving my code. There’s room to add details that make for a better user experience. I also have more time for quality control.

If anything, AI has brought some clarity to my usually-scattered mind. Working step-by-step through a project is easier than ever.

A Newfound Confidence in What’s Possible

Custom development has always scared me. I often doubted something was possible until I made it work. Funny as it sounds, having AI’s help at my disposal has improved my confidence. I no longer cringe as much when a client asks for something I haven’t done before.

That doesn’t mean the build process will be worry-free. There will still be bumps in the road and unexpected challenges. However, combining AI with my existing knowledge empowers me to determine the best way forward.

I think this is another side effect of working solo. Each task feels like climbing a mountain when doing it alone. Having access to the right resources helps to ease the burden.

To be clear, I don’t equate AI with a human developer. People are much better at things like planning and critical thinking.

Machines can’t yet compete in that realm. They provide an extra depth of knowledge and boost productivity, though. That makes a big difference when you’re used to doing it all yourself.

It makes me feel like I can take on projects I might have turned down before.

AI Provides a Helping Hand When I Need It

Believe it or not, I don’t use AI every day. Most of my web design and development work originates from my imperfect brain. As does 100% of my writing. I’m happy to keep it that way.

However, I have experienced numerous occasions where an extra bit of help is appreciated. That led to a lot of frustration in the past. Having neither the time nor money to hire an expert for small tasks caused a lot of headaches.

That’s where AI has been most useful. Writing a WordPress function or manipulating the DOM with JavaScript can be accomplished with minimal effort. They’re no longer sticking points that hold me back.

In the end, that’s what tools are supposed to do. We use them to do more in less time. The tools may change, but the concept remains the same. Maybe AI is just the latest in a long line of them.

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Remember, these suggestions are not a replacement for real legal advice. If you have specific questions, it’s best to ask a professional who knows the law.

To help set you on the right legal track, we have a collection of WordPress plugins that can help with many of the different legal aspects of running a website. We’ve organized them by category to make it easier for you to find what you need. These plugins can be a big help in making sure your website is on the right side of the law.

EU Cookie Law WordPress Plugins

Cookie Notice by dFactory

Cookie Notice by dFactory provides an easy way to let your site’s visitors know about your use of cookies. You can customize a notice that will appear either on the top or bottom of the page. Users can accept, decline, or read more about your policies via clickable buttons.

CookieYes Cookie Banner & Compliance Plugin

Cookie Law Info will create a customizable banner to inform visitors of your cookie policies. The banner can be automatically removed after a few seconds, or you can require the user to accept your terms manually.

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service WordPress Plugins

Auto Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, have created both a Terms of Service and Privacy Policy under the Creative Commons Sharealike license.

Auto Terms of Service and Privacy Policy brings these documents to your site. Simply add your organization’s info in the plugin settings and display the documents via a WordPress Shortcode. This plugin is meant for sites based in the United States.

WPLegalPages Privacy Policy & T&Cs Generator

WPLegalPages will generate a variety of must-have compliance documents for your website. The free version of the plugin includes a privacy policy, terms & and conditions, DCMA policy, and more.

Setup is simple – enter your business name and select which documents you want to generate. A cookie consent bar is also included. The pro version ups the ante with guided wizards, age verification, and popups.

EU VAT WordPress Plugins

WooCommerce EU VAT Compliance

Those running WooCommerce can take the pain out of VAT with WooCommerce EU VAT Compliance. It will record a customer’s location, show VAT calculations in the backend, and automatically add VAT to product pricing. You can even block out EU customers if you’d rather not collect VAT at all.

EDD Quaderno

EDD Quaderno helps to make Easy Digital Downloads shops compliant with VAT and the intricacies of other locales. It will also create improved versions of the standard EDD receipts. To use the plugin, you’ll need a Quaderno account.

Age Verification WordPress Plugins

Age Gate

Age Gate is a highly configurable plugin for restricting age-based content. Select the minimum age along with the content you want to protect, and underage users will be locked out.

Choose from a variety of user input methods (dropdown, text field, or yes/no buttons) and customize the look of the UI to match your website. The plugin is also SEO-friendly and won’t try to restrict common search bots.

Easy Age Verify

Make age verification simple with Easy Age Verify. The plugin offers turnkey settings based on different types of website content. It’s also built with accessibility and SEO in mind. The pro version is fully customizable, with the ability to match your site’s look.

Digital Signature WordPress Plugins

Gravity Forms Signature Add-On

This unofficial add-on for Gravity Forms will allow users to digitally sign documents on your website. There’s also a version for Ninja Forms.

CF7Sign – Signature Field For Contact Form 7

Adding a signature field to your Contact Form 7 forms is just a click away. Once you’ve installed and activated CF7Sign, a “Sign” field will be added to your forms’ options. There’s not much room for customization here, but it’s a dead-simple solution.

Keeping it Legal

Granted, it can be a bit of a hassle to keep track of compliance issues. But that doesn’t make it any less vital to do so. WordPress plugins are there to make the task a bit easier – even automating the process in some cases.

So, there’s no excuse for slacking! Take some time to learn your responsibilities as a website owner and use the handy plugins above to help you manage. Obviously, using these plugins alone won’t make you compliant – but they will help set you on the right path.

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Designing a dashboard from scratch is a huge task, though. Things can get complicated in a hurry with so many widgets competing for attention. Who has the time to deal with all of this?

That’s what makes a Figma template so helpful. A beautiful and functional design is already in place. There are also components for you to use, duplicate, and customize. That means your project will be off to a running start.

Does it sound like something you could use? If so, check out our collection of free admin dashboard templates for Figma. There are options here for virtually every use case. Choose your favorite and get started!

You might also like our collection of web and mobile UI templates for Figma.

Dash Free Dashboard UI for Figma

Give users an easy-to-navigate experience with this Figma UI template. It features a high-contrast color scheme, beautiful design components, and outstanding typography. Use it, and you’ll have a professional-grade dashboard in no time.

Figma UI Dashboard Builder

Download this Figma dashboard template and gain access to over 500 UI components. You’ll find charts, buttons, card layouts, navigation bars, and more. It provides the ultimate flexibility for your project.

Free Admin Dashboard UI Kit

Here’s a UI kit that includes everything you need to build a dashboard layout. It includes multiple screens in both light and dark modes. It also uses Figma variables for easier customization.

Crown Material Admin Dashboard Kit

Crown is a dashboard template inspired by Material Design – Google’s open-source design system. This step makes everything seem intuitive and familiar. The components are colorful, and the layout is roomy.

Horizon UI Free Admin Template Dashboard

This open-source dashboard template was designed to work with React. The package includes several templates and components with light and dark versions. It’s a versatile choice for building web applications.

CoreDashboard Dashboard Kit

Create an analytics-focused dashboard using this Figma template. It features a modern aesthetic and support for multiple color schemes. The template uses layers, making it easy to customize to suit your needs.

Tasks Dashboard For Figma

Kanban boards are great for organizing information for individuals and teams. This Figma template uses the concept to help you build a task management app. Use its clean design to improve communication and stay focused.

Sales Analytics Dashboard UI

Sales Analytics Dashboard UI Kit has 16 predesigned screens for different use cases. You’ll also find plenty of widgets, well-organized layers, and an easy-to-customize setup. It’s also built for accessibility and meets WCAG 2 requirements.

Admin System UI Kit for Figma

The components included in this UI kit will make your dashboard project a breeze. It’s all here: dropdowns, modal windows, navigation, charts, form elements, and more. Use them to build a custom application that’s beautiful and functional.

NewsNet Figma News Dashboard UI

Here’s a different take on the traditional dashboard screen. NewsNet focuses on content more than statistics. That makes it a great choice for company intranets or personalized web portals. There are several creative possibilities here.

Dashboard Payroll Free UI Kit

This free dashboard UI kit focuses on finance. You might use it for a company’s accounting department or as part of an employee portal. The design is clean and easy to read.

Full Charts Components for Figma

Create a custom dashboard layout in minutes using these beautifully designed component cards. Mix and match them to display an array of stats and info. These colorful cards are flexible, and many include crisp graphics.

Analytics Dashboard & Chart Library

This stylish template is perfect for use as an analytics dashboard. It includes all the basics in a simple and colorful layout. Customize it to your heart’s content. You’ll save time without sacrificing quality.

BankDash Free Dashboard UI Kit

BankDash is a free dashboard UI kit that includes over 300 screen layouts. It uses the latest Figma features such as variables and auto layout. That makes it a fit for virtually any type of project.

Multipurpose Free Figma Dashboard

There’s a lot to like about this free dashboard template. It’s clean, colorful, and includes mobile and desktop viewports templates. You’ll find plenty of resources to get your project off the ground.

Constructor Free Figma Dashboard

This free Figma dashboard template includes plenty of ready-made components. Each can be customized to fit your content and color scheme. Pick your favorites and build a user-friendly interface!

Dashboard & Calendar UI for Figma

Do you want to build a collaborative dashboard? This calendar UI template will give you a terrific head start. It includes views for mobile and desktop. In addition, it outlines tasks in an easy-to-follow format.

AI Summarizer Free Template

Digesto is a dashboard template that focuses on content organization. It’s perfect for user portals, client reputation tracking, or any project where media is front and center. The template includes six screens and several attractive components.

Sneat Free Figma Admin UI Kit

This free open-source admin dashboard kit includes an atomic design system. The template features UI elements like tables, charts, forms, etc. You’ll also have access to light and dark versions in an easy-to-edit package.

Untitled Figma UI Kit & Design System

With more than 350 global styles and 10,000+ components, Untitled UI is a powerful package. That provides plenty of options for building a dashboard to match your needs. If you can dream it, you can do it.

Property Management Free UI Kit

Use this dashboard UI kit for real estate and property management projects. Its well-organized layout will help users stay on top of their tasks in style. The kit includes one screen, a component set, and a style guide.

Free Form UI Kit for Figma

Form UI Kit uses a monochromatic color scheme to enhance legibility. It includes all the basics to build an attractive and functional dashboard. There’s enough here to cover a variety of needs.

TailAdmin Tailwind Dashboard UI Kit

Users of Tailwind CSS will want to check out this admin dashboard template. The kit includes four distinctive dashboard layouts and over 400 UI elements. It’s a great way to combine the popular CSS framework with your dashboard project.

Build a Beautiful Dashboard in Less Time

Dashboards are among the most important and most difficult design projects. Users depend on them to perform tasks and gather information. However, building an effective one requires excellent attention to detail.

The templates in this collection are designed to make your job easier. They provide a solid foundation to build upon. The design and layout are taken care of. That allows you to focus on executing your plan.

Now that you have so many outstanding templates within reach – what will you build?

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Video is the perfect medium for breaking down these complex concepts. It allows you to narrow the focus to key talking points. You can also add illustrations and animations to provide visual reinforcement for viewers.

Creating such a video is a challenge in its own right. Starting from scratch means mapping out a storyline, adding effects, and polishing your presentation. That’s a lot of work. And what if you’re not an expert video editor?

The solution is using an After Effects template. They include everything you need to create a compelling explainer video. Take advantage of their professional layout and transitions. Then, customize it to fit your subject. It’s that easy!

We’ve put together a collection of 10+ explainer toolkits and templates for After Effects. Take a look and find one that matches your needs.

Stickmania Explainer Toolkit

Add a touch of fun to your video with Stickmania. The template features a delightful stick figure to introduce segments and help with your explanations. It includes 38 scenes, along with a dozen transition effects.

Large Grunge Explainer Titles

Big and bold, this package includes six title sequences to enhance your tutorial. The grunge styling looks great on backgrounds and animations. A simple layout makes this one perfect for use in step-by-step videos.

Corporate Explainer Toolkit

This corporate explainer toolkit offers plenty of materials to create your presentation. You’ll find 18 scenes, 15 titles, plus lots of animations and transitions. It’s suitable for virtually any video project.

Modular Explainer Toolkit with Hands

Explaining your ideas is as simple as waving your hand with this template. An animated hand introduces segments and brings a human touch to your video. Combined with bold text, it’s sure to get viewers’ attention.

Simple Communication Explainer Templates

Use this template package to share your contact information with viewers. Fun animations are there to reinforce your custom content. It might be a good fit for the end of your video presentation.

SEO Marketing Explainer Toolkit

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) isn’t the easiest subject to explain. It’s intricate and full of ifs and buts. This video template for After Effects can help make your job easier. It’s built with SEO in mind and includes plenty of infographics to get you started.

Hand, Shape & Titles Explainer Toolkit

There are over 30 “helping hands” included with this toolkit. Use them to introduce concepts and entice viewers to take action. The result will be a fun, easy-to-understand explainer video.

Animated Birds Explainer Toolkit

This template includes a variety of assets like banners, badges, icons, and backgrounds. However, the stars of the show are a group of cute birds. They’ll serve as guides through your tutorial or educational video. Viewers can’t help but fall in love.

Illustrated Business Analytics Explainer Templates

The friendly characters in this package will brighten up your explainer video. They’re hard at work demonstrating analytics, multitasking, and teamwork. It’s a nice touch to help bring your ideas to life.

Promotion Explainer Toolkit

This toolkit offers plenty of flexibility for your project. It includes 40+ individual scenes to help you craft the perfect presentation. You’ll also find outstanding animation effects along with handy illustrations.

Real Estate Agency Animated Explainer Template

Here’s a template for realtors, mortgage brokers, and property managers. It’s a brisk 32 seconds and a good fit as an introduction to your video. Bright colors and lively animations make this a winner.

Email Marketing Explainer Toolkit

Email marketers will want to check out this After Effects toolkit. It has an international flavor and includes voiceovers in three languages (English, German, and Spanish). It’s also flexible with six color templates and plenty of customization options.

Create an Explainer Video That Converts

A great explainer video is an invaluable resource. It educates viewers by breaking down complex ideas into bite-sized pieces. That results in better communication and more conversions.

The templates above are there to help. Whether you’re looking for a long-form presentation or a few scenes to enhance your content, you’ll find plenty of options.

You don’t have to do it all yourself. Download an explainer template and create a top-notch video in less time!

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So, how do you make your presentations memorable? Adding video to the mix is one way to get a viewer’s attention. It keeps people engaged while helping to explain concepts and ideas. Besides, a video is endlessly more interesting than an old static PowerPoint file.

Sure, there could be a learning curve if starting from scratch. But you don’t have to be a video pro to create a compelling presentation.

Premier Pro templates are there to simplify the process. They include all the layouts and effects you’ll need to make something special. Customize them with your content, tweak a few settings (or not), and you’re all set.

With that in mind, check out our collection of business and corporate presentation templates. You’re sure to find the perfect fit for your project.

Basic & Minimal Corporate Presentation For Premiere Pro

A beautiful black-and-white color scheme gives this presentation template a minimalist vibe. It’s simple and clean, with bold typography and room for custom graphics. This one is a good all-purpose choice to keep on hand.

Modern Mosaic Corporate Video Presentation for Premiere Pro

Here’s a presentation template with stunning visual effects to impress viewers. The animations are smooth, and the look is ultra-modern. It’s perfect for corporate use, as the subtle effects won’t distract from your content.

Urban Business Presentation Template for Premiere Pro

You’ll find plenty to like about this fast-paced presentation template. It features professional-level effects and is easy to customize. The video clocks in at just over a minute, making it a good fit for use as an intro.

Modern & Dynamic Business Presentation Premiere Pro Template

This slick video is colorful and full of customization opportunities. Add video clips, photos, and text to share your message. It will look like you spent hours meticulously crafting your presentation – even if you know better.

Corporate & Business Video Presentation for Premiere Pro

Show prospective clients who you are using this stunning video template. There’s room for company details, past projects, and contact information. The modern aesthetic is a fit for just about any industry.

Colorful & Modern Business & Corporate Premiere Pro Template

This template features excellent use of color and is easy to read. You’ll also notice beautiful transitions and a focus on your custom content. It’s a short and sweet way to introduce yourself to the world.

History & Corporate Timeline Premiere Pro Mogrt

Tell your story through time by using this timeline motion graphic template. Mark key dates in history and enhance them with custom photos. This one will come in handy time and again.

Minimal & Clean Premiere Pro Corporate Presentation Template

There’s something to be said for simplicity in video presentations. This Premiere Pro template is a prime example. It’s elegant and modern without overwhelming viewers with effects. And there’s room for all your custom text.

Digital Business & Corporate Premiere Pro Template

This colorful template uses professional animations and geometric shapes to create a compelling video. Use it to share your team’s bios and experience. It’s perfect for use as a marketing tool.

Premiere Pro Instagram Story Business Templates

Video presentations aren’t just for the conference room. You can also share them on social media, like these Instagram story templates. They’re designed for viewing on mobile screens to help you stand out on a crowded platform.

Corporate Timeline Presentation Premiere Pro Mogrt

Showcase your achievements with this impressive Premiere Pro timeline template. Edit the 12 included scenes with your images and important dates. Every aspect can be customized – including the colors and effects.

Business Presentation MOGRT

Make your point in style with this short video presentation template. But don’t let the one-minute length fool you – there’s room for media and text. Its sophisticated look will get viewers’ attention.

Minimal & Creative Premiere Pro Template

Introduce your team with this artistic video template. It features a bookish theme that lends itself to displaying photos and biographies. Perfect for those who want to go beyond a traditional presentation.

Minimalistic Business Presentation Template for Premiere Pro

Here’s a minimalistic template with a clean layout and beautiful typography. The formatting is attractive and prioritizes legibility. This template proves that you don’t need to go over the top with movement to be effective.

Bold & Modern Corporate Presentation Template

Share your ideas with viewers using this big and bold video template. The animations and transitions give the presentation a 3D look without being intrusive. It uses just enough color to make key points stand out.

Business Video Magazine Premiere Pro Template

Viewers will love the clever magazine layout of this Premier Pro presentation. Watch as pages “flip” to reveal new facts and figures. The aesthetic fits many industries, including tech, health care, and construction.

Business Countdown Opener Template for Premiere Pro

Count down your key points with this unique template. It’s great for showing prospective clients why they should work with you. The ultra-quick presentation (15 seconds) will help you stay on message.

You don’t have to settle for the old-fashioned way of sharing ideas. Video is the perfect medium to take your presentations up a few notches. And it’s easier than you think.

The templates above allow you to create a stunning presentation in mere minutes. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your favorites and leave an impactful impression on your audience.

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Implementing the style can be as simple as using an Art Deco font. Both serif and sans-serif variants offer a classic look. They’re a fit for any project that requires a touch of elegance.

Are you looking for the perfect Art Deco font? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve searched the web for the best free art deco fonts for designers.

The options below feature the telltale marks of the style’s heyday. You’ll find tall, bold characters that draw your attention. There are also unique features that go beyond the ordinary.

Browse our collection and find the fonts that speak to you. You’ll have a head start on creating a timeless look.

Catallina Free Art Deco Font

Catallina is a gorgeous all-caps Art Deco font with plenty of extras. It comes with alternate characters and over 50 ligatures. It’s a perfect choice for creating a snazzy logo or headline.

Dechor Rothen Modern Art Deco Font

Beautiful, rounded letterforms are the hallmark of this font. It features an all-caps alphabet with all the special characters you’ll need. The font comes in three formats and will leave a lasting impression on your designs.

Senilità Free Retro Display Font

Senilità blends the classic Art Deco aesthetic with an extra-bold weight. The result is a font that would work well for text headings. Take advantage of the included custom ligatures to add a unique touch to your project.

Rocketeers Art Deco Font

Consider Rocketeers when you want to add a retro vibe to your work. The font is beautiful and versatile, with upper and lowercase characters. You’re sure to find plenty of ways to use this one.

Limelight Free Art Deco Font

Here’s a high-contrast Art Deco font that is long on personality. Inspired by the styles of the 1920s, the characters are extra wide. Use it to showcase titles or dress up your logo.

Jacelon Art Deco Sans-Serif

This font offers a modern twist on the Art Deco style. Jacelon puts a focus on legibility, lending itself to many use cases. This versatility gives you the best of both worlds.

Mounchera Bold Art Deco Font

We often associate Art Deco fonts with big, bold letterforms. Mounchera is proof that the style works with ultra-thin characters as well. Be sure to check out the included alternate styles and ligatures to take your designs further.

Art Deco Monogram Font

Here’s a font designed especially for creating monograms. It’s incredibly classy and includes three styles and an array of extras. Use this one to add an elegant aesthetic to your brand.

Tyllon Urban Art Deco Font

Tyllon combines an Art Deco style with an urban appeal. Big and bold, this font will help you create can’t-miss titles and headlines. The included ligatures provide plenty of options to customize your look.

Monterio Modern Art Deco Typeface

A vintage all-caps font, Monterio is an excellent choice for logos and print projects. You’ll find four styles: light, regular, semibold, and bold. That gives you enough versatility for all manner of designs.

Modern Deco Free Font

Modern Deco is a clean, sans-serif option that is ideal for use as a display font.  The font maintains legibility while adding some unique touches to its characters. Perfect for scenarios where you want a hint of retro in your typography.

Enoway Pro Free Art Deco Font

This free font offers a different take on a classic look. It combines the Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles, making it a fun decorative typeface. You’ll also find seven font weights and multilingual support.

Transcity Free Font

Here’s an elegant option that features playfully rounded ligatures. The font features upper and lowercase characters, along with numbers and punctuation. It seems like a natural fit for logo design.

Adelios Font (Free Weight)

Adelios is a free font with seemingly endless possibilities. There are 12 styles to choose from that you can mix and match to create different effects. It’s also a beautiful representation of the Art Deco style. What more could you ask for?

TT Modernoir Free Font Family

TT Modernoir includes multiple weights that lend to its versatility. Whether you’re looking for an ultra-thin typeface or something bold, you’ll find it here. This French-inspired font is a great addition to your library.

Monsante Free Modern Art Deco

Luxurious and sophisticated, Monsante will dress up any design project. It provides a modern touch but looks as authentic as a 1920s Broadway playbill. It’s the perfect typeface to build your project around.

Florisha Free Art Deco Font

Florisha features uniform upper and lowercase character heights. The result is a consistent style that is fun and easy to read. The three included weights make it suitable for a variety of uses.

Cocosignum Maiuscoletto Free Font

Here’s a font inspired by the Italian design of the 1930s. It features two distinct styles and five font weights to mix and match. It’s a nice alternative to the more mainstream Art Deco options.

Ring Link Free Typeface

Ring Link began as an entry in a typography contest. The font combines old and new styles with a subtle techno vibe. The characters are extra tall and will help your project make a statement.

Buenos Aires Free Outline Font

Buenos Aires NF is an Art Deco outline font with plenty of pizzaz. The all-caps look makes it a great option for headlines or logos. There’s a sportiness to the font that may lend itself to athletic design.

Italiana Art Deco Font

This option from Google Fonts is based on the style of Italian calligraphy. It was designed as a headline font in newspapers and magazines – but would also work well on the web. The look is timeless and stylish.

Quincento Free Art Deco Font

It’s hard not to get feelings of nostalgia when looking at Quincento. The font evokes the aristocratic design of the 1920s with tall, thin letterforms. Perfect for taking readers back in time.

Decoment Free Art Deco Font

Designers looking for a showstopping classic font will want to check out Decoment. It’s anything but a typical Art Deco typeface. The attention to detail here is what makes it rise above the competition.

Decondol Free Font

Based on the geometric symmetry and bold look of the Art Deco era, Decondol offers a fun and refined look. The font includes multiple styles, upper and lowercase letters, and plenty of personality. There’s a lot to like about this one.

Rousseau Deco Free Display Font

Add vintage vibes to your titles with this free font selection. It features a set of specialized characters that add a unique touch. You’ll want to use it again and again.

The Timeless Elegance of Art Deco

There’s a reason why Art Deco never goes out of style. It offers a peek into a time when glamour and glitz ruled design. You can’t help but feel good when you see it in the wild.

The fonts in this collection can help you recapture that spirit. Each provides a unique spin on the aesthetic. That gives you plenty of options for creating something special.

So, settle in and see what these fonts are capable of. And don’t be surprised if you feel a bit nostalgic in the process!

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There are various ways to make your site multilingual. Some WordPress plugins can automatically translate your content. This is a quick way to make your site understandable to more people. If you’d rather translate the content yourself, there are also plugins that make this manual process easier.

Either way, adding multiple languages to your site can be a great way to reach more people and make your site more user-friendly for visitors from around the world.

MultilingualPress – Build a Multilingual WordPress Site

Based on WordPress multisite, MultilingualPress is a commercial plugin that is unique when it comes to translation. For each available language, a new network site is created.

This allows for better performance and scalability. And, since it’s a multisite install, each site could theoretically have a different design and plugins.

Prisna GWT Google Website Translator for WordPress

Google is the ruler of all things data, and that includes language translation. Google Website Translator lets you harness this power via a simple Widget or Shortcode.

Select your preferred languages, choose a style, and then implement the translator into your site. Don’t want a particular item to be translated? The plugin lets you define items that should be left as-is.

Polylang – Translate Certain Areas of WordPress

Polylang takes a different approach to translating a website. The plugin enables you to optionally define which languages a particular piece of content is available in.

For example, you can choose to translate just a category, single page, or post. It also lets you translate specific theme/plugin strings and media upload data.

WPML Translation Plugin for WordPress

Perhaps the best-known translation plugin, WPML, offers several powerful features. It comes packed with over 40 languages and is compatible with several popular plugins. You can designate specific users as “Translators,” to whom you can assign translation-based tasks.

There’s also a handy string translation panel that converts text coming from themes and plugins. WPML is a commercial solution for small blogs all the way up to larger corporate sites.

Weglot Translate – Automatically Translate Content

Weglot Translate will automatically translate your content into 60+ languages. Just install the plugin and grab an API key (there is a free version you can try).

From there, choose the languages you want to use, add their widget, and you’re all set. Translated content has its own unique URL, which allows for better SEO.

TranslatePress WordPress Plugin

TranslatePress offers several features for translating your site’s content. First, you can choose to translate items manually or automatically (using Google’s API). You can also view real-time results by editing translations on the front end. And, a “language switcher” can be placed anywhere you like via a shortcode.

The plugin includes WooCommerce support to internationalize your online store.

Say What? WordPress Plugin

It’s not exactly a traditional translation plugin. Say What? enables the editing of text strings from themes and plugins. Just enter the text string you want to translate, then add the changes you want to make.

This could be used to translate specific items into another language or tweak text to better fit your needs.

My WP Translate Plugin

My WP Translate provides a way to easily translate plugin and theme strings directly from the WordPress dashboard. Add a plugin or theme from the settings screen and immediately begin making changes.

An import/export feature is also included, allowing for easy transfer between multiple websites.

The Value of a Multilingual Site

As users, visiting a website written in a language we don’t understand can be frustrating. As web designers, it’s nice to know that there are some simple ways we can solve this issue.

With just a little effort, we can make our sites more accessible to those who speak other languages. This not only creates goodwill, but is also good for business.

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