Category: Technology

Digital Marketing – pick a niche

In my last post, I talked about the power of focusing on a niche, and here’s why: trying to learn everything at once leads to burnout. Instead, I’ve chosen a hybrid approach—exploring various aspects of digital marketing while positioning myself as an expert Salesforce Marketing Consultant.

My first role as a Marketing Coordinator helped me realize that digital marketing is both vast and competitive. It’s full of opportunities, but standing out can be tough in crowded areas like SEO, WordPress, or email marketing. That’s why I’ve chosen a niche that’s both valuable and rare: Marketing Automation. It’s a simple rule of economics—when something is scarce, it becomes more valuable. And in digital marketing, there’s high demand but fewer experts in automation, making it an ideal space to carve out a unique path.

For anyone looking to build a future-proof career, consider this approach: focus on a niche that’s in demand but underserved. Specializing in areas like automation doesn’t just help you stand out today; it sets you up for long-term success as the industry leans more heavily on data and personalized marketing. By finding a balance between broad knowledge and deep expertise, you’re building both flexibility and authority—two qualities that will keep you relevant as the field grows.

WordPress: Do Not Test in Production!

Source: ConfigCat

How to Safely Experiment with Your Website Using a Staging Site

Today, I learned an important lesson: always use a staging site! When working on a live site, the stakes are high—every small tweak or experiment can impact the business, and not always in a good way. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to hold back your inner scientist. A staging site, an exact copy of your live website, is the perfect playground for trying new things safely.

Importance of a Staging Site

Testing on a staging site not only protects the company from unintended mishaps but also builds trust with your boss. No one wants a manager who’s anxious every time they see you’re working on the website. With a staging site, you get to trial all your changes without risking downtime or user experience disruptions.

Best Practices for Testing

The workflow is simple: develop, test on staging, then launch on production. Make sure to rigorously test every update, check across different devices (don’t forget incognito and cache settings!), and keep your team in the loop through quick status updates. And here’s a golden rule—backups are your best friend. With a backup plugin ready, you can always restore if something goes wrong.

Stick to these staging site best practices, and you’ll have all the room you need to explore without breaking a thing!