6 New Design Tools and Resources for 2023

Did you resolve to take better care of your website in 2023? (It’s not too late to make that resolution and start working toward it.) This roundup is packed with tools and resources with that goal in mind to help you on your way. 

Here are six new design tools and resources to explore.

1. Tools for Creating Impressive Certificates

If you are offering an online course, a must-have tool is an awesome certificate at the end for finishers to note their accomplishments. This little bonus can even help people sign up for another course you offer because of a good final experience. 

But the certificate has to look professional and credible. 

This roundup includes information about four places where you can create stellar certificates to go with your course and how they work.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
  • Google Slides
  • LearnDash Certificate Builder

Learn more about each one here. 

2. How to Fix Common WordPress Errors

Almost everyone has come across it at some point: “There Has Been a Critical Error on Your Website.” It’s the error message no one wants to see. So, what do you do next?

The first step is to have good practices in place to help avoid this type of dreaded error, including: 

  • Critical WordPress Configuration
  • PHP Installation
  • Web Server Configuration
  • Active Plugins
  • Website Security

Then you need to have a basic idea of where to start troubleshooting for different types of errors if they occur. 

iThemes has a solid set of best practices and steps to take to help you avoid and correct errors should they happen. Learn more here. 

3. How to Leverage Customer Support Excellence to Build Your Brand [Podcast]

We’ve all learned our lesson from the horrible customer experience stories coming out of the Southwest Airlines travel snafu over the holidays. Exemplary customer support affects our perception of a brand, whether it is an airline, fast food, or clothing company. 

In the latest Kadence Beat podcast, you’ll learn about Kadence’s philosophy on customer support and how it began from an empathetic perspective when founder Ben Ritner started the company. Everyone at Kadence does support, and you’ll hear how customer interaction informs developers and the marketing team to be more effective in meeting market needs. 

Listen now. 

4. Zoom Alternatives for Virtual Events

One thing that came out of the COVID pandemic that seems here to stay is virtual events. Zoom is the leader in the space for many virtual events, with a professional look and feel that people know how to use. But with less than an hour on free plans and a formal vibe, it might not be right for everything. 

There are some other tools out there to help you with online events. (Plus, every one of these options works with The Events Calendar Virtual Events plugin if you are using that tool.)

They include: 

  • Webex
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Meet
  • Facebook
  • YouTube Live

Learn more about the pros and cons of each to find the video tool that’s best for your next event. 

5. WordPress Vulnerability Report

You need to keep up with WordPress issues to help keep your site safe and running smoothly. The WordPress Vulnerability Report shows all of the core issues that might pop up if you aren’t on the latest version of WordPress as well as vulnerabilities with plugins.

One big thing to consider is that WordPress has recently dropped support for core versions 3.7-4.0. If you aren’t running the latest version, it is time to update.

Did you know one of the best things you can do to prevent these vulnerabilities on your website is to keep plugins up to date?

Some things to be on the lookout for in the latest report include vulnerabilities with these popular plugins: Widgets for Google Reviews, Simple Sitemap, Insert Pages WP Extended Search, PDF.js Viewer, and many others. 

6. WordPress Plugin and News Webinars

If you want to keep up with everything happening in the world of WordPress, join the monthly Plugin Roundup or WordPress News Roundup with Nathan Ingram. These one-hour monthly sessions will help you stay informed and keep your websites running smoothly. 

Ingram will discuss the latest developments in the WordPress ecosystem in this informational webinar. We’ll talk through this month’s WordPress news with plenty of interaction and Q&A.

And they’re all free! Sign up today.

Upcoming webinars:

Wrapping Up

New tools and resources for WordPress are released all the time and we hope this list helps you discover new ways to improve your workflows.

Carrie Cousins

Carrie Cousins

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