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Blog, MarketingJune 13, 2017
“Master of None” Season 2: Locations in Italy (incl. Wedding Scene)
I wanted to find out if season 2 of the show had any measurable effect on the volume of tourist interest for the two Italian cities where some of the action takes place: Modena and Pienza. Additionally I decided to uncover the name and location of the villa where the wedding scene was shot, if only for those lovely gates!
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BlogApril 9, 2014
Top 25 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations of 2014
Want to know what are the top travel destinations for 2014? Who took Paris' place as the new #1 travel destination? The answer might surprise you.
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BlogApril 2, 2014
#MaltaisMore – Example of a Smart Promo Campaign by a Tourism Authority
I fell in love with Malta back in 2008, when I started a small website about the country on the VIPMalta.com domain. Even though over 2.000 km separate me from Malta, you can feel the warmth and authenticity of these […]
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BlogJanuary 22, 2014
Get Ready for the New Google AdWords User Interface
It looks like AdWords is the next Google product to get a new look. The goal of this redesign is not only to give Google products a consistent look and feel across the web, but also to provide users with […]
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BlogJanuary 20, 2014
Top Travel Trends & Destinations for 2014
According to a recent survey by American Express Travel, in 2014 travelers will be looking for arts & culture. With almost 200 Travel Counselors participating in the survey, here is what they discovered. Trending Destinations for 2014 Seychelles Brazil Vietnam […]
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WordPressJanuary 9, 2014
The Real Cost of a WordPress Theme
How much is a WordPress theme really worth? I make my case for charging more for WP themes, as well as share some experience with selling themes for $199.
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BlogJanuary 7, 2014
A Resolution for 2014: Resurrect the Blog
2013 was a rather dynamic and crazy year for me: from traveling across a few European countries (Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy), to launching a niche WordPress theme shop (HermesThemes), and finally to getting married on in December (11/12/13 is the […]
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WordPressJanuary 12, 2012
WordPress add_filter() for Widget Titles
I wanted to have the first word wrapped inside a tag so that I can apply a bold effect. The problem: WordPress does not allow any type of tags in widget titles.
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BlogDecember 5, 2011
6 Common Mistakes that Might (and Probably Will) Ruin Your Website
No matter how big your website is, who developed it and when, there are some common mistakes and errors that can sneak up on you. Some of these mistakes can be critical (or even deadly) for your website. 1. Music […]
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