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Metro Publisher is pitched as the go-to CMS for publishers focused on news and media. It’s a platform that helps magazines and other publications create and manage their websites – at least on paper. Metro Publisher does give you a few tools, but it has more limitations than features. WordPress is the world’s top CMS, […]

Welcome to the world behind the scenes of databases, where optimizing data retrieval time is the name of the game. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some intermediate understanding, this guide will take you on a journey through the intricate world of database indexing. We’ll break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand principles and provide […]

Push notifications have been a critical tool for news outlets in delivering news. They have also helped increase engagement and subscriptions. Delivered through apps and websites, these notifications can change how users consume news, but they can also influence your media’s performance. Let’s start taking a more detailed look at push notifications and in-app messages. […]

As 2024 rolls to a stop, we can look back at another year of disruptions in news and media. WhatsApp was forecast as a growing channel by Reuter, and it has certainly been growing. Everyone knows WhatsApp as an instant messaging app, but with the popularity of conversational bots powered by GenAI and so many […]

We’re excited to spotlight our growing partnership with Workweek, a leading platform that allows creators to engage and grow their audience in their own way. Working together with Workweek, we have helped empower these creators with the tools to publish newsletters, house their podcasts, and create courses. A Year of Progressive Collaboration We embarked on […]

The University of Southern California (USC) embarked on an ambitious project to migrate its vast digital presence to a new, modern website. Refact, a leading design and development company, played a pivotal role in this significant transition. This case study explores how Refact’s expertise and collaboration with USC and Digital Pulp ensured a seamless migration […]

Handling database queries in WordPress is crucial for the efficient and secure functioning of your website. In this guide, you will find different ways of optimizing queries that interact with your database. Optimizing Queries: General Rules 1. Use WordPress API Functions Instead of Raw Queries Instead of writing direct database queries, you can use WordPress’s […]

This case study looks at how we helped Hampton, a community for high-growth CEOs and founders, fix their website problems. We show how Refact helped fix problems that started when Hampton migrated their site to a new CMS. We also made the website easier to edit, and keep it running smoothly. Read on to see […]

It’s 2024 and Gmail and Yahoo are ramping up their authentication measures for bulk senders, making it tougher to avoid landing in the spam folder. This shift demands a deeper understanding of email deliverability factors and best practices. Our guide breaks down these critical elements to help you navigate the changing email landscape successfully. Read […]