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This week, Google Flutters, a free WP business webinar, Beaver Builder gets funky and Troy jumps on the Bitcoin wagon. Clear some space on your desk and get ready to take off!
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News

Google launches Flutter beta, a mobile UI framework for building native Android and iOS apps
At the recent Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Google launched the first beta release of Flutter, the company’s open-source mobile UI framework that helps developers build native interfaces for Android and iOS. Check out this article to learn what's in store.

Introducing MonsterInsights 7.0 – Actionable Analytics Made Easy
MonsterInsights 7.0 is now available with new and improved reporting and performance. Google Analytics can be difficult to follow, but MonsterInsights pulls the data in and displays it in a more meaningful (and sexy) way.

Free Webinar: Build a Wildly Successful WordPress Consulting Business
You don't want to miss this free webinar where we run you through the basic Blueprint for building a successful WordPress business from the get-go. Full of useful strategies and ideas, be sure to register your spot now! (This Thursday 3pm PST)
Tools

WP Event Manager: a Complete Solution for Creating an Event Listing Site on Wordpress
Starting as a blogging platform, WordPress has over the years became a complete CMS, allowing users to create any kind of websites, from online shops to corporate websites. This post reviews WP Event Manager, a plugin dedicated to implement a complete event management solution on WordPress.

Beaver Builder Integrates with The Events Calendar
Want to design an event calendar and single event listings without writing code? This article walks you through the basics of customizing how your website displays events. If you are using the Beaver Builder page builder, and also have Beaver Themer to customize post layouts and archives, you now have an easy way to get the look you want.
Business

10 Best Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency WordPress Plugins
Are you on the Bitcoin wagon? If you want to stay on top of it all, check out this article for the 10 best Bitcoin and cryptocurrency WordPress plugins from Envato Market.

WordPress Development: How to Make a Career of It
Fred Meyer spells out everything you need to know if you're considering a going down the web development path. Laying it out in 3 categories: Strategic; Practical; and Technical, this article is a helpful read if you want to be ready for what lies ahead!

The Matt Report: Troy Dean "Doing things for the money"
In this episode of the Matt Report, I got to chat with Matt Medeiros about plans for WP Elevation in 2018, the online education space and online marketing. I love his intro... "I ASKED TROY DEAN IF HE WAS DOING THIS FOR THE MONEY. THE ANSWER WILL SHOCK YOU.
Learn

How To Create An Editorial Calendar For Your WordPress Blog
Love this post. Easy and simple - how to use Trello or a free WordPress plugin to create an editorial calendar for a WordPress blog. No point over complicating things - especially when starting out.

An Easy Way to See If Google Thinks Your Webpages Are Keyword Relevant
If you feel like you're doing everything right but still not ranking well, this article lists some factors that Google may use to determine if a site is reasonably relevant for the keywords it targets. Definitely worth a read to brush up on your ranking prowess!
Self Care

How to Stay Sane When Your World is Spinning Out of Control
When emotional drama consumes your life, it feels like everything is spinning out of control. How do you remain sane when the turmoil of your life is tearing you apart? We've all been there. This article provides some helpful suggestions.

Only Keep Things That Make You Happy
If you've got a cluttered work-space or home and want more breathing space, this read is for you. I believe that if you have a cluttered space, you have a cluttered mind. This article is all about getting rid of the unnecessary 'stuff' and holding onto only the things that are really important. Give it a try. It feels amazing!