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This Week in TAB Take a look at what’s going on in and around The Admin Bar this week. Inside The Group ? Review Requests & Management Software John is looking for …

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Kyle Van Deusen

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After spending 15 years as a graphic designer and earning a business degree, I launched my agency, OGAL Web Design, in 2017. A year later, after finding the amazing community around WordPress, I co-found The Admin Bar, which has grown to become the #1 community for WordPress professionals. I'm a husband and proud father of three, and a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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This Week in TAB

Take a look at what’s going on in and around The Admin Bar this week.

Inside The Group ?

  • Review Requests & Management Software
    John is looking for a good review management software to recommend to his clients to help them solicit and manage online reviews.
  • Inspiration Resources
    Looking to get inspired for your next design? The group shares the websites and tools they use to gather inspiration.
  • Building Client Dashboard
    James shares a behind the sceens look at the client dashboard he’s created as part of his mission to put better systems and processes in place for his agency in 2021.
  • When in Doubt, Talk it Out
    I share the story of how Matt talked me down from sending a rather nasty response to a client who has gone too far. People share great tips for avoiding conflict with your clients.
  • Agency Website Must-Haves
    After manually reviewing 1000’s of agency websites as part of his vetting system for Termageddon, Hans shared his top tips for the things every agency’s website must have.

In Other News ?

From Around the Web ?

Before You Go ?

Yesterday we had another successful Happy Hour call. It’s always great to get to talk to everyone in real time and get to know people beyond their Facebook profile photo.

If you haven’t atteneded, we’d love to have you next month when we’ll be discussing our most effective client acquisition and marketing strategies.

Should be a good one!  Sign up (for free!) to become a Happy Hour VIP and come hang out with us next time!

Thanks for being such an awesome member of the community — and have a fantastic weekend!

Kyle Van Deusen

The Admin Bar

After spending 15 years as a graphic designer and earning a business degree, I launched my agency, OGAL Web Design, in 2017. A year later, after finding the amazing community around WordPress, I co-found The Admin Bar, which has grown to become the #1 community for WordPress professionals. I'm a husband and proud father of three, and a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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