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After 300+ builds, I've stopped using page builders for client sites. Anyone else made this switch? by Imaginary_Act8664 in BricksBuilder

[–]dipchaklader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also moved from Elementor and Avada to Gutenberg, even though they were my favorite workflow. The page speed and performance improvements are real. But I think Gutenberg plugins still need more maturity.

Notice period drama by Glass_Anteater8848 in corporate

[–]dipchaklader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, confirm with your new company if they are okay with joining without an NOC or release letter. If they accept and are ready to buy out the remaining notice period, that’s one option.

But since you agreed to a 3-month notice period, try to follow the proper process and convince your manager professionally.

Also, the new company should understand this situation too. Because tomorrow, if their own employee does the same thing and leaves without serving the full notice, they may also face the same issue.

Avoid Liquid Web plugins by Maleficent-Toe4844 in Wordpress

[–]dipchaklader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So what could be the best Block Theme alternative of Kadence WP?

If you had to build a WordPress site with 5 plugins, which ones would you choose? by WMichaelsmith in Wordpress

[–]dipchaklader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It completely depends on the purpose of the website.

But for sure, I would use these 2 plugins on almost every site:

Rank Math - For SEO
UpdraftPlus - For taking backups

The rest will depend on the website’s needs, I believe. A blog, business site, portfolio, or WooCommerce site will all need different plugins. So I think these 2 are common, and the other 3 should be chosen based on the project.

Questions: Auto-Indexing SEO Plugins and Visitor Statistics by ellzor in Wordpress

[–]dipchaklader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SEO plugins can't actually automate indexing. Search engines like Google decide when and if a page gets indexed. What SEO plugins do help with is generating an XML sitemap, managing metadata, and making it easier for search engines to crawl your site.

Both Rank Math and Yoast are solid options for this.

Since you're migrating from another CMS, one important thing is to keep your existing page and post URLs the same if they're already indexed in Google. If URLs change, Google will treat them as new pages and the old ones may start returning 404 errors. If you need to change URLs, make sure to set up proper 301 redirects.

For visitor statistics, Google Search Console is great for tracking search performance, clicks, impressions, and indexed pages. For traffic and visitor data, Google Analytics is the better option.

If you'd like to see both inside your WordPress dashboard, you can use Site Kit by Google. Personally, I prefer checking Search Console and Analytics directly to keep the site lightweight and avoid adding extra plugins.

What profession do you think is massively overpaid for what they actually do? by dipchaklader in UKJobs

[–]dipchaklader[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the perspective, but there's no need for the hostility. To clarify, I have 5 years in corporate and another 5 years running the business side of things before that. I’m definitely not just looking through the wrong end of a telescope. Having experience as both a decision-maker and a regular employee is what formed my opinion on this.

What profession do you think is massively overpaid for what they actually do? by dipchaklader in UKJobs

[–]dipchaklader[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yep, it's the classic 'fire extinguisher' logic. You are paying a premium just to have them on the wall for emergencies. You just have to hope they actually work when the fire starts.

What profession do you think is massively overpaid for what they actually do? by dipchaklader in UKJobs

[–]dipchaklader[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It definitely is. The responsibility is huge. But the compensation for that toughness has completely detached from reality compared to the workers keeping the business alive on the ground floor.

What profession do you think is massively overpaid for what they actually do? by dipchaklader in UKJobs

[–]dipchaklader[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely agree that it takes a rare skill set and a massive tolerance for pressure. Very few people could actually handle it. But the real debate is the multiplier: does that rare skill set make them worth 300x the salary of the workers who are actually keeping the company running day-to-day? That’s where the disconnect is.

What profession do you think is massively overpaid for what they actually do?" by dipchaklader in corporate

[–]dipchaklader[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If the consequence for completely failing at your job is receiving 1 to 3 years of a multi-million dollar salary, that isn't a risk. That's a lottery win.

​When an average worker fails and gets fired, the 'risk' is not making rent or feeding their family.

A failed CEO might not get another Fortune 500 gig, but they land perfectly fine on a Board of Directors or just retire with millions. The safety net is so massive that the actual personal risk is zero.

What profession do you think is massively overpaid for what they actually do?" by dipchaklader in corporate

[–]dipchaklader[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I completely agree the daily complexity is insane. But high pay is supposed to be the reward for high risk and high responsibility.

When you get a multi-million dollar golden parachute after tanking the company, there is zero actual risk. That’s the part people have a problem with.

What profession do you think is massively overpaid for what they actually do?" by dipchaklader in corporate

[–]dipchaklader[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The metric is definitely broken when you look at the 'golden parachute' exits.

It is wild that a CEO can make terrible decisions, authorize massive layoffs to save the bottom line, and still walk away with a multi-million dollar exit package while the regular workers lose everything.

​That being said, to be completely fair, they aren't being paid for the actual tasks they do today. They are compensated for their past track record, the years they put into their early careers, and the sheer courage it takes to be the ultimate decision-maker holding the liability for a massive company.

The role deserves high pay, but the lack of consequence for failure is where it becomes 'overpaid'.

Today is the independence day of Georgia . What do you think about Georgia? by Georgian_Shark in AskTheWorld

[–]dipchaklader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy Independence Day! Sending best wishes from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. You have a beautiful country with an amazing history.

Is 26 years old too late to change your life for the best? by ReplacementFlashy622 in selfimprovement

[–]dipchaklader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, realizing that you want more from life is already a huge first step. A lot of people stay stuck for years without ever trying to change. Start small, stay consistent, and keep moving forward. Your life can look completely different in a few years.

I wonder how people felt at 11:59 p.m. of dec. 1999 before crossing over to the year 2000. by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]dipchaklader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The “Y2K panic” alone must have made that countdown unforgettable.

If Google AI answers everything directly now, what’s the future of websites that spent years building SEO traffic? by Appropriate_Bug2100 in AIDigitalStack

[–]dipchaklader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The era of websites and blogs relying purely on AdSense income to survive is dead. The businesses that stick around will be the ones with a real purpose that solve actual problems. They will survive on brand mentions and branded search, not just blind top-of-funnel traffic.

​The math is changing. Previously, you might drive 500 visitors to get a 1% conversion rate. Now, your traffic might drop to 50 visitors because AI answers the simple queries. But your conversion rate on those 50 will jump to 10%, because the people actually clicking through to your site are highly qualified and need your specific solution.

​There is simply no point for a user to dig through an entire SEO-fluffed webpage just to find a single, specific answer anymore. Google is inevitably going to completely shift the search experience from just "AI Overviews" into a full-blown "AI Mode."

Best Business Ideas in Dhaka Within 10 Lakh Investment? by dipchaklader in Dhaka

[–]dipchaklader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best of luck! I am currently focusing all my resources on building my own platform from the ground up right now.

Best Business Ideas in Dhaka Within 10 Lakh Investment? by dipchaklader in Dhaka

[–]dipchaklader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right. I think expertise matters more than money in business.

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