A first look at the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

What’s it like to use the WordPress Gutenberg editor for the first time? Follow along as I rewrite a blog post to see how it holds up against my favourite drag-and-drop editor. Changes are often difficult, but they will always come. Like them or loathe them, the changes that come with the new WordPress Gutenberg editor will … Read more

Edit WordPress Code. How To Edit HTML, CSS & PHP

Sometimes you need to take more control over how WordPress displays things. That’s when it’s time to learn how to edit WordPress code for yourself.

Here’s a a full plan for editing whatever part of your WordPress website source code you care to dive into.

Google Chrome will mark your WordPress website as insecure

Google is about to mark your website as insecure ​Photo by Amir Mohammad HP on Unsplash If you still aren’t using HTTPS then Google is about to mark your website as insecure and scare away your visitors. Update: Version 68 of the Chrome browser was released on July 24th 2018 and now identifies non-HTTPS websites as insecure!  Contact … Read more

How to change the WordPress footer text

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How to change the wordpress footer text How to change the WordPress footer text the right way. The flexibility of WordPress is just one of the many reasons for it becoming – by far – the most used content management system in the world. It’s also partly due to the open source nature of WordPress … Read more

How to deal with WordPress Comment Spam

​How to deal with WordPress Comment Spam What is WordPress comment spam, how do they do it and how can you stop it? I remember when I got my very first comment on a blog. It was flattering; I was beyond chuffed. I was over the moon to think that someone found my site so … Read more

Introduction to WordPress caching for beginners

Introduction to WordPRess caching A beginner’s introduction to WordPress caching The best introduction to WordPress caching I’ve ever heard goes something like this: Me: “What’s 1,234,567 divided by 9,721?” You: “Er, no idea …” At this point you take out a phone or calculator and work out the answer. You: “It’s 127!” Me: “Once more, … Read more

Create an original blog post image for WordPress with Canva

How to find or create a blog post image for your WordPress website Photo by Bram Naus on Unsplash A free, simple and quick process for finding, editing and creating a unique blog post image in WordPress. With free template. ​Running a business means you’ll find yourself repeating certain tasks. Again and again. When I realise I’m doing … Read more