How to save time and stress when building your first WordPress theme
If you have some PHP knowledge and a good understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, building a custom WordPress theme should be fairly straightforward. That said, there a few things I have found over time that might help. This is not a tutorial, but hopefully it will save you some pain. 1. Read the WordPress […]
Let’s talk about: Safely running a WordPress update
WordPress updates can be scary if you are not confident with technology. Let’s talk about having a plan. Regularly updating WordPress, along with themes and plugins, ensures that you have the latest features and bug fixes, and also protects your website from potential security vulnerabilities. However, updating WordPress can sometimes be daunting, as it involves […]
Securing Your WordPress Website: Best Plugins and Tips to Keep Your Site Safe
Securing Your WordPress Website: Best Plugins and Tips to Keep Your Site Safe WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) used to build websites, with over 40% of the internet powered by WordPress. However, this popularity also makes WordPress a prime target for hackers and malicious activities. It is crucial to prioritize website […]
Why you need a test version of your website
Having a second version of your website might seem like extra work, but in my years of supporting people who build their own websites, the biggest problem is stability. Unstable websites are often down to multiple plugins conflicting with each other, or orphan code left by deactivated or uninstalled plugins
WordPress install DIY guide – Resources to support small businesses
Installing WordPress is fairly straightforward with a little technical knowledge. With our free WordPress install guide we will make it even easier. As a fellow small business owner I understand that not everyone can afford to hire a web designer to design and build their website. If you are a micro business or a start […]
What laws and legislation affect your business website
Do you know what legal responsibilities you have as a website owner? My blog post will cover some of the key regulations you need to consider.
Troubleshooting a WordPress Plugin (and a very long day)
I spend a lot of my time on WordPress, for a fair number of different clients. When I have problems the experience and advice on blogs and support forums is always invaluable. To that end I’ve decided to start a series of blog posts myself. Here I intend to share solutions I have found for […]
Do you need a bespoke design or an off the shelf WordPress Theme?
There are many good commercial WordPress Themes that can be purchased for around $40 (marketplace sites like Theme Forrest are a good source). Why pay for a bespoke design and WordPress theme? As a web designer, I have to be honest, I am slightly biased, but I will try and stay as impartial as I […]
My top 4 WordPress security Plugins
With security being such a hot topic at the moment, I thought I would take you through the top security plugins for WordPress. Regular backups and running WordPress updates should be your first line of defense. A security plugin should be your next priority for the security of your WordPress website. Please bare in mind […]
WordPress Plugins I can’t live without in 2017
If you need a feature, or a piece of functionality adding to WordPress, there is a good chance a plugin exits that will do the job for you. That said, with so many you should choose your plugins wisely. Each plugin you add comes with it’s own scripts and CSS that can add weight […]