Website Tips and Secret Tricks
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How to Secure Your WordPress Website
There are some scary articles these days about hackers busting into WordPress sites. Sometimes it seems that every day yet another plugin has been compromised or declared unsafe. And sometimes it even seems like it’s the same plugin over and over again (I’m looking at you, Elementor). With all the hacking going on, it seems […]
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Hate Gutenberg? Go Back to the Classic Editor Forever
Are you a die hard fan of the Classic Editor? Do you absolutely hate Gutenberg? If you’re agonizing over the way WordPress has been changing things on you, you’re not alone. I get it. You may have had your site going for years, way before Gutenberg was even a thing. And over time with the […]
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Stop Using Sliders on Your WordPress Site
Sliders! Everybody wants them on their sites. They give “life” to a dull site, they make it look more “professional,” sliders make your site look like it’s super complex and sophisticated. Stop using them. Before I get into the why about my very strong advice, let’s cover some basics. What’s a Slider? A slider is […]
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How to Create a New Admin User in WordPress
In some situations, you may need to add a new user to your WordPress site. Maybe you’ve decided to share responsibility for the site, or you’re working with a developer or technical support person. Rather than give them your personal login credentials, it’s much more secure to set them up as a new user. This […]
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How to Install WordPress Plugins
It’s easier than changing the clock in your car. Okay, maybe not but it really is easy once you learn how. There are a couple of methods for installing plugins on your WordPress site. The search method is the easiest and safest, so let’s start there. Add by searching Step 1: In your dashboard, scroll […]
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Is The Block Editor Toolbar In Your Way?
Hoist the toolbar to the top mast, matey! There are some things we don’t like but can never hope to change. The Arctic ice shelf falling into the sea comes to mind. Stirring natural peanut butter. The last episode of Gilmore Girls. One thing we can change and feel great about is the position of […]
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How to maintain your WordPress website
Congratulations! Your WordPress site is launched and you are live on the internet. It’s a fantastic feeling right? Well, at least I hope it is. Now you can sit back, catch up on your shows and just let it do it’s thing. If only that were so. Of course there are posts to write, and […]
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Are your photos slowing down your website?
How to successfully compress images for your website and get your speed back Go small or go home. There it is, the gorgeous hero image that’s perfect for your website. Bathe in its glory. It’s so beautiful, you just want to jump inside it. Your visitors will probably love it, too, and they’ll love you […]
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Is Your Website Boring? Maybe That’s Okay
This Site is Boring How boring is this site? It’s pretty basic, right? It has no bells and whistles, no fancy javascript sliders or interactive games. It’s no Melo Mayhem, that’s for sure. And that’s okay. My goal for this site is to offer WordPress services and education in the clearest, most distraction-free environment as […]
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This is why your WordPress site is failing
And how to avoid a total website meltdown Imagine you’re an auto mechanic. Someone brings their car into your shop because the check engine light is on, and it’s running really hot. It’s also making knocking sounds. You pop open the hood and pull out the dipstick. Sure enough, the oil is extremely low. And […]