Why You Should Add SSL (https) to Your Website
You’ve probably heard by now, that recent changes to the Google Algorithm now value sites with SSL encryption more than sites without it. Let’s look at what an SSL certificate is and the two main reasons every website should have one, and it’s even more important than search engine optimization. See end ... Read more
Are You Offering Too Many Services or Products?
You probably know that a stool only needs at least three legs to stand and support your weight. Yet how often do you see a stool with more than three legs? If a stool only needs three legs, why would you bother adding more? That’s a series of questions I find ... Read more
Tips for Starting a WordPress Support Business
When I started in the web development industry, 7+ years ago, providing clients with support and maintenance services was a lot of work. And beyond the amount of work, it was hard to get clients to appreciate the value enough to pay a price that made the work worth it. I ... Read more
Fix Missing Visual and Text tabs in page/post editor
I had a client contact me to let me know that when they try to edit a post or a page, all they see is HTML. My first suggestion was to try clicking on the tabs to the top right of the body editor, obviously they’re just in “Text” mode ... Read more
Genesis custom page template with widget area and background image
I created a custom page template because I wanted to do three things: Display an optional full width image just below the header (controlled by the featured image widget) Have the option to overlay the image with a call to action (text and button) controlled by a widget area Add other ... Read more
Ambiance like fullwidth image in pages and posts in genesis
I recently had a client request the ability to add a fullwidth image to specific pages and posts on his site, similar to the Ambiance Pro Theme (affilink) by StudioPress. He specifically asked that I add this functionality to the Epik Child Theme (affilink) created by Wes Straham. However, you ... Read more
Powered by WordPress
You see it all the time, the words, “Powered by WordPress”, at the bottom of websites you visit and blogs you read. But what does that really mean? Although it may mean different things to different people, I’ll share with you what it has meant to me. But before I ... Read more
Focus on what you’re good at and find partners to handle the rest
I recently received an email, similar to ones I have received in the past, it went something like this: “I just wanted to let you know, I was recently laid-off from my job at ABC Company and decided to start my own writing business. I’ll be providing services like copy ... Read more
Send Invoices with WordPress: Exchange Add-on
A couple of years ago I wrote a post Invoicing with WordPress: There’s a plugin for that!, and it has been very popular over the years, however, the solutions haven’t always worked out so great for everyone. I thought it was time to do an update! So I set out ... Read more
WordPress Hosting: Why not GoDaddy?
This topic, website hosting dilemma, comes up with every client I’ve ever worked with. Now available: Managed WordPress Hosting and What to Expect an updated view of WordPress hosting and the pitfalls of GoDaddy Managed WordPress Hosting. And the discussion usually starts with GoDaddy. Let’s be honest, the prices are appealing ... Read more
Set a different background image for each page in a Genesis child theme
Recently, while working on a new project, I had to figure out a way to set a different background image for each page of the site. New tutorial: how to use the featured image widget to assign a background image to a page or post. Read it here => https://wp.me/pisGP-1J2 ... Read more
How to Convert Genesis Child Theme to HTML5
For anyone using the Genesis Framework, you know the biggest change coming in version 2.0 is the switch from XHTML to HTML5. If you’re using an older Genesis child theme, you can still upgrade to Genesis 2.0 without worry, your theme will not break. In order for your theme to ... Read more
Under Construction Plugin for WordPress
I often use a WordPress plugin when doing maintenance or construction on an existing website. For a long time I was using “Under Construction“, a very simple plugin, that outputs a very simple and customizable coming soon or under construction page. However, a couple of months ago I decided I ... Read more
A Bad Mobile Experience is Costing You Customers!
Do you use your mobile phone to browse the web, look up info on businesses, research products and services, or read email? Did you know, 53% of adult cell phone owners use it to access the Internet? And the reason the majority of adult cell phone owners use their mobile ... Read more
WordPress Users Under Attack: 4 Ways to Better Protect Your Site
If you’re keeping up with the latest WordPress news, you’ve heard about this “attacker” issue. These attackers are trying to exploit the default username ‘admin’ to gain access to your website. First they verify that your site has the username ‘admin’, second they start trying a number of passwords to access the account. ... Read more
How to Replace the admin user with a more secure username
If you’re still using the WordPress default username, “admin”, you’re at risk! Hackers will always try to gain access to your WordPress dashboard by first attempting to hack the admin username password. Follow this tutorial to learn how to replace the “admin” user account with a more secure user account! ... Read more
How to Update WordPress, Plugins and Themes
Keeping your WordPress website, plugins, and themes up-to-date is an important step in protecting against hackers. It also helps to ensure that your site continues to function properly. https://vimeo.com/63975040 Use ManageWP to backup your website before performing any updates!
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