The Real Cost of eCommerce Websites
You’re ready to sell online but you need a way to do that. Do hire someone, do-it-yourself, what will it cost, what is the best option? Do a Google search for “ecommerce website” or “hosted ecommerce websites” or “WordPress ecommerce” and you’ll find a bunch of solutions, but which one ... Read more
Fix Error Establishing Database Connection WordPress
This is a very common WordPress error message. In this article I will address the three main causes and how to resolve each of them. Incorrect Database Login Credentials Database is Corrupted Hosting Issue and the Database Server is Down What is the Error Establishing a Database Connection? WordPress is ... Read more
Fatal Error: Genesis Connect for WooCommerce – Solved!
If you just did updates on your Genesis powered WooCommerce website and now seeing an error message on your “shop” page and potential other places, your solutions is below. You may see a blank page or a similar error on your shop page: Fatal Error: Call to undefined function ……wp-content/plugins/genesis-connect-woocommerce/lib/template-loader.php:268 ... Read more
WordPress WebPros Should Understand the Technical Stuff!
If you’re a WordPress WebPro or Freelance that is building sites for your clients you need to learn the technical stuff to the point that you can either do it or at the very least have an intelligent conversation with someone else about it. Look, if you get paid to ... Read more
WordPress is such a mess…
I talk to a lot of people about WordPress everyday. Some are website owners and others are those actually building the websites. Yesterday I had a conversation with a website builder who said: “WordPress is such a mess that Joomla is starting to make a come back!” My first reaction ... Read more
WordPress Starter Stack: Plugins, Themes, Hosting, Security, Training, Support
It’s been over 10 years now since I started using WordPress. In that time I have developed a list of resources and solutions that can help you get started with WordPress and running a business online, with the intent on cutting out some of the initial frustration. In this WordPress ... Read more
The Consulting Theory for Web Professionals
I believe the number one mistake you could make, in this business, is to position yourself as a “Freelancer”. I found that there is a bit of a stigma associate with the term freelancer. In today’s world of outsourcing through sites like freelancer.com and upwork.com, people go there with the ... Read more
WordPress and ClickFunnels Integration
I absolutely love using ClickFunnels for landing pages, optins pages, sales funnels and a lot of other things. However, I also like brand consistency and to make it easy for people to find my pages without having to remember another URL. So, when I discovered your could use WordPress and ... Read more
eCommerce Website: Self-hosted or Hosted?
When it comes to building out your eCommerce website should you self-host it with a platform like WordPress or use a third party eCommerce solution like Shopify? First, let me address this, yes, you can build an eCommerce website with WordPress! One of the most common plugins for building an ... Read more
Website Downtime: How much do you really have?
Do you have website downtime? Do you know when your website is down and unavailable to your customers and potential customers? Did you answer No, or I don’t know? You probably do, but your not likely sitting at your computer staring at your website and clicking refresh every minute to ... Read more
Fix: WordPress HTTP Error Media Library Upload
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve seen this WordPress HTTP error when trying to upload a new media file in the media library several times. In fact, I dealt with it 3 times just today. Like most errors in WordPress, there are a few things you’ll need to trouble ... Read more
Website Security – What, why, and do I really need it?
Just yesterday I received five phone calls from five different people who had been notified by their hosting provider or customers that their websites had malware. Some complained that their hosting provider was hacked and now they’re left holding the bag and have to spend the money to fix it. ... Read more
WordPress 4.8 The Coolest Parts
Yes, yes I know. Another WordPress update. It’s not available just yet, but I want to share a couple exciting things about WordPress Version 4.8. Hopefully to get you excited about upgrading when it does rolls out. Update: WordPress 4.8 is now available! Need help updating => wpmantis.com/wordpress-support. The reason ... Read more
Do I Really Need to Update WordPress?
Sadly this is still a question I get a couple times a week. It’s true! People are still rocking WordPress 3.5 and the current stable version is 4.7.5, as of May 16, 2017. The Short Answer. Yes! You should always update WordPress as soon as possible. Especially when the resent ... Read more
WordPress Pages Showing 404 Error Fixed
This article is to help you solve the problem with your individual WordPress pages not loading, and/or resolving to a 404 error. Scenario: When you go to your homepage, the site loads fine. But after clicking on any of the navigation buttons or other links, you get a 404 error. ... Read more
Who’s Backing Up Your WordPress Website?
If you just answered, “My hosting provider!”, you really need to read this! Here’s the most common scenario. You just updated your WordPress website and now you’re seeing a White Screen of Death or maybe your design is messed up. Maybe you just see a few fatal error messages and ... Read more
And GoDaddy Begins to Gobble Up the World
Anybody who follows me or has been a client of mine, knows that I have not been a supporter of GoDaddy hosting products for some time now. I’ve written about this before, never with the intent of trying to destroy their reputation, but to protect my audience and customers from ... Read more
How to Fix: Fatal Error… for WordPress Websites
If you just visited your WordPress website and saw a scary Fatal Error message that looks something like this: Don’t panic! I’m going to show you the easiest way to diagnose and solve this problem. Need a Done-for-You Option? Let’s Diagnose This! This error is usually a result of a ... Read more
Adding an SSL to Addon Domain in cPanel
When you install an SSL onto an Addon Domain in cPanel hosting, it is not an automatic install like it is with the primary domain for the hosting account. You will have to manually setup, create, and install the SSL on the Addon Domain. That is what I will walk you ... Read more
How to STOP all the WordPress SPAM comments on your blog