How to manage a WordPress website
So you’ve got this WordPress website from the developer. It looks good, works perfectly and is everything you want. So you’re all set and don’t have to worry about the website anymore, right? Wrong....
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My favorite ecommerce StudioPress themes for small businesses
A while back, I looked at some of my favorite StudioPress themes in general that you could use and customize for your website. Now it’s time to do the same for their ecommerce themes. If you don’t...
View ArticleAlways stay up to date with WordPress Core
Of all of the things I’ve seen as a web developer, the one thing that continues to baffle me the most is people not updating WordPress. I understand people staying on 4.9 to avoid Gutenberg (though...
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Being careful with your blocks
We’re quickly approaching the one-year anniversary of the new editor being rolled into WordPress core. While the reviews and reactions continue to be mixed, the reality of the situation is that the...
View ArticleWhere to find Gutenberg blocks for your website
In December, Gutenberg finally reached the masses when it was rolled into WordPress 5.0. I don’t really want to dive into this debate since it’s been covered for a while, but it does seem like things...
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Best ecommerce themes on ThemeForest
ThemeForest is a hot place to go for pre-built WordPress themes. And it’s not without reason. There are over 1,300 WordPress themes marked “ecommerce” in the shop. And it helps that a lot of them sell...
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What’s ahead with WordPress 5.3
WordPress 5.3 is almost here. Slated to be released to the wild on Nov. 12, testing has already begun for this latest version of WordPress. Currently, Beta 3 for 5.3 was released on Monday, and the...
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A look at some of the top Gutenberg themes
It’s almost been a year sin And in that time frame, a lot of theme designers have started to take advantage of the new editor with the way they’ve built their themes. They’ve created blocks, styled...
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A review of the new Twenty Twenty WordPress default theme
WordPress 5.3 is almost here and, as is typical for the last major release of the year, there’s a new default theme headed your way. Twenty Twenty, keeping with the typical default theme naming...
View ArticleWhat I learned at WordCamp DFW 2019
I love WordCamps. Ever since I attended my first WordCamp at WordCamp DFW in 2016, I’ve been hooked on going to them. And in 2017 and 2018, I was the PR/Social Media organizer for WordCamp DFW. This...
View ArticleWhat to look for in a pre-built WordPress theme
If you’re strapped for time and cash, a popular option for a new WordPress website is to use a pre-built theme. But with so many options out there, how do you find the one that is going to help you...
View ArticleOne year of Gutenberg
It’s been a little over a year since Gutenberg was rolled into core with the release of WordPress 5.0. At the time of its release, there was a lot of hand wringing over it being included into core,...
View ArticleHow to secure your WordPress website
Web and internet security is all the rage these days it seems. And it’s not without reason either. How many times this year did we here about data breaches? It’s certainly a legitimate concern if...
View ArticleA look at the Google Site Kit plugin
Over a month ago, Google released the Google Site Kit plugin to the WordPress world. This plugin allows users to easily connect their website to different Google services like Search Console and...
View ArticleTwo-factor authentication in WordPress
Internet security is everything these days. If it sounds like I’m repeating myself, well, it’s because it’s worth remembering a lot. One of the easiest ways bad actors can enter into your website and...
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What to expect with WordPress 5.4
WordPress 5.4 is just around the corner. Yes, while it seems like 5.3 was just released yesterday, we’re quickly approaching the March 31 release date for 5.4. Currently, WordPress 5.4 is in release...
View ArticleSix WordPress plugins to use on every website
WordPress plugins are the lifeblood of the WordPress ecosystem. Whether you care about creating an online store or are just blogging away, WordPress plugins allow you to do almost anything you want to...
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What to expect with WordPress 5.5
WordPress 5.5 is almost here. Yes, it’s almost August which means that it’s time for WordPress’ second major release of the year. While there’s nothing quite as flashy as the new block editor like...
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Why you shouldn’t use the new WordPress auto updates feature
One of the biggest non-block editor new features coming with WordPress 5.5 is the new WordPress auto updates feature. For a while, there were auto updates for minor WordPress version releases. But...
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The best themes from the WordPress theme directory
The WordPress Theme Directory is a great feature for anyone just starting their WordPress website. Currently, there are over 7,000 themes in the theme directory. And the theme review team takes the...
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