Remember when auto-updates didn’t exist? If you’ve been making websites for a long time, you probably remember creating individual pages by hand. Then, you may have progressed to use Server Side Includes (like I did) or PHP to create reusable…
Hey WordPress agencies and freelancers, I’m talking to you! Pick up your phone and open your calendar app. I’m guessing you’ve got more meetings this week than cups of coffee. Each time one of those meetings is scheduled, there’s usually…
Ok, before anyone gets too upset, let me be clear — form builders like Ninja Forms, WP Forms, Gravity Forms, and Formidable Forms are incredibly powerful tools used to create everything from focused checkouts to complex workflows. This article isn’t…
Whether you’re an amateur photographer or a seasoned pro, building a full-featured photo site is easier than it’s ever been. Here are 3 recipes for fun photo-forward businesses using the best WordPress gallery plugins. New-age photo booth anyone? A couple…
I’ve been telecommuting for over five years. Every day I video conference with teammates at Nexcess, and occasionally I produce instructional videos for WordPressers on YouTube. It’s important that I have home video conference equipment that produces a crystal clear…
Marketplaces like Etsy, eBay, and Gumroad make it easy to start and grow physical goods businesses online. While Etsy is awesome because it includes a built-in community of buyers, you might decide to choose a self-hosted solution to avoid the…
Sometimes the unexpected happens when making changes to your WordPress website. That’s why it’s always important to make a backup before making big irreversible changes. Because making backups often takes up time we don’t anticipate using, many of us forgo…
If you’re new to eCommerce, you’re likely comparing online store platforms. The multitude of options in the market can make it difficult to understand why to use one platform over another. If you’ve been asking yourself why you should use…