There are two camps when it comes to backing up Wordpress websites. The ones that do it and the ones that wish they did it. Let's go more in-depth. Ever wonder why Wordpress is constantly pushing out new updates (currently 3.9.2)? Sure there are a fair number of bug fixes and enhancements, but there are always new security improvements specifically tailored to counter the steady stream of hacks and malicious [...]
Over the past few weeks I fell victim to SoS (shiny object syndrome). It was over the navigation bars found at the top of some websites (example 1 and example 2) that attract users with a lead magnet in exchange for their email address. In other words, it provides a really simple way to build an email list. Who doesn't like the sound of that? I found that most sites use [...]
I use Themeforest to search, review and purchase all my Wordpress themes. Why? Massive selection Category filters to help narrow #1 Live previews for each theme Reviews that shed light on a theme's functionality/support Reasonable pricing Themeforest allows you to know exactly what you're going to get when you go shopping for Wordpress themes. In today's video I show you my process of picking the perfect theme for your website. Visiting [...]
Digg Digg is a Wordpress plug-in that allows you to add a social sticky sidebar (say that 3 times fast) with share buttons to your blog. The list of icons can be arranged above or below a post as well as in the sidebar. The sidebar functionality is the highlight of the plug-in as it gives you the ability to nest the social icons in a floating (sticky) sidebar. Social Media Examiner, Social [...]