Ever wondered how some websites get that cute little icon attached to the browser tab? You know the one I mean. It’s called a favicon — on this site, it looks like this: It’s called a favicon. It used to be you had to jump through some hoops, either by modifying code or adding a …
Can you add an external blog to a WordPress site? Yes you can, and it’s easy to do. But there are lots of reason why it’s not a great idea.
What changes can you expect? The next WordPress update — WordPress 4.4 — is scheduled for release on December 8. There’s already some online buzz (and some misinformation) about it, so we thought we’d let you know what you can expect. As always, many of the changes are behind the scenes and you won’t even …
Website design trends change, just as fashions change in housing and clothing — remember bell bottoms and earth-tone shag carpets? Advances in technology drive some of the changing design trends, so we’ll talk about those first. Mobile Responsive If your site isn’t easy to use on a mobile device, Google now penalizes you in search …
WordPress 4.3 has just walked on stage. Named after the great jazz/blues singer Billie Holiday, WordPress 4.3 has some great new features, and one big gotcha!. First, the bad news. If your site uses old plugins, Billie might cause problems. Do not upgrade to WordPress 4.3 until you’ve checked this out. Here’s the deal: If …
Introducing WordPress 4.3 — Let’s have a Round of Applause for Billie! Read More »
I’ve been hearing a lot recently about custom WordPress themes and how great they are. I don’t use them, and I don’t recommend them to my clients, either. Here’s why. First, let’s define what I mean by a “custom” theme here, because different people mean different things. I’m talking about a scratch-built theme. That’s a …
3 Ways Custom WordPress Themes Waste Your Time and Money Read More »
What’s the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
It’s a question readers frequently ask, and one that many readers are confused about.
Want to get a higher search ranking for your site? Just as you periodically de-clutter your closets, clear old papers out of filing cabinets, and empty drawers of accumulated junk, it’s a good idea to clean out WordPress from time to time as well. The start of the New Year is a great time to do …
How to Get More Traffic and Higher Search Ranking in 6 Easy Steps Read More »
According to Gizmodo, a Russian malware bug called SoakSoak has hit 100,000 WordPress sites in one day. It infects the sites with malware, which they then spread to visitors. It’s just one example of what happens when you practice lousy WordPress security. Google has shut down over 11,000 infected domains, but that’s a drop in …
WordPress Security, Malware, Bad Plugins and Careless Theme Designers Read More »
The Monarch Social Sharing plugin claims to be “a social media plugin with style.” It lets you “take social sharing to the next level.” These are bold claims, at a time when everyone’s talking about social sharing and there are lots of existing plugins to help boost your social media impact. Does Monarch live up …
Does Elegant Themes’ new Monarch Social Sharing Plugin Live up to its Claims? [Review] Read More »
