Ideas, tips, and news for WordPress site owners

When it comes to choosing an e-commerce platform, two of the most popular options are WooCommerce and Shopify. Both platforms have their own unique features and benefits, but which one is better? In this post, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of each platform and help you decide which one is right […]

I often get this question from clients: “How can I improve my SEO?” My response typically emphasizes that it’s a substantial and ongoing endeavor rather than a simple task.  So, here’s my comprehensive list of steps to help you get an understanding of the project scope and ultimately improve your website’s search engine optimization (SEO): […]

When it comes to creating a website for your business, finding the right web designer is crucial. A skilled web designer can ensure that your website not only looks great, but that it also functions smoothly, is easy to navigate, and effectively communicates your brand’s message. But with so many web designers out there, how […]

If you’re looking to build a website for your business, it’s important to understand the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) to attract potential customers. In this article, we’ll explore two popular platforms, WordPress vs Squarespace, and how they compare in terms of their SEO capabilities. WordPress is a flexible content management system that provides […]

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a new data privacy law which applies to certain businesses that collect personal information from California residents. The new law went into effect on January 1, 2020. Under the CCPA, Californians can demand to know who has their information, what they are doing with it, specifically what kind […]

I was recently alerted by a client about a hack that was a result of running WordPress version 4.7.  This particular instance was a pretty harmless hack, which was identified as a defacement (MW:DEFACED:01) “generally done for fun, political reasons and by script kiddies.” A blog post was edited with the text “Hacked by Imam” […]

Just wanted to share my new WordPress plugin that’s now published at WordPress.org. The plugin is super easy to use and is great for creating a portfolio page on the fly. I’ve set up a demo page with full details. Fancy Grid Portfolio @ GitHub.com: https://github.com/laithsinawi/fancy-grid-portfolio Fancy Grid Portfolio @ WordPress.org: https://wordpress.org/plugins/fancy-grid-portfolio/

I get this question a lot. “I moved my WordPress site from another host and now it’s redirecting to the old domain. What’s the problem?” Even though you change your domain name in the configuration file, references to the old domain name or location will remain in the database, and that can cause issues with […]

When building a WordPress theme, determining what method to use is the first place to start. Developers will usually use one of three methods: Install a prebuilt WordPress theme and customize it to suit your needs, use a WordPress framework (like Genesis or Thematic) to build a child theme, or build a theme starting from […]

Modern “brute-force password crackers” can crack a password of 8 or less characters in less than 4 hours, but 12 or more characters takes years to crack. So length over complexity is far better for creating secure passwords. Even simple phrases like “MyDogRunsFast” is surprisingly more secure than “Er@42!.” When thinking of a secure password, […]