How To Host Your WordPress Blog In A Sub-Folder, Hosted Separately
Need to host WordPress on a separate web host, but want it to load in a sub-folder for SEO purposes? Here’s how you can do it…
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My (Unfortunate) Experience With WP Grid Builder
I tried to use WP Grid Builder and ran into a snag. I couldn’t get the facets to appear correctly. Not sure what I was missing, I reached out to the developer for support. It didn’t go well.
9 Tactics For Autopilot Social Proof: How To Get Testimonials On Automatic
Not enough testimonials? Here’s several strategies to get testimonials automatically using systems. So you’ll have a constant flow of new reviews coming in for social proof.
WooCommerce Setup: The Settings I Use For Almost Every Site I Build
I use WooCommerce all the time for it’s customization and integrations. But, I use pretty much the same setup most of the time. Here’s the exact process I run for every new WooCommerce setup…
How To Clean Your Options Table For Better WordPress Performance
Did you know that there’s a really good chance that your WordPress database is still cluttered with the ghosts of plugins you no longer use? Here’s how to see if your Options table is bloated… and how to clean it.
xCloud Hosting Review: Good Enough To Switch From Cloudways?
Is xCloud Hosting just another cash grab… or is it the real deal? It has good people behind it, but how does it stack up to Cloudways? Well, I was suprised.
BuddyBoss Hosting: What’s The Hosting For A Buddyboss Membership Site
Buddyboss hosting is a little bit different than a typical blog. Let’ go over various recommendations for hosting your Buddyboss membership site.
Why Wordpress? Why Not Wix, Weebly or Squarespace?
Heard you should be using Wordpress? Here’s why it is better than Wix, Weebly and Squarespace. And how you can make Wordpress just as simple to use.
Rocket.Net Hosting Review: I Switched And Here’s What I Think
I switched from Cloudways to Rocket.net hosting. I’ve now been using Rocket for over a month. What do I think? Here’s my experience with Rocket.Net hosting…
Web Hosting Change: Moving From Cloudways To Rocket And Here’s Why
I’m moving sites from Cloudways to Rocket. In this post, let me spell out the reasons for making this web hosting change.
Video Hosting For Your Membership And Online Courses: How To Securely Embed Videos And Ensure Protected Access
How can you securely embed videos on your membership site in a way which they cannot be stolen? How do you protect your videos?
FluentBooking Review: Why This Scheduling Plugin Stands Out Above The Competition
FluentBooking certainly isn’t the first scheduling plugin for WordPress. So, why do I think THIS one matters?
Stop Using Thrive Suite. This Sucks.
I no longer recommend Thrive Themes and I recommend people stop using it. This is a sad video to make, but… you need to know.
How To Choose Your WordPress Theme: The Smart Way (Without Being Dependent On Developers)
Choosing a WordPress theme that’s right for you can feel overwhelming. This guide tries to make it simpler – and point you in a direction that will not box you in or have you reliant on developers.
BeeHiiv Integrations: How To Connect Your Own Forms To BeeHiiv (Using The API)
In this post, I will show you how to integrate any forms on your site with BeeHiiv. Including the PHP code needed to use the BeeHiiv API to subscribe leads to your BeeHiiv newsletter.
How To Automatically Import Posts From Multiple Sources Into One Site
I created a “hub” site which I wanted to automatically list content from my other sites. Here’s how I built it using “off the shelf” plugins.
How To Create Online Courses On WordPress Without An LMS Plug-in
In this video, I will show you how to create online courses on WordPress without using an LMS plugin. We will just use custom post types.
How To Show Your Site Analytics Inside WordPress (Without Big Tech)
Here’s how to get your site analytics in the WordPress admin panel using an alternative to Google Analytics.
How To Build A Calculator Form Easily Without Any Coding
Calculator forms can be useful for online calculators, free tests for lead generation, client reporting, etc. Here’s how you can easily create powerful calculator forms on your WordPress site and use them to really grow your business.
Choosing An Ecommerce Platform For Your Online Business (And My Only Recommendation)
I’ve been through a lot of ecommerce platforms. Now, I pretty much have only one recommendation. Here are my criteria for choosing a platform and the tool I recommend.
Blog Bounce Rate: What Is It And How Do You Reduce Your Bounce Rate?
The bounce rate can often be a matter of concern for a lot of site owners. Is your’s too high? What is a normal bounce rate? What can you do about it?
The Challenge Of Converting From A Page Builder To Gutenberg Blocks For Your Whole Site
I recently finished converting my site from a page builder (Elementor) to Gutenberg blocks. Here’s how it went… and the results.
Page Builders Vs Gutenberg Blocks: Why I’m Switching Away From BuddyBoss To Kadence Theme
Which is better: Page builders or Gutenberg blocks? After a lot of hesitation, I’ve made my conclusion. And here’s why I’m about to make a theme switch…
Why I Stopped Using Google Analytics (And What I Use Instead)
After removing the stranglehold of “big tech on my business and life, Google Analytics was one leftover I hadn’t yet replaced. But, now I have. Google Analytics is annoyingly complicated, and it isn’t the only game in town.