WordPress is what you make of it. For some it is a simple blogging platform no different than Tumblr or Blogger. For others it is an all inclusive content management system for their corporate website. Developers continue to recommend WordPress as a CMS because of all the extended functionality contributed by the community as well as it’s raw simplicity.
Ever stop to think about who is reading your blog? No one knows your readers better than you, so what are you doing about it? Your blog should really evolve right along side you. A few things to consider as you learn more about your readers are:
A while back, I started experimenting with posting videos on my blog. At the time, the easiest way to organize them was to create a dedicated “Video” category. I’d tag any video post with it, exclude them from the homepage and pull the latest one into the sidebar using a bit of custom code. It […]
In today’s social media landscape, the distinction between sharing an opinion and passing judgment has become more crucial than ever. Misunderstandings are common, and someone sharing a personal thought can quickly be labeled as “judgmental.” But where exactly do we draw the line? What separates a thoughtful opinion from a definitive judgment? Understanding this distinction […]
One of my posts about Facebook privacy was featured on Brazen Careerist and I think it brought forth some interesting discussion. There are those among us who believe my generation is a little out of hand with their Facebook usage.
It seems like a majority of Gen-Y still doesn’t understand how to maintain their public image. Just because you’ve created a LinkedIn account for your boss to check out, does not mean he’s going to overlook your party pics on Facebook. We’re smarter than this.
Imagine you’re walking down the street, heading to your favorite coffee shop. Suddenly, someone jumps in front of you, blocking your path, and starts pitching a product. You didn’t ask for it, and now you’re irritated because your flow was disrupted. That’s exactly what popups do to users on a website. Popups might offer short-term […]
You can save me 200 bucks? Prove it. You can design awesome WordPress themes? Where’s your portfolio? You know a lot about social media? Who have you helped? It’s not about what you say you can do, it’s about doing it.
ReTweet buttons have taken social media by storm and are an easy way to encourage the sharing of your content on Twitter. There are dozens of solutions similar to the 3 buttons listed below, but these seem to be the most promising and include a “Tweet Count” on the buttons themselves.
A fast WordPress site is critical for user experience, SEO, and overall site performance. Over time, outdated methods for speeding up your WordPress blog can slow your site down, so here’s a revamped guide to improving your WordPress performance in 2024. 1. Run Performance Tests First Before diving into optimizations, you need a clear picture […]
With thousands of plugins in the WordPress Plugin Directory, it’s getting harder to know what’s worth your time. Plenty are outdated, abandoned or redundant. But these 13 plugins offer real, proven value. Whether you’re improving performance, adding critical functionality or just making your life easier. Rank Math SEO Rank Math has taken the SEO plugin […]
Everyone probably has their own little routine they go through but I just thought I would throw mine out there. Every day is a little different, but if I had to describe my average day, this would be it.
