The Jetpack WordPress plugin has seen its share of drama over the years. Some folks argue that it’s a burden on site resources, while others can’t imagine running a website without it. We’re on the side of endorsing Jetpack, and we’ll explain the arguments below. Not only that, but many experts state that WordPress wouldn’t be remotely popular if it weren’t…. Continue Reading
Gravity Forms Review: Is It Worth the Hype?
The Gravity Forms plugin is touted as one of the best form plugins for WordPress. Even though the competition is rather strong when it comes to form plugins, Gravity Forms is still used and preferred by many. But is it worth the hype? With so many free contact form plugins, why would you ever consider a paid plugin like Gravity…. Continue Reading
How To: Use Let’s Encrypt To Add Free SSL To WordPress
When hearing about SSLs, you most likely land in two groups: The ones who have no idea what I’m talking about right now or the folks who have attempted (or implemented) a website SSL for a fee. If you’re in the first group, fret not. We’ll explain what an SSL entails and why it’s important for a WordPress site. For…. Continue Reading
Total Multi-Purpose WordPress Theme by WPExplorer: A Review
Whether you know WPExplorer for its themes, plugins, freebies, or informative blog, the company has done an impressive job of compiling all sorts of resources for beginner WordPress developers. If you check out all of WPExplorer’s themes, you’ll notice that they generally make themes to cater to certain niches like churches, weddings, recipes, and electronics. However, the Total theme is…. Continue Reading
OptinMonster Review: Can It Help Grow Your Email List?
It’s no secret that building an email list is one of the best ways to grow your blog or business online. This is why many bloggers and business owners alike use as many tools as they can to boost the number of their email subscribers. And if you want to grow your email list in the most efficient way, using…. Continue Reading
Best Restaurant Themes to Boost Reservations and Share the Foody Mindset
Imagine walking into a restaurant and hearing the chatter, smelling the grills in the kitchen and watching people clink their glasses in joy. This is what you’re trying to show off if you own a restaurant, prompting customers to think about that wonderful experience and how they want to bring their friends and family in for a fun time. Restaurants…. Continue Reading
Controversy Included: Hide That Your Site is Running on WordPress
Have you ever talked to someone who recommended you hide that your site is running on WordPress? It was somewhat jarring the first time I was recommended this, because well, what’s the point? Am I going to have to go through hours of work just so people don’t know I’m using WordPress? Should I be embarrassed that I use WordPress?…. Continue Reading
The Handiest of Email Support: A WPHelpDesk Plugin Review
Imagine a world where you, as a consumer, still had to dial a helpline and wait around listening to corny music while the rest of your life wasted away. Think about how frustrating it is to speak with a person reading from a script, who might actually provide you more help if they just had a chance to look at…. Continue Reading
10 Best Wedding WordPress Themes for the Big Day
Are you preparing to walk down that aisle and spend the rest of your life with the person of your dreams? Do you have a few clients that are asking for you to build a wedding website for them to share photos of the flower girl, people dancing at night, and the striking dresses? Over 2 million marriages happen every…. Continue Reading
How to Add a WordPress Shortcode to Your Site
The shortcode is a powerful tool for anyone interested in modifying the way their WordPress site works, since shortcodes offer the ultimate customization without forcing you to know much about coding in general. Shortcodes are essentially short words or phrases that are placed in brackets [like-this]. You can place a WordPress shortcode into the editor, which then references additional information in…. Continue Reading
