One of the key ‘non-negotiables’ we often talk about is how running your own site is a key factor for any business. However, there’s something inherent to that process we think is more crucial: email. As such, you’ll want to set up a professional email address almost as a first action. When you use Gmail and Google Workspace, the process…. Continue Reading
What Is PHP? A Beginners’ Guide to WordPress’ Core Scripting Language
As we talk about a lot on the WPKube blog, WordPress has a lot of moving parts. As such, it also uses a number of different programming languages and scripts to make everything talk and work together. While you’ll often read of the ‘holy trinity’ languages – HTML, CSS, and JavaScript – there’s also a fourth language involved that you’ll…. Continue Reading
How to Fix Chrome’s ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED Error
While there are lots of browsers to choose from, Google Chrome leads the way. While the ethics and ramifications of this is a debate for another day, it doesn’t stop the browser from having problems. Of course, this is the case for every web browser, but in Chrome’s case, the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error is somewhat unique. This is because you won’t…. Continue Reading
LifterLMS Review: The Best WordPress LMS Plugin? (2024)
LifterLMS will be one of the solutions that you see often on your hunt for a Learning Management System (LMS). It’s a popular choice to build online courses, and my LifterLMS review will discuss the ins and outs of the WordPress plugin. Your main concern will likely be whether the plugin is suitable for your needs when creating an online…. Continue Reading
How to Create Donation Forms in WordPress Using Gravity Forms
Almost every website needs a contact form. It’s a dynamic element that helps visitors engage with you. However, making contact isn’t the only job for a site’s form. If you work as or for a charity, develop software, or otherwise need financial support for your project, you can also create donation forms. While you’ll piece together the form in the…. Continue Reading
The wp-config.php File: Why It’s the Most Important File For WordPress
WordPress is a complex Content Management System (CMS) that looks to provide a smooth User Experience (UX) on the front- and back-ends. Given this, you’ll also find a way to manage the core elements of the platform that’s as complicated as editing a file. The wp-config.php file lets you alter some of the key aspects of WordPress, without the need…. Continue Reading
How to Fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG Error
When you come across an error in browser, it’s no doubt a frustrating experience. For starters, it gets in the way of your browsing time, but more than that, an error can be troublesome to fix. One of the reasons is that a browser-related issue, such as the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG error, is really an issue with your computer. Lots of times,…. Continue Reading
How to Fix the “No Update Required Your WordPress Database is Already Up-to-Date” Error
WordPress updates happen on a regular basis, especially if they are automatic. In most cases, this is a seamless process that takes no more than a couple of minutes. However, in some cases, you’ll see the ‘No Update Required Your WordPress Database is Already Up-to-Date’ error. It can even lock you out of the WordPress dashboard, and give you a…. Continue Reading
A Beginners’ Guide to Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
Almost every server in existence needs a user to access its contents. However, almost nobody has the ability to browser a server as you would a desktop computer. The typical way to access a server is to use a network protocol; in most cases, you’ll want to use Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). This does what it says on the…. Continue Reading
Google Domains: How to Use It and Whether It Beats the Competition
Choosing your domain name is important. Without the perfect .com, traffic will be hard to come by. Though, it’s just as vital to choose the right domain registrar. While there are lots of services available, there’s one that on paper has a big edge – Google Domains. Of course, the registrar has a big tech company at the head –…. Continue Reading
