If you’ve been using WordPress for a while, you’re no doubt already familiar with the concept of plugins, how to install them, how they work and ultimately what they can do for your blog. Most people, on average install between 10 and 20 plugins which perform a variety of functions but very few consider utilising […]

Website maintenance is incredibly important for security. In a report by Sucuri, poor maintenance accounted for most of the compromise and hacks associated with content management systems. While most WordPress website administrators simply setup websites and never care about the maintenance thereafter, this a very important task that should not be taken for granted. By […]

If you’re a WordPress beginner then you may be wondering what are widgets are and how you go about using them. Widgets allow you to add different functionality and features to your WordPress sidebars without writing any code. In this article, we will show you how to add and use Widgets in WordPress along with […]

Optimizing your database cleans up unwanted data which reduces database size and improves performance. In this article, we will show you how to easily optimize your WordPress database with no hassle at all. Why should you optimize your database? If you have been using WordPress for a while then chances are there’s probably some useless […]

More and more businesses these days are ditching the traditional website which outlines their services and simply opting for a Facebook page with friendly username URL such as facebook.com/businessname. Whilst part of me can understand the logic of this as far as it being quick, easy and allows you to list the basic information about […]

One of the best features of WordPress (and part of the reason for its popularity) is its extensive plugin library. Whatever feature you desire or whatever function you’d like your blog to perform, you’ll no doubt find a plugin to suit. At the time of writing there are over 50,000 verified and readily available WordPress […]

In the scheme of things, deciding to be a blogger and making the leap is relatively easy. You’ll have a surge of motivation when you first start out and for the first week or two you’ll be churning out posts on a regular basis and enjoying the feeling of satisfaction that comes with it. However, […]

If you’ve decided that you want to create a website, for whatever reason, there are certain ways to go about it. Whether you’re looking to create a personal website or create a website for your business or company, there are certain things you’ll need to consider. Regardless of website type be it regular website or […]

When it comes to making money online, the most traditional way is usually paid ads and the most popular ad type is that where you’re paid for each click a given ad receives. Sure, some opt for linking third party products and services effectively for free only to be paid a commission or percentage of […]

The most recent stats show that since March 2016, WordPress is powering around 26.4% of the web. As a result of this popularity, hackers and spammers have taken a keen interest in breaking the security of WordPress-powered sites. In this article, we’re going to explore some of the best WordPress security plugins that can help […]

Every webmaster should wish to maximise his or her earnings and pop under ads are a great way to do that without detracting from your primary content, annoying your visitor or even taking the visitors attention away from your regular, often higher paying advertisements. So today we’re going to run through 5 networks which pride […]

Finding imagery for your project be it stock photos, icons or vector illustrations can be a challenge (if you don’t know where to look) so today I’m going to run through my top 5 sites when it comes to free vector images. All of the sites below offer completely free vectors that you can download […]

Starting your first website can be both extremely exciting yet daunting at the same time. Especially if you’re just diving right in without a lot of trial, error and extensive reading. There are countless websites out there which will teach you the specifics of each element you need when it comes to starting a website […]

For most, the decision to become a hosting reseller is a simple one. You either see it as a way to make money or you want to offer your existing clients an additional service – to also make money. There isn’t much more to it than that and whilst it is extremely easy to get […]

With hundreds of different ones available, there is no shortage of gallery plugins for WordPress right now. They all offer features that can enhance the display of your images on your site, such as adding lightboxes to enabling 3D displays. However, with such a large choice comes confusion. In this article we will look at […]

Outside of all the application specific or high end server deployments, you tend to have two options when considering your hosting plan. Do you go for a personal or home user type account or do you go for something business or corporate optimised? Typically, it depends on your real world setup and the type of […]

If you’ve made the decision to start a blog or even if you run an existing blog, it’s important that it is hosted on a properly optimised web hosting plan. Sure, you can host a blog on pretty much any plan out there from shared plans right through to dedicated server options – but all […]

The right domain name can truly make or break your project. Once you have the idea itself, for the most part, it should be your next, primary consideration. Then you can start worrying about web hosting, design and of course – content. Today we’re going to discuss domain names in general in the hope that […]

Aside from the hosting service itself, one of the key aspects that should be at the forefront of your considerations is the type of control panel you use to manage your hosting account. It can make your experience a living hell or it can make it web-hosting bliss. Today, we’re going to go into detail […]

WordPress comes with so many features and is always growing, so it’s hard to promote all the great little bits it contains. Some of these features don’t necessarily get all the attention they deserve, so remain hard to find. In this article, I hope to show you a few things you might not know about […]