2021-03-05 08:00
In this post I am going to take you through how to set up Mailerlite for the first time, connect it to your blog, and then how to start accepting email signups from a form on your website. F… Read More
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2021-03-03 08:00
One of the things I advise bloggers to set up is an editorial calendar. That way you can plan ahead, keep a regular posting schedule and just feel that bit more organised. I feel so much mor… Read More
2021-02-25 08:00
In this short post today, I am going to take you through two methods that I use to check the spelling and grammar of my blog posts. While I don’t strive for perfection in my writing, f… Read More
2021-02-22 08:00
Did you know, that it is perfectly possible to check your site speed using just your web browser? I have been using this method to check the speed for quite a while now, but more recently th… Read More
2021-02-19 08:00
A few months ago, I quietly switched to Thrive Theme Builder (TTB) without telling anybody! I’d been thinking about it for a while, not because I wanted to move away from GeneratePress… Read More
2021-02-17 08:00
It is very frustrating when you lose your work, isn’t it? It’s happened to me many times. I have some tips to share to make sure it never happens again to you! Make sure you read… Read More
2021-02-16 08:00
Have you ever needed to copy a post and couldn’t find a way? There is actually no way to do it fully in native WordPress. You would think this basic need would be baked into core WordP… Read More
2021-02-12 08:00
In this short tutorial, I am going to help you get fast loading page times with a free plugin called ShortPixel.
Now, I’m going to let you into a secret! I wasn’t going to wri… Read More
2021-02-10 08:00
Today I want to share with you a little tool that I use multiple times per day, in both my work and personal life. It is something that I can’t live without. If I were to lose access… Read More
2021-02-09 08:00
I have been using the GenerateBlocks plugin to extend the functionality of the Gutenberg editor since it came out in 2020. When GenerateBlocks PRO released recently, I bought it immediately… Read More
2021-02-05 08:00
Changing the default login URL is an effective way to stop the majority of bots who try to gain access to your website.
The normal way to login to WordPress is by calling yourdomain.com/… Read More
2021-02-03 08:00
Today I would like to show you my favourite contact form for the Gutenberg block editor, and it is provided by Kadence Blocks.
Kadence Blocks is a library of blocks that extend the Gutenb… Read More
2021-02-02 08:00
TinyPng is the app I use to compress all the images on my WordPress website. I use it because the image compression I get with it is incredible.
TinyPng has an online app where you can co… Read More
2021-01-29 08:00
This is a super quick post today. I’ve mentioned ALT text before in other posts, but I’ve decided to put all the info about this in one post because it is super-important to know… Read More
2021-01-27 08:00
Having a table of contents on your blog post is a great way to allow your reader to easily navigate your content. Maybe your reader has a particular question of which the answer is buried wi… Read More
2021-01-26 08:00
Today I have some tips for adding GIFs to your blog posts. GIFs are those moving images that repeat continuously. They are a great way to attract the eye and add some interest to your blog p… Read More
2021-01-21 08:00
I had been a long time user of the Wordfence security plugin until I discovered a free and light plugin called Malcare.
Malcare is the new kid on the block for WordPress security. There m… Read More
2021-01-20 08:00
I have been using Thrive Leads for about a year now. I tried a lot of different opt-in plugins before then, but none of them were as good as Thrive Leads has proved to be for increasing emai… Read More
2021-01-19 08:00
I would like to share with you my new favourite plugin for cookie notices and consent.
As you might know, I am always on the lookout for lightweight plugins that don’t add bloat and… Read More
2021-01-18 08:00
Do you find yourself adding the same things repeatedly to your blog posts?
Today I want to share with you how to add social share buttons or a disclosure statement, or a table of contents… Read More
2021-01-15 12:21
Are you finding that all your new posts are going into the ‘uncategorized’ category in WordPress?
Have you created more categories, but keep forgetting to put your new posts… Read More
2021-01-05 21:36
Today, I would like to talk about Pinterest and how easy it can be to set up your blog for Pinterest sharing with a plugin called Tasty Pins.
To help me explain what the Tasty Pins p… Read More
2020-12-30 16:08
In today’s post, I reveal the plugin I have been using for the past three months for getting rid of spam comments, spam contact form submissions and newsletter opt-in forms.
Previou… Read More
2020-12-18 21:39
In today’s post, I want to show you how to create a simple hello bar in WordPress using the amazing GeneratePress theme. You could use the space for a site-wide call to action.
This… Read More
2020-12-14 02:36
I can understand perfectly why changing the WordPress username would be a common question because it is not very obvious in WordPress.
Unfortunately, it’s not a case of merely updat… Read More
2020-09-01 15:03
In today’s tutorial, I will show you how to create a WordPress Gutenberg full-width image.
Gutenberg is the name given to the system of blocks introduced in WordPress version 5.0. B… Read More
2020-07-23 13:39
Do you have a problem with spammers attacking your website’s contact form? In today’s tutorial, I am going to teach you how to use Akismet with Contact form 7 to prevent spam fro… Read More
2020-07-06 14:47
A question I often get asked is how to change the size of the featured image in WordPress posts.
You would think that setting the WordPress featured image size is a straightforward thing… Read More
2020-06-29 09:42
Today, I am going to take you through how to start a mailing list using ConvertKit.
ConvertKit is an email marketing service for bloggers. Its primary purpose is to allow you to gather an… Read More
2020-06-08 14:41
In today’s post, I review the Convertkit email app. Convertkit is an email service provider (ESP) created by Nathan Barry. It’s relatively new to the market.
ConvertKit is ai… Read More
2020-05-25 07:00
Welcome to my mega exhaustive list of 24 essential settings after installing WordPress that you must make to get you on the right track for blogging success.
WordPress famously advertises… Read More
2020-05-21 12:32
Having your WordPress website looking good on every kind of device is essential. Today I give you four ways to test your WordPress website on different devices so that you can be confident y… Read More
2020-04-20 08:00
So you want to start a money-making blog?
But, you aren’t sure where to start, or what you need to learn. Perhaps you are feeling a bit overwhelmed?
I wish I had started my own b… Read More
2020-03-29 08:00
One of the first things you need to do when you set up your blog is to select a WordPress theme. There are so many themes to choose from so this isn’t an easy task! When I started out… Read More
2020-03-16 09:00
Disqus is a networked community platform that you can use as an alternative commenting system to the native system that WordPress provides. Disqus allows your readers to comment on pos… Read More
2020-03-02 08:00
In today’s tutorial, I am going to take you through how to use Cloudflare with your WordPress website or blog.
Cloudflare is a free service for small to medium-sized blogs. It provi… Read More
2020-02-17 10:00
Today I’m going to talk about ways to speed up your WordPress website.
Speeding up a blog is something that even WordPress beginners can do, so I’m going to be a really good t… Read More
2020-02-10 08:00
When I started this blog, I looked around for the best social sharing plugin. There are plenty of choices. In this post, I will tell you about the social sharing plugin I use: Social Pug, a… Read More
2020-01-27 09:00
I’ve wanted to review Antispam Bee as a free alternative to Akismet for a while because I am very curious as to whether the free plugin could be as good as Akismet.
The minute you p… Read More
2020-01-20 09:00
In today’s post, I will be talking about how to use CommentLuv to get more comments on your blog.
Are you finding that you aren’t getting the number of comments on your blog t… Read More
2020-01-10 09:45
Having the legal parts in place on your blog is a vital aspect of creating a successful blog. Plus it helps you to sleep at night!
Today I will be sharing with you the steps I took to ens… Read More
2020-01-06 09:00
A healthy email list is an essential part of growing a successful blog. I have yet to come across any blogger who doesn’t recommend setting up a newsletter at the very beginning.
I… Read More
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