This will show you how to automate database backup in WordPress as easily as possible. But first, what is the database? The WordPress database is a file stored on your hosting server that ... [Read more]
10 Kick-Ass WordPress plugins you can’t do without
WordPress is a huge platform now with literally hundreds of thousands of plugins and themes available, all with different baseline capabilities of their own. Add e-commerce to the mix and ... [Read more]
Occam’s Razor & web design: 3 big reasons why simple is better
Occam's Razor is a philosophical approach to problem solving and the use of logic. In short what it says is that if you have two equally likely solutions to a problem, choose the ... [Read more]
How to update WordPress – upgrading the core software on your self-hosted site
With the release of WordPress 3.6 this week I thought it a good time to show you how to update WordPress without causing trouble to your live site. You want all the groovy new features and ... [Read more]
How to add an MP3 audio file to WordPress
This will show you how to add an MP3 audio file to WordPress and make it downloadable. MP3s are a universal format that will play on almost all devices, browsers and computers. If you want ... [Read more]
Anatomy of the Perfect Blog Post
The anatomy of the perfect blog post is a guide you can use to maximize the engagement and readability of your articles. Combining this with practical usability guidelines, formatting to ... [Read more]
WordPress Tips for Beginners: Common mistakes & unused features
Here you'll find some useful WordPress tips for beginners. This dynamic list will include all the most commonly unused features and mistakes I see people making, with their solutions (where ... [Read more]
How to use Categories in WordPress
This will show you my take on how to use categories in WordPress. After 6 years working with the platform and gathering the views of many WordPress authorities, here is the most effective way ... [Read more]
Moving Blogger to WordPress: A simplish guide
If you're thinking of moving Blogger to WordPress, this guide will lay out the least dangerous path. Blogger is an excellent free blogging platform hosted by Google that has plenty of features ... [Read more]
How to add a PDF document download to WordPress
This will show you how to add a PDF document download to WordPress. Adobe PDFs are a universal, media rich format that will display on a variety of different screens and devices. They can ... [Read more]