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  • WordPress theme directory page on a laptop screen

    Navigating the WordPress theme landscape

    April 29, 2019

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    Small Business, Web Design, WordPress

    The WordPress theme landscape is just as cluttered as plugins. But a theme is arguably more important to your site than a plugin. So how do you wade through the themes to find the right one.

    Continue Reading: Navigating the WordPress theme landscape
  • WordPress 5.2 welcome screen on a laptop sitting on a black couch

    Always stay up to date with WordPress Core

    August 26, 2019

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    Security, WordPress

    I’m always baffled when I run across a website that has a really old version of WordPress running. I know some people still aren’t on version 5.0 because of Gutenberg, but you still should stay updated for security and the newest features.

    Continue Reading: Always stay up to date with WordPress Core
  • WordPress.org plugins page on an iMac on a wooden desk

    Where to find Gutenberg blocks for your website

    September 30, 2019

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    Gutenberg, WordPress

    With WordPress 5.0 came Gutenberg and block editing. Now, as you search for blocks to build your posts and pages, here are some good places to begin your search.

    Continue Reading: Where to find Gutenberg blocks for your website
  • Screenshot of custom color palettes in the Gutenberg editor

    How to add a custom color palette to your website with Gutenberg

    January 5, 2019

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    Gutenberg, Small Business, WordPress

    One of the best parts of Gutenberg is the easy color changes. But how do you keep your colors on brand? Three words: custom color palettes.

    Continue Reading: How to add a custom color palette to your website with Gutenberg
  • Laptop open showing the Gutenberg editor in WordPress

    How to stay on-brand with Gutenberg

    January 7, 2019

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    Gutenberg, Small Business, WordPress

    One of the best parts of Gutenberg is the power it gives small business over their website. But you need to make sure you still stay on brand.

    Continue Reading: How to stay on-brand with Gutenberg
  • A screenshot of the Gutenberg testing page

    Gutenberg and small business websites

    May 18, 2018

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    Gutenberg, Small Business, WordPress, WordPress

    Gutenberg will present a drastic change for users of WordPress, especially folks who use it to power a website for their small business. But once you get passed the learning curve, the possibilities really become endless.

    Continue Reading: Gutenberg and small business websites
  • Man touching a red key lock to represent web security

    Two-factor authentication in WordPress

    December 27, 2019

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    Security, WordPress

    One of the weakest points of a WordPress website is the login. But with two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to that area. Here’s how.

    Continue Reading: Two-factor authentication in WordPress
  • glowing gold key hovering over a hand

    How to secure your WordPress website

    December 20, 2019

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    Security, WordPress

    Website security is a pretty important topic these days, especially with all of the threats. And it’s even more important if you have a WordPress website. So here are some steps you can take to secure your website.

    Continue Reading: How to secure your WordPress website
  • Screenshot of the WordPress plugins homepage

    Six WordPress plugins to use on every website

    March 31, 2020

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    WordPress

    There are a lot of WordPress plugins out there for you to use. And it can be challenging to find ones that you know are going to work. So here are six (or seven) plugins I use on every website I build.

    Continue Reading: Six WordPress plugins to use on every website
  • Being careful with your blocks

    August 29, 2019

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    Gutenberg, Small Business, WordPress

    It’s almost been a year since the new Gutenberg editor was rolled into WordPress core. It’s led to an explosion of cool blocks. But you need to be careful when installing them.

    Continue Reading: Being careful with your blocks
  • Screenshot of the WordPress homepage

    What to expect with WordPress 5.4

    March 13, 2020

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    WordPress

    WordPress 5.4 is slated to be released on March 31. This first big update of the year features a couple of new blocks, changes to the block editor and more. Let’s take a look at what you can expect.

    Continue Reading: What to expect with WordPress 5.4
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