7 Free Tools to Help You Write Better Headlines

March 20, 2018 No Comments

Your content’s headlines are often the first, and only chance you get to grab the attention of readers and impress them with a glimpse of what you have to offer. Though headline creation can be considered more art than science, it doesn’t have to be the most challenging part of writing blog posts. But what it does have to be is the best summation of what you will be offering readers, should they decide to click on your website.

Grid Layouts In WordPress Portfolio Sites: Design Tips & Examples

March 19, 2018 1 Comment

The most common structure of any WordPress portfolio site is the grid. It shows a handful of work all at once so the viewer can scan quickly and pick anything that catches their eye. But what makes a strong grid layout for a portfolio? And what should you consider when launching your own portfolio site? In this post I’ll share some tips and advice on the best grid layout designs for WordPress portfolios.

12 Best Contact Form Plugins for WordPress

March 17, 2018 2 Comments

Contact forms seem like a very common feature that every website should have, yet it’s still something that’s not included in WordPress out the gate. At the time of writing this, any kind of contact form functionality is available only through third-party WordPress plugins.

How to Test WordPress Site Performance

March 14, 2018 1 Comment

Why test WordPress site performance? Well, things like site speed are becoming increasingly more important each year, and maybe even each month. Quite simply, and this is something that’s been proven multiple times, the faster your site is, the better you’ll be able to serve your audience.

The Best WordPress Video Gallery Plugin & How To Use It

March 13, 2018 No Comments

A WordPress video gallery is a way of displaying multiple video players on a WordPress website. People can click on each video in the gallery to watch it online. Today, I’m going to tell you how a WordPress video plugin can benefit your website. I’ll provide complete instructions on how to use the Posts Table Pro plugin to create a WordPress video gallery, along with extra information about each video and filters to help people find your videos.

29 Must-Have WordPress Plugins for 2018

March 7, 2018 19 Comments

Looking for the best (must-have) WordPress plugins for 2018? We’ve got you covered! As I’m writing this, there are more than 42,000 plugins in the official plugin directory at WordPress.org, and who know how many premium plugins. So there’s surely a lot to choose from. However, as you’d imagine, you only need a small representation of those plugins to run a successful and optimized WordPress site.

4 Most Common WordPress Hacks and How to Avoid Them

March 7, 2018

At the time of writing this, WordPress powers around 25%-30% of all websites. This is impressive hugely impressive, but it also means that WordPress has an equally huge target on its back, and it’s constantly being hit with various common WordPress hacks left and right. First off, why would you care and why would anyone want to attack your site in particular (even though it might be a relatively small site)?

How to Optimize Images in WordPress

March 5, 2018 2 Comments

Using (a lot of) images on your WordPress blog has tremendous benefits. And it’s not just me talking. There are multiple studies available online that confirm this.

Best Multipurpose WordPress Themes

February 28, 2018 No Comments

Looking for the perfect WordPress theme for your business? Whether you’re a solopreneur or running a small business with 10+ employees, you need a good looking website that reflects your professionalism. It’s got to be polished and attractive, but also responsive and intuitive. You’re in the right place.

Best SiteOrigin Page Builder WordPress Themes for 2018

January 3, 2018 No Comments

If you have yet to venture into the world of page builders, you’re missing out. Page builders add functionality that the WordPress backend is in desperate need of. A good page builder allows you to layout and design a page exactly how you want it – giving you the ability to do things like create columns, add parallax background images to rows, and even add sliders anywhere you want.